Meyer Lemons Are in Season. Here Are 17 Recipes to Make with Them
When you think winter, you probably don’t think produce. (More like barren tundra of carbs, right?) Not so, friends. Behold the Meyer lemon: a cross between a lemon and a mandarin orange…that’s also one of the season’s brightest, tastiest fruits. Here are 17 sweet and savory recipes starring the seasonal citrus.
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Kale Salad with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette
With pomegranate, pecans and quinoa, it’s basically the opposite of that sad desk salad you’re eating right now.
One-Skillet Lemon Butter Chicken and Orzo
Did you know that you can substitute Meyer lemons for regular ones in any dish? They’ll add a burst of citrus flavor without the acidic bite.
Roasted Broccoli with Meyer Lemon and Garlic
Slice the citrus thin enough and you can actually eat the whole thing.
Meyer Lemon Pudding Cake
Like two desserts in one, courtesy of Coterie member Liz Harris.
Meyer Lemon and Thyme Bees Knees
A refreshing blend of gin and honey really hits the spot.
Red Beet Gnocchi with a Meyer Lemon Pesto
Just try and find a more colorful dish than this one, courtesy of Jodi Moreno.
Meyer Lemon Chamomile Crepes Suzette with Greek Yogurt
Light, sweet, tangy and brunch-approved.
Rosemary, Pomegranate and Meyer Lemon Vodka Sparklers
These cocktails are a celebration in themselves.
Braised Kale and Cauliflower with Meyer Lemon, Garlic and Olives
To be served over a heaping bowl of warm grains. (Thanks, Jodi Moreno.)
Meyer Lemon Chive Crab Bites
This calls for a cocktail party. (Thanks, Aida Mollenkamp.)
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