Category Archives: Lemon

Summer Fruit Desserts

Summer Fruits are at their peak just in time for the July 4th BBQ and summer family picnics. Here are some of my favorite summer fruit desserts. These desserts will be the hit of the party. I’ve thrown in a … Continue reading

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Quick Breads, Sweet Breads, Tea Breads

Quick Breads, Sweet Breads, Tea Breads all have much in common: They are really good, quick and easy to make. Once upon a time a long time ago, I was the sous chef at a restaurant in Delray Beach. The … Continue reading

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July 4th Menu

Our country’s most important celebration is just around the corner. July 4th is the day we really should be taking a good long look at how lucky we are to live in this great country and to reflect on what … Continue reading

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Quinoa And Roasted Chicken Salad With Roasted Lemon Cilantro Vinaigrette

Here is a quick and easy recipe to have on hand for the weekend or weekday lunches. I used Tri-Color Quinoa but that’s not necessary if you have regular on hand or can’t find the tri-color. All of the ingredients … Continue reading

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BBQ Season In Full Swing

Don’t let the dog days of summer get you down. The BBQ Season is in full swing and there is no better way to keep your kitchen cool than to use your outdoor grill. Be it a gas grill or … Continue reading

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A Light Luncheon

I had a friend over for lunch to celebrate both of our birthdays. I made a light lunch so we could enjoy dessert. Hey, it’s a birthday celebration after all. I made this delicious Wild Rice Salad with Smoked Chicken … Continue reading

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Lemon Curd

Nothing says spring and summer like Lemons and Lemon Desserts. Recently I was asked for my Lemon Curd recipe and decided to blog about Lemon Curd Tartlets with Italian Meringue. What I love about this Lemon Curd recipe is the … Continue reading

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4th of July Barbeque Feast

For me there is no better day to show off my barbequing skills than on the most important American Holiday of all- The 4th of July.  Since barbequing is an all American summer pastime on the all American Holiday I’m … Continue reading

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What I Learned About Cooking Whole Fish

  Saturday night I cooked 2 whole Yellow-Tail Snappers.  And I learned a whole lot about whole fish while I was at it.  I got the inkling to cook whole fish after reading an article on the subject.  It looked … Continue reading

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Summer’s Kick Off Holiday

The beginning of summer officially kicks off this weekend with Memorial Day.  This is the weekend when Swimming Pools open and Barbeques are fired up for the first time after many months of miserable weather.  That is if you live … Continue reading

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