Tag Archives: citrus juice
Cocktail Hour
I think I’ve mentioned here before that I don’t really drink. It’s not for any moral or philosophical reason – I just don’t care for the taste of most alcohol, and I’d rather eat my calories than drink them. But, … Continue reading →
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Spring Green Risotto
This risotto (Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics) was incredible – the lemon zest and lemon juice really added a nice zing that other risottos don’t have. And it’s a great way to eat a ton of vegetables – I’m thinking … Continue reading →
Lemon Meringue Tart
I was in charge of dessert for this year’s family Easter celebration. This tart (Barefoot in Paris) represents one-half of my contribution. Because I am ultimately lazy, I regretfully used a shortcut. I used (whispering now) a store-bought pie crust. … Continue reading →
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Fresh Lemon Mousse
This recipe (Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics) was rather involved, with multiple steps for a lemon custard, egg whites, and whipped cream, but none of the steps were all that complicated or difficult to follow, and it all came together … Continue reading →
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When Life Hands You Lemons…
… make fresh lemonade! This recipe (Barefoot Contessa Cookbook) calls for superfine sugar, which may also be called ultrafine sugar or baker’s sugar. My blender, while lovely and powerful, did not accommodate this entire batch, so I improvised by mixing … Continue reading →
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Baked Shrimp Scampi
So, this is not nearly as pretty as it would have been had I followed the instructions and used a proper gratin dish. Still, there were no complaints as we liked the Pyrex clean. Barefoot Contessa at Home
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Linguine with Shrimp Scampi
I’ve made this before with great success, but this time I overcooked the linguine, so it was a bit mushy. Oh well. It was still good, and well worth the effort of removing the tails and poop trails from two … Continue reading →
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Lemon Bars
Much like recipes for lasagna, most people I know have a beloved recipe for lemon bars stashed away in a well-worn cookbook or recipe file. Mine is in an ancient Lutheran cookbook that my mother used for years. We know … Continue reading →
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Broccoli with Bow Ties
This is listed under the kids’ section of Barefoot Contessa Families (p. 205), but the garlic, lemon zest, and pine nuts definitely jazz it up for an adult audience, too.
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Avocado and Endive Salad
There’s nothing that makes me want to eat salad quite like an avocado. Barefoot Contessa Parties!, p. 137
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