There’s nothing quite like the comfort of a perfectly roasted chicken. This crispy roasted lemon chicken recipe brings together juicy meat, golden skin, and a burst of fresh citrus flavor that makes every bite unforgettable. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that feels both homestyle and restaurant‑worthy.
What Makes Our Crispy Roasted Lemon Chicken Recipe So Tasty?
What makes this recipe special is the balance of flavors. The lemon olive oil keeps the chicken moist while adding a bright, zesty taste. Fresh rosemary and sage bring in earthy, aromatic notes that pair beautifully with the crisp skin. It’s a recipe that proves you don’t need complicated steps to make a meal that wows.
Whether you’re cooking for a family dinner, hosting friends, or just craving something hearty and flavorful, this roasted chicken is a winner. It’s easy enough for a weeknight but impressive enough for a holiday table. Serve it with your favorite sides, and you’ll have a meal that everyone will remember.
An easy, comforting dish that feels special enough for family dinners or guests.
Ingredients
Scale
1/3 cup Liokareas lemon olive oil
1 organic roasting chicken, 4 or 5 lbs
1 tbsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp rubbed sage
2 lemons, one quartered and de-seeded, and one zested and juiced
1 sprig of fresh rosemary
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
In a small bowl, whisk together salt, black pepper, and sage, and set aside.
Pat the chicken dry and rub Liokareas Lemon Olive Oil into the skin. Yes: rub it in all over the bird. Put the three of the lemon quarters in the cavity with the rosemary.
Quickly dust the bird generously all over with the spice and salt mix and put it into the oven.
Do not disturb the bird for 40 minutes, at which point insert a thermometer into the thigh joint. The chicken is done when the thermometer reaches 165 degrees.
Sprinkle lemon zest on the chicken and let rest in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes before carving and placing on a platter. Squeeze the remaining ¼ lemon over the serving platter and serve.
Recipe and Styling by Keith Recker Photography by Dave Bryce
The Baptism of Fire installment in The Witcher book series comes to life on screen this October 30 with the release of season four on Netflix. We couldn’t let the latest season of The Witcher come ravage us without a White Honey Cocktail in hand. Modeled after Gerald himself, our recipe comes in honor of season four. The homemade honey simple syrup and luxardo cherry are luscious, sweet, and utterly smooth. But, bourbon and apple bitters bring down a sharp sword with a bite. It’s the perfect representation of Geralt’s love for Ciri and Yennefer versus his Witcher nature.
What is to Come in The Witcher Season 4?
The fourth season of The Witcher takes a huge turn from the series’ previous season. Most significantly, the departure of Henry Cavill means we see Liam Hemsworth taking over Geralt of Rivia. This season’s storyline also comes from Andrzej Sapkowski’s novel, Baptism of Fire, where Geralt is recovering from injuries as well as embarking on a pivotal journey. His main quest is to find and rescue Ciri. She is now traveling alone after the end of season three and discovering more about her own powers. We’ll even see Geralt form a new band of companions that bring him to book fan-favorites archer Milva and philosopher Regis.
The temperatures are dropping, and that means it’s time for hearty, nourishing meals like stews to take center stage. The main difference between soups and stews are that soups have more liquid, where stews have more body to them. They often have a longer cook time than soup, because the ingredients need a low and slow cooking process versus the simmering required for soup. But from the Caribbean to Ireland, cultures all over the world have enjoyed making big batches of stew for its simplicity and health benefits. Try some of these recipes this winter to make sure that even when the weather is chilly, your kitchen is warm.
You might think “summer” when you hear “Mediterranean,” but it gets cold in countries like Italy and Spain. Plus, the Mediterranean diet never goes out of style with its focus on healthy, savory ingredients. Pro tip: This recipe leaves a lot of leftovers, and sometimes it’s even better the next day.
Brat girl summer came and went, and a new remix album made it a brat girl autumn. But it remains to be seen if we can keep the brat hype going into winter. For another take on brat, try this beer bratwurst recipe full of umami flavor and healthy proteins.
A classic from St. Patrick’s Day, this Irish lamb and curry stew can still be enjoyed any time of year and goes great with a slice of Irish soda bread. There’s even a little bit of Guinness in it to get the party started.
The curry in this recipe from Liz Fetchin gives it an extra kick, but it’s an allergy-friendly recipe that anyone can enjoy. Tomato stew is rich, flavorful, and makes for a great weeknight dinner because of how fast and easy it is to make.
Pull this recipe out for a celebration. Whether you’re having a decadent Christmas dinner or just toasting a friend’s success, Kapustnica demands festive sharing. It’s also a chance to learn about Slovak tradition and hospitality—those Slavic countries are stew pros.
This recipe has been a TABLE crowd favorite, and it’s easy to see why. The Caribbean-influenced spices, beef tripe, and cassava give it a complex and satisfying flavor that will warm you up on any cold night.
You may not think to include sweet ingredients into your stew but the Dutch do things differently with their apple pear syrup addition. To balance out those sweeter nuances, this Dutch Treat Beef Stew also features beer and garlic. It’s the perfect middle between each ends of the flavor spectrum all with tender chunks of beef.
What could possibly be more warming than a stew recipe? One full of green chile. This ingredient is the star of the show in a mix of pork shoulder, potatoes, tomatoes, dry white wine, as well as other seasonings and herbs. Try serving this stew alongside a warm flour tortilla instead of bread.
There’s nothing wrong with choosing a classic for dinner. Beef Stew is oh-so-popular for a reason; it’s undeniably delicious. The juicy beef along with melt-in-your-mouth potatoes and carrots meet a more modern twist with plenty of wild mushrooms. Serve a salad and rolls on the side for a hearty cold-weather meal.
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After a month of carving pumpkins and making various recipes, you’re sure to have some leftover seeds in search of a recipe. While roasting pumpkin seeds makes a great snack, they have so many other purposes to bring dishes to a new level. Maybe add a little crunch to your breakfast or texture and flavor to a classic chocolate cookie — you really can’t go wrong! Plus, all the recipes below can all be made ahead of time and then saved for the next day.
Popcorn balls, like carving pumpkins, are a great activity for the whole family. These popcorn balls make use of toasted pepitas combined with silky honey and decadent chocolate chips. Chilling the treats after forming them helps them stick together better and last longer.
Let our Apple Cinnamon Spice Granola be a nutritious start to your day. Oats, pumpkin seeds, pecans, hemp hearts, dried apple slices, and a sweet fall-spiced syrup make the perfect base. We recommend letting your creative side out by dressing up your granola with other topping favorites such as cranberries, coconut flakes, or even by creating a parfait with your go-to yogurt.
There’s nothing like indulging in a rich chocolate chunk cookie. It’s gooey and sure to fix any sweet tooth. Adding pumpkin seeds to these little delights makes the textures and flavors more interesting. The chocolate topped with spiced pumpkin seeds makes for a sweet and salty heaven.
Make overnight oats perfect for satisfying fall cravings by incorporating pumpkin seeds as a topping. It’s a gorgeous breakfast treat that’s as easy as pumpkin pie and has all of those aromatic flavors, too. Try this vegan-approved dish that features all your healthy favorites.
This pumpkin cake tastes like a pumpkin roll with a seedy surprise. Warm, fluffy pumpkin cake coated in satisfying cream cheese icing drizzle will have you coming back for a second and maybe even a third slice. The addition of caramelized pumpkin seeds will make it a party hit.
There are many different ways to make mole but this Mole Negro recipe screams fall in every way. It’s a darker version of mole that’s smoky from the toasted chiles, garlic, nuts, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, green tomatillos, tomatoes, and all kinds of seasonings. Chocolate is optional here but can make the mole more robust.
There’s nothing better than warming the soul with a homemade bowl of soup. Now that the weather is beginning to cool, there’s a good chance you’re gravitating towards a hearty, filling bowl of goodness for lunch and dinner. From chicken noodle to exotic butternut squash, we’ve got you covered with the below delicious homemade soup recipes.
French Onion Soup has a special place in our hearts because it requires a central technique for good cooking — caramelizing onions. Browning or carmelizing onions is an exercise in patience and expands basic cookery chops in building flavor. It’s a cooking tenet applicable anywhere but should be mastered here in all its melty goodness.
Experience shows that the less stress you bring to the dinner table, the smoother the ride. Try this very simple, healthy, and nutritious Alphabet Soup. Serve with crusty bread and butter. Perhaps you garnish with a bit of popcorn to keep the kids interested.
Vegetable soup is soul-soothing goodness, perfect for long wintery days or stormy summer nights (especially when you need to use up the yellow squash and zucchini from your garden).
This Caramelized Fennel, Onion and Pea Soup recipe is a warming and delectable winter soup created by fusing together varying local ingredients seasoned with warm spices and decadent textures.
This Spicy Sausage and Greens soup is a tantalizing, nutritious meal perfect for any time of year. Don’t let the short list of ingredients fool you. This delicious recipe is packed full of flavor.
This particular recipe pairs the veggie virtues of farm-fresh squash with a bit of Southeast Asia in the form of yellow Thai curry and coconut milk. Liokareas Cold Fused Leek Olive Oil adds a note of complexity!
Everyone we know has a childhood winter lunch memory of tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches. Warm yourself with a cup of homemade soup (and a few memories) by whipping up a batch for yourself. Share with kids and grandkids to pay those fond memories forward.
Our Vegetarian Italian Wedding Soup made with Impossible Burger meatballs will warm you up in the best possible ways. Celebrate your Meatless Monday Zuppa with a twist and twirl.
A little bit of citrus and tang in a soup can wake you right up on those chilly days. This Lemon and Fregula Chicken Soup is similar to a traditional chicken soup but with small ball fregula pasta, broccoli, and plenty of lemon. Make a huge pot and freeze it for the next time you feel a cold coming on.
The simplicity of Roasted Pumpkin Soup makes for a quick and easy recipe that you can make in just an hour or two. A fresh pie pumpkin turns into a smooth, delicious treat with the help of chicken or vegetable stock ad plenty of seasonings. Just don’t forget toasted sesame seeds and fresh herbs for garnish.
In case noodles are not exactly your thing, try a chicken soup that uses filling wild rice instead. This recipe packs a bowl full of chicken or turkey breast, a homemade poultry broth, long grain wild rice, celery rib, carrot, and onion. It’s a little creamy and each spoonful is surely better than the last.
There’s nothing wrong with plain old squash but we like to think that a bit of extra spice makes everything better. This Curry Squash Soup features a coriander crème along with a hefty handful of turmeric, vegetable stock, orange zest, and coconut milk. Plus, you’ll also make a pepita brittle to garnish with.
Clam chowder and seafood gumbo are great but Tuscan Clam Soup is meant for the fall and winter time. Fresh clams cook in a deeply rich tomato sauce that infuses garlic cloves, parsley, dry white wine, and black pepper. You’ll want a few slices of country bread on hand to sop us all the broth.
You may believe you can only get Pork Wonton Soup at your local Chinese restaurant but it’s actually a breeze to make at home too. Once you have your ingredients ready, all you have to do is bring your broth to a boil, create pork meatballs, then add the bok choy and wonton wrappers. In not even half an hour you have dinner ready.
Not every soup has to include meat or cream. In fact, vegan soups are an opportunity to allow fresh produce to shine. This Vegan Mushroom Potato Soup combines three types of mushrooms along with shallots, garlic, Yukon Gold potatoes, thyme, red pepper flakes, and vegetable stock. Though you can feel free to experiment with other types of wild mushrooms and russet potatoes.
Joumou is a traditional Haitian soup that relies on pumpkin, beef, and pikliz. Pukliz is similar to a pickled slaw but with lots of spice and heat. Cooking up these ingredients along with habanero or Scotch bonnet chile is sure to clear out your sinuses and warm even the coldest of bones.
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What makes spooky season even spookier? A perfectly blended Halloween cocktail. Then again, after imbibing a beverage or two, a little liquid courage may help you with that fear of things that go bump in the night.
Whether you’re planning for a seasonal party or looking for something festive to sip on while the kids trick-or-treat, these spooky cocktail recipes are sure to be a hit.
The Witch’s Brew casts its spell with Japanese Midori, fresh lime juice, and a shard of dry ice. Celebrating Halloween doesn’t have to be just for kids. You can turn making Halloween cocktails like this one into a fun mixology project, too!
Who says that a margarita is only for the summer? Apple cider margaritas are a fall spin on a well-loved drink, and we think this looks perfect in a Halloween-themed goblet. Make these in a batch for a stellar Halloween party.
This is a for sure crowd-pleaser at any party. It’s a twist on the classic Manhattan that’s gothic and elegant, fit for any creature of the night. Will keep the vampires away with the garlic garnish, though!
Couples Halloween costume, anybody? Joker: Folie á Deux was one of 2024’s hottest movies, and this is the perfect cocktail to pair with dressing up as the Joker and Harley. Or just enjoy for its fun colors and complex flavors.
Put that extra candy to work! This cocktail was originally inspired by excess wrapped bubble gum, a trick-or treating candy often left behind in favor of chocolates and other classics. But in this spritz recipe, it makes for a refreshing and sweet flavor!
Whether you made this to celebrate the release of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice or to toast your Beetlejuice costume this Halloween, you’ll want to take tons of pics of this spooky and photogenic cocktail. We used a black and white twist lollipop as garnish for an extra touch.
This strong and fruity quaff combines the virtues of a blackberry shrub and Kingfly Grappa, and conjures up the vices that drove Miss Scarlett into the library with a revolver to kill Colonel Mustard.
A Halloween cocktail by the best for the best. This Transfusion recipe from the James Beard Foundation (which showcases some of the top food professionals) is The Walking Dead-inspired and scarily tasty too. It’s a little fruity with raspberry liqueur, Crème Yvette liqueur, and lemon juice but balances things with Ancho Reyes chile liqueur, Cognac, and Angostura bitters.
Savory baklava, you ask? YES, we answer! Anna Franklin dreamed up this truly delicious recipe with layers of Romesco and sausage, and a drizzle of hot honey to top it off. If you’re expecting a crowd, get the party started with this recipe and perhaps a crisp, well-chilled Retsina wine from Greece. This inventive twist on a classic dessert layers buttery phyllo with smoky Romesco, Italian sausage, and almonds for a rich, savory bite. Try using fresh red peppers from your local farmers market and sausage from your local butcher and taste the difference.
Finishing with a drizzle of hot honey makes this dish simply perfect.
Ingredients
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For the romesco:
1 16-oz jar of roasted red peppers, drained (or a 6–8 freshly grilled, peeled red peppers)
½ cup raw or roasted almonds
½ cup canned fire-roasted tomatoes
¼ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, rinsed and drained
2 medium-to-large cloves garlic
1 tbsp sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp fine sea salt, to taste
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
For the phyllo dough:
1 box frozen phyllo dough
1 cup chopped almonds
½ lb crumbled Italian sausage, cooked and drained
¾ lb butter, melted
½ cup hot honey
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter the bottoms and sides of a 9 x 13-inch pan.
Mix Romanesco in a food processor until smooth. Set aside.
Unroll phyllo dough. Cover phyllo with a dampened cloth to keep from drying out as you work. Place two sheets of dough in pan, butter thoroughly. Repeat until you have 8 sheets layered. Spread ½ cup Romesco mixture and ½ cup chopped almonds. Sprinkle with half of the cooked sausage. Top with 5 sheets of dough, layering with butter as you go. Add ½ more of Romesco mixture, ½ cup almonds, and the rest of the sausage. Then the top layer should be about 6-8 sheets deep.
Using a sharp knife, cut into diamond or square shapes all the way to the bottom of the pan. You may cut into 4 long rows the make diagonal cuts. Bake for about 50 minutes until baklava is golden and crisp.
Remove baklava from oven and immediately drizzle with hot honey. Let cool. Serve in cupcake papers. This freezes well. Leave it uncovered as it gets soggy if it is wrapped up.
Recipes and Styling by Anna Franklin Story by Keith Recker Photography by Dave Bryce
Sugar-Free Cashew Cream is a great vegan substitute for ice creams and puddings. This silky, plant‑based cream is naturally sweet thanks to the monk fruit sweetener and luxuriously smooth due to the cashews, making it perfect for those nights when you’re craving a traditional dessert. It can also sweeten a meal beautifully whenever you use it where recipes call for cream. Or, you could even enjoy it as a snack all by itself, garnished with fresh berries and perhaps a sprinkle of chia seeds.
As the weather turns cool, the kitchen promises warmth and rich flavor—and nothing delivers quite like braising. Forget complicated techniques that make eating at home a hassle. This slow, gentle cooking method is the secret to transforming simple meats, hearty vegetables, and even firm fruits into incredibly tender, flavorful masterpieces. By searing ingredients before simmering them in a small amount of liquid, braising creates complex, satisfying dishes with fall-apart results and a luscious sauce every single time. Get ready to embrace the art of the low and slow with the recipes below.
Radicchio and fennel are two vegetables that can lean more on the bitter side. In order to mellow out these flavors, still allowing them to shine, we’re braising these two ingredients. Braising with vermouth and chicken or vegetable stock goes a long way here.
Duck is one of our favorite meats to prepare in cooler weather for the warming nature of its fat. For this duck leg, we reccomend braising in a mixture of chicken broth, onion, garlic, green chiles, ground cumin, ground coriander, and dried oregano. Plus, cumin carrots are the perfect side to create a fulfilling dinner.
Another recipe that uses green chile for braising is our oxtail. Green chile works so well when braising because it adds a gentle amount of heat while reinforcing the flavors of the meat. We’re layering it here with onion, garlic, thyme, tomato paste, red wine, beef stock, cloves, and allspice.
A classic recipe for braising is our Beef Short Ribs with Cheddar Cheese Grits. By searing with salt, pepper, and paprika then slow roasting in a beef stock, it infuses each short rib with a savory punch. The Cheddar Cheese Grits here balance out the succulent meat and make for a fantastic dinner.
Did you know you can braise more than vegetables and meats? Braising apples can turn this sweeter snack into a delightfully savory surprise. Think Golden Delicious variety in dry white wine, white balsamic vinegar, fresh garlic, chile Colorado sauce and seasoned with salt, pepper, fresh thyme, andblack cumin seeds.
These two star ingredients show us just how tasty the simplicity of winter citrus and beets can be. This Braised Beet and Grapefruit Salad offers a vibrant contrast, where the earthy sweetness of the slowly cooked beets is perfectly cut by the sharp, zesty tang of fresh grapefruit.
This Apple and Mustard Braised Pork is the ultimate cozy weekend meal, highlighting the transformative magic of braising. By slowly simmering the pork in a rich liquid featuring tart apples and sharp mustard, the meat becomes incredibly tender and succulent. You could even save the leftovers for over rice during the week.
Sophisticated palettes will appreciate the addition of Mostarda Mantovana. Here the lamb is gently simmered for hours, ensuring the meat is fork-tender and deeply infused with aromatic liquids. Then, the richness is contrasted by the Mostarda Mantovana, an Italian condiment of candied quince in a potent mustard oil.
The process of braising in this pork belly recipe allows the belly’s substantial layers of fat to slowly render into the cooking liquid. It basically creates a self-basting environment that leaves meat incredibly tender and moist. What emerges from the long, gentle heat is perfect, fall-apart succulent meat cloaked in a deep, concentrated glaze.
We’re rubbing a tender pork tenderloin with a vibrant blend of spices and then slow-cooking it in the oven or crockpot for hours. The pork gets braised in a rich liquid of apple cider, apple cider vinegar, and chicken broth, along with sliced apples, onions, and garlic. The apples and cider here balance the sourness of the sauerkraut.
This Braised Cabbage and Beans recipe is a hearty, plant-based dinner that’s for a soul-warming meal on a cold day. It starts by crisping up wedges of green cabbage before slowly simmering them alongside nutritious beans, onions, and garlic in a vegetable stock. The long cooking time softens the cabbage and tenderizes the beans into one brilliant medley.
This ideal pairing makes a great partner to any of the recipes above. This Braised Red Cabbage with Apples transforms the tart red cabbage and apples into a savory, German-inspired side. The balsamic vinegar and a touch of brown sugar balance the cabbage’s natural bitterness while allspice infuses the dish with warm fall spices too.
Get ready to make this Halloween season your most unforgettable one yet! Whether you’re planning a spooky soirée, looking for kid-friendly fun, or dealing with a massive candy haul, this guide has everything you need. From transforming your office into a haunted haven to mastering themed cocktails and using up that mountain of leftovers, here are your essentials to making your Halloween absolutely perfect (and a little spooky too!)
Just because you’re stuck at the office on Halloween doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate the holiday. We’ve got your simple, fun, and appropriate ideas for turning your workplace into a festive space. Homemade treats as well as sharable lunches ensure everyone—from colleagues to clients—can enjoy the spooky spirit without disrupting the workday.
Elevate your evening with sophisticated, spooky-themed treats and beverages designed specifically for grown-up celebrations. Rather than subcumb to the basic, add an air of elegant indulgence to your Halloween party this year. Try our spooky coffee cake with skull decorations on top or delicious cocktails that taste so good it’s scary.
Perfect for a chilling movie night, we’re here to help you find the best horror and Halloween holiday films to stream on all your favorite apps and websites. Plus, we also suggest the ideal cocktail pairings to sip while you watch, enhancing the atmosphere of your fright night and making it a night to remember.
Take the stress out of hosting with a curated list of spooky songs and a complete menu plan too! Ensure your party atmosphere is perfect from food to music all while enjoying the celebration yourself for once thanks to our easy-to-play Spotify playlist. Just for the record, a zombie cocktail 100% goes with Michael Jackson’s Thriller.
Halloween really is a holiday for the kiddos after all so why not get them in on all the fun in the kitchen too? These simple, hands-on recipes get children involved so that your little one grows up with a fun, creative, and memorable activity for the whole family. Think Slime Popcorn that can form into monsters or completely customizable candy bark.
Solve the annual problem of overwhelming excess candy by crafting those leftover treats—like chocolate bars and peanut butter cups—into delicious, crowd-pleasing baked goods. We’re turning candy corn into Rum Pecan Candy Corn Blondies, Twix into an Easy Twix Cold Cake No Bake recipe, and also Butterfingers into a Rum Buttermilk Butterfinger Cake. You’ll never look at Halloween candy the same way again.
Everyone needs a cocktail (or mocktail) to truly bring the life to a party. Our collection of inventive and thematic drink recipes, leave your bar fully stocked with creative potions that look amazing and taste even better. Wow your friends with your new mixology skills with cocktails based on Halloween characters like witches and vampires as well as brews for your favorite movies.
