Get ready for a lemon ice cream experience like never before! Imagine sweet cream and zesty lemon juice coming together in this super easy homemade ice cream recipe. This creamy-rich ice cream has a surprise burst of fresh lemon brightness. For our lemon vanilla ice cream, we combined sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, whole milk,...Read More
For a light, warm weather dessert, combine assorted chilled fresh fruit and berries and toss with a splash of triple sec or mint flavored liqueur. Ladle fruit into a chilled bowl or stemmed wine or martini glass for a bit of flair. Top fruit with a small scoop of lemon ice sorbet and garnish with...Read More
The Meyer lemon owes its presence in the U.S. to a USDA agricultural explorer named Frank Meyer, who discovered it in 1908 during one of his expeditions to Asia to collect new plant species. Among the 2,500 plants he introduced to the U.S. was the unusual thin-skinned, lemon-orange citrus cross, which became the Meyer lemon,...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 1 cup sugar 2 cups drinking water 6 – 7 lemons 6 cups cold drinking water 1 cup drinking water Reserved lemon rinds Optional: Fresh mint sprigs METHOD: Combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup drinking water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved. Remove from...Read More
The Meyer lemon owes its presence in the U.S. to a USDA agricultural explorer named Frank Meyer, who discovered it in 1908 during one of his expeditions to Asia to collect new plant species. Among the 2,500 plants he introduced to the U.S. was the unusual thin-skinned, lemon-mandarin orange cross, which became the Meyer lemon,...Read More
Better known as Sofia’s Fabulous Potatoes amongst friends, these roasted lemony potatoes are commonly served in Greek villages. At a recent dinner party, guests watched as Sofia peeled the potatoes and assembled the dish as she visited with everyone. Few were paying close attention to the actual prep as she added a bit of this...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 1 small melon (very sweet variety such as Charentais or Sharlyn) 2 medium cucumbers 1/2 cup feta cheese 2 slices bacon 1 bunch opal basil Lemon basil vinaigrette (recipe below) METHOD: Peel the melon and cut it into 1-inch cubes. Peel cucumbers and slice lengthwise into strips about 1/4” thick. Cook bacon in a...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 1 bunch broccolini, stem ends removed Kosher salt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 lemon, zested 1 teaspoon garlic, finely minced 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Extra Virgin olive oil, if desired METHOD: In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water with 2 tablespoons of salt to a full...Read More
This pasta dish is a delightful melange of earthy flavors. INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup olive oil 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 small red onion, finely chopped 1 teaspoon crushed red chile flakes 1 lb. sweet Italian sausage, (no casing) 1 bunch kale, washed, stemmed, and roughly chopped 2 1/2 cups half and half 1/2 teaspoon...Read More
