In the first weeks and months of the lockdown, my desire to preserve became even stronger than usual. I’d buy lemons by the dozen and my daughter, J, would juice them for her vinaigrettes. Every time ...

Meringue does double-duty in this meringue-topped lemon sponge cake: Beaten egg whites lighten the lemon and butter cake batter, which is baked until tender and just set. A generous amount of Italian ...

Bright and briny, these preserved lemons make a flavorful addition to cooked grains, roasted chicken, stew or soups. You can also muddle or puree some of the lemon to add brightness to a gin-and-tonic ...