lemon juice
Lemon juice is rich in vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and citric acid, providing antioxidant benefits and supporting immune function. It contains minimal calories and negligible amounts of other macronutrients.
About
Lemon juice is the acidic liquid extracted from lemon fruit (Citrus limon), a small yellow citrus native to Southeast Asia and widely cultivated in Mediterranean regions. The juice comprises approximately 85–90% water, with citric acid constituting 5–6% of its composition, giving it a characteristic sharp, intensely sour profile. Fresh lemon juice is bright and complex, with subtle floral notes, while its acidity level makes it a crucial culinary agent in both sweet and savory preparations. The juice may be used immediately after extraction or processed into concentrated form through evaporation and pasteurization.
Culinary Uses
Lemon juice functions as a fundamental flavor enhancer and chemical agent across global cuisines. It brightens dishes through its acidity, prevents enzymatic browning in cut fruits and vegetables, and tenderizes proteins in marinades. In Mediterranean cooking, it is essential to vinaigrettes, sauces (such as hollandaise and beurre blanc), and fish preparations. Asian cuisines employ it in dressings and curries, while Middle Eastern cuisine features it prominently in dishes like hummus and tabbouleh. Lemon juice also balances richness in cream-based sauces, emulsifies dressings, and provides the acid component in baked goods and desserts.
Recipes Using lemon juice (1,180)
2-putt Pita Chips
Contributed by [http://Groups.Yahoo.Com/Group/Catsrecipes/ Catsrecipes Y-Group] * Source: The Golf B
Abakadoo Ma' Taheena
An avocado appetizer
Adam
Adam from the Recidemia collection
Adas bi Haamud
Lentils with chard and lemon. Serves 6.
Adas bil Hamod
Lentils with lemon juice
African Chicken Pie
The delicate puff pastry used as the topping on this pie shows the influence of the Dutch on this recipe. This type of pastry was used daily in the average Dutch household. This recipe was used in South Africa.
African Mango Salad
African Mango Salad from the Recidemia collection
Aioli Potato Salad
Aioli Potato Salad from the Recidemia collection
Ajlouk Qura'a
Tunisian mashed-zucchini salad. In this Tunisian salad (pronounced aj-LUKE coo-rah-AH), served as an appetizer with bread, the rich flavoring lifts the blandness of zucchini.
Ajvar
Pronounced Eye-var, this dish is made of roasted Peppers and Eggplant. Ripe red mild or medium-hot peppers are most often used, although green peppers, unripe tomatoes, and even string beans can be combined into ajvar.
Albanian Date Cookies
Albanian Date Cookies from the Recidemia collection
Alexandertorte
or (Raspberry Filled Pastry Strips).
Alexandertorte
or (Raspberry Filled Pastry Strips).
Algerian Harira
Algerian Harira from the Recidemia collection
Alice Lee's Bloody Mary
Contributed by [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/catsrecipes/ Catsrecipes Y-Group] * Source: Alice Lee
A Little Wine Marinade
Recipe by Arleen Kaptur.
All-American Red, White and Blue Dessert
Great for a cool treat! enjoy. Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group Makes 15 servings.
Allegheny
A Bourbon drink.
Allo Samosa
Samosa is a fovourite tea time snack. The pastry is made from flour and fat and is filled with a mixture of potatoes and spices. Other vegetables can be added to Potato mixture.
Almond Chicken Salad with Asparagus
Almond Chicken Salad from the Public Health Cookbook by the Seattle and King County Department of Public Health—original source of recipe, public domain government resource Serves: 4
Almond Crab Salad
Makes 4 servings.
Almond Jumbles
Almond Jumbles from the Recidemia collection
Almond Muffins with Lemon Butter
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Hoffman Estate in Grand Prairie, Texas in 1992.
Almond Pie
Recipe by Dirty Beluga Wikified by Drimble Wedge Whenever someone asks me what my favorite pie is, I can't help but scream out almond pie! I am greeted with a confused stare almost every time.
Almond Sesame Pastries
CRISP almond AND SESAME PASTRIES.- (Samsa-) Tunisia makes about 24
Almost Cheddar Fondue
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Amaretto Sunrise Crush
Contributed by [http://www.thebartendingschool.net/ The Bartending School]
Angel Hair Pasta with Avocado and Salmon
Angel Hair Pasta with Avocado and Salmon from the Recidemia collection
Angel Shrimp Scampi
Contributed by [http://Groups.Yahoo.Com/Group/World_Recipes/ World Recipes Y-Group]
Angolan Lemon Salad
Angolan Lemon Salad from the Recidemia collection
Anis-Cinnamon Tea
Anis-Ginger Tea
Anmitsu
Anmitsu
Appetizer Seafood Mold
This recipe came from an estate sale. It was obtained when the family collection was purchased from the Burnett Estate in Terrell, Texas in 1981.
Apple-Cherry Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
Apple-Cherry Juice Blend, Canned, Unsweetened by the US Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe Serves: 6
Apple Knock
Apple Knock from the Recidemia collection
Apple Pie Cocktail
A rum drink.
Apricot Fizz
Apricot Fizz from the Recidemia collection
Apricot-glazed Ham Kebobs with Rice
Makes 6 servings, 2 kebobs each
Apricot Preserves Glaze
This recipe came from an estate sale. It was obtained when the family collection was purchased from the Burnett Estate in Terrell, Texas in 1981.
Apricot Sauce
Recipe provided courtesy of Merisant Corporation ® and the NutraSweet Company, makers of Equal™. Original recipe Makes 1 cup (16 one-tablespoon servings).
Apricot-sauced Ribs
Pork Recipes by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe Serves: 4
Arabasi
300px| Arabasi It is cooked usually in special days as New Year Eve in Central Anatolia Region. Turkey may be used instead of chicken in some areas. Soup is served very hot.
Arabian Meatballs in Broth
This recipe yields 4 servings.
Arabian Stew
This recipe is for 6 serves.
Arabian Tahini Sauce
or you can use it anyway you like.. I hope you like it...
Arabic Salad
Arabic Salad from the Recidemia collection
Ardy Shouki
Artichoke casserole Cooking time: 45 Minutes Serves 6
Argentinean Guacamole
Argentinean Guacamole from the Recidemia collection
Argentine Marinade
An Argentine asado or barbecue is not authentic without this delicious marinade called chimichuri. it is similar to a multi spiced vinaigrette and is given an earthier tone with the addition of saffron.