Tip - How to Zest Citrus Fruits Without a Zester Tool or Microplane

When I first started cooking, if I saw lemon juice or zest in a recipe, I almost always left it out. Unless it was a main component, I never thought it made much of a difference in the overall flavor of the dish, but I couldn't have been more wrong. Citrus fruits can make a world of difference in some dishes. The acid brightens up and balances out the flavors. If it tastes like it's missing something, a few teaspoons of juice or zest from a lemon or lime can often fix it. If you don't have a zester or microplane grater, you're probably tempted to skip the zest most of the time. But it's not