Cranberry meatballs are one of my favorite appetizers. They have fantastic tangy flavor and they are easy to prepare and cook. The slow cooker is excellent because it cooks the meatballs and then keeps them warm for serving. You can also move them to a more elegant chafing dish, but I serve them right from…
If you’re looking for an easy dessert, take a look at this fabulous fresh strawberry fool.
Serve this creamy coleslaw with fish and chips or fried chicken. It’s the perfect topping for pulled pork sandwiches, too.
These creamy chicken breasts are cooked in a skillet with Champagne or dry white wine, making them rich yet fresh and full of flavor. Green onions, garlic, and a splash of lemon balance the creaminess, while Parmesan and parsley add the perfect finishing touch. Serve with potatoes, rice, or noodles for a meal that’s both easy and elegant.
This classic emulsified sauce is flavored with a small amount of lemon juice. Use a good quality butter to make Hollandaise, preferably clarified butter.
This clam dip with cream cheese is super easy to fix, and it makes a great dip to serve with crackers, vegetables, or chips.
Chilean sea bass is a delicious, mild fish with soft flakes. The lemony beurre blanc is the perfect sauce for this delectable fish!
This chicken salad with bacon is a flavorful twist on the classic, combining tender chicken, crisp bacon, sweet raisins, and crunchy pecans with a creamy lemon-mayo dressing.
This tantalizing chicken and shrimp pasta salad doesn’t skimp on flavor, and it’s an easy preparation. Take it along to a potluck or cookout.
Vivid orange color and sweet and tangy flavor make this carrot salad an attractive dish to take along to a potluck or cookout.
Braised kohlrabi gets flavor from garlic and lemon juice. It’s a simple, recipe with only 5 ingredients plus salt and pepper.
Roasted bone marrow is a luxurious appetizer with rich, buttery flavor and a silky texture. Roasting brings out the marrow’s natural umami, and it’s perfect spread on crostini or toasted baguette slices. Serve it simply with flaky salt and fresh herbs, or dress it up with pickled onions, capers, or chimichurri. It’s a surprisingly easy dish to prepare—and always makes a memorable first course.
These blueberry cheesecake bars are baked on a shortbread crust. Fresh lemon zest and juice flavor the delicious bars.
This fresh and colorful beet salad is a delicious way to enjoy roasted beets. Golden or Chioggia beets are paired with sliced red onion and tossed with a simple lemon Dijon vinaigrette for a light, tangy finish. A sprinkle of cilantro or parsley adds freshness and color, but the salad is just as good without herbs if you prefer. Serve it chilled as a side dish or light lunch—it’s easy to make ahead and perfect for any time of year.
Lemon curd is easy to make with 4 simple ingredients: lemons, eggs, sugar, and butter. Enjoy the rich lemon flavor on muffins, scones, or use it to fill cakes and pastries.
This bacon, lettuce, and tomato salad with simple vinaigrette makes a great lunch or summer dinner dish.
This apple pie filling is an excellent way to preserve a surplus of fall apples. The filling can be used in pies, crisps, crumbles, cobblers, and hand-held apple pies.
This classic apple crisp is just the right size for 3 to 4 people.
This amazing apple cranberry conserve is a great way to use apples, and it’s yummy on biscuits! Or heat and drizzle over ice cream or brie.
