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May 29, 2014

Pucker Up! 5 easy lemon recipes for summer!

 

Five easy lemon recipes for summer


There’s a saying that when life hands you lemons you make lemonade.  Well in our homes, when life hands you lemons…or when you buy a sack of them from the grocery store….you make a whole meal! From a cocktail to desserts, we’ve got you covered for a summer menu that will have everyone puckering up!

Here are FIVE easy lemon recipes! Click on each link for a printable recipe and instructions….

LEMON-LIME BEER SHANDY

This super easy and refreshing beer cocktail is sure to be a hit at both cocktail parties and summer barbecues alike!

Lemon-Lime Beer Shandy

LEMON-GARLIC PASTA

 

Lemon Garlic Pasta makes a perfect side dish with just the right amount of lemon and a hint of garlic.

Lemon Pasta

LEMON-LIME MARINATED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

 This refreshing marinade contains a little “kick” with the addition of Sriracha chili sauce. The marinade can be used as a dipping sauce for the drumsticks which turn out perfect juicy whether grilled or baked in the oven.

Lemon-Lime and Greek Yogurt Marinated Chicken Drumsticks

LEMON CREME BRULEE 

 Don’t be intimidated by Creme Brulee! It is much easier to make than you might think and when infused with lemon it will have your mouth watering.

Lemon Cream Brûlée

KEY LIME-LEMON DESSERT SHOTS

A fun take on Key Lime Pie, these individual dessert shots, with the tart addition of lemon curd, are easy to serve and just the right size to follow up dinner!

Lemon-Lime Dessert Shots

 We hope you enjoy these recipes as much as we do! See you back here soon…at the picket fence!

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  1. martina says

    May 29, 2014 at 4:52 AM

    We love anything lemon…these look so YUMMY!! Can’t wait to try that chicken recipe & key lime dessert shots!

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  2. Dawn says

    May 29, 2014 at 5:27 AM

    All perfect lemony idea. Pinning!!!

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  3. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    May 29, 2014 at 5:55 AM

    Love all things lemon!…Great recipes!!…

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  4. Leslie Anne @ Fairhope Supply Co. says

    May 29, 2014 at 1:26 PM

    Lemon is one of my favorite flavors. Meyer lemons grow where I am on the Gulf Coast, and we load up on them then! Now, you’ve made me hungry with the lemon garlic pasta!

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  5. Pamela says

    May 29, 2014 at 6:21 PM

    I love lemon and those all look delish!

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  6. DAnielle says

    May 29, 2014 at 8:56 PM

    Yummmy!!!!! I LOVE lemon and these all look wonderful. x

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  7. debbiedoos says

    May 30, 2014 at 6:32 PM

    We are big lemon lovers here:) These all looks sooo good Vanessa. Have a great weekend.

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  8. chelsea says

    June 2, 2014 at 4:49 PM

    Every single one of these looks delicious!

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