Lemons are versatile and wildly useful.both savory and sweet , and in forms both fresh and preserved, they are only as capable as the cook who uses them.
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A rasp creates a very finely grated lemon zest. Photo by Debby Wolvos.
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You can dry other citrus fruit, like oranges, using this same method.
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