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Homemade Farmer's Cheese

Homemade Farmer's Cheese

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour milk into a large pot, then stir in salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent milk from scorching on the bottom of the pot.
  2. 2 When milk begins to boil (small bubbles will first appear at the edges), turn off the heat. Stir in lemon juice. Milk will curdle; you may need to wait 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Line a sieve or colander with a cheesecloth. Pour milk through the cloth to catch the curds. Gather cheesecloth around the cheese and squeeze out as much liquid (whey) as you can. What is left in the cheesecloth is farmer's cheese. Use the whey for another use (some people drink it), or discard. Wrap cheese in plastic or place in an airtight container.

By MLYIN

Pink Lemonade Cheesecake

Pink Lemonade Cheesecake

Prep
40 min
Cook
35 min
Total
315 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place strawberries in a covered container. Coat with 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Add 2 tablespoons sugar and shake to coat. Place in the refrigerator. Save remaining lemon juice for another use.
  3. 3 Combine graham crackers and melted butter in a bowl. Mix until evenly moistened; press into the bottom and sides of an 8-inch pie pan.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until crust is firm, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until foamy. Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
  6. 6 Combine cream cheese, lemonade concentrate, lemon zest, and salt in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, blending well after each addition. Gently fold egg whites into the cream cheese mixture. Add food coloring until mixture is the desired shade of pink. Pour into the prepared pie crust.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until set in the center, 25 to 30 minutes. Set the pan on a wire rack, and allow the cheesecake to cool at room temperature, about 1 hour. Refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 2 hours.
  8. 8 Cover with the sliced strawberries. Chill 1 more hour before serving.

By Misskaoz

Blueberry Lemon Bread

Blueberry Lemon Bread

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
60 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8x4-inch loaf pan.
  2. 2 In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt together and set aside.
  3. 3 In a large bowl, cream the butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, beating well after each addition. Mix in the juice of 1 lemon. Add the flour mixture, alternating with the milk. Fold in the lemon zest and blueberries. Pour into prepared pan.
  4. 4 Bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  5. 5 For the glaze, combine 1/4 cup sugar with 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Drizzle over bread while still warm.

By Jessica

Fried Asparagus Sticks

Fried Asparagus Sticks

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 1-inch vegetable oil in a deep-sided skillet over medium heat.
  2. 2 Whisk buttermilk, lemon zest, paprika, and black pepper together in a wide bowl. Pour flour into a separate wide bowl. Place a paper towel-lined plate near the stovetop.
  3. 3 Dip 1/3 of asparagus into buttermilk mixture. Dredge in flour; coat thoroughly. Repeat with a second layer of buttermilk mixture and flour. Place coated asparagus, unstacked, onto a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining asparagus.
  4. 4 Fry coated asparagus, in three batches, in hot oil until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to the paper towel-lined plate. Repeat frying until all the sticks are cooked. Serve immediately.

By mmmhmmmgood

Berry Lemon Muffins

Berry Lemon Muffins

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Sift flour and baking powder together in a mixing bowl. Stir in lemon zest and salt.
  3. 3 Add softened vegan margarine, canola oil, sugar, vanilla and Almond Breeze Almondmilk Vanilla. Mix well.
  4. 4 Fold in blueberries and raspberries.
  5. 5 Pour into muffin tin, and bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

By Almond Breeze

Lemon Goat Cheese Cheesecake Bites (Gluten Free Optional)

Lemon Goat Cheese Cheesecake Bites (Gluten Free Optional)

5.0

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place 12 standard-size silicone muffin cups on a baking sheet or line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. 2 With a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the flour(s), sugars, butter, vanilla, and lemon together on medium-low speed until a cohesive dough forms.
  3. 3 Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place in the muffin cups. With the back of a spoon, press the balls into the bottom of each cup to form a disk.
  4. 4 Bake for 10-12 minutes, just until the crust is matte (no longer shiny and raw-looking) on top--it will still be puffy and soft. Remove from the oven and cool while you make the filling.
  5. 5 With an electric hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese, goat cheese, sugar, flour, egg, applesauce, and lemon zest and juice together on medium-low speed.
  6. 6 Spoon the filling on top of the crust in each cup, dividing it evenly and filling each cup to the brim.
  7. 7 Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly browned. Transfer to a wire cooling rack and cool completely before serving.

By Mott's

Instant Pot® Applesauce

Instant Pot® Applesauce

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Use a vegetable peeler to remove 2 thick strips of lemon peel, being careful to avoid the bitter pith. Tie up lemon peel, cinnamon stick, ginger, star anise, and cloves in cheesecloth for easy retrieval after cooking.
  2. 2 Place apples in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Add cheesecloth bundle, water, and salt. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  3. 3 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 15 to 20 minutes. Avoid releasing pressure manually as hot applesauce may splutter up through the vent. Remove the cheesecloth bundle with a slotted spoon and discard.
  4. 4 Mix brown sugar into the applesauce until dissolved. Taste and adjust the level of sweetness if needed.

By LauraF

Blackberry Butter Tarts

Blackberry Butter Tarts

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place tart shells on a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Mash blackberries and lemon zest together in a small bowl until just combined: spoon into tart shells.
  4. 4 Whisk brown sugar, honey, egg, melted butter, vanilla, and salt together in a separate bowl: spoon over blackberries.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until filling is bubbly and shells are golden, 22 to 27 minutes.

By Chef V

Mediterranean Elote

Mediterranean Elote

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Spread corn on the baking sheet. Add lemon, pulp-side up.
  3. 3 Roast corn and lemon in the preheated oven until starting to brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  4. 4 Squeeze 1/2 of the lemon juice over the corn. Spoon mayonnaise into the center of the bowl. Put crema on top of the mayonnaise. Sprinkle feta cheese over the crema. Garnish with olives and basil. Squeeze remaining lemon juice on top and dust with paprika.

By SEW

Strawberry Lemon Muffins

Strawberry Lemon Muffins

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a muffin pan with paper liners.
  2. 2 In a bowl, lightly beat together the oil, milk, egg, and lemon juice. In a separate bowl, mix the lemon zest, all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, salt, baking powder, white sugar, and brown sugar. Mix strawberries into the flour mixture. Stir in the oil mixture just until moist. Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full with the batter.
  3. 3 Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean. Allow to cool 10 minutes before removing from the muffin tin.

By MARMARL

Ellen's Lemon Zucchini Bread

Ellen's Lemon Zucchini Bread

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
60 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 loaf pans; sprinkle 1 teaspoon sugar onto the bottom and sides of the greased pans.
  2. 2 Beat 2 cups sugar, oil, eggs, lemon zest, lemon extract, and vanilla extract together in a large bowl until well combined. Whisk flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder together in a separate bowl until well mixed; add to sugar-lemon mixture and stir until batter is thick. Fold in zucchini until incorporated. Divide batter between the prepared pans.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool loaves in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

By The Native Cowgirl

Tart Lemon Ice Cream

Tart Lemon Ice Cream

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
210 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine zest and sugar in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until zest is very fine.
  2. 2 Stir zest-sugar mixture and milk together in a bowl until sugar dissolves; stir in lemon juice.
  3. 3 Whip cream in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form; gently fold into lemon mixture until well combined.
  4. 4 Pour mixture into a 9x5-inch loaf pan; cover with plastic wrap. Freeze until firm, about 3 hours.

By VRMWIFE

Ginger Lemonade

Ginger Lemonade

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine sugar, water, and ginger root in an 8-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally until sugar melts. Remove from heat.
  2. 2 Stir in lemon juice. Cool 15 minutes. Remove ginger. Refrigerate lemonade at least 1 hour, or until chilled.
  3. 3 Serve over ice, and garnish with lemon slices.

By Jennifer Madigan

Amy's Lavender Lemonade

Amy's Lavender Lemonade

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place lavender in a medium heat-proof bowl; add boiling water and steep about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Strain lavender water into a large heat-proof bowl; discard lavender. Stir sugar into lavender water until dissolved. Pour lavender syrup into a large pitcher filled with ice.
  3. 3 Squeeze lemon juice into pitcher; top off with cold water. Taste; adjust sugar and lemon. Pour into tall glasses and serve.

By MORDANA

Traditional Chicken Keleguin

Traditional Chicken Keleguin

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
75 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place whole chicken into a roasting pan. Roast in the oven for 1 hour, or until the leg moves easily within its socket. Remove from the oven, and allow the chicken to cool slightly.
  2. 2 Remove the skin from the chicken and discard. Tear the meat from the bones, and chop into small pieces. Discard bones, and place the chicken in a large bowl. Stir in green onions and grated coconut. Sprinkle liberally with lemon juice. Season with salt and red pepper flakes. Taste and adjust amounts of lemon juice, salt and red pepper so that one does not overwhelm the others.

By CINNAMON_75

Steamed Salmon with Olives and Capers

Steamed Salmon with Olives and Capers

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring 1 to 2 inches of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Season salmon with salt and pepper and sprinkle with 1/2 of the lemon juice; place in a steamer basket. Insert the steamer basket into the saucepan, cover, and steam until salmon is easily flaked with a fork, 7 to 8 minutes.
  2. 2 While salmon cooks, whisk olives, olive oil, capers, and remaining lemon juice together in a bowl. Season with salt.
  3. 3 Place salmon on serving plates, spoon dressing over top, and sprinkle with dill.

By JESSICA83

Great-Grandmother Bubbie's Hamantaschen

Great-Grandmother Bubbie's Hamantaschen

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place prunes and apricots in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Cover and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until fruit is tender, about 15 minutes. Drain fruit in a colander and mash together in a medium bowl using a fork. Set aside to cool while you make dough.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. 3 Whisk together 1 cup sugar, eggs, oil, lemon zest, and orange zest in a large bowl until well combined. Sift together flour and baking powder in another large bowl. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture, kneading with hands until dough comes together.
  4. 4 Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and roll out dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut circles out using a cookie cutter or the rim of a drinking glass.
  5. 5 Mix together prune-apricot mixture, walnuts, remaining 1/3 cup sugar, and lemon juice in another large bowl until filling is well combined. Place 1 tablespoon filling in the center of each dough circle. Pinch the edges firmly together to create a triangle, leaving the center open to expose filling. Repeat with remaining dough circles. Place hamantaschen on the prepared baking sheets.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

By Aliza Finley

Beef Tinaktak

Beef Tinaktak

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
20 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place beef in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until browned, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess grease.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, tomatoes, green onions, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1/2 the lemon juice, garlic, beef bouillon, and black pepper. Cook and stir until flavors combine, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in water chestnuts and green beans; cook and stir until tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir drained ground beef, remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and lemon juice into the skillet. Pour in coconut milk slowly; add chile pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer until coconut milk is heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.

By Sheila Baker

Refreshing Non-Alcoholic Ginger Beer

Refreshing Non-Alcoholic Ginger Beer

5.0

Prep
40 min
Cook
Total
20200 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 1 1/2 cups plus 2 1/2 tablespoons water, 2 teaspoons sugar, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, and 1 3/4 plus 1/8 teaspoons yeast in a container. Mix together to make the bug. Cover loosely and let stand in a warm place for 24 hours.
  2. 2 "Feed" the bug daily for 7 days by adding 1 teaspoon sugar and 1 teaspoon ground ginger.
  3. 3 Strain the bug through muslin cloth, pouring the liquid into a separate large container.
  4. 4 Mix the strained liquid with 3 quarts cold water. Add lemon juice to the brew.
  5. 5 Dissolve 3 1/4 cups plus 2 1/4 tablespoons sugar in boiling water; add to the brew. Mix in grated ginger. Bottle the ginger beer. Let stand until fizzy, at least 1 week. Refrigerate before drinking.

By Sherylnkent

Frozen Lemon Pavlova

Frozen Lemon Pavlova

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10x15 jelly roll pan and line the pan with parchment. Grease the parchment and dust with the cornstarch.
  2. 2 Beat the 6 egg whites until foamy in a large glass or metal mixing bowl. Gradually add 1 1/2 cups sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites should form a sharp peak that holds its shape. Spread the meringue mixture in the prepared pan.
  3. 3 Whisk together the cinnamon and 1/4 cup sugar in a small bowl. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar, then almonds, evenly over the meringue mixture.
  4. 4 Bake meringue in the preheated oven until lightly brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove pan from oven; turn over onto a foil-covered surface, almond side down. Set aside to cool completely. Carefully remove parchment when cool.
  5. 5 Beat the 3 egg whites until foamy in a large glass or metal mixing bowl. Add salt, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Gradually beat in 1 cup sugar; then gradually beat in lemon juice and zest.
  6. 6 In a separate bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into lemon mixture.
  7. 7 Place the filling in the center of the meringue. Using the foil to lift the meringue, fold the sides of the meringue over the filling, making a log shape. Wrap the log in foil and place in freezer for at least two hours.
  8. 8 To serve, unwrap pavlova. Decorate with lemon slices, mint leaves and strawberries. Serve frozen.

By shel1

Pavlova with Winter Fruits

Pavlova with Winter Fruits

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
60 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Invert a small bowl onto the parchment paper and trace the rim with a pencil. Repeat twice more. Flip parchment paper over.
  2. 2 Beat egg whites in a large bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks begin to form. Gradually add white sugar, with the mixer running. Whisk superfine sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl. Gradually beat into the meringue. Continue beating meringue until stiff, glossy peaks form. Beat in orange blossom water and vinegar.
  3. 3 Spoon meringue into the traced circles. Make the borders higher than the center, to leave room for the filling.
  4. 4 Bake meringues in the preheated oven until firm and dry to the touch, about 1 hour.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, make the lemon curd. Fill a medium saucepan with 1 inch of water and bring to a bare simmer.
  6. 6 Whisk lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, egg yolks, and salt together in a glass bowl. Set the bowl over the simmering water. Cook, whisking constantly, until curd foams, then thickens, about 10 minutes. Remove the bowl from the simmering water. Gradually whisk in coconut oil until melted and incorporated.
  7. 7 Strain the curd through a fine-mesh sieve; discard solids left in the strainer. Press a sheet of plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Transfer to the refrigerator.
  8. 8 Turn off oven and keep meringues inside until completely dry, about 1 hour.
  9. 9 Combine heavy cream, confectioners' sugar, and orange blossom water in a bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
  10. 10 Spoon lemon curd into the center of the cooled meringues. Mound whipped cream over the curd. Arrange grapefruit, orange, and persimmon slices on top. Sprinkle pomegranate seeds over the top.

By LauraF

Israeli Couscous Salad

Israeli Couscous Salad

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Start the salad: Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic; cook until soft and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add couscous and sauté until slightly toasted, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in chicken stock, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until couscous is tender and all liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for about 45 minutes.
  2. 2 While the couscous is cooling, make the dressing: Whisk lemon zest and juice, oil, Dijon, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.
  3. 3 Finish the salad: Transfer cooled couscous to a serving bowl. Add cucumbers, spinach, tomatoes, olives, scallions, parsley, mint, and basil. Pour dressing over top and mix until all ingredients are coated.

By The Natalie Method

Citrons Confits Express (Quick Preserved Lemons)

Citrons Confits Express (Quick Preserved Lemons)

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
1460 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix lemons wedges, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water, lemon juice, and salt together in a microwave-safe container.
  2. 2 Cook in the microwave for 10 minutes, stirring at 2-minute intervals to prevent spills.
  3. 3 Pour the mixture into a sterilized, airtight jar. Let stand for 24 hours before using.

By MadeInCooking

Hard Lemonade

Hard Lemonade

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Zest 1 lemon into large pieces using a knife. Place lemon zest in a saucepan; top with 1 cup water and sugar. Bring lemon zest mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves and liquid is syrupy, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and cool; remove and discard lemon zest.
  2. 2 Stir lemon juice and vodka together in a pitcher; pour in lemon syrup. Stir in enough water to fill the pitcher.
  3. 3 Fill glasses with ice; pour hard lemonade into each glass. Garnish each glass with a lemon slice.

By Lisa-ButteryBooks

Lemonade

Lemonade

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a 2 quart pitcher, combine the lemon juice, water and sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Chill in refrigerator.

By H Beatrice

Lemon Ice

Lemon Ice

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice together in a large bowl until smooth; slowly stir in milk. Pour into a 9x9 inch dish; transfer to the freezer.
  2. 2 Stir once when mixture begins to harden. Freeze until firm, at least 2 hours.

By bsteimle

Moroccan Preserved Lemons

Moroccan Preserved Lemons

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
28392 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Scrub lemons thoroughly under cold running water. Cut each lemon into quarters, but do not cut all the way through the top, so that the lemon still holds together.
  2. 2 Rub lemons generously with salt inside and out and along all the cuts. Place them in a large sterilized jar with a tight-fitting lid. Add lukewarm water to cover; the lemons should be fully immersed. Screw on the lid and let cure for 1 month in a dark, dry, and cool place.

By gartenfee

Icy Blender Lemonade

Icy Blender Lemonade

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place lemon, sugar, cold water, and ice cubes into the container of a blender. Blend until smooth, and serve immediately.

By BEVERLYANN