Lemon
Creamy Preserved Lemon–Black Pepper Orzo
This bright and luscious dairy-free pasta relies on blended raw cashews for creaminess and a cooking method similar to risotto—in a fraction of the time.
By Kendra Vaculin
Umami QP Mayonnaise
Learn how to make Andrea Nguyen’s quick version of Kewpie mayonnaise, the cult condiment many cooks in Vietnam use to enrich banh mi and other dishes.
By Andrea Nguyen
Lemon Curd
Our best lemon curd recipe is low-effort, high-reward, and results in a spread so light you’ll want to eat it with a spoon.
By The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Lemon-Chile White Fish With Chickpeas
Don’t be fooled by the short ingredient list: Jammy sliced lemons, sizzled garlic, and mild Aleppo-style pepper make this speedy fish dinner one to remember.
By Kendra Vaculin
Lemon-Poppy Seed Tart
Simple but party-worthy, this tart features a tender shortbread press-in crust and bright custardy filling that sets on top while it bakes.
By Kendra Vaculin
Black Bass With Preserved Lemon–Pistachio Sauce
A buttery pan sauce leaning on pantry staples takes less than 10 minutes to make, and it goes great with lean proteins and hearty vegetables alike.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Spicy Lemon-Ginger Tonic, Two Ways
Top this concentrate with hot water to make a steamy, cold-busting elixir, or pour it over ice with sparkling water for a sweet-spicy refresher.
By Kendra Vaculin
BA’s Best Shrimp Cocktail
Shrimp cocktail is all about the shrimp: big, fat, perfectly cooked gorgeous shrimp. Here’s how to do it.
By Molly Baz
Easy, Elegant Christmas Punch
This understated holiday punch has a cognac base brightened by a simple lemon syrup and lightly sweet sherry.
By David Wondrich
Easy Lemon Drop
This punchy sweet-and-sour lemon drop “martini” is best served with a side of gossip at your next happy hour.
By Rachel Gurjar
Triple Citrus Creamsicle Pie
Sweet, sour, creamy, no-bake, and make-ahead: This is the perfect pie for the holidays and beyond.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Shrimp Pasta With Preserved Lemon
Need an excuse to use up some preserved lemons? Let this simple lemony, buttery, and shrimpy pasta prove once again just how delicious and versatile they can be.
By Rachel Gurjar
Agrodolce Chicken With Fennel and Celery Gremolata
Simple roast chicken gets a boost from bright and crunchy gremolata (with a whole lemon in the mix!) and a finishing agrodolce drizzle.
By Michael Vincent Ferreri
No-Fail Roast Chicken With Lemon and Garlic
Only 6 ingredients, and you'll always know when it's done.
By Claire Saffitz
Lemon Meringue Pie
A sky-high pie with sharp lemon filling, sweet-and-salty meringue, and shatteringly crisp crust.
By Chris Morocco
French 75
The French 75 is that rare creature of a cocktail: elegant enough to make you feel like it’s New Year’s Eve in Paris but supremely simple to assemble.
By Chris Morocco
Lemony Pasta Salad With Crisped Capers
A bright and punchy side that’s as good enjoyed right away, after a few hours, or even chilled.
By Zaynab Issa
Lemony Risotto With Fennel and Parmesan
Risotto has a reputation for being fussy and laborious, but a few tips will get you on your way to a pot of creamy perfection (no constant stirring required).
By CJ Hauser
BA’s Best Lemonade
We may be biased, but this is by far the best lemonade recipe we’ve tried. It can also serve as a base for a host of summer drinks.
By Rick Martinez