BLT Sandwich
Avocado BLT with Lemon Pepper Mayo
Avocado and Lemon MayoeasyCleanup score 4 of 5
Fruit
Lemons: when it's in season and what to cook
Lemons are usually at their best from December to April across much of the US.
How to pick it
Pick lemons that feel heavy for their size, with thin, glossy skin that gives slightly.
How to keep it
Refrigerate them in a bag and they stay juicy for weeks. Zest before you squeeze.
Months are when each item is usually at its best across much of the US. Seasons start earlier in warm places and later in cool ones, and they shift from year to year, so your local farm stand or market is the best guide.
Recipes with lemons
Baked Cod
Baked Cod with Lemon Herb Crumbs
Lemon Herb CrumbeasyCleanup score 4 of 5
Lemon Bars
Classic Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust
Classic Shortbread CrusteasyCleanup score 4 of 5
Roasted Broccoli
Crispy Parmesan Lemon Roasted Broccoli
Parmesan LemoneasyCleanup score 5 of 5
Lemonade
Fresh Raspberry Lemonade
RaspberryeasyCleanup score 2 of 5
Lemonade
Fresh Strawberry Lemonade
StrawberryeasyCleanup score 2 of 5
Lemonade
Fresh-Squeezed Classic Lemonade
ClassiceasyCleanup score 3 of 5
Scones
Glazed Blueberry Lemon Scones
Blueberry Lemon GlazedmediumCleanup score 3 of 5
Roasted Potatoes
Greek-Style Lemon Oregano Roasted Potatoes
Greek-Style Lemon OreganoeasyCleanup score 5 of 5
Shrimp Skewers
Grilled Garlic Lemon Shrimp Skewers
Grilled Garlic LemoneasyCleanup score 4 of 5
Green Beans
Lemon Almond Green Beans
Lemon AlmondeasyCleanup score 5 of 5
Pancakes
Lemon Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes
Lemon BlueberryeasyCleanup score 3 of 5
Blueberry Muffins
Lemon Blueberry Muffins with Sugar Tops
Lemon Sugar-TopeasyCleanup score 2 of 5
Baked Salmon
Lemon Butter Baked Salmon
Lemon ButtereasyCleanup score 5 of 5
Chicken Piccata
Lemon Caper Chicken Piccata
ClassicmediumCleanup score 4 of 5
Pound Cake
Lemon Cream Cheese Bundt Pound Cake
Lemon Bundt with GlazemediumCleanup score 2 of 5
Sugar Cookies
Lemon Cut-Out Sugar Cookies with Lemon Glaze
Lemon Cut-OutmediumCleanup score 2 of 5
Homemade Salad Dressing
Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette
Lemon Dijon VinaigretteeasyCleanup score 5 of 5
Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs
Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs
SkilleteasyCleanup score 5 of 5
Rice Pilaf
Lemon Herb Rice Pilaf with Orzo
Lemon Herb with OrzoeasyCleanup score 4 of 5
Roast Leg of Lamb
Lemon-Herb Roast Leg of Lamb
Lemon-HerbmediumCleanup score 4 of 5
Lentil Soup
Lemony Vegetable Lentil Soup
Lemony VegetableeasyCleanup score 4 of 5
Seared Scallops
Seared Scallops with Brown Butter and Lemon
Brown Butter LemonmediumCleanup score 5 of 5
Roast Chicken
Spatchcocked Lemon Pepper Chicken
Spatchcock Lemon PeppermediumCleanup score 4 of 5
In season around the same time
CranberriesStrawberriesOrangesSnap peasSpinachLettuceKaleCollard greens