Preserved lemons are a cornerstone kitchen ingredient in many cuisines from northern Africa, across the Middle East and down into South Asia.

Lisa K. Barclay of Charleston passed along the recipe for preserved lemons from Jeff Smith's "The Frugal Gourmet on Our Immigrant Ancestors" cookbook. "I have made this several times. The lemons keep ...

They're a serious upgrade for the springy treat.

Most of us are probably well-versed in how citrus can elevate a dish. From an orange chicken stir-fry to a simple squeeze of lime on a beef street taco, a little can go a long way in transforming a ...

Recently, when I made limoncello from the plump fruit of our little Meyer lemon tree, I had leftovers: seven perfect and precious—but naked— lemons. Their skins were soaking in vodka (see last week’s ...