The Best Lemon Recipes

From delicious desserts, snacks and comforting main courses, this is our collection of The Best Lemon Recipes. We have a variety of recipes that are suitable for the whole family and many dietary requirements. If you're a lemon lover, you will love these wonderful recipes that make the most of this beautiful citrus fruit.

Easy and Delicious Lemon Recipes

We are big fans of citrus and use it in as many ways as possible. Whilst we love to use limes in our Creamy Lime Pie or oranges in our Blood Orange Curd or Orange Marmalade, our favourite will always be lemons. There are so many ways they can be used - in drinks, desserts, sauces and to flavour main courses.

In this collection we will offer recipes that:

• Are gluten-free. My Mum, Faye, used to run a gluten-free catering company, and she has shared so many recipes on the blog over the years.
• You can make in advance. Although there are some that are best made close to serving, you’ll find lots of options that will help you get ahead on your prep.
• Are ideal for sharing with loved ones.

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Sweet Recipes

A lemon dessert is impossible to resist! From our Lemon Curd Cake to our Gluten-Free Lemon Madeleines, you'll find many tempting sweet treats to try in this collection.

Gluten-Free Lemon Madeleines

You will love my Gluten-Free Lemon Madeleines which are light with a tender crumb and the bright, tangy flavour of lemon. With their pleasantly curved shell shape, these classic French teacakes have an elegant appearance, yet are made from simple, everyday ingredients. They are ideal for morning or afternoon tea or served as dessert with our No-Churn Lemon Ice Cream.

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How to Make Lemon Curd

If you love classic Lemon Curd, you will be delighted to discover how easy it is to make. Lemon Curd is the colour of sunshine, smooth and creamy, sweet but with a lemony tang. Spread on a slice of toast, top pancakes or waffles, fill cakes and cookies and so much more. You’ll find so many ways to enjoy this delicious spread.

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Lemon Curd Cake

My Lemon Curd Cake is a simple, easily made cake, which is certain to become one of your favourites. It has a sweet, crispy crust that perfectly contrasts, yet complements, the luscious richness of the creamy lemon curd filling. I don’t know many people who could resist that combination of flavour and texture! Enjoy on its own, or with some whipped cream for dessert. This delicious cake can also be made gluten-free.

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No-Churn Lemon Ice Cream

My No-Churn Lemon Ice Cream is so simple to prepare and tastes fantastic! Containing just three ingredients, this easy recipe will have you enjoying tangy, creamy ice cream with minimum preparation time.

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Individual Lemon Curd Meringues

These Individual Lemon Curd Meringues are an elegant dessert and so simple to make. With a delicious combination of flavours and textures, they are guaranteed crowd pleasers. The sweet meringues are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with a topping of silky smooth whipped cream which is complemented by tangy Lemon Curd. A smattering of fresh blueberries completes this delicious dessert. So good!

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Three Ingredient Lemon Marmalade

This tart, zesty spread provides a much-needed wake-up call in the morning when spread on toast. Set some time aside to make the marmalade and enjoy it in the months to come.  You will enjoy the sense of satisfaction that comes with making your preserves.

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Creamy Lemon Pie

There is so much to love about my Creamy Lemon Pie. Every bite offers the refreshing, bright flavour of lemon, softened and smoothed by the luscious, creamy filling. A simple, easily made, crisp cookie crust perfectly offsets the silky-smooth texture of the filling. This is the perfect dessert for those who love the flavour of lemons!  

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Lemon Blueberry Oatmeal Bars

These Lemon Blueberry Oatmeal Bars are everything you could want from a homemade sweet treat. They have a crisp base, a delicious centre of plump blueberries, brightened by the tang of lemon zest and juice, and a crisp crumble topping.  If you love an easily made sweet snack or dessert that the whole family will enjoy, then this recipe is for you.  You can have them prepared and baked in about 45 minutes. The hardest part is waiting for them to cool down. It doesn’t come much easier than this!

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Lemon Blondies

If you love lemon, you are certain to become a fan of these easily made Lemon Blondies. They are the perfect balance of sweet, with a slight tang from the zesty lemon flavour. The crisp exterior with a perfectly moist and slightly fudgy centre is sheer perfection. They are so quick and easy to make they are certain to become a family favourite.

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Gluten-Free Lemon Drizzle Cupcakes

These Gluten-Free Lemon Drizzle Cupcakes are one of my all-time favourite cupcakes. Lovers of lemon will be delighted with them. They are intensely lemony with a moist and tender texture.

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Savoury Recipes

Flavour, freshness and vibrancy are things you'll find in these savoury lemon recipes. One of the most popular recipes on the blog is our Creamy Lemon Chicken - simple to prepare and very delicious.

Braised Chicken with Fennel and Lemon

This Braised Chicken with Lemon, Olives and Fennel is a one pot dinner, worthy of a regular place in your recipe rotation. It has bright Mediterranean flavour provided by herbs, lemon, olives and fennel, and perfectly cooked chicken. With this recipe, I will show you how to braise chicken thighs that have succulent, tender flesh, whilst also having golden brown, crispy skin. 

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Creamy Lemon Chicken

Creamy Lemon Chicken is the perfect meal for busy weeknights. The delicately flavoured chicken tenderloins are cooked in a frying pan, then bathed in a garlic flavoured, creamy sauce, brightened by the tang of lemon juice and zest. It’s simple, it’s comforting and a delicious meal that the family will love.

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Creamy Lemon Garlic Prawns (Shrimp)

These Creamy Lemon Garlic Prawns are likely to become one of your favourite easy meals. It is a speedy seafood dinner, made in just one pan, and comes together in about 30 minutes. The prawns are bathed in a creamy garlic butter sauce, elevated with fresh lemon juice. Just be sure to have sufficient bread to enjoy the delicious sauce!

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Creamy Tuna Pasta

My Creamy Tuna Pasta is easy to make and is packed with flavour. Chunks of tinned tuna are bathed in a flavour-filled creamy garlic sauce, highlighted by the tang of lemon and the slightly anise freshness of dill. Tossed with pasta, it is a family friendly meal using simple ingredients and is so quick to prepare that you can have it on the table in less than 30 minutes. So good!

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Mediterranean Marinated Chicken Breast

This recipe for Mediterranean Marinated Chicken Breast will be a great addition to your weeknight meal plans. We use a Mediterranean inspired marinade to tenderise and flavour the chicken breasts, and have kept the ingredients in the marinade simple, to complement the chicken but not overpower it. This is a quickly and easily made dish that is light and fresh. Serve it alongside vegetables, salads, or pasta. Dinner is made easy with this versatile recipe.

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Smoked Salmon Parcels

These delicious Smoked Salmon Parcels are an elegant starter for a special occasion or a light lunch on a summer’s day. It takes only 15 minutes to prepare them, then just place them in the fridge for two hours to firm up. So simple, and so delicious!

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Baked Stuffed Mussels (Cozze Gratinate)

These Baked Stuffed Mussels are great for entertaining or a casual snack at home with the family. Baked Stuffed Mussels, or Cozze Gratinate, are popular throughout Italy, with slight variations in ingredients throughout the regions. For this recipe, the mussels are first steamed, then a flavoursome combination of breadcrumbs, garlic, lemon zest, parsley and chilli is added as a topping. A quick bake in the oven produces the delightful result of salty-sweet, tender mussels on the half-shell and crisp, lemony, gently spiced breadcrumbs. Easy, delicious, and always popular!

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Crispy Roasted Smashed Potatoes

These Crispy Roasted Smashed Potatoes are likely to become one of your favourite side dishes. They are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Beautifully seasoned with chopped fresh rosemary, lemon zest and Parmesan cheese, they are a great accompaniment to many main courses. As a bonus, they are easy to make!

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Chilli Garlic Prawns (Shrimp)

These Chilli Garlic Prawns are likely to become your favourite go-to easy meal, starter, or tapas. It is a dish which is quickly and easily made and always popular. The prawns are pan-fried with extra virgin olive oil, fresh chilli and garlic; the flavours boosted by the brightness of lemon zest. Served with grilled bread and lemon wedges, it is a dish that is quick enough to prepare after a long day and sufficiently special to serve when entertaining.

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Poached Chicken Breasts

With this recipe, I will give you my tips for preparing tender, juicy Poached Chicken Breasts. When properly prepared, they are gloriously succulent. There are many ways in which you will use them; you can add them to soups, salads, sandwiches or as the primary main course ingredient. Poached Chicken Breast really is a blank canvas, allowing you to use a wide variety of flavours and textures to accompany it. With this recipe, we have used a simple Lemon and Parsley Sauce, but the sky is the limit. This is a recipe that is worthy of a regular place in your meal plans.

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Herb and Panko Crusted Salmon

With this Herb and Panko Crusted Salmon, you have a quickly prepared weeknight family meal, or a meal that is so elegant that it is worthy of a special occasion. A flavoursome, herbed breadcrumb crust is pressed onto the top of the salmon, then baked in the oven until the crumbs are tantalisingly crisp and golden. To complement the salmon, we serve it with an easily prepared Spicy Mayonnaise. Dinner doesn’t come much easier!

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Roasted Chicken Marylands

These crispy skin Roasted Chicken Marylands (Leg Quarters) are tender and moist and certain to become a family favourite. With minimal effort required to make this meal, it is perfect for busy weeknights. One of the great advantages of this meal is that the chicken is quickly and easily prepared, requiring only about 5 minutes “work”, leaving the oven to do the rest. The chicken is first seasoned with salt, pepper and oregano, then baked with sliced lemon, sage, thyme and olive oil until the skin is deliciously crispy. We have a top tip to help you achieve the crispy skin.

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For more delicious inspiration, you may like to check out our collection of Side Dishes and Salad Recipes. They are the perfect addition to many a meal!