Summer in New Jersey is amazing. The shore comes to life, the days are long, and the sunsets fantastic. But we all know the best part of summer is the ice cream. Needless to say, when you have a dairy allergy, you have to replace the dairy with non-dairy alternatives. Homemade lemon sorbet is refreshing ∞
Category: lemon
Fresh Lemon Tea Cookies
So at this point, we are half-way through Winter! I think now is a great time to start re-introducing a few warm weather flavors to our pallets. The bright and zesty lemon flavor in a frosted cookie will help beat those 'we-still-have-6-more-weeks-of-winter' blues. These cookies are a classic tea party cookie that goes great with your… Continue reading Fresh Lemon Tea Cookies
Beet Salad with Citrus Dressing
Usually we add Beets to our salad after they have been cooked or pickled. I have a recipe for Beet Salad that uses raw beets to retain more of their nutrients. If you like cole-slaw, this is the beet version using a citrus dressing. Just look at the powerhouse of nutrients in beets → 6 Health Benefits… Continue reading Beet Salad with Citrus Dressing
Lemon Meringue Tartlettes
The heat wave of July brings with it many changes to every-day cooking. Lighter and easier recipes are better for the cook and for those hungry appetites. Instead of heating up the oven (and house) making roasted meals or desserts, I'll just buy ready made foods once in a while to take a break. I… Continue reading Lemon Meringue Tartlettes
Honey Basil Lemonade
A few years ago, we took a family vacation to Italy and rented a car so we could visit a few off-the-beaten path towns. In our travels, we passed through breathtakingly beautiful Sorrento. There were signs along the road beckoning us to take the highspeed hydrofoil to the Isle of Capri. It was an experience… Continue reading Honey Basil Lemonade
