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ZESTY LEMON LOAF

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This dressed-up pound cake-style lemon loaf has a delicate hint of ginger. The decadence of Grand Marnier makes this lemon loaf special. Great with Earl Grey tea or ice wine.

Provided by Kathleen C

Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 tablespoons brandy-based orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier®)
3 tablespoons grated lemon zest
1 ¼ cups buttermilk
½ cup fresh lemon juice
¾ cup white sugar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 2 loaf pans.
Sift together the flour, baking powder, ground ginger, and salt in a bowl; set aside. Cream together the butter and 2 cups sugar in a separate large bowl; beat in the eggs. Stir in the lemon zest and orange liqueur. Add the buttermilk. Add the flour mixture while whisking gently. Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf pans.
Bake in the preheated ovens until a toothpick or small knife inserted in the crown comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Remove from pans and move to a cooling rack.
Whisk together the lemon juice and 3/4 cup sugar until the sugar dissolves. Gently drizzle the mixture over the hot loaves. Allow the loaves to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.8 calories, Carbohydrate 44.1 g, Cholesterol 62.2 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 173.9 mg, Sugar 29.1 g

ZESTY LEMON RICE

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Delicious and whole ingredients - great lemon flavor, but not overbearing. I skipped the dill (didn't have) and olive oil, and it was still fluffy and flavorful

Provided by Erin

Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 green onions, chopped, white and green parts separated
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 cup long grain rice
¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
1 cup 2% milk
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

Steps:

Melt butter and oil together in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add white parts of green onions and cook for 1 minute. Stir in garlic and lemon zest. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add rice. Season with turmeric, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
Stir vegetable broth, milk, and lemon juice into the pan with the rice mixture and bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover the pan, and cook until liquid has evaporated, 18 to 20 minutes.
Remove pan from heat. Fluff rice using a fork and adjust seasonings accordingly. Garnish with green parts of green onions and chopped dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.1 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 20.1 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 160.8 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

ZESTY LEMON PASTA

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This is a wonderful accompaniment to shellfish. Serve with broiled scallops, oysters or clams. A very simple and quick dish.

Provided by ejriii

Categories Spaghetti

Time 25m

Yield 4-8 side dishes, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 lemon, zest of
1/8 cup lemon juice (one whole fresh lemon)
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup of freshly shredded parmesan cheese (or your favorite hard italian cheese)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 lb , thin or 1 lb angel hair pasta
fresh parsley

Steps:

1. In a large bowl mix all ingredients except parsley.
2. Boil pasta to taste (recomment a dente).
3. Drain pasta well, toss with other ingredients.
4. Plate and top with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.7, Fat 21.6, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 11, Sodium 409.6, Carbohydrate 1.2, Sugar 0.3, Protein 4.8