15 Sweet and Savory Lemon Recipes for Your Winter Menu

Winter is citrus season, making the perfect recipes for refreshing lemon recipes! From classic favorites to bold new flavors, these sweet and savory dishes are ideal for any gathering and ensure everyone keeps coming back for more.

Blueberry Lemon Scones

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Fresh blueberries and lemons come together in this easy blueberry scones recipe with lemon glaze. These scones are moist, flaky, and ready in an hour—great for breakfast or dessert.
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Whole Roasted Lemon Pepper Chicken

Roasted Lemon Pepper Chicken is packed with peppery lemon flavor and tender, juicy meat. This savory recipe uses lemon juice and zest for a burst of flavor that’s hard to resist.
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Lemon Posset

This easy lemon ginger posset with raspberries has lemon juice, sugar, cream, and simple flavorings for a bright and creamy citrus treat. We are in citrus season, so grab some fresh lemons for this amazing dessert.
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Baked Ricotta Cheese with Lemon

Baked ricotta cheese in a blue casserole dish with sliced bread. — Baked Ricotta Cheese with Lemon. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This creamy Baked Ricotta Cheese with Lemon and Herbs is a perfect holiday appetizer to pair with bread or crackers, some fruit, or salty olives. The best part of this cheese dip is that it is so quick to make.
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Lemon Lime Cream Pie

A slice of creamy pie topped with whipped cream, a lemon wedge, a lime slice, blackberries, and lemon zest is on a speckled plate next to a fork. — Lemon Lime Cream Pie. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Indulge in this refreshing Lemon Lime Cream Pie, crowned with juicy blackberries that burst with juicy sweetness in every delectable bite. Enjoy this citrus pie during the holidays for a light and luscious dessert.
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Lemon Ricotta Muffins

Lemon muffins on a wood cutting board. — Lemon Ricotta Muffins. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Take the standard lemon muffin up a notch with this made from scratch Ricotta Lemon Muffins recipe. Adding some Tuscany flavors with ricotta cheese and fruity olive oil makes these muffins rich and delicious.
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Lemon Bundt Cake

For all the lemon lovers, this Lemon Bundt Cake recipe is for you. Easily made from scratch and baked golden brown with juicy lemon pieces baked in the batter and a creamy lemon glaze drizzled down the sides, you will enjoy every lemony bite.
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Mini Lemon Bundt Cakes

These Mini Lemon Bundt Cakes are tiny bursts of citrusy goodness, topped with a sweet lemon glaze. They’re adorable, single-serving cakes that are sure to be the hit for a holiday dessert.
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Lemon Herb Vinaigrette

Add some zesty flavor to your salads with this Lemon Herb Vinaigrette. Made with fresh lemon juice and herbs, it’s bright and refreshing. Perfect for drizzling over greens!
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Grilled Scallops with Lemon, Mint, and Pinot Grigio Sauce

Grilled scallops with a lemon, mint, and Pinot Grigio sauce. — Grilled Scallops with Lemon, Mint, and Pinot Grigio Sauce. Photo credit: At the Immigrant's Table.

Succulent grilled scallops with a zesty sauce of lemon, mint, and Pinot Grigio. An elegant, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly dish for a sophisticated summer feast.
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Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Wings

These Hot Honey Lemon Pepper Wings are the perfect mix of sweet, tangy, and crispy. They’re great for game days or any gathering. So much LEMON flavor packed in!
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Easy Lemon Ricotta Cookies

A cooling rack with cookies topped with white icing. A glass bowl with a spoon containing leftover icing is placed to the left of the rack. One cookie is on the surface next to the rack. — Easy Lemon Ricotta Cookies. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

These small-batch lemon ricotta cookies perfectly balance sweet and tart. With a hint of lemon zest, they make a delightful treat that's sure to please.
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Lemon Cranberry Cheesecake Bars

Indulge in the perfect blend of tart and sweet with these Lemon Cranberry Cheesecake Bars. A luscious layer of creamy cheesecake sits atop a buttery graham cracker crust, while a vibrant lemon cranberry topping adds a burst of fruity flavor. The vibrant red color makes these bars a delightful treat for any occasion.
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Meringue Lemon Curd Cupcakes

Those light and fluffy Sugar Free Meringue Lemon Curd Cupcakes are a single-serve version of a lemon meringue pie every lemon lover will be impressed by. Those lemon cupcakes filled with lemon curd and topped with homemade meringue frosting are a cupcake recipe you will cherish for a very long time.
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Lemon Feta Spinach Pasta

Lemon pasta with spinach, feta and cherry tomatoes in a bowl. — Lemon Feta Spinach Pasta. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

An easy, quick and delicious Mediterranean-inspired pasta filled with lemon, spinach, and feta. It can be enjoyed as is for a vegetarian meal or topped with your favorite protein.
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