Lemon is my new passion.
We all know how good a glass of lemon water (I like mine warm) is for you first thing in the morning.
And, of course, lemon is such a good natural cleaner, will help whiten antique linens, take stains out of clothing and just make everything smell fresh!
But, I am now incorporating lemon zest or juice in almost all foods I prepare! The lemon just brings all the flavors to a higher level.
Recently I served Shrimp and Grits. As I was completing the preparation of the grits, I finished it off with some fresh lemon juice. Wow!!! It truly tasted amazing.
I also made a bechamel for a spinach lasagne and, you guessed it! Added some lemon zest and juice to the sauce and, now, I will never make it without the lemon.
But, I am now incorporating lemon zest or juice in almost all foods I prepare! The lemon just brings all the flavors to a higher level.
Recently I served Shrimp and Grits. As I was completing the preparation of the grits, I finished it off with some fresh lemon juice. Wow!!! It truly tasted amazing.
I also made a bechamel for a spinach lasagne and, you guessed it! Added some lemon zest and juice to the sauce and, now, I will never make it without the lemon.
Lemon juice as the acid in a vinaigrette lightens it up considerably.
Fresh lemon juice is a great tenderizer for steak or pork chop marinade and some fresh squeezed lemon before the meat comes off the grill is sublime!
I also have been mixing in a bit of zested lemon to my meatball mixture! Totally enhances the flavor!
When making chicken salad, I always add fresh lemon juice to the Hellman’s mayonnaise and it really is the best chicken salad ever!
Lemon zest is magnificent with fresh blueberries, strawberries and, what a bit of lemon can do to a peach!!
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