I love lemons. I use them in cocktails, side dishes, salad dressings, sauces and desserts. While I use them for almost every kind of cooking, my favorite way to use lemons is in desserts or sauces. That lemon adds a bright, tart flavor to whatever I’m making. And although I’ll use whatever lemon I can… Continue reading Lemony Chicken Thighs with Lemon Salsa Verde
Tag: Lemon
Lemon Ricotta Risotto
I love lemons. Lemonade, lemon cake, lemon bars… Anything that’s made with lemon, I’m in, and that’s perfect because we’re right in the middle of lemon season. But even better than being the middle of lemon season, we’re smack dab in the middle of Meyer Lemon season. Meyer lemons are unlike the more popular Eureka… Continue reading Lemon Ricotta Risotto
Garrick Club Punch
I know I’m a little late for this week’s cocktail, but I wanted to share something that would serve a large crowd since Monday is the unofficial start to summer. That’s right, it’s Memorial Day, and if there’s one thing that’s popular on Memorial Day it’s the backyard barbecue. I know that beer and wine… Continue reading Garrick Club Punch
Triple Coconut Lemon Pound Cake
In this day and age with so many food allergies about, it’s hard to make something that everyone can enjoy. In my own family we have 2 pretty big ones. Hubs is allergic to any and all nuts (which is why you’ll rarely see a recipe with nuts on this blog), and I’m allergic to… Continue reading Triple Coconut Lemon Pound Cake
Strawberry Lemonade Bars
Every year in February something amazing happens. Little girls in brown and green (sorry it’s blue now) start showing up at my door and in front of supermarkets all over the country selling some of my favorite cookies in existence. That’s right, I’m talking about Girl Scout Cookies. Every February I stock up on Thin… Continue reading Strawberry Lemonade Bars
Citrus-Marinated Pork Chops
I first discovered the farmer’s market in high school when my mom and I would go to the one located near the Civic Center in Marin County. We’d go on Sundays starting in the spring because that’s when our favorite fruits, the stone fruits, came into season. I continued the tradition through college and even… Continue reading Citrus-Marinated Pork Chops
Pisco Sour
Since we’re still smack dab in the middle of citrus season, I thought I’d continue with the Sour cocktails this week. So, today I’m bringing you the Pisco Sour. While I’m not usually a fan of the sour beverages because they are so sour, the Pisco is actually pretty sweet. The sweetness can most likely… Continue reading Pisco Sour
Esky’s Hot Spot
I know the holidays are over but it’s still cold outside. When I’m cold I like drinking (or eating) something hot, something comforting; and nothing is more comforting than a hot cocktail. Okay, maybe mac & cheese. I used to think that once the holidays were over there was no need for hot cocktails anymore.… Continue reading Esky’s Hot Spot
Crow Cocktail
Today is Halloween. So, I thought I’d sneak in one more spooky cocktail, and since crows are such a popular Halloween bird, the Crow cocktail seemed apropos. Yes, I know that Halloween is all about costumes and candy, but that’s for the kids. The 21-and-over set needs a treat too. Sure candy and chocolates are… Continue reading Crow Cocktail
Hot and Cold Lemon-Lime Sorbet
It’s June which means it’s officially summer; and while the temperature out on the west coast hasn’t changed that much, the rest of the country has finally thawed out. Actually it appears they’ve gone from fridgid to hot with no break in between. We had a couple unusually hot weeks back in May when all… Continue reading Hot and Cold Lemon-Lime Sorbet
Pink Lady Cocktail
I know what you’re thinking… another frou frou drink for the ladies to help celebrate Valentine’s Day. Well, have I got a surprise for you. While the name and color may evoke smirks and giggles, this drink is anything but girly. Yes, it’s true – I chose this week’s classic cocktail because of it’s pink… Continue reading Pink Lady Cocktail