Lemon

Lemony Turmeric Tea Cake

This cake is so good and so simple to put together, you might come to call it “house cake,” which is, of course, cake to keep in your house at all times.

Lemon Pepper Pasta with Browned Butter

While “lemon” and “pepper” are the two primary flavors here, this pasta really does taste enough like cacio e pepe to hit many of the same pleasure receptors as excellent boxed macaroni and cheese.

Salty Lemon Shortbread

These tart, salty, buttery cookies are an any-occasion dessert for me. Excellent with coffee or tea, a delightful addition a holiday cookie tin, or a nice way to end a big meal.

New York Sour Punch

I would simply never make one cocktail at a time, so punch is my preference for holiday parties. The New York Sour is one of my favorite classic cocktails. It’s tart, refreshing, easy to drink and easier to make.

Slow Salmon with Citrus and Herb Salad

You can flavor that oil with whatever you fancy: spices, herbs, citrus, chiles, which will flavor the fish, which is why you’re here.

Boiled Potatoes with Peas and Lemon

YIELD — 2–4 servings Ingredients * 1 pound small potatoes, purple or otherwise * Kosher salt * White distilled vinegar, optional * ¼–½ pound snap or snow peas, halved lengthwise or thinly sliced * 1 large spring onion (or 2 scallions), thinly sliced * 1–2 lemons for zesting and juicing * Freshly ground black pepper Preparation 1.

Fancy Citrusy Olives

I love setting these out for any potluck/picnic/barbecue as a briny, spicy little snack to eat between sips of spritzes or beers on ice.

Farro with Toasted Fennel, Lemon, and Basil

This accidentally vegan springy farro gets better as it sits, making it an ideal candidate to have on hand for lunch for the week.

Spicy Caramelized Leeks with Fresh Lemon

Leeks are criminally slept-on, and this recipe really lets them shine. The frizzled ends gets as crispy as a potato chip, the middle gets tender and creamy, and you’re going to want to make them once a week.

Peas with Anchovy, Lemon, and All the Radishes

This is a great recipe for switching up your salad routine. It’s filled with peppery radishes, green garlic, sweet, crunchy peas, and a dressing so good you’ll want to keep a jar in your fridge.