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. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. Kake Lover

    Recipe lemon and blueberry drizzle cake

    I have made this too many times to count because it is so popular and so easy too. In fact I always make double and bake 2 tins at once! Ingredients 100g softened butter 175g self-raising flour 1tsp baking powder 175g golden caster sugar 2 eggs 6tbsp milk Rind of 1 lemon 150g blueberries For...
  15. Kake Lover

    Recipe Apple and lemon nut crumble

    Ingredients Base 2lbs cooking apples (Bramleys), peeled, cored and cut into chunks grated rind and juice of 1 lemon 4oz caster sugar Topping 3oz butter 4oz plain flour 2oz mixed nuts, chopped - flaked almonds, hazlenuts, walnuts To serve Whipped cream / cream Method 1. Toss apples in juice and...
  16. Kake Lover

    Recipe Simple lemon drink

    This is the most easy, delicious and refreshing summer drink. My mother used to make this for us when we were children. She had a large table top liquidiser. As I only have a stick blender at the moment, on this occasion I have just made enough for one glass, using just one lemon. You...
  17. MypinchofItaly

    Recipe Lemon and rosemary risotto

    Serves 2, preparation time 10 minutes, cooking time 20 minutes 180 g. rice for risotti a spoon of chopped rosemary leaves half lemon (we will use both peel and juice) 1 shallot (or onion) 2 spoons of extra virgin oil (EVOO) salt to taste a spoon of grated parmesan vegetable broth (or vegetable...
  18. The Late Night Gourmet

    Recipe Lem Brulee Cupcakes

    This one took me a long time to figure out, so don't be surprised if it takes me a long time to explain. You've probably already guessed that the Lem in Lem Brulee Cupcakes means lemon. That was the easy part. Getting a crème brulee in cupcake form? That was the tricky part. Search the internet...
  19. SatNavSaysStraightOn

    Recipe Shaker Lemon Pie

    OK, this recipe has me intrigued. I haven't come across anything like it before. It uses the entire lemon, rind, pith and flesh, covered in sugar overnight in a fridge, then lots of eggs (always useful in this household) and pie crust which I am going to switch to sweet shortcrust pastry...
  20. Elawin

    Recipe Syrup sponge in the microwave

    This light, fluffy steamed pudding cooks in just four minutes in the microwave. Serve it with golden syrup, or jam and custard. Preparation time: less than 30 mins Cooking time: less than 10 mins Serves: 4-6 Ingredients: 125 g/4 oz butter, melted, plus...
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