When I think of summer one of the first things that come to mind are lemons. The staple citrus can be used in so many different ways and no matter what the outcome it's always refreshing. It's always a plus that you don't need to turn your oven on for most of these!
Lemons are refreshing year round but they're especially coveted when it's sweltering outside. The most refreshing of the bunch is the Lemon Ice Cream Sandwiches from Eat Live Travel Write. Sweet and tart lemon ice cream sandwiched between lemon cookies sound so delicious and the perfect afternoon treat.
If you don't mind firing up the oven for a little while, Meyer Lemon Macaroons from Delectable Deliciousness would be perfect for a summer wedding or baby shower. Not only do they look beautiful but taste delicious. Here are some sweet, tart and delicious uses for lemons:
• Meyer Lemon Macaroons, Delectable Deliciousness
• Lemon Burst Cookies, Tidy Mom
• French Lemon Cream Tart, Cooking After Five
• Lemon Bars, Food Nouveau
• Lemon Ice Cream Sandwiches, Eat Live Travel Write
Related: Meyer Lemon Whiskey Sour: A Sunny Drink for Winter
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havent seen anything so beautiful, such vibrant yellow , love it am sure it tastes as good as it looks
those lemon burst cookies looks a-mazing until i read the ingredients and found out that they're pretty much made of lemon cake mix, cool whip, and icing sugar. come on!
@likethunder I felt the exact same way. I'm not one to use prepackaged anything, ever. :( Oh well, better luck next time. The tart looks good though. :)
Don't knock 'em til you've tried 'em! I was first introduced to that recipe as a chocolate cookie, and I registered for this site just to tell the two of you that I get rave reviews every time I make them, no matter what the occasion!!!
Box mix for cookies? How disappointing!! Glad to see 2 others felt the same.
Here's the problem with the lemon cookies from my POV - they don't actually use lemons!
I've got a Meyer that is outrageously prolific when the season is in. I do freeze a lot of juice but I'm always on the lookout for something involving lemon juice that's fairly easy to make. It's so frustrating to find lemon-something recipes only to find out they really have no lemon in them at all!
I have no problem with box mixes. Just give me a recipe that lets me use my Meyers and have the true flavor shine thru.
@ Ms. Vickie - check out this list from LA Times. Lots of great ideas for Meyer lemons:
http://www.latimes.com/features/la-fo-meyerlemons16jan16,1,5139743,full.story
These look so gorgeous!! :)
I've made these cake mix cookies all my life and everyone loves them. I think it's kind of snobby that people would judge a recipe without even tasting it.
Thanks valleyval!
Thanks for featuring my lemon burst cookies!!
They're a huge hit every time I make them!
Those lemon macaroons look amazing! I tend to use lemon in savory dishes more than desserts in the summer, my favorites are in risotto (http://meatballsandmilkshakes.wordpress.com/2011/07/25/risotto-with-spinach-lemon-and-bay-scallops/) or with raw fish as a crudo (http://meatballsandmilkshakes.wordpress.com/2011/06/29/scallop-crudo-with-citrus-and-sea-salt/). I'll have to give some of these a try though!