5-Star Lemon Recipes 🍋


Hey friends❣️

Pucker up, it’s time for my annual lemon-palooza 🍋 (the sweet edition.)
Because hey ~ seasonal baking doesn’t stop just because there’s a little snow on the ground. Right now markets are flooded with the best lemons of the year, so it’s the perfect moment to bake something bright and sunny.

Lemon Desserts ~ My ULTIMATE Guide

With tips and tricks for getting the zingiest lemon flavor ~ plus lots of my best lemon dessert recipes all in one spot.

Should you be using lemon extract or lemon paste? What about Meyer lemons?? Find out in this comprehensive article, and then go bake something lemony 🍋

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Lemon Poppy Seed Ricotta Cake

OMG this cake recipe is delicious. Yes, the glaze adds the additional layer for a scrumptious taste–don’t omit it! Easy instructions to follow and whips up quickly. Everyone should try this recipe.
MARY LOUISE

Almond Shortbread Bars

These are amazing bars! I made them without any modifications except for taking them out of the oven after 20”. I could not wait for them to cool completely before I sampled, but I must admit they are even better out of the frig with a cup of coffee! Thank you for a delicious recipe.
DAWNIE

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Sue Moran

I love to make delicious food, photograph it, and write about it, but mostly, I just love to EAT. Isn’t that what it’s all about? My recipes are bold and vibrant, but totally approachable ~ and my philosophy? We should all have the tools to feed ourselves well, and the confidence to cut loose a little in the kitchen. Food should be fun!

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