A slightly harder, less ripe lemon will be easier to zest than a softer fruit that gives easily when you grip it, so instead of palming all the lemons at your grocery store until you find a juicy one, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

"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 ...

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 ...