Tag: Lemon

• Limoncello Basil Spritz

  

  We were in search for a unique summer drink to serve as our featured cocktail of the month for our guests. Limoncello Basil Spritz fit the summer theme nicely becoming a refreshing hit! We like to acknowledge the recipe was inspired and found on allrecipes by Cooking with Sheila Ingredients½ lemon, cut into wedges4 fresh…

• Jalapeño Lemonade

  

  We first tried Jalapeño Lemonade at a local restaurant and it was amazing. This was one recipe we were definitely going to try at home. There are several online recipes. Here is the recipe we were given by the restaurant. Hope you like it. IngredientsLemonade or Murlo Lemonade1 c sugar1 c waterLemon or Lime juice2…

• Lemon Chicken and Broccoli Pasta

  

  This healthy dish has a nice light flavour.  A quick meal your family will ask you to make again. Ingredients2 chicken breasts cut in 1 and 1/2 inch cubes1 medium onion cut in 1/4 inch wedges1 and 1/2 cups sliced cremini mushrooms3 cups broccoli flowerets2 garlic cloves minced2 cups dry cavatappi or penne pasta1 and…

• Dandelion Wine

  

  That’s right, dandelion wine! I’ve heard about dandelion wine for decades. I’ve never tasted it or brewed it myself until this year!  I loosely followed a recipe of those who dared to try this homemade wine before my foray. This blog will take you through my brewing process, successes and pitfalls, and of course, tasting…

• Vodka Martini with a Lemon Twist

  

  Chill martini glass before mixing (optional) Ingredients1 green olive (pitted, rinsed)1 dash dry vermouth1 handful ice cubes1/4 cup vodka DirectionsCombine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker.Shake and pour into a martini glass or substitute a small clear glass.Peel a thin slice of lemon rind about 2.5” long for garnish. Try a new twist.  In place…