Tag: #Lemon

Lemon Lavender Cosmopolitan

Lemon Lavender Cosmopolitan

  A fun and aromatic twist on a classic cocktail! This easy to make yet hard to forget Lemon Lavender Cosmopolitan is a cocktail that deserves to be in your regular drink rotation.   A Cosmo with a Twist The cosmopolitan is a classic cocktail…

Lemon, Parsnip & Potato Soup

Lemon, Parsnip & Potato Soup

Often around this time in January, time seems to move S-L-O-W-L-Y. The days drag on and we find ourselves dreaming of any time but now. And when we’re feeling that sense of idleness, that is precisely when we make this Lemon Parsnip & Potato Soup!…

Meyer Mint Dark & Stormy

Meyer Mint Dark & Stormy

  Lemons! Lemons from your sister’s back yard?! Even better!!! The key to this bright and refreshing Meyer Mint Dark & Stormy is… you guessed it, a Meyer Lemon!   A Dark & Stormy Twist Traditionally, a Dark and Stormy is made with limes. However,…

Fig and Preserved Lemon Pizza

Fig and Preserved Lemon Pizza

We love figs.  We also love lemon. And we definitely love pizza, so we decided to create one that incorporated these distinctive ingredients.  We opted to use balsamic reduction and a creamy cashew cheese sauce to give it a savory element to contrast the sweet…

Shaved Asparagus and Lemon Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust

Shaved Asparagus and Lemon Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust

Want to be the talk of the brunch scene? Yeah. Make this! Along with being reasonably easy this quiche is awesome. The thyme and the lemon are a perfect match for the tender spring asparagus and onions and I haven’t even talked about the crust…

Mircoplane Ultimate Citrus Tool (34608)

Mircoplane Ultimate Citrus Tool (34608)

To be honest we bought this tool awhile ago for its twist function. We were going through a martini with a twist phase and Steve’s knife skills weren’t yet up to the task. Buying this got the job of martini making done, but we soon…

Homemade Baba Ganoush

Homemade Baba Ganoush

  A simple recipe for homemade baba ganoush. This Lebanese classic is a terrific alternative to hummus and made with just 5 ingredients. It’s perfect for dipping raw veggies, pita chips, or as a condiment for a sandwich or salad. You can’t go wrong with…

Creamy Lemon Artichoke Hummus

Creamy Lemon Artichoke Hummus

    Hummus can be made a countless number of ways. I am sure you will be able to find several more ways on this site alone in the coming posts. We like this one because the lemon brightens the taste as the artichokes add…