A bright, fragrant ingredient that suits both sweet and savory dishes.
Even plain old water can get a boost froma slice of lemon.
And if youre only using the juice, think again, because lemon zest is equally delicious.
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Just a pinch of sunny grated lemon zest can brighten a plate and balance out rich flavors.
What Is Lemon Zest?
Lemon zest is the outermost layer of a lemonthin, waxy, and bright yellow.
Greg DuPree
Also called the flavedo, lemon zest contains the fruits essential oils.
Whenzesting a lemon, do so with a light hand to remove only the zest.
The flavor wont be the same, but itll still provide a zingy freshness.
Victor Protasio
This one-bowl recipe yields fluffy, tender muffins, perfect for abrunch gathering.
In this recipe, turkey getsdry-brinedwith a fragrant combination of salt, sage, and lemon zest.
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