Lemon recipes

It's difficult not to demolish this classic lemon drizzle in just one sitting, so why not make two at once?

Try the classic lemon tart recipe by Gregg Wallace. His version of Michel Roux Snr's dessert has a soft, biscuity pastry and rich, tangy filling.

Make pepper the star of the show with this flavourful dish. We’ve spatchcocked the chicken for quick cooking and to give the marinade maximum coverage

Make our citrussy cookies for an afternoon tea. You could make them look like fried eggs at Easter simply by dusting icing sugar around the edges

Love avocado on toast? Give this smashed pea version a go – it has the benefit of being kinder to the planet because the produce hasn’t travelled a long way

A simple but very impressive pud, light enough to have a slice to finish a big meal

There’s nothing quite like a simple, zesty, homemade lemon curd. Perfect on toast, scones, hot buttered crumpets or rippled through ice cream

Pair iron-rich kale with spicy chorizo, and serve on top of sourdough and creamy ricotta in this speedy dish. It's great for brunch or a quick weeknight meal

Treat family and friends to these homemade yum yums. Top these mini doughnuts with lemon icing and enjoy warm with a mug of tea

Need a simple, zingy dessert you can make with minimal fuss? Try this creamy no-bake lemon cheesecake, made with just a few basic storecupboard ingredients

With a special surprise ingredient, this gluten-free lemon cake stays beautifully moist. To everyone’s amazement it's mash potato!

Roasting courgettes with lemon zest and chilli flakes makes an easy, flavourful side. Serve with your favourite meat, fish or veggie mains

These zesty cupcakes look so gorgeous you won't want to eat them, but once you start you won't be able to stop

This clever twist on the classic bakewell has a delicate floral flavour, making it ideal for serving at spring garden parties or bake sales

Being short of time needn't stop you making your own pudding. This microwave-friendly sponge is ready in 10 minutes and can easily be a chocolate pud too

Try these protein-packed lentil and oat balls blitzed with ras el hanout for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Serve over couscous with our olive salsa

Try our luscious vegan lemon drizzle cake. Light and zingy, it also works well if you replace the flour and baking powder with gluten-free alternatives

You can't go wrong with a classic lemon meringue pie, and this easy recipe is particularly good

An easy vegetarian one-pot risotto - simply stir in your seasonal veg, simmer and enjoy

Decorate this simple elderflower and lemon cake with edible flowers for a showstopping celebration dessert. It's perfect for a wedding or birthday

A classic British cake from Paul Hollywood, this zingy lemon drizzle slice is a simple traybake, made extra special with feather icing

Recreate a classic British Chinese takeaway dish for the home kitchen, with crispy fried chicken breast served with a fresh, tangy and moreish lemon sauce