Secret Lemonade

Secret Lemonade

What is the secret to really good lemonade? Good lemons! I have a very fruitful Meyer Lemon tree in my backyard and my friends say that they are the best and juiciest lemons ever. I have to agree! Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups lemon juice 1 

Grilled Artichokes with Lemon Garlic Sauce

These artichokes are delish!  This is Chef Michael Rossi’s recipe from the Ranch Restaurant in Anaheim. The first time I had this appetizer, I wanted the recipe.  Funny thing was, I had already clipped the recipe from The Orange Country Register and hadn’t realized that 

Best Pancakes Ever

I have made lots of pancake recipes, and I have used many different mixes.  These pancakes by far are the BEST ones I have ever made.  They are light, fluffy and a tad sweet.  The freshly squeezed lemon juice gives them a flavor kick that 

Buttermilk-Lemon Chess Pie

Ingredients: Crust 2 cups all-purpose flour plus more 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon sugar 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter cut into 1/2” cubes 1/2 cup (or more) cold buttermilk Filling 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup (packed) light brown sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 5 large eggs, beaten to blend 2/3 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, 

Fresh Lemonade

When you have lemons…make this yummy lemonade!  I have a lemon tree that gives us the best Meyer lemons, and this lemonade recipe is super simple and quick to make.   When I have extra time and too many ripe lemons, I squeeze lemons and freeze the