Lavender Lemon Cookies
Look for dried lavender in spice aisles of gourmet stores—don't be tempted to use fresh flowers as not all varieties are edible. Reserve the zested lemons for flavouring water or freezing the juice for another use.
Look for dried lavender in spice aisles of gourmet stores—don't be tempted to use fresh flowers as not all varieties are edible. Reserve the zested lemons for flavouring water or freezing the juice for another use.
Cushing's mom loves the flavours of lemon and thyme in this dish. “My mom adores how supercrispy and lemony the chicken skin gets,” says Cushing. “She always snatches the skin from other people's plates.” Serve with steamed bitter greens, such as rapini or dandelion, drizzled with olive oil and a squeeze of fresh lemon. As an alternative accompaniment, serve whole grain bread or long-grain rice. “I prefer white basmati, but my mom always asks for brown,” she explains. “Either would work perfectly.”
Delicately seasoned with fragrant herbs and lemon, these flavourful chicken skewers are easy party staples. Look for cocktail skewers at kitchen supply stores. Make the chicken skewers up to two weeks ahead and cook from frozen.
This simple and delicious chicken is a perfect family weekend meal for everyone to pitch in with the tasks. Stuffing the chicken with a lemon and onion adds lots of flavour to both the bird and gravy.
Light, lemony and lickety-split easy, this is one loaf that you'll find yourself making over and over during the holidays and well into the new year. It's perfect for laid-back, as well as formal, events. For a twist, substitute an orange for the lemon.
Cornmeal gives these light, lemony cookies a pleasant crunch. Lemon and raspberry are a classic combination, but you can use any seedless jam you like.
The tender and juicy results of this chicken will impress anyone who usually finds grilled chicken a little dry. Slice, and serve with salad greens drizzled with olive oil and a squeeze of lemon.
Toasting coconut gives it a nutty flavour that pairs nicely with the lemon custard and sweet coconut cream in this tart. If the coconut milk is separated in the can, give it a whisk.
After a decidedly rich Hanukkah meal, a seasonal citrus jelly is most welcome. This lemony jelly with macerated grapefruit and orange segments is scented and coloured with saffron, a spice that pairs naturally with both lemon and mint — and that has always had a place on Jewish holiday tables. Of course, you can make the lemon jelly without the saffron if you prefer.
Nothing says spring more than the aroma of freshly squeezed lemons. And there's no better way to showcase this vibrant fruit than in a French-style tart with a tangy filling and tender buttery crust. For this elegant tart, the filling is baked in the crust for a short time — just enough to set it.
