Zesty recipes, fresh home scents, cute citrus decor and more!
Lemon Love!
No kitchen is complete without the presence of zesty lemons: their vibrant color, refreshing scent, and perfect balance of tartness and sweetness make them a kitchen staple.
The king of citrus fruits adds a burst of fresh flavor to both sweet and savory dishes, enhancing everything from marinades and dressings to baked goods and beverages. But lemon’s usefulness doesn’t stop at cooking—lemons are also a natural preservative, a powerful cleaning agent, and even a handy tool for keeping fruits and vegetables fresh.
Here are five creative ways to make the most of lemons in your daily life:
- Culinary Star – I can’t think of a dish lemon doesn’t enhance – from sweet to savory! Use lemon juice and zest to enhance the flavor of dishes, from tangy salad dressings to refreshing desserts and marinades.
- Natural Cleaner – Lemons have antibacterial properties that make them perfect for cleaning. Use them to remove stains, freshen up cutting boards, or add to DIY cleaners to shine kitchen surfaces.
- Health Booster – A glass of warm lemon water in the morning can support digestion, boost vitamin C intake, and help with hydration. I also love a hot cup of warm water with fresh lemon and honey if I feel a cold coming on.
- Beauty Secret – Lemons can brighten skin, strengthen nails, and even be used as a natural acid exfoliator when mixed with sugar.
- Odor Eliminator – Keep your home smelling fresh by simmering lemon peels in water, deodorizing your fridge, or rubbing them on your hands after handling strong-smelling foods like garlic.
Lemon Recipes: A Burst of Flavor and Freshness
Whether you’re whipping up a refreshing drink, a tangy dessert, or a savory dish with a citrusy twist, lemons add that extra zing that elevates any recipe. Here are some favorite lemony KERF recipes, from smoothies bowls to salads.
- Lemon Asparagus Spring Pasta – a light and easy pasta dish that comes together in under 30 minutes
- Lemon Feta Couscous Salad – makes a delicious side dish or a main course with grilled shrimp or chicken on top
- Lemon Caper Chickpea Salad – a KERF creation that showcases the lemon-caper perfect combo.
- Lemon Cream Hummus – bright, lemony, creamy, and a touch sweet
- Raspberry Lemon Smoothie Bowl – made with just four ingredients, it’s a blend of frozen fruit and zesty lemon
Delicious Lemon Recipes to Brighten Your Table
From muffins to margaritas, these are some lemon recipes to spotlight!
- Pistachio Lemon Bars
- Lemon Vinaigrette
- Lemon Blueberry Smoothie
- Lemon Poppyseed Muffins
- Healthy Lemon Loaf
- Lemon Margarita
- Crispy Parmesan Roasted Potatoes with Garlic, Lemon & Herbs
- Sheet Pan Herby Lemon Garlic Chicken and Potatoes
Lemon Home Decor
From candles and cutting boards to fragrant candles and bath mats.
Lemon Clothing & Accessories
Add a little zest to your wardrobe!
Lemon Beauty & Supplements
From exfoliating face scrubs to energizing electrolytes.
Lemons are truly a versatile staple—how do you love using them? ?
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Kori says
They are so bright and cheerful! Perfect for all these uses. I have faux lemons in a glass trifle dish for our dining room table, and I love seeing them every day. I think I have my love of lemons from my grandfather who loved lemon meringue pie for his birthday. <3
Kath Younger says
So perfect! I love lemon desserts too.