Cooking With Citrus: How to Use Citrus in Savory Dishes
Discover how lemon, lime, orange and blood orange can bring acidity, sweetness and fresh flavor to savory dishes, from marinades and sauces to beans, grains, chicken, pork and seafood.
Discover how lemon, lime, orange and blood orange can bring acidity, sweetness and fresh flavor to savory dishes, from marinades and sauces to beans, grains, chicken, pork and seafood.
When a recipe calls for “zest” of a citrus fruit, it’s referring to the colorful outer part of the skin, not the inner white part, which is known as the pith. Common types of citrus used for zesting include lemons, limes, oranges, and grapefruits. Each has its unique flavor profile, so choose based on your…
Lemons can change a dish without taking it over. Their juice brings acidity, their zest contributes fragrant citrus oils, and even a small squeeze at the end of cooking can make rich, salty or slow-cooked food taste brighter. The important part is knowing which part of the lemon to use. Juice, zest and strips of…