Tag Archives: lemon

Glazed strawberry lemon scones.

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

These easy scones are perfect for the pending strawberry season, with a light lemon glaze to make them extra special. Continue reading →

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Kitchen tip: the last of the Dijon.

Posted on December 21, 2012 by

Here’s an easy little kitchen tip: When the jar of Dijon mustard is empty, don’t just toss it. Use it to make a quick vinaigrette. Continue reading →

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Basil lemon cocktail.

Posted on August 14, 2012 by

Hooray! We’re on STAYcation this week! Which means we’re enjoying a different cocktail every night [yep, that's right: cocktails on a weeknight]. Rob is planning to shake up a summery lemon drop cocktail infused with basil that’s inspired by what … Continue reading →

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Summery green pasta salad.

Posted on July 18, 2012 by

Think pasta salad is boring? (Me, too.) This fresh take on pasta salad uses summer green vegetables and a light, lemony dressing. Continue reading →

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Cherry tomato salad with mozzarella and lemon.

Posted on July 11, 2012 by

No doubt you’ve had the classic tomato/mozzarella salad. But this variation adds a pop of lemon juice and it completely transforms this summer salad. Continue reading →

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Lentil salad with chard and tomatoes.

Posted on July 6, 2012 by

I’m a huge fan of Heidi Swanson’s “Super Natural Every Day” and her online recipe journal, 101cookbooks.com. I’ve bookmarked who knows how many of her healthy, delicious recipes. One of my favorites is her Lively Up Yourself Lentil Soup recipe. … Continue reading →

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Better than store-bought: Homemade red-pepper hummus.

Posted on June 28, 2012 by

Really: You HAVE to make this. If you like hummus—that wonderful, flavorful Middle Eastern spread—then you have to try making your own. Sure, there are tons of great store-bought versions out there. But go grab a can of chickpeas and … Continue reading →

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Ribbon zucchini salad.

Posted on June 27, 2012 by

In spite of my garden’s current zucchini problem—I think I have a pollination issue that I hope resolves as the season progresses—the farmers at our local markets are having no such troubles. Summer squash of all kinds are showing up … Continue reading →

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Better than store-bought: Homemade mayonnaise.

Posted on June 21, 2012 by

I don’t like mayonnaise. Never have. Not on sandwiches, not in cole slaw, not in potato salad. I don’t even typically keep it in the fridge. I’m thoroughly grossed out by it. Then I had homemade mayo. Wow. This stuff … Continue reading →

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Garbage gazpacho.

Posted on August 9, 2011 by

Though my smallish frame might indicate otherwise, my eyes are often bigger than my stomach. And so it is that in summertime I kind of overbuy produce. Everything looks so good at the farmers’ market and, list be damned, I … Continue reading →

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