Lemons are truly awesome. Lemons can do anything. Lemons are magic. Well, maybe not really… …but lemons do add a bit of zip, zing, and character to just about anything and everything ~ that seems somewhat magical to me. What about preserved lemons? Have you tried them yet? How do you use them? ~ in just…
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Amidst the Cornoavirus scare, I felt anxious, alone, isolated, and frustrated.My coping mechanism: baking.I still had some preserved lemons calling my name in the fridge, and thought for a split second they might go well with cashew butter and dried apricots and a touch of cinnamon, baked into cookies.I think I was right: Cashew Butter…
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Yep, I wanted to bake again. Surprise, surprise, right?This time I used my excuse again that Raclette cheese CAN and IS an amazing component to a crispy, creamy, savory, sour, freshly baked quiche.Try it out: Mushroom Rosemary Preserved Lemon Quiche. Mushroom Rosemary Preserved Lemon Quiche Crust:6 Tbs. cold butter, cubed into 1″ pieces1 large egg1…
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“Alouette” (pronounced [alwɛt]) is a popular French-speaking Canadian children’s song, commonly thought to be about plucking the feathers from a lark, in retribution for being woken up by its song. Although it is in French, it is well-known among speakers of other languages; in this respect it is similar to “Frère Jacques”. Many US Marines and other Allied soldiers…
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It’s no secret how much we LOVE lemons in our house. We adore them. Lemon zest on this, lemon juice on that, Preserved Lemons with that…you really can’t go wrong. It seems like it’s been a while, though, since I really took a dive into the lemon 🍋world. A deep dive… I wanted to use…
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Brussels sprouts are truly one of our favorite things to eat at home. Despite the stinky waves wafting through the entire house, the little green cabbage heads consistently make our mouths water when cooked just right. That said, the fact that we have not been partaking as often as we used to simply baffles me….
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These preserved limes will transform your dish from something good into something amazing. Think about how much you love things flavored with lime – like everything. Preserved limes are limes on steroids. They add an intense, concentrated lime flavor to the dish without all the sour tartness. The preserving process tempers the tartness while accentuating the flavor….
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Yes, I know that title sounds a little strange. Well…perhaps more than just a little strange. Preserved Lemon Beef Bagels ~ that sounds incredibly curious. The fact of the matter is simple. Just the other day we were enjoying a fabulous fortune of freshly buttered veggies, a little ground beef, and a generous portion of diced…
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Preserved Meyer Lemons.Spicy honey.Buckwheat soba noodles. I think we’re all on board here.It’s tangy, slightly sweet, slightly spicy, and savory, for sure. YUM! Honey Lemon Spicy Soba Noodles Honey Lemon Spicy Soba Noodles 1/2 lb. soba noodles (buckwheat noodles – gluten-free)1/3 cup Preserved Lemons, rinsed and sliced3 Tbs. spicy honey1 Tbs. olive oilsea salt and…
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As rosé season comes to a close (well, in MY mind it’s always rosé wine season, #roséallday), it’s time to garner strength, leap into the breach, and cook a little with the cherished nectar. Today, we have Lemon Rosé Pasta: homemade linguine noodles cooked in rosé wine (you may have to double the recipe –…
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