You’re more than familiar with lemon juice—you squeeze a bit into your hot water, you spoon some into your salad dressing for a kick—but what about lemon zest? Citrus zest—the colorful outer rind of ...

A sprinkle of lemon zest can go a long way toward making a dish pop. In so many lemon recipes from tart to sweet, the lemon adds brightness and just the right touch of acidity. In baking, lemon zest ...

Choose your gear. A serrated knife, like a bread knife, is ideal. The small teeth on this kitchen staple act like a mini-grater, effortlessly scraping off the outer skin layer. A chef's knife or ...

I’m a big fan of the humble rasp-style grater. This little powerhouse is indeed grater — greater! — than the sum of its parts (sorry/not sorry). It’s a go-to in my kitchen, as well as the food lab at ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Looking for the best way to add extra lemon flavor to baked goods or weeknight dinners? The secret ...

Many baking, cooking and cocktail recipes will often call for lemon, lime or orange zest, which can be difficult to achieve without a proper zester. If you want to be able to add unique and refreshing ...

I’m a big fan of the humble rasp-style grater. This little powerhouse is indeed grater — greater! — than the sum of its parts (sorry/not sorry). It’s a go-to in my kitchen, as well as the Food Lab, ...

Ever flipped through a recipe that calls for lemon zest (or any citrus fruit zest, for that matter), only to realize you're missing that one specific tool? Whoever convinced us we needed a citrus ...