The average technique is to hold the microplane in one hand, grates facing up, and your lemon in the other, then to pull the ...

Once you start zesting, rotate the fruit, depending on how much zest you need. Avoid going too deep as the white part—the pith—is quite bitter and may impact the flavor of your recipe.

Whether you're making lemony pasta, zesting an orange for a fresh-baked cake or adding a hint of lime to your favorite cocktail, using this testing technique ensures you get the best zest every time.

This technique can sometimes lead to inconsistency, missed spots or even zesting too deep into the bitter white pith. Related: 60 Lemon Chicken Recipes To Add Some Zest to Your Weekly Meals ...

The fourth side is supposed to be for zesting, or finely grating a given ingredient. If you’ve ever tried to zest a lemon on that side, you already know that does not happen.

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Prep school: Lemons Daniel Neman shows you how to get a little zest out of life by zesting a lemon in his Prep School video ...

When life hands you lemons, it turns out you can get sparkling clean counters! Vera Peterson, president of Molly Maid, adds lemon peels to a jar, fills it with white vinegar and lets it sit for a ...