Lemon

Store lemonade syrup refrigerated for up to two weeks. Note

A simple, zesty vinaigrette flavoured with preserved lemon and fresh chives that will bring life to any salad.

We've used both orange and lemon rind in this recipe, together with the ginger and the steamed fish they create a lovely and exotic Asian aroma and taste.

This slow-cooker chicken with leeks and artichokes is succulent and gorgeous served on a bed of mashed potatoes and drizzled with the cooking juices.

Served with grilled asparagus, this stunning whole baked snapper is brimming with zesty flavours.

A refreshing and delicious non-alcoholic tipple, spiced lemon tea is perfect for serving at a lunch party.

This lemony pasta dish is just the ticket for a speedy, comforting meal.

You will need about six passionfruit to make this recipe. The thin-skinned purple-black variety will yield much more pulp than the thicker-skinned Panama passionfruit. Note

This mouth-watering dish uses preserved lemons, a prominent ingredient in North African cooking. The flavour is salty, unique and perfumed.

These crunchy Italian biscuits go wonderfully with hot espresso coffee.

Make the most of summer cherries with this cooling dessert.

Pink grapefruit syrup turns these delectable little lemon cakes into something rather special.

The veal can be marinated overnight. Note

Enjoy barbecued vegetables and salty slices of haloumi combined with a fresh and zesty dressing in this easy vegetarian dish.

Treacle is a sweet and richly flavoured syrup which is perfect for making moist baked goods; especially tarts!

Crispy and crunchy butterflied chicken from Australian Women's Weekly.

Tender whole baby snapper roasted with lemon and fennel makes a great centrepiece for a relaxed meal with friends.

A fresh and vibrant zesty lemon and rocket pesto spaghetti from Australian Women's Weekly.

Cooking fish correctly is simple, as long as you remember that it will continue to cook once it's removed from the pan. Salmon is best if it is slightly undercooked, as this gives the best texture and taste.

Drambuie is a whisky-based liqueur infused with honey, spices and herbs. Soaking the fruit in the liqueur adds depth and richness to these divine cakes.

A delicious thick-cut dark whisky marmalade from Australian Women's Weekly.

This soup is our take on the classic Greek avgolemono (which translates as egg and lemon). There are as many variations of this soup as there are Greek families, but the avgolemono mixture, added near the end of the cooking time, is always the crowning glory.

This fresh zesty salad is a great side dish with lunch or dinner meals.

Tapenade, a paste of pureed olives, is available from supermarkets and delicatessens. Note

Plump prawns, crisp lettuce, mayonnaise, lemon and chilli make these mini prawn cocktail rolls an absolute winner in the party food stakes.

Kachumber is an Indian salad consisting of fresh chopped tomatoes, onions, if you like, chilli peppers.

This recipe is simple and oh so sweet, but the best part? It uses less refined sugar, and instead opts for the delicious natural sweeteners of dates and honey. Bonus!

Refresh yourself and cleanse your palate with this zesty lemon sorbet.

These mini lemon meringue tartlets are everything you'd want in a tasty, sweet morsel. Crispy pastry, sweet yet tart creamy centre and gently toasted meringue on top.

Fire up the barbecue with this mouth-watering chicken dish.

Ideal as part of a low-fat diet, this salad is satisfying, tasty and healthy.

Rich, earthy and deeply satisfying, the flavour of this mushroom and spinach risotto is lifted by the addition of finely grated lemon zest.

Topped with lemon curd, whipped cream and blueberries, this almond meringue cake is a show-stopper.

These rich and zesty cupcakes, topped with cream and lemon curd, make a great afternoon tea treat.

Have a crack at this easy scone recipe then try different flavour variations - from lemon and currant, cumin and oregano to apricot wholemeal.

Drizzled in a sweet vanilla syrup and topped with fresh mint, these colourful citrus and yoghurt pots make a pretty dessert.

Lemony sponge pudding with a light, sweet meringue topping makes for a nostalgic, nursery-style pudding.

Cardamom provides a unique and interesting flavour to this tropical fruit salad.

Store limoncello in the refrigerator or freezer. Note

Lean and healthy grilled pork with a flavour-packed salsa verde.

This creamy salmon pasta is comforting and delicious.

This recipe is also wheat-free, yeast-free and nut-free. Note

You will need about 2 lemons for this recipe. You can freeze the unused egg whites and use them later in friands, omelettes or a pavlova. VARIATIONS You can make this recipe with other citrus fruit, simply replace the lemon rind and juice with the same amount of rind and juice of whatever citrus fruit […]

These fresh, citrus cordials make lovely, simple gifts at Christmas time, as well as an excellent pantry staple.

This vegetarian pasta dish makes a fantastic quick dinner and is also great for the lunchbox.

Whip up a pitcher of delicious lemon iced tea for a refreshingly sweet beverage as the weather warms up.

You’ll need 3 lemons to make this recipe. Note

A warming wintery roast lemon and garlic lamb rack from Australian Women's Weekly.

With 11 children to feed and a home-based business to support them, it’s no surprise that my husband Mick’s grandmother had one eye on economy. This recipe uses no milk or cream and hardly any butter – a couple of eggs, a couple of lemons, a handful of sugar. It costs very little to put on the table, yet it is absolutely delicious and decadent.

Soft and zesty, this classic cake should be served with heaps of strawberries to create fresh flavour profiles to complement your afternoon tea.

The contrast between the light, lemony pudding and rich berry topping of these self-saucing puddings is delectable.

You'll be a star when you serve up this slow-roasted lamb with garlicky skordalia and lemon potatoes for Sunday lunch.

These medium GI buckwheat pancakes are a healthier alternative to your regular, sugar-laden recipes. Serve topped with a light and zesty lemon cream for a satisfying start to your day.

Try these tender, flaky salmon fillets drizzled with golden lemon butter for a deliciously satisfying meal. Perfect with creamy mashed potatoes.

A zesty lemon risotto from Australian Women's Weekly.

Lemon salt will keep in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Sprinkle over chicken or fish. Orange salt will keep in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Sprinkle over pork, fish or duck. Note

Preserved lemons, a dominant ingredient in North African cooking, are salted lemons bottled for several months; the flavour is distinctively perfumed. To use, rinse well and discard flesh, using rind only. You need to purchase a large barbecued chicken for this recipe. Note

This simple, delicious pasta dish requires just 5 ingredients and is ready within minutes.

The flavours of freshly ground walnuts and sweet lemon go together beautifully in this simple cake.

Bright and colourful hummus with big flavours.

Fragrant roast lamb on a bed of scented potatoes makes a fabulous dinner or weekend roast lunch, the juices of the lamb help soften and flavour the potatoes.

We used a sauternes-style dessert wine for this recipe. We used a 5cm (2-inch) fluted round cutter. You could also use a 5cm (2-inch) fluted square cutter or a fluted pastry cutter wheel to cut squares from pastry. Note

Originally popular in the south of France, this fabulously flavoursome French appetizer is taking world cuisine by storm.

Finely grate the rind from the lemon for the butter cream before juicing it for the pies. Don’t overcook the whoopee pies, they should feel a little soft while they’re hot. They will become firm on cooling. Note

Serve this spicy eggplant and capsicum salad as part of a mezze-style lunch spread.

Trout is such a delicious fish that the secret is to do not much more than cook it well. Here, we've complimented it with a simple lemon and thyme butter and served it with some baby leeks. A perfect dinner for two.

This delicate pasta dish combines the loveliest of summer flavours.

A quick and easy dish that is full of big flavours.

There's something divine about the tanginess of lemon curd coupled with freshly made pikelets. Easy to make, they're the ideal mid-morning or afternoon snack.

This easy chicken recipe is delicious served with a crisp green salad or beans.

This date loaf comes out tremendously moist and is great served fresh with melted butter, but also keeps nicely for a rainy day.

Tender chunks of spiced, marinated chicken and yoghurt dipping sauce make these lemony chicken kebabs perfect for a weekend lunch with rice or bread and salad.

You can use bought lemon curd or lemon butter in this recipe or make your own. To make lemon curd, whisk 2 egg yolks and ¼ cup caster (superfine) sugar in small heatproof bowl until pale and thickened. Whisk in 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind and 2 tablespoons lemon juice, stir over small saucepan […]

Lemon balm tea is available from health food shops. Note

Deliciously lemony and topped with meringue, these divine cupcakes are best served still warm.

This saucy chicken casserole is fantastic served with steamed rice and a green salad.

These popular little cakes make a lovely afternoon treat served with yoghurt.