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Israeli Cucumber Salad

Israeli Cucumber Salad

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Angela| Leave a comment

This salad is too cool for school – it just stares you down like it’s the reason that your life is spectacular and you should adore it as such. The recipe is wicked simple – just a little chopping and a light vinaigrette of olive oil and lemon juice to hold it all together. Continue reading →

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Homemade Limoncello

Homemade Limoncello

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

A while back, my grandmother turned me on to a recipe that her friend had provided her for homemade limoncello. Homemade limocello? Imagine my surprise when she brought me a taste from the freezer of a limoncello that was smoother, brighter and more heavenly that all of the other sips I had had in ITALY! Continue reading →

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Butterflied Chicken with Lemon and Herbs © Photo by Angela Gunder

Butterflied Chicken with Lemon and Herbs

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

I adore the way in which a little love, butter or olive oil, salt, pepper and aromatics transform the lowly chicken into something worth honoring. Crisp, golden skin and tender meat come into their own with very little effort, and a homestyle supper is on the table for loved ones without a second thought. Or if you love them EVEN more, you’ll just tuck in with them without even leaving the kitchen. Continue reading →

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Lemon Pound Cake with Fresh Berries © Photo by Angela Gunder

Lemon Pound Cake with Fresh Berries

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

So what do I do, non-baker that I am? Create a yummy lemon glaze for a Sara Lee pound cake, top with seasonal berries and garnish with whipped cream and lemon zest. Let me tell you, it was sexy through and through, all the while saving me precious time to deal with the other courses of the meal I was preparing. So maybe I should call this the gift cake. I mean, it did manage to give me precious minutes of my life back. Continue reading →

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Fiddlehead Ferns with Gremolata © Photo by Angela Gunder

Fiddlehead Ferns with Gremolata

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Angela| Leave a comment

Fiddlehead ferns taste similarly to asparagus and are often served with hollandaise, so in an homage to their taste-profile companion, we decided to follow one of my favorite preparations of asparagus – a quick saute with lemony gremolata. It seemed apropos in that the addictive combination of lemon zest, garlic, parsley and olive oil are as bright as springtime, and the fiddleheads themselves are a true indicator that spring is right around the corner. How could we not all fall in love? Continue reading →

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Stuffed Mushrooms © Photo by Angela Gunder

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Angela| 1 Comment

With sweet blue crab and crunchy panko, these mushrooms are lightened by lemon zest and parsley, along with a healthy dose of cayenne for kick. Make a batch of these for loved ones, and I am sure that your street cred will go through the roof. Homie? Homie. Continue reading →

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Lemon Curd Muffins © Photo by Angela Gunder

Lemon Curd Muffins

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Angela| 3 Comments

Using sugar cookie dough out of the Pillsbury tube, I pressed out mini tarts into a muffin pan and topped them with the lemon curd. A short bake later, and we were all treated to chewy, lemony goodness with a snowy topping of powdered sugar. Here’s to the little victories in life, to include my ability to actually bake something awesome. Continue reading →

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Posted in Baked Goods, Breakfast and Brunch, Casual Easter Menu, Desserts, Friends Recipes and Hacks, Recipes, Vegetarian Dishes

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Feast of the Seven Fishes

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Angela| 1 Comment

A custom with origins in Southern Italy, a series of fish dishes (and no meat) are prepared for Christmas Eve. The number of dishes varies – some say it’s seven for the seven sacraments, or 10 for the commandments. At the heart of the celebration is a gathering of family and friends for a delicious meal and (hopefully) fine company. Continue reading →

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Grilled Ginger Lemon Chicken

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Angela| Leave a comment

This ginger lemon marinade is a revelation – bright, spicy, sweet and savory all at once, it immediately became my new favorite way to treat chicken. Continue reading →

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Asparagus with Gremolata

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Angela| 3 Comments

The quest for the fall back side has one more contender in the running – this simple preparation of asparagus with a delicious italian condiment of the brightest flavor and texture is an absolute gem. Continue reading →

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Lemon Chicken Shish Kebab

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Angela| Leave a comment

I really love making shish kebab – it’s always praised effusively when made for friends and that pay off comes with very little work. Buy a bunch of veggies and a little meat, let them hang in some herbs and spices, thread on skewers, grill or broil and call it a day. Continue reading →

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Berry Lemonade Sorbet

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Angela| 1 Comment

I make this treat in an ice cream maker so as to give it lightness and creaminess, but if you’d like to enjoy it in a little more icy format (or if you don’t have an ice cream maker), you can absolutely make it as a granita. Continue reading →

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Rosemary Lemon Swordfish

Posted on April 24, 2010 by Angela| 4 Comments

If you are graced with a grill, do yourself a favor and throw some of these bad boys on the barbie for a truly magical dinner. Beats a boring chicken breast any day of the week, and it’s a whole lot less work to get it moist and flavorful. Continue reading →

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Torn Greens with French Lemon Tarragon Vinaigrette and Homemade Croutons © Photo by Angela Gunder

French Lemon Tarragon Vinaigrette

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Angela| 2 Comments

If ever you feel like it’s a “boo-hoo eat salad at home like a dieting loser” kind of night, I strongly advise you to make this dressing. The recipe originally came from my mom – a bold mixture of lemon, garlic and olive oil packing a serious punch on whatever greens she dressed them with. It woke your ass up. Continue reading →

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