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. MypinchofItaly

    Recipe Baked Prawn with Lemon Leaf

    Lemon leaves are aromatic, deep green and shiny and widely used in cooking, especially in those parts of Italy like Sicily or Campania where lemon trees are such a staple. Those one who are lucky enough to own a lemon plant can use the leaves of the plant as an unusual and fragrant ingredient...
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  4. Saranak

    Recipe Lemon and Oregano Vinaigrette.

    Ciao a tutti, Earlier I make references too Lemon an Oregano Vinaigrette. So I think good to post recipe. You need - 1 Garlic clove. 1.5 teaspoon lemon zests. 2 tablespoon fresh make lemon juice. 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar. 1.5 teaspoon Dijon mustards. 1.5 teaspoon honey. 3 tablespoon...
  5. Saranak

    Amalfi Lemons and Tropea onions.

    Ciao everyone, I have mentioned Amalfi lemons and Tropea onions in some of the recipes I have posted. These are becoming easier to find now in the UK however, I am not certain that many people will know what they actually look like (I am not attempting to be condescending) it is simply that...
  6. Saranak

    Recipe Lemon and caper mayonnaise,

    Ciao everyone, This recipe is one that my mother showed me, it goes extremely well with any meaty fish, particularly well with sword fish, it also works well with crab. It is also great in a salad and prawn sandwich. You can of course use ready made mayonnaise however, if you make your own it is...
  7. Mountain Cat

    Recipe Revithosoupa: Greek Chickpea Soup, Vegetarian

    It really tastes a LOT better than the ingredients sound, because this all plays well together. (I mean, it "seems" bland, but really is not.) Soup’s On! I made mild adaptations to the following recipe (namely, the addition of celery, and the halving of the recipe. I also omitted the bay...
  8. Morning Glory

    Recipe Tabbouleh with Egg and Pickled Lemon

    A no cook recipe! Many recipes for Tabbouleh use a lot more parsley (or parsley/mint) than I have, often in a ratio of double the weight of herbs to the weight of dry bulgur. Personally. I prefer rather more grain but you can vary this to your taste. The dill adds a lovely fragrance here. I used...
  9. HairyHeaven

    Recipe Pan fried squid with lemons & pangranetto

    I made this tonight as part of the "First & Last" challenge. I have put down the original recipe & made a note of my adjustments Calamari in padilla con limone e pangranetto Serves 4 as starter or 2 as main Ingredients Olive oil 1 or 2 fresh red chillies, pricked (I used one large fat chilli...
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  11. Mountain Cat

    Recipe Cranberry Liqueur, with Vodka, Lemon Peel, Clove

    I made this one up without reference to any other adult beverages out there. Just seemed right to me. I use organic coconut/palm sugar (fair trade) - this stuff doesn't interfere with orangutan habitats, as a lot of the palm sugars and other palm resources might do. Also, I find that this...
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    Porridge and Blueberry & Lemon Jam

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  14. SatNavSaysStraightOn

    Lemon Jam?,

    I was wondering if anyone had any tried and tested lemon jam recipes please? I still had a mass of lemons with more on their way. I use a lot of jam, but dislike marmalade.
  15. C

    Recipe Lemon Wheel & Ricotta Pizza

    I was afraid this would happen. Looking up lemon recipes, I found this. Have never made it, but it sure sounds different enough to try. You never know, so if you are looking for ways to use up lemon, this takes 3 of them. lol. Lemon Wheel & Ricotta Pizza 3 lemons, seeded and sliced crosswise...
  16. C

    Recipe Meyer Lemon Chicken Piccata

    Meyer Lemon Chicken Piccata 2 (8 oz.) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 TB. unsalted butter, divided 1/3 cup Sauvignon Blanc or other crisp, tart white wine 1/2 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth...
  17. rascal

    A plethora of lemons

    we have two Meyer trees at home. Wife picked a heap and left them on the bench got me. Cut and squeezed and frozen in ice cube trays. I use in my gin or other things that require lemons. I have the bottle stuff but you can't beat home grown.my samosas recipe requires lemon juice so I just add...
  18. C

    Recipe Lemon Chicken Medallions (China)

    DH will be making this for dinner tonight. Lemon Chicken Medallions (China) serves 6 to 8 3 large chicken breast, skinned and boned 3 TB gin 1 TB. light soy sauce 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. sugar Peanut or corn oil for pan-frying lemon slices, for garnish Zesty Lemon-Gin Sauce: 4 TB. fresh lemon...
  19. Morning Glory

    Recipe Orzo Salad with Broad Beans, Preserved Lemon & Tarragon

    This pasta salad is perfectly portable with no danger of the pasta going ‘clumpy’. The aromatic tarragon adds a twist of anise flavour to the earthy taste of broad beans. The preserved lemon and lots of lemon zest keeps this salad feeling fresh and lively. Adding a few chilli flakes looks pretty...
  20. C

    Recipe Lemon Shrimp

    This is what DH will be making for the cooking game #1 Lemon Shrimp serves 2 to 4 1 lb. large raw shrimp, shelled and deveined 1/4 cup pine nuts 2 TB. oil Sweet and Sour Lemon Sauce (recipe to follow) 1/4 cup chopped cilantro Preheat the oven to 325F. Butterfly the shrimp. Cover and...
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