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Last call! 6/15 ~ Cooks Challenge Lemon Recipes Here....

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    Posted: Jun 15, 2012 7:40 AM in Cook's Corner
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    Last call! 6/15 ~ Cooks Challenge Lemon Recipes Here....

    I just love lemon!  One of my favorite flavors & yet I don't use them as often as I should! 

    So...show me what you did with lemons this week!!!!

    If you need the contest details you can find them here...

    http://community.tasteofhome.com/community_forums/f/30/p/864065/7426736.aspx#7426736

    If this is a Tried & True recipe or something you haven't tried yet post it here...

    http://community.tasteofhome.com/community_forums/f/30/p/864066/7426738.aspx#7426738

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    Reply Posted: Jun 18, 2012 10:30 AM in Cook's Corner
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    Re: 6/15 ~ Cooks Challenge Lemon Recipes Here....

    This post kind of got buried so am adding tasty's review first.

     

     

    tastycook1 wrote the following post at 06-17-2012 8:27 AM:

    I made the strawberry lemonade on this post yesterday.  We had a friend here for dinner and so we could have a glass of wine with dinner, we used the lemonade as a pre-dinner drink (She had to drive home) and it really hit the spot.  Very refreshing.  It would also be good , we decided, with a splash of gin or vodka, as an adult only drinkDrinks With the berries in the garden (or freezer) this will become a staple here.

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    Reply Posted: Jun 18, 2012 10:39 AM in Cook's Corner
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    This is one I tried so far this week. I'm also going to have a bowl of chilled zucchini soup w/ lemon for lunch. This one was good , but still not sure I'd make again. It was also the first time I've cooked fish on the bbq and was really happy it didn't fall apart like I thought it would  so that worked well too. This had over 2,000 great ratings from allrecipes.com.

     

    Kind of a bland looking picture, hopefully I'll learn from you guys soon. Needs some nice pretty broccoli instead of the yummy garlic/ cauliflower recipe that Linda/ cllw had shared before. Also some smashed potatoes that Chefly had posted too.

     

     

    Grilled Salmon I
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    		Prep Time: 15 Minutes Ready In: 2 Hours 31 Minutes
    Submitted By: tinamenina Cook Time: 16 Minutes Servings: 6
    "A simple soy sauce and brown sugar marinade, with hints of lemon and garlic, are the perfect salty-sweet complement to rich salmon fillets."
    Ingredients:
    1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets
    lemon pepper to taste
    garlic powder to taste
    salt to taste
    1/3 cup soy sauce
    1/3 cup brown sugar
    1/3 cup water
    1/4 cup vegetable oil

     

     

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    Reply Posted: Jun 18, 2012 11:10 AM in Cook's Corner
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    Jill, Good Job!!  I think it looks delicious..what makes you think you might not make it again?  Did you try it on a cedar plank? Salmon is delicious on those...

    I don't have anything to add to the 'new' this week...bad Linda!

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    Reply Posted: Jun 18, 2012 1:15 PM in Cook's Corner
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    Thanks!

    I would love to try a cedar plank Linda! Our kitchen store is going out of business and in the past they would still order something for you and would still give you the discount during their sales. I can't blame them, but they won't do that this time.

    I guess there's 2 reasons I may not make it again, 1 I have so many great recipes for salmon and 2 I tend to overcook fish to begin with and even easier to do that on the bbq. Still didn't get too dried out and may try it one more time.

     

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    Reply Posted: Jun 18, 2012 5:26 PM in Cook's Corner
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    cllw
    I don't have anything to add to the 'new' this week...bad Linda!

    It's only Monday!!!

    Jill I'm always on the fence with salmon. I know it's good for me but I don't always want to eat it.

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    Reply Posted: Jun 19, 2012 1:42 PM in Cook's Corner
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    Well where are all the other recipes? Lol. I hope to see a few more here. I know, it's only Tues.

    I've been lucky Sue, I didn't really grow up on seafood except maybe trout from our fishing trip when I was young, but have always like almost all of them. Really for me  salmon is better out, they cook it all the way through but don't overcook it, not sure how they do that. And really a lot of people aren't too fond of salmon, so nothing to worry about.

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    Reply Posted: Jun 20, 2012 8:35 PM in Cook's Corner
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    I sure hope there's a few more new recipes posted soon. I hate playing by myself...lol.

    This one I pretty much completely changed from the original recipe but will still show where I got the idea. These were really delicious and will definitely make them again. I do need to try them later to see how they taste after they've sat for a while, make sure they don't get soggy or anything.

    This is the recipe I started with~ http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Lemon-Zucchini-Drops

    And ended up with this one. Will even make it healthier next time by using a healthier margarine and sugar. I'm also wondering how chocolate chips would work in it. (ok, not as healthy)

    Any suggestions on wording my instructions better?

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    Zucchini Lemon Cookies

     

     


    1/4 c butter
    1/4 c coconut palm sugar
    1/4 c sugar
    1 egg 
    1/2 tsp finely grated lemon peel
    1/2 c finely grated zucchini
    1 c King Arthur's whole wheat white flour
    1/2 tsp baking soda
    1/2 tsp baking powder
    1/4 tsp salt
    3/4 c chopped walnuts or pecans

    2 tbsp lemon juice
    2 tbsp sugar

    Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees
    Combine butter & both sugars and cream until fluffy.
    Add egg, mix well. Add lemon peel and zucchini, blend well.
    Add 1/2 c flour & baking soda, powder, and salt; mix well. Add in the rest of the flour mix until well blended.
    Add pecans and stir until well incorporated.
    Mix lemon juice and sugar and stir until combined. Set aside.
    Drop dough by tbsp onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly brown on top.
    Leave on baking sheet for 2-3 minutes, remove to a plate or wire rack and brush with lemon sugar blend.
    Let cool completely and store in a ziploc bag or air tight container.

    Almost made 2 dozen cookies

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    Reply Posted: Jun 20, 2012 11:25 PM in Cook's Corner
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    Great Job Jill . You're on a Roll!!!   Yes

     

    I'm enjoying your photos.

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    Reply Posted: Jun 21, 2012 7:10 AM in Cook's Corner
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    Jill you've done awesome this week!!!   

    Guess I better pick a new ingredient for tomorrow?  Any requests?  

    Wanna pick the category?  Meat, Vegetable or Fruit?

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    Reply Posted: Jun 21, 2012 9:13 AM in Cook's Corner
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    OK so how did the time get away from me this week?  Before I knew it, here it was Wednesday and I still hadn't used the lemons I bought for the challenge in the refrigerator.  ARGH!!!!!!!!!!!
     
    I was having the hardest time deciding what to make-did I want something sweet?  Savory?  Did I feel like digging out 101 cookbooks?
     
    Given we started a mini "heat wave" yesterday and the temperature reached almost 100 degrees?  I opted to make something on the easy side that also was going to use some fresh blueberries I had on hand.
     
    I normally reach for my favorite Jordan Marsh Blueberry Muffin recipe when I have blueberries here to use...but I DO love the lemon/blueberry combination...and I decided that I wanted to make another attempt at a streusel topped muffin.  I stumbled over this recipe-figured with a little twisting and turning I might just get what I want.
     
     
    Things started off BAD with this recipe.........the streusel topping?  NOOOOOO way would I make again.  It was a greasy sticky BLOB the way the recipe was written.  I had to add flour to it to hope to even GET IT to crumble.  I didn't want to add too much flour-that would have altered the taste......added just enough so I could break it apart with my hands-and made a note to self......FIND A DIFFERENT STREUSEL RECIPE.  I never have great luck with toppings on muffins-what was I thinking?
     
    Oh well......
     
    I wanted to be sure there was plenty of lemon flavor so I added lemon extract AND some of the LorAnn Lemon Oil I have in my stash.  That upped the lemon value nicely.
     
    To give the tops of the muffins some crunch, I reached for the Turbinado sugar.....glad I did....that streusel was a BUST.
     
    These muffins are very light and not overly sweet which I like.  The lemon flavor really comes through.  The blueberries were a little tart.......not as sweet as some I've used. 
     
    I'll definitely make these again-WITH a different streusel topping.  Or I just might opt to use the raw sugar and call it done.  I'd also like to try the mixed berries in them....I did have strawberries in the refrigerator too but.......true confession.....I didn't feel like cleaning, chopping and placing the pieces in layer by layer so the berries wouldn't turn that icky gray color when baked.
     
    I got these baked off just in time.......the heat started to really pump up and with no AC?  Running an oven isn't the best idea in the world.
     
    Thanks Sue for another great challenge ingredient...........hopefully I'll be a little more organized the next time!
     
    Carol
     
     
    LEMON BLUEBERRY STREUSEL MUFFINS
    (Source: adapted from recipe by Barbara Hahn of Park Hills, Missouri-original recipe found HERE)
     
    STREUSEL TOPPING:
    1/4 c. butter, melted
    GENEROUS 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
    2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
    1 1/2 tsp. finely shredded lemon peel
     
    MUFFINS:
    2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
    2 tsp. baking powder
    1 tsp. baking soda
    1/4 tsp. salt
    1 egg
    1 1/3 c. granulated sugar
    Grated zest of 1 large lemon
    1 tsp. lemon extract
    1/4 tsp. lemon oil (optional)
    1 c. buttermilk
    1/2 c. butter, melted
    1 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
    1 1/2 c. fresh blueberries, rinsed and drained
    1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
    Turbinado OR granulated sugar for sprinkling over tops (optional)
     
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place paper liners in 9 jumbo muffin cups, Place a small amount of water (about 1/2") in the empty muffin cups; set aside.
     
    For the streusel, combine melted butter, flour, sugar and lemon zest together in a small bowl until a soft, crumbly dough forms (I had to add a little more flour for it to even HOPE to crumble); set aside.
     
    Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
     
    Whisk together the egg, sugar, lemon zest, lemon extract, lemon oil (if using), buttermilk, butter, and lemon juice until well mixed. Fold in dry ingredients just until combined.
     
    Toss the blueberries in the 1 Tbsp. flour; lightly fold into muffin batter.
     
    Fill the prepared muffin cups to within 1/4" from top.
     
    Break apart the streusel topping and sprinkle it over the tops of each muffin. Lightly sprinkle each with turbinado or granulated sugar.
     
    Bake @ 400 degrees for 15 minutes; lower oven temperature to 350 degrees and continue baking for 10-15 minutes or until muffins are lightly browned, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
     
    Cool in pan for 5 minutes; remove from pans to wire rack to cool completely.  Makes 9 jumbo muffins.
     
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    Reply Posted: Jun 21, 2012 11:45 AM in Cook's Corner
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    Where were these when I had my coffee this morning??? YUM!

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    Reply Posted: Jun 21, 2012 12:12 PM in Cook's Corner
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    At my house........I waited as long as I could........where WERE you???????????? Wink

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    Sigh .....at the Middle School Awards Assembly Embarrassed I would have snuck one into the auditorium though!Stick out tongue

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    Reply Posted: Jun 21, 2012 6:47 PM in Cook's Corner
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    Omigosh Carol,

    I'll gladly pay you Tues. for a muffin today! (lol, do you know what that's from?)

    I wish I were there to help you out on those too Carol, they look fabulous! Thank-you for such great pictures, rec. & rev!

    So my cookies didn't get soggy which I had been afraid of. After sitting in the bag they do have a fairly strong zucchini odor which puts me off a bit. I've always loved the smell of zucchini bread so not sure why I'm having a bit of a problem with these. But still they are delicious and fairly healthy so am glad I tried my revamped recipe.

    Sue, We've done meat and fruit now. My vote would be vegetable but I'm really not that picky. You've done a great job of picking out an ingredient that we all can work with so whatever you pick is fine.

     

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