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Meyer Lemon-Basil Sorbet
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Sorbet is one of the easiest frozen dessert treats to make
- SIMPLE SYRUP:
- 2 cups water
- 2 cup white sugar (see note in directions)
- 1 cup basil leaves, packed
- SORBET:
- 1 cup fresh Meyer** lemon juice (depending on size, 8 to 12 lemons)
- 2 tablespoons Meyer lemon zest
- OPTIONAL:
- 2 tablespoon limoncello
- Eureka lemons will work fine, too.
Floridian Citrus Creme Caramel
By Chez_Alexander
Courtesy of Chef Julie Petrakis of the Ravenous Pig in Winter Park, Florida
- CARAMEL:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- Squeeze of fresh lemon juice
- VANILLA CREAM:
- 5 egg yolks
- 1 whole egg
- 1/2 cup sugar, divided (1/4 cup / 1/4 cup)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- Pinch salt
- CITRUS COMPOTE:
- 2 cups honey
- 1 cup water
- 1 TBS vanilla extract
- 1 tsp salt
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1 grapefruit, seeded and cut into segments
- 2 oranges, seeded and cut into segments
- 1 blood orange, seeded and cut into segments
- 1 lemon, seeded and cut into segments
Meyer Lemon Meringue Tartlets
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Our sweet little Meyer lemon tree generously gave us a bounty of lemons
- CRUST FOR AN 8 OR 9-INCH TART PAN:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon finely grated Meyer lemon zest (optional)
- 1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- FOR 6 TARTLET PANS:
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated Meyer lemon zest (optional)
- 1-1/2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- LEMON CURD:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 8 large egg yolks (egg whites reserved for another use)
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 1/4 sticks unsalted butter (10-tablespoons), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- MERINGUE:
- 4 large egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Orange Cheesecake
By VerneJ
From: The Times Magazine (May 21, 1975)
- Crust:
- 1 cup sifted flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp. grated orange rind
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- Filling:
- 5 8-oz. pkgs. cream cheese
- 1 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 tbsp. flour
- 1 tbsp. grated orange rind
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. vanilla
- 5 eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/4 cp frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
Lemon Custard Cake
By ladygourmet
Eggless Vanilla Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- eggless vanilla cake:
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 - 3/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- lemon custard:
- 1 egg
- 4 tablespoons sugars
- zest and juice of 1 large lemon
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- whipped cream:
- 1 cup wheavy cream
- 1 teaspoon confectioner's sugar
Watermelon Berry Salad with Mint-Lime Syrup
By cdh79
A cool crisp treat to beat the summer heat
- 1 personal watermelon
- 1 pint of strawberries
- 1 pint blueberries
- 1 pint blackberries
- 1 pint raspberries
- 1/2 lime
- 2 TB mint leaves, chopped
- 2 TB granulated sugar
- 2 TB of water
Ginger Limeade
By nnlester
This refreshing ginger limeade is especially helpful to anyone trying to transition away from caffeinated energy dr...
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 cups water, divided
- 1 tablespoon ginger juice (from about one 3-inch piece of ginger)
- 1 cup lime juice from about 10 limes
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
Sear-Roasted Haddock or Cod with Horseradish Aïoli & Lemon-Zest Breadcrumbs
By raffterman
Sear-Roasted Haddock or Cod with Horseradish Aïoli and Lemon-Zest Breadcrumbs is the perfect zesty recipe to spice...
- LEMON ZEST BREADCRUMBS:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup coarse fresh breadcrumbs from a rustic loaf
- 1 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- HORSERADISH AIOLI:
- 5 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
- 3/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon tomato paste
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- FISH:
- 4 (6-ounce each) thick-cut skinless haddock or cod fillets
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, washed and dried
- 1 lemon
- 1 About 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
Mint Lemon Raspberry Infused Water
By ShoDav
Combine all ingredients with water and ice
- Lemon slices
- Raspberries
- Mint
Dairy Queen Orange Julius-Copycat
By MJH
Throw everything in to your mini blender
- 3 ounces of frozen Orange Juice Concentrate – 1/2 of a small 6 ounce can or 1/3 (about 2 nice scoops) of a 12 ounce can
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/8 cup Confectioners’ Sugar
- 1/8 cup Granulated Sugar
- Optional: for Grape Julius substitute Orange Juice Concentrate with 3 ounces of frozen Grape Juice Concentrate – 1/2 of a small 6 ounce can or 1/3 (about 2 nice scoops) of a 12 ounce can or 1 cup Grape Juice
Greek Salad with Lemon Oregano Lentils
By ladygourmet
For the Lentils Heat a heavy saucepan with the olive oil, garlic, parsley and lemon chunks
- For the Lentils
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 lemon – sliced into small chunks with skin
- 1/2 cup Italian parsley – chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic – chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic – chopped
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- For The Greek Salad
- 1 large head of Romaine lettuce – cleaned and ripped
- 1/2 Spanish onion – sliced
- 1/2 red onion – sliced
- 1 cucumber - sliced
- 2 long hot peppers
- 1 vine ripe tomato - diced
- 1 bell pepper – sliced thin
- 1/4 cup of Italian parsley - chopped
- 1 chunk of feta cheese
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1 tsp. salt
- For the Dressing
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- Splash of water
Vegan Red Curry Peanut Pâté
By Kathy_Hester
Spicy and nutty this vegan pâté is the perfect flavor-packed appetizer to start off any festive dinner party
- 1/2 cup salted roasted peanuts
- 1/4 cup low-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 teaspoon Thai red curry paste, more if you want it spicy
- 1/2 teaspoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon lime zest
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