Tag Archives: lemon 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 →
Filed under Beverage
Tagged as Barefoot Contessa at Home, Barefoot Contessa blog, Barefoot Contessa margarita, Barefoot Contessa Parties!, Barefoot Contessa real margarita, Barefoot Contessa whiskey sours, citrus juice, date night, family, husband, lemon juice, lime juice, maraschino cherries, whiskey
Roasted Shrimp and Orzo
I tried this recipe (Barefoot Contessa at Home) for the first time several years ago, and it has become a favorite standby, especially in the spring and summer. I’m sure it will make even more appearances at our table now … Continue reading →
Eli’s Asian Salmon
I love soy sauce marinades on salmon, and this recipe (Barefoot Contessa at Home) was no exception. I could not find fish sauce at the grocery store (my limit is now to search at two grocery stores for any given … Continue reading →
Filed under dinner
Tagged as Barefoot Contessa blog, Barefoot Contessa salmon, Eli's Asian Salmon, family, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, oyster sauce, panko, scallions, soy sauce
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 →
Filed under Dessert
Tagged as Barefoot Contessa blog, Barefoot Contessa lemon meringue, citrus juice, citrus zest, lemon filling, lemon juice, lemon zest, meringue
Bay Scallops Gratin
Much like the Baked Shrimp Scampi, this recipe (Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics) worked just as well family style as it would have in individual servings. The bay scallops were available from Trader Joe’s, even here in the far-from-the-bay Midwest.
Filed under dinner
Tagged as Barefoot Contessa Bay Scallops Gratin, Barefoot Contessa blog, extra virgin olive oil, fresh herbs, fresh parsley, garlic, lemon juice, panko, seafood, shallots
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 →
Filed under Beverage
Tagged as baker's sugar, Barefoot Contessa blog, Barefoot Contessa lemonade, Beverage, citrus juice, lemon juice, lemonade, lemons, superfine sugar, ultrafine sugar
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 →
Filed under Dessert
Tagged as Barefoot Contessa blog, butter, citrus zest, lemon, lemon cake, lemon juice, lemon zest
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 →
Filed under Dessert
Tagged as Barefoot Contessa blog, citrus zest, glaze, lemon cake, lemon juice, lemon zest, syrup, yogurt
Scallops Provençal
Barefoot in Paris
Filed under dinner
Tagged as Barefoot Contessa blog, butter, fresh parsley, lemon juice, scallops, seafood
