Lemon zest can add a fresh, citrusy flavor to your recipe. If you don't have any on hand, you might wonder if you can use dried peels instead.

Swapping dried lemon peel for fresh zest is simple, but there are some things to consider as the substitution is not a standard 1:1 swap.

Use the vitamins and nutrients in lemon peels to improve your garden's health by turning them into a liquid fertilizer, says ...

Cooked lime peel has a specific flavor—earthier and noticeably more bitter than lemon or orange. For this reason, I think it works best with black beans, red kidneys, or any other variety with a ...

1 1/2 teaspoons dried lemon peel (optional) 1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt. 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice. For the French toast: 4 large eggs. 1 cup low-fat milk. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.

Dried lemon and orange peels also make excellent drawer fresheners. 16. Freshen up your fireplace. Next time you use your fireplace, toss a few lemon peels in the fire for a pleasant fragrance.

Cut the peel into strips and simmer in the simple syrup 1 1/2 hours until translucent and glazed, and proceed as in the candied orange peel recipe. Makes about three-fourths cup.

Swapping dried lemon peel for fresh zest is simple, but there are some things to consider as the substitution is not a standard 1:1 swap.