Buttermilk cinnamon rolls being iced with offset spatula.BreakfastCrockpot chuck roast on white serving platter with carrots, onion and petite potatoes and topped with chopped parsley.DinnerChocolate chip pecan cookies arranged on surface.DessertsSeared chicken breast in skillet in buttery white wine sauce.30 Minutes

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30 Minute Dinners

I love when dinner comes together in 30 minutes or less. I don’t have time for anything more! You will love the simplicity of these dinner recipes!

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Favorite Air Fryer Recipes

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Hello! I’m Lorie, welcome to lemons + zest! If you love to eat, and you love delicious, simple recipes, then you are in the right place. When it comes to cooking these days, I firmly believe that if it takes too long, or too much work to make, then it’s not for me.

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One Pot Meals

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Slow Cooker Recipes

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