Recipe of the Month for June

Green Goddess Dressing Ingredients 1 cup whole milk Greek yogurt 1 cup fresh parsley 1 cup mixed soft leafy herbs, dill, mint, tarragon and/or cilantro 2 tablespoons chopped chives 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus ½ teaspoon zest 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons capers 1 garlic clove ¼ teaspoon sea salt Freshly ground black pepper Instructions In a food processor, combine the yogurt, parsley, mixed herbs, chives, lemon juice, zest, olive oil, capers, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pulse until well combined. Season to taste. Serve as a dip or toss with salad greens. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.   https://www.loveandlemons.com/green-goddess-dressing/#wprm-recipe-container-48918

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Recipe of the Month for May

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins Ingredients 2¼ cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon sea salt 1 cup whole milk Greek yogurt 2 large eggs ⅔ cup granulated sugar ½ cup unsalted butter, 1 stick, melted ½ cup milk ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons lemon zest 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons poppy seeds Lemon Glaze, optional Instructions Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly oil or spray a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with muffin liners. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, eggs, sugar, melted butter, milk, lemon juice and zest, and vanilla. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just until combined. Do not overmix. Fold ...

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Recipe of the Month for April

Fresh Spring Rolls Ingredients 4 ounces vermicelli noodles or other rice noodles 8 large rice paper wrappers 1 carrot, julienned ½ English cucumber, julienned 3 ounces extra-firm tofu, cut into strips 1 jalapeño pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into strips 1 mango, peeled and cut into strips 1 avocado, cut into strips Fresh basil, mint, and cilantro leaves Peanut sauce, for dipping Instructions Prepare the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Fill a large bowl with warm water and dampen a clean kitchen towel. Spread the kitchen towel over a flat work surface. Soak a spring roll wrapper in the warm water for 15 seconds, or until pliable. Lay the wrapper flat on the kitchen towel and place some of the noodles, carrot, cucumber, tofu, jalapeño, mang ...

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Recipe of the Month for March

Tabbouleh Ingredients ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 garlic clove, grated ½ teaspoon sea salt ¼ teaspoon ground coriander Pinch cinnamon 3 cups finely chopped curly parsley, about 2 bunches 1 cup diced English cucumber 1 cup cored and diced tomato ⅔ cup cooked bulgur wheat(See Notes) ⅓ cup finely chopped fresh mint 2 scallions, chopped Instructions In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, coriander, and cinnamon. Add the parsley, cucumber, tomato, bulgur, mint, and scallions and toss to combine.  Season to taste and chill until ready to serve. Notes To cook coarse bulgur, bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium pot. Stir in 1 cup dry coarse bulgur, cover, and remove from the heat. Let sit for 20 to 30 minutes, or unt ...

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Recipe of the Month for February

Sweet Potato Fries Ingredients 1 pound sweet potatoes, about 2 medium 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons water ½ teaspoon garlic powder, plus more to taste ½ teaspoon paprika, plus more to taste ½ teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling Instructions Preheat the oven to 425°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Arrange two oven racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven. Slice the sweet potatoes lengthwise into ¼- to ½-inch-thick planks. Slice the planks vertically into ¼- to ½-inch-thick sticks. Slice any very long sticks in half crosswise. The smaller pieces will get crispier in the oven. Place the sweet potatoes in a large bowl. In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and water until the cornstarch is dissolved. Pour the mix ...

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