Lemon

This is the ultimate pud for citrus fans: sponge fingers soaked in lemon syrup and Limoncello, layered up with creamy mascarpone and finished with an indulgent layer of lemon curd. Zesty heaven

All the squidge of a brownie but bursting with lemony freshness instead, these make a great elevenses treat on a bright spring morning. Use a good-quality lemon curd with plenty of tang and don’t overmix it through the batter – the little pools of lemon curd taste heavenly when you bite into them.

Bring some fresh flavours to your summer scones with this tangy conserve

Just three ingredients are all that’s needed to make this cheery sweet-and-sour gin cocktail

This simple combination of sweetened cream and wine has been gracing British pudding tables for well over 300 years

Grilling lemons allows the juice to become slightly sweet and caramelised, a gorgeous accompaniment to this crisp chicken

An easy 25-minute pasta dinner that's full of healthy greens, scallops and zesty lemon flavours. It's just 519 calories per portion too

Celebrate the start of barbecue season with these zesty lamb kebabs which can be cooked on the barbecue or grill. Serve with our fresh summer pea salad, perfect for sharing