A Collection of Lemon Recipes

by The Magnolia Team
Published on January 21, 2026
Joanna Gaines' recipe for Mina's Lemon Bars.

Lemons: versatile, tart, refreshing. Lemonade isn’t the only delicious thing you can pull together using what life gives you. Lemons add a lovely, bright flavor to everyday cooking and baking, or can elevate a recipe into something truly unique.

Here, we’re sharing some zesty dishes—from brunch to dinner to some not-so-sweet treats—showcasing this sunny citrus. Let’s put those lemons to good use!


A lemon pie recipe from Joanna Gaines

Lemon Pie

By Joanna Gaines

Simple, tangy filling baked into a graham cracker crust and garnished with homemade whipped cream, mint, and lemon slices.

 

Slices of Joanna Gaines' Blueberry Lemon Bread served with a cup of tea.

Lemon Blueberry Bread

By Joanna Gaines

Moist lemon loaf dotted with blueberries and topped with a sugary crumble.

 

A lemon orzo recipe from Joanna Gaines.

Lemon Orzo

By Joanna Gaines

Pine nuts, parsley, lemon, and feta come together in a quick, cozy pasta.

 

Pieces of Joanna Gaines' Weeknight Salmon on a sheet pan.

Weeknight Salmon

By Joanna Gaines

Baked salmon seasoned with fresh lemon, dill, and parsley.

 

A platter of citrusy, breaded chicken served with lemon wedges.

Lemon Chicken

By Amanda Sudano Ramirez and Abner Ramirez

Pan-fried, crispy chicken breaded with a tangy, seasoned breadcrumb mixture.

 

Three types of homemade, fruit-infused lemonade.

Infused Summer Lemonades

By Magnolia

The classic—plus a few fruit-infused alternatives.

 

slice of Joanna Gaines' Lemon Angel Food Cake plated with fresh whipped cream and berries.

Lemon Angel Food Cake

By Joanna Gaines

Sweet-and-tart sponge cake served with whipped cream and fresh berries.

 

Joanna Gaines' Lemon Bundt Cake recipe.

Lemon Bundt Cake

By Joanna Gaines

Citrus-infused bundt cake topped with a lemon glaze.

 

A plate of sugared crepes with lemon.

Crêpes with Lemon and Sugar

By Samantha Seneviratne

Thin, French-style pancakes sprinkled with sugar and lemon juice.

 

Joanna Gaines' recipe for Mina's Lemon Bars.

Mina’s Lemon Bars

By Joanna Gaines

Creamy lemon curd filling baked into a buttery, flaky crust and dusted with powdered sugar.

 

A cake stand displaying Joanna Gaines' Lemon Tea Cookies coated in powdered sugar.

Lemon Tea Cookies

By Joanna Gaines

Zesty, melt-in-your-mouth cookies rolled in powdered sugar.


Make the most of your lemons with the right tools for the task:

French White Butter Dish
Antique Copper + Wood Coffee Scoop
Wavy Edge Cake Stand + Fluted Dome

SHOP KITCHEN


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