Tag Archives: citrus zest
Lemon Angel Food Cake
I took this picture while the cake was still in the pan, because it shows how deflated the cake became after a few minutes out of the oven. It was fully cooked, and had risen above the level of the … Continue reading →
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Tagged as Barefoot Contessa angel food cake, Barefoot Contessa blog, cake flour, citrus zest, egg whites, lemon zest, lemons, superfine sugar
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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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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Lemon Cake
From Barefoot Contessa Parties!, this recipe is not so different from the Lemon Yogurt Cake found in Barefoot at Home. The real citrus zest and juice in the cake, syrup, and glaze give a very fresh taste, and it smells … Continue reading →
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Lemon Yogurt Cake
From Barefoot Contessa at Home, I first tasted this cake at the early childhood class I attend with my son. Another mom made it, and I’d like to think we bonded instantly over it. My husband has been taking it … Continue reading →
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Honey Vanilla Pound Cake
The headnotes to this recipe (Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics), indicated that it was inspired by a recipe from Cook’s Illustrated, reportedly one of Ina Garten’s favorite magazines (and one of mine, too). For me, learning that the dear Contessa … Continue reading →
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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Tagged as Barefoot Contessa blog, bow ties, broccoli, butter, citrus juice, citrus zest, garlic, pasta, pignoli, pine nuts
