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

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

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

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

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