This article covers how to zest a lemon with a grater and a paring knife, plus storage tips and substitution ideas! Every home cook should know how to zest a lemon—it’s an easy way to add bright, ...

And if you’re only using the juice, think again, because lemon zest is equally delicious. Just a pinch of sunny grated lemon ...

Choose unwaxed lemons if you’re planning to use the zest, or give your waxed lemons a good scrub with a vegetable brush to remove the wax. Squeeze lemon juice onto free-range chicken before ...

Decorate with extra lemon zest if you wish. Preheat the oven to 190C/170C Fan/Gas 4. Grease and line the base and sides of a 900g/2lb loaf tin with baking paper. Finely zest the lemons.