Ever flipped through a recipe that calls for lemon zest (or any citrus fruit zest, for that matter), only to realize you're ...

Caitlin Bensel; Styling: Torie Cox When it comes to recipes, lemon zest is a common ingredient for adding the perfect touch of lemony goodness to a recipe. But if that’s the case, can’t you ...

Work your way around the lemon, and don't peel over the same spot twice. Once finished zesting, juice the remainder of the lemon, or slice it for use as a garnish or to flavor water. No ...

Juice, zest, or both! Your recipe might even already call for it. Many recipes use lemon in the beginning of the recipe, but for soup, you’ll want to wait and add the lemon towards the end of ...