Theres nothing like homemade pastry cream (pudding from the box doesnt even compare). And the lemon-blueberry combo screams summer! We make this trifle easier to put together by using store-bought angel food cake. Photo:Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling Feel free to swap the blueberries with another of your favorite berriesor use mixed berries. They all add antioxidants and some fiber, and any of them go great with lemon....

This lemon and dill vinaigrette is a natural complement to green beans. It’s also great tossed with steamed asparagus or drizzled over sliced fresh tomatoes. Add green beans, cover and cook until tender-crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add the green beans and toss to coat. Let stand about 10 minutes before serving to blend flavors. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day....

Lemon and dill brighten up the tuna, while sumac enhances the lemon without overpowering the other flavors. We lighten this salad up and add more nutrition by replacing some of the mayo with protein-packed plain yogurt. Transfer to a plate; garnish with additional dill, if desired. Photo:Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Styling: Lindsey Lower If desired, serve with whole-wheat bread and/or celery sticks, or over Bibb lettuce....

Fresh chopped parsley adds a fresh note. Slice 8 thin rounds from lemon, squeezing any remaining lemon juice into a 2-quart baking dish. Thoroughly pat fish dry with paper towels and season all over with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Photo: Greg Dupree Arrange the fish in an even layer in the baking dish; sprinkle with garlic. Drizzle oil over the fish and let the oil pool in the baking dish....

Preheat the oven to 400F. Remove any wilted or damaged leaves from cabbage. Brush both sides of the cabbage wedges with oil and lemon juice; sprinkle with salt. Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayliss Remove the baking sheet from the oven; arrange the cabbage wedges on it in a single layer. Roast until tender and slightly browned, 40 to 45 minutes, flipping halfway through. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, about 1 minute....

Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 350F. Remove chicken from marinade; reserve marinade. Photo:Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist Jennifer Wendorf Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large high-sided oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken; cook until browned on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist Jennifer Wendorf...

This easy lemon-garlic chicken recipe calls for quick-cooking cutlets! Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Transfer to a plate. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and green beans to the pan. Stir in garlic, lemon zest and thyme; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add broth, wine and lemon juice and return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is reduced by half, about 1 minute more....

Ali Redmond In our big Italian American family, pasta is essentially its own food group. After a few tests, dear reader, it turns out it definitely would. Rather than using traditional arborio rice, I opted for a short-grain brown rice instead. Photo:Ali Redmond Brown arborio rice would work well too, but its not as easy to find in most grocery stores. and actually spend time with my family. About 15 minutes before the risotto finished up in the oven, I got to making the clams....

These roasted cabbage wedges let the lemony marinade seep into their folds for added flavor in every bite. Serve this easy side with anything from roast chicken to pork roast or sauteed pork loin. Preheat the oven to 425F. Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser Meanwhile, remove any wilted or damaged leaves from cabbage. Reserve 2 tablespoons dressing in a small bowl. Let stand for 15 minutes, tossing the bags occasionally....

Marinating precooked shrimp in garlic- and lemon-infused oil is a simple yet elegant appetizer. Add lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper. Toss with shrimp in a large bowl. Chill until ready to serve. It even contains the antioxidant astaxanthin. The confusion about whether shrimp is healthy comes inregarding its cholesterol content. That same 3-ounce serving of shrimp has 161 mg of cholesterol. We also know that saturated fat might have a bigger impact on our cholesterol levels....

Wondering what to do with leftover salmon? This is a delicious and easy way to turn it into another weeknight-friendly, quick dinner. Don’t forget to reserve some pasta waterits starch thickens the lemon-garlic pasta sauce and makes it silky-smooth. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Heat over medium-high heat until sizzling, about 3 minutes. Add the reserved water, the pasta, salmon, parsley and salt. Cook, stirring, until the sauce coats the pasta, about 2 minutes....

These marinated salmon bites make a quick crowd-pleasing appetizer. (Since black pepper has a stronger flavor, youll need just a quarter of the amount.) Add salmon; toss until evenly coated. Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl Let the salmon marinate, uncovered, at room temperature for 15 minutes. Position oven rack 4 inches from heat source; preheat broiler. Line a broiler-safe baking sheet with foil. Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl...

Even sardine skeptics will enjoy this lemony pasta with crispy breadcrumbs. Substitute two 5- to 6-ounce cans chunk light tuna for the sardines if you prefer. Serve with a salad of bitter greens tossed with a lemon vinaigrette and a glass of Pinot Grigio. Cook pasta until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes or according to package directions. Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat....