Barraquito: A Layered and Liquored Coffee Drink from the Canary Islands

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Barraquito is a specialty cocktail from Tenerife in the Canary Islands. With pretty layers of sweetened condensed milk, strong coffee or espresso, Spanish liqueur, and frothed milk, it’s a gorgeous and aromatic beverage to serve with a garnish of ground cinnamon and lemon peel. Learn how to make it now.

Old-Fashioned Sugar Cookies

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The classics never go out of style, like our homemade old-fashioned sugar cookies. A short list of simple ingredients makes the recipe easy to prepare. Soft, moist, and with a hint of lemon zest, these are sweet treats that you’ll want to make for any and every occasion. Read more now for the full recipe.

Lemony Green Salad with Fruit and Savory Granola

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This lemony salad gets its sweet flavor from fresh fruit and its nutty crunch from savory granola. A blend of delicate lettuces, tart pomegranate seeds, rich mandarin oranges, and tangy goat cheese, this refreshing recipe makes it easy to go green. Keep reading to add this bright dish to your collection of go-to sides.

You’ll Want to Lick This Coconut Sugar Lemon Curd Right Off the Spoon

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Coconut sugar lemon curd gives you the tart taste you crave with an added twist that makes it stand out from the traditional version. The touch of added caramel flavor means you’ll want to take spoonful after spoonful of this spread. Slather it on scones or muffins, or sandwich it between cookies. Get the recipe now.

Chicken Piccata

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Does it get any better than lemon, butter, and garlic? After swimming in a tangy pan sauce, the tender chicken breasts in this classic piccata are dotted with briny capers and scattered with fresh parsley. Keep reading to add this savory Italian masterpiece to your list of clutch chicken dinners.

Western Tex-Mex Crab Cakes with Lemon Aioli

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Skip the Old Bay and break the cumin out of the spice cabinet. These Western-inspired crab cakes are loaded with bold, unexpected flavors like smoky paprika, spicy cayenne, and fresh cilantro, seared until golden brown, and garnished with a garlicky lemon aioli. Read on for this sensational seafood recipe.

Homemade Tartar Sauce

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The next time you need a dynamite dunker for fried fish, saucy shrimp, or pan-seared crab cakes, skip the store-bought condiments. This homemade tartar sauce is swimming with zesty lemon, briny capers, tart pickles, fragrant dill, and oniony shallots. Get the recipe for this delicious dip now. Read more.

Lemon Garlic Shrimp

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What goes better with bright citrusy seafood than sharp, aromatic garlic? Butter, of course. Grab the closest slice of crusty bread and dig right into these succulent baked shrimp that have been bathed in a buttery blend of lemon, pungent garlic, and fresh parsley. Get the full mouthwatering recipe now.

Magdalenas (Spanish Lemon Muffins)

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Like sunshine in the morning, these bright and buttery Spanish lemon muffins make breakfast or brunch a delight. Traditional magadalenas are a popular treat that’s fluffy and moist, sweet, and bursting with citrus flavor. And they’re easy to make, too! Read more now to add this recipe to your list of favorites.

Roasted Broccolini with Chili, Lemon, and Dill

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Thanks to a citrusy blend of lemon, dill, and spicy red pepper flakes, this quick-roasted broccolini is as shockingly delicious as it is simple. Fruity extra-virgin olive oil crisps the earthy stems and fluffy florets, while salty pecorino balances out the veggie’s bitterness. Get the recipe for this quick side now.

Spring into the Season with Lemon Yogurt Cake

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This lemon yogurt cake is slightly tangy, moist, and delicious. The simple recipe is a flash to make and it has tons of lemony flavor. If you love tart desserts, this is the recipe that you need to try immediately. Enjoy it for breakfast, dessert, or even have a small slice as a snack. Get the recipe now.