Some people may be aghast to see that I'm picking dried lemon peel for Kalyn's Kitchen Picks, because I'm a well documented fan of fresh lemon zest. I've used it in recipes like Pan Fried Asparagus Tips, Stir-Fried Green Beans with Lemon, Parmesan, and Pine Nuts, and Chopped Tomato and Cucumber Salad. I'd never substitute this dried lemon peel in one of those recipes where the fresh lemon zest is an essential part of the recipe. However, there are times when you want just a tiny pinch of lemon zest flavor, and that's where this dried lemon peel is great to have in the pantry.Click to continue reading