Posts Tagged ‘lemon’

How to Use a Springform Pan
When it comes to kitchen gadgets, I consider myself a bit of a minimalist. I don’t like pieces of equipment that are single purpose or do the same thing that a knife can do (see: Banana slicer). You might think that a springform pan falls into this category, but I use mine all of the time and find it to be very important in my kitchen arsenal. It just does things that no other pan can do! For starters, it lets you make really good cheese... Read More
Lemony Garden Vegetable Risotto
Remember the scene in Amélie when she's on the search for Dominique Bredoteau and the old French brittle man in her building stops her in the hallway and says, "Bretodeau. Not Bredoteau." And she'd had it wrong the entire time? Well, every time I make risotto I say out loud to myself, "RISOTEAU" like he does in the movie. Wasn't that just the most wonderful story you've ever heard? Okay so risotto. My garden continues to birth tomatoes an... Read More
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Lemon Monkey Bread
The next time life gives you lemons, would you quit making the dang lemonade and instead make this Lemon Monkey Bread? You’ll be much happier, I promise. Thank you for your cooperation. The best way to describe the flavor of this oh-so-amazing monkey bread is that it tastes like a burst of sunshine in your mouth. It’s bright, citrusy and you can’t help but smile when you take a bite. For fans of lemon, citrus, sugar, or anything that is... Read More
Lemons are a strange fruit - tart as can be, they are often regulated to slices tossed in drinks or served beside fish. It's not something that most people will peel like an orange and eat . Sure, they will juice them and make some lemonade ... but only after adding a ton of sugar and water to it. If this is how you are using lemon, you are really missing out. The peel is packed with amazing flavor. Seriously. Forget lemon juice (well, don&... Read More