lemon

The lemon (Citrus limon) is a species of small evergreen trees in the flowering plant family Rutaceae, native to Asia, primarily Northeast India (Assam), Northern Myanmar or China.The tree's ellipsoidal yellow fruit is used for culinary and non-culinary purposes throughout the world, primarily for its juice, which has both culinary and cleaning uses. The pulp and rind are also used in cooking and baking. The juice of the lemon is about 5% to 6% citric acid, with a pH of around 2.2, giving it a sour taste. The distinctive sour taste of lemon juice makes it a key ingredient in drinks and foods such as lemonade and lemon meringue pie.

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  1. TodayInTheKitchen

    Recipe Saffron Lemon Garlic Cod en Papillote

    I skipped more traditional Easter dinner recipes this year and made Saffron Lemon Garlic Cod en Papillote. My dinner guests were pleased with my choice. Dinner was served with light french rolls, spinach & feta salad, and a good bottle of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Dinner scored a big A+...
  2. rascal

    Preserved lemons

    i made these last year as we had a glut of lemons, I giggled it and cut the lemons opposite top to bottom then sealed them in glass. I've had a few nice meals in Aussie with a Moroccan flavour in a tagine. Lemons were in these dishes. I'm looking for any suggestions for a nice meal to use these...
  3. Morning Glory

    Recipe Linguine with The Lady's Relish

    So easy! Of course you need to make 'The Lady's Relish' first but that is not difficult. This pasta dish is better than the sum of its parts. Ingredients (per single serving) 100g linguine 2 heaped tbsps 'The Lady's Relish' Zest of half a lemon Chopped parsley Method Cook the pasta just how...
  4. medtran49

    Retro Recipe House of Grace/Ninth Street House Iced Tea

    As mentioned in the California chicken salad recipe thread, this is a great accompaniment. 4 regular size Lipton tea bags 8 cups water, divided 3/4 cups sugar 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup Welch's White grape juice (do NOT use the purple) Fresh mint leaves Bring 4 cups of water mixed with the...
  5. Scott-180

    Recipe My first lemon drizzle

    Hi Everyone, I thought I would share my first lemon drizzle cake attempt with you. Now, before I start, I must confess that, despite being in my 30's, I was actually supervised throughout by my mum!I did everything myself but in the interests of transparency, I must disclose that she gave...
  6. Morning Glory

    Recipe Sardine Filo Parcels with Pickled Lemon

    Easy to make and very fishy tasting! These parcels make a good snack. I used dill in the filling as it was all I had in terms of green herbs but I think the delicate dill taste was rather overpowered. Parsley or coriander might be a better choice. Ingredients (makes 3) 3 sheets of filo...
  7. Wandering Bob

    onions, lemon and mint

    Apart from learning more new things than my aging brain can easily cope with, some of the posts on this excellent forum are making me remember dishes that I cooked a very long time ago - and had completely forgotten about. I remember cooking an Indian meal for a dozen friends about 20 years...
  8. rascal

    Preserving lemons

    i have 2 trees so I'm trying a method like this, a friend got me some rock salt, so that's all I need. Put salt in bottom of a jar, about half an inch, Then cut 6 slits in a lemon lengthways. Almost right through, then pack with salt and place in jar. Pack jar out this way then top with lemon...
  9. Herbie

    HELP! Lemon dessert

    I need help finding a nice lemon dessert recipe. I'm making a meal for my Dad's 80th birthday next month and need some help with dessert ideas. My dad loves a roast dinner so for mains we will have roast chicken with either new potatoes and summer veg or salads (depending on the weather). I...
  10. CraigC

    Recipe Limoncello

    Limoncello I - 750 ml bottle of grain alcohol or Everclear 3 cups sugar 2-1/2 cups water 2 pounds lemons Peel (no white part or it will be bitter) or zest lemons and place into a large glass container. Add alcohol. Let steep for at least a week (can leave longer) at room temperature, swirling...
  11. SatNavSaysStraightOn

    Wanted: Lemon (Preservation) Recipes

    I'm needing recipe ideas for lemons. Ideally a method of preserving them either as a chutney, dairy free curd, pickle, cordial etc My lemon tree is ripening sooner than expected because of recent rainfall and increased light due to me cutting back a tree that prevented me from using the...
  12. epicuric

    Recipe Pomegranate Possets with lemon and pistachio biscotti

    Pomegranate possets with lemon and pistachio biscotti Serves 4-6 Ingredients Posset 180ml pomegranate juice 600ml double cream 135g caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract Zest of ½ lemon Biscotti 250g plain flour 1 tbsp baking powder 250g caster sugar 110g pistachios Zest of ½ lemon 2 eggs 1...
  13. SatNavSaysStraightOn

    The juice of one lemon

    Hummm bought last week. The one on the left is a larger than average lemon. when juiced, the juice would not fit in my glass lemon juicer (you know the type I mean?). I had to stop part way through... I haven't tried juicing the one on the right but it did leave me thinking and wondering...
  14. Morning Glory

    Recipe Lamb with Mint, Lemon and Rosemary

    A lot of cooks prefer to use fresh herbs. Dried herbs are often lacking in subtlety and can taste ‘grassy’ and dull. Mint is one of the exceptions. In its dried version it adds a depth and pungency which is missing in the fresh leaves. Here its paired with its best friend, lamb. The lemon adds a...
  15. F

    Recipe Lavender, Lemon & Teriyaki Grilled Salmon

    Provençe, France is most renowned picturesque wine villages, IX century fortresses, colorful architecture and wild lavender fields. Lavender has been known to be a relaxant and assists those with insomnia. However, in the culinary world, in the Provençal región, lavender is used for...
  16. C

    Recipe Make-Ahead Pea Soup With Shallot, Lemon, and Parmesan Recipe

    Ingredients Rind of 1/2 lemon, pith removed 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 small onion, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup) 1 medium shallot, minced (about 1/4 cup) Kosher salt 10 ounces (about 1 1/2 cups) fresh or frozen sweet peas 2 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken or vegetable...
  17. Morning Glory

    Recipe Roasted Butternut Squash and Courgettes with Candied Lemon

    Its all about sweet and sour. The earthy slightly sweet squash benefits from the tang of the lemon and candied lemons give unexpected bursts of sweet sour flavour. They look very pretty too. To make a complete dish, add pieces of Goat's cheese to the vegetables toward the end of cooking...
  18. Morning Glory

    Recipe Whole Lemon Muffins

    Muffins are easy to make because unusually in the baking world they demand a lumpy batter. So no creaming sugar and fat or beating. Everything is tipped into a bowl and loosely mixed. This recipe uses a whole lemon (minus pips) for a super zingy taste. Ingredients 1 egg One whole lemon 4 tsp...
  19. SatNavSaysStraightOn

    Recipe Lemon and Basil Ice-Cream

    I've taken the recipes of a several different sites and modified them to the taste of this household and then made it dairy free. I haven't got all of the ingredients or the time to make it and taste test it (so the soya milk was a straight substitution for full cream milk and the coconut cream...
  20. Morning Glory

    Recipe Lemon and Thyme Roast Potatoes

    A simple as can be, these roast potatoes taste delightfully of lemon. They make a good accompaniment to fish. Ingredients (serves 2-3 as a side) 300g new potatoes (cut into halves or quarters depending on size) Zest of one lemon Juice of one lemon 5 or 6 thyme sprigs 4 tbsp olive oil Method...
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