14 Lemon-Loving Recipes Sure to Brighten Your Day
It's a beautiful sunny day, or perhaps it's a day that could use a little extra sunshine! Whatever the case, your taste buds could use a burst of vibrant citrus flavor that lemon delivers in spades! These 14 Lemon-Loving Recipes Sure to Brighten Your Day deliver on the big lemon taste, whether in a baked good, a marinade, a dressing, or sauce! When life gives you lemons, make one of these dishes!
Pucker Up to These 14 Lemon-tastic Recipes:
1. Finger-Licking Lemon Chicken
Bring on the napkins! Finger-Licking Lemon Chicken will have you elbow-deep in lip-smacking great taste! A freshly butchered chicken is tenderly browned, then immersed in a lemon and garlic sauna of a slow cooker, along with some chicken stock to get the juices flowing and create the base of a gravy in the making. We've got thyme, lots of thyme, and the flavors in Finger-Licking Lemon Chicken show it! Serve with your favorite(s) and you will have them eating out of the palm of your hand... it's just that finger-licking-delicious!
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There's no better way to make the day bright and cheery than with some Sunshine Squares! Vibrant, bold, tart, and sweet, each one of these little treats is bursting with radiant lemon flavor! The crust beneath is buttery, rich, and crumbly; the perfect shortbread base to make sure the gorgeous, summery lemon stays front and center! Sunshine Squares are a golden moment and a celebration in dessert-form!
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She always knew how to treat us right! And with Cheryl's Lemon Chicken Rice Soup, she was right on the money. The homemade goodness of cooked chicken and long-grain white rice surrounded by an amazing lemon-enhanced broth will have you singing her praises! Cheryl's Lemon Chicken Rice Soup is known far and wide as THE official "I-want-to-stay-at-home-and-be-warm" soup. It's so good! Let's eat!
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Sometimes a delicious cake doesn't require icing! Hold up—we know you might question that. But that's only until you've sunk your fork into this Sour Cream Lemon Pound Cake. Between the sour cream and the lemon zest, this luscious lemon cake is filled with flavor from the inside out. There's no need for frosting when you have a little drizzle of lemon glaze and a generous helping of sweet cherry compote to steal the show. You will be dreaming of Sour Cream Lemon Pound Cake until you get a bite, so, put it on your to-do list today! It's a dreamy, no-icing-required kind of treat!
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Let's add some life back into your side dish game. These Greek Lemon Potatoes are the perfect way to perk things up! Easily seasoned with garlic, oregano, and the perfect touch of lemon, these crispy potatoes go well with any main meat dish that you have in mind. Greek Lemon Potatoes will become the most requested potato pick for all of your wonderful gatherings. Everyone is going to love them!
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Looking to add some zip to your next meal? This flavorful Filipino Steak is the perfect addition for your main course menu. New York strip steak is thinly sliced, marinated in a lemon and soy sauce mixture to infuse all the great seasonings any steak-lover would love, and then fried to fork-tender perfection. Topped off with some tenderly sautéed onion and garlic, Filipino Steak is so easy to make and a wonderful treasure trove from a heritage of great taste. So, take a flavor trip without even leaving the house, you will love this new-to-you view of eating steak. Enjoy the latest adventure!
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Romano's Lemon Chicken basically speaks for itself when it comes to that cooked-to-perfection, great taste. Breaded and well-seasoned, these lemon-coated chicken cutlets are tenderly fried to a golden-brown. Then, they're topped with some wholesome mozzarella cheese and slipped into the oven to finish the deed. When you are needing to refresh your chicken repertoire, let Romano's Lemon Chicken add a little kick to your chick. Our friend definitely knows his chicken!
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Mildred was our office secretary for many, many years. Not only was she one of the most efficient and organized gals to ever do it, but she was also extremely thoughtful. Through all the birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, and every celebration in between, she constantly made each person on our crew feel loved. Her go-to party treat was often Mildred's Lemon Cookies. She'd make the perfect lemon cookie and top them with a swirl of fluffy, lemony frosting. They were so delicious and always praised! This sweet lady retired a few years ago, but when she did, we (sort of jokingly) insisted that learning how to make Mildred's Lemon Cookies should be a part of new-hire training. Well, now every time we celebrate, it gives us a reason to think of her. It's just the most darling tradition!
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Sunny and refreshing, the Lemon Layer Delight is the perfect summer treat. Layers of graham crackers made tender from soaking in a bright and vibrant lemon pudding, topped with fluffy whipped topping and fresh berries; there is really something to love in each bite of Lemon Layer Delight! There really isn't anything richer or cheerier!
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Seafood has never felt so deliciously easy to enjoy! Crab Salad takes the sweet and savory flavor of crab and zhushes it up... all the way to the sky! The dressing is creamy, tangy, zesty, and with wonderful notes of lemon! It's a simple dish, but no less incredible, when served on toast or lettuce! Crab Salad will certainly alleviate a crabby mood!
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This simple salmon recipe is a dinnertime trifecta; healthy, filling, and quick. And one more thing: it’s easy to clean up as all the ingredients cook inside aluminum foil (hence the name). Fresh lemon juice and fresh dill brighten up the flavor profile, while butter and garlic give the salmon a comforting richness. Serve this Easy Lemon Salmon in Foil alongside a side salad or wild rice for a well-rounded meal.
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Creamy Lemon Chicken Skillet positively sparkles with how delicious it tastes. The combination of creamy richness and bright citrus flavors brings out the best of the savory sauteed chicken. Simmered to a gorgeous golden brown, Creamy Lemon Chicken Skillet is a refreshing dinner that can lighten the mood and brighten the evening. You'll be amazed that you can make something this delicious in 30 minutes or less.
Click Here13. Pappardelle Pasta al Limone
Few Italian dishes capture the citrusy sunshine of the country as Pappardelle Pasta al Limone. This is a bright, buttery, cheesy pasta dish that tastes like a restaurant specialty but only takes 20 minutes to make. Pappardelle Pasta al Limone is zesty, creamy, and hearty all at once. You’ll be glowing with a summertime shine when you finish this lemony meal.
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The mild flavors of white fish are perfect for accenting and melding with richness and tartness for a truly delectable dinner! Lemon Butter Fish is pan-fried to a crispy delight with a herbaceous jacket before being drizzled with lemon butter. The lemon butter is the stuff of dreams, bright and rich and wonderful for elevating savory sensations. Lemon Butter Fish only takes 20 minutes to make so you can save yourself a trip to your favorite seafood restaurant and whip this up yourself!
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