fruit under cold running water, then carefully shave off the fragrant skin, stopping short of the pith.
Mix zest with olive oil and minced garlic for a savory, fresh-tasting marinade for chicken. Make flavored cooking oil by stirring citrus zest into a beaker of extra-virgin olive oil. Use zest to enhance baked goods — cut the sugar in traditional recipes by half, then add a teaspoon of zest to add unique flavor.
Zest is also a great way to finish off your favorite sauteed vegetables along with a squeeze of juice. This lemony spinach recipe makes a great side with no added salt, especially good for anyone looking to limit their sodium intake.
Citrus Spinach
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the
