topic Re: Lemons! in Recipes

Lemons!

MagnoliaMs — Sun, 02 Jul 2017 01:26:24 GMT

I have recently read how healthy lemons are. I would like some suggestions for recipes that incorporate real lemon juice, lemons rinds,etc. The only recipes I have lemon juice for are the usual ones like lemon pie, lemon pasta,etc . I'd really like to get the full effect of the real lemon's nutrients. How do you use lemons in your dishes? Thank you.

Re: Lemons!

wishmoon — Sun, 02 Jul 2017 01:36:39 GMT

This is a real toughie but I make it all the time. First, very importantly, buy an electric lemon reamer (?), don't know the correct name but they're about 19 bucks on Amazon. Then, take a bag of lemons and run them thru. Get a glass, fill with ice and water or carbonated water and put some juice from the lemons in. Voila! Tasty way to consume enough water. Making a lot at one time can save time in the long run. Put most of the juice in a Lock and Lock and keep in the fridge.

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MagnoliaMs — Sun, 02 Jul 2017 02:13:54 GMT

Thank you, wishmoon! I'll have to check into that lemon reamer. Yes, it is a toughie. I've been racking my brain on how to incorporate lemons into my diet. Hubby said to just eat a lemon, lol! I"m not sure I'm up to that yet.

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Kachina624 — Sun, 02 Jul 2017 06:54:22 GMT

Before you get too carried away with an adoration of all things lemon, price them at your grocery store. People here have been reporting very high prices. I see they're running about 50¢ each at Walmart.

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Harpa — Sun, 02 Jul 2017 11:35:57 GMT

I begin each day w/ a full glass of water w/ lemon.

Then also add lemon in all the teas I drink throughout the day: 1 cup of matcha, and try to drink 3-4 cups of green, plus 1 cup of black.

Whenever I steam broccoli, I always dress it w/ lemon juice & zest.

Yes, I saw the price increase this week, but since I believe I am reaping the benefits of the lemon, I just put those lemons in my cart!

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MagnoliaMs — Sun, 02 Jul 2017 16:28:05 GMT

Thanks, Kachina624 for the heads up! In our area we have several vegetable and fruit stands that are very reasonable. Plus, we can grow lemons in our backyard down in this area. My neighbor has a beautiful lemon tree that he brings us lemons from occasionally.

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MagnoliaMs — Sun, 02 Jul 2017 16:29:49 GMT

Thanks, Harpa. I do the same thing. I need to do it more often ,though. I've been looking at some blender recipes that incorporate lemons,also. I'll post some recipes if I see something that looks espiecally good.

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SANNA — Sun, 02 Jul 2017 16:42:45 GMT

Frozen lemons have huge benefits. You can freeze the whole lemon and every time you make a salad or any dish you like, you can grate thinly the frozen lemon( with the skin) over your food.

Also you can slice it and freeze it. Then you can use frozen slices in your drinks instead of ice.

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luvsbulldogs — Sun, 02 Jul 2017 16:52:08 GMT

@MagnoliaMs

I do the same as Harpa mentioned with adding it to broccoli. I cook fresh broccoli and I then place it in the fridge. I then take a little salt and pepper and a little olive oil and lemon juice and mix it all together and pour over the broccoli. We eat it cold as a salad. For 1 bunch of broccoli's I often use a whole lemon or sometimes even more. Do it to taste. I find that salt increases the lemon flavor so be careful with the salt addition.

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MagnoliaMs — Sun, 02 Jul 2017 22:36:55 GMT

This is a great idea, Sanna! Thank you so much. I am definitely going to try your dish.

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MagnoliaMs — Sun, 02 Jul 2017 22:38:30 GMT

Luvsbulldogs, I have squeezed lemon over cooked broccoli but never used the rest of the ingredients you mentioned. I will try this with a salmon dish I am preparing tomorrow night. Thanks!

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mousiegirl — Mon, 03 Jul 2017 16:06:07 GMT

@MagnoliaMs wrote:
I have recently read how healthy lemons are. I would like some suggestions for recipes that incorporate real lemon juice, lemons rinds,etc. The only recipes I have lemon juice for are the usual ones like lemon pie, lemon pasta,etc . I'd really like to get the full effect of the real lemon's nutrients. How do you use lemons in your dishes? Thank you.

@MagnoliaMs I make a gremolata to put on top of prepared food.

How To Make Gremolata

Makes about 1/3 cup

What You Need

Ingredients
1 small bunch of parsley, washed and dried (enough to make 1 cup loosely-packed)
1 clove garlic, papery skin removed
2 organic lemons, washed and dried

Equipment
Sharp chef's knife
Cutting board
Microplane

Instructions

Prep the parsley: Remove the leaves from the parsley — enough to make 1 cup when very loosely packed.
Chop the parsley: Chop the parsley with a chef's knife until it is nearly finely chopped. It should be less than 1/2 cup.
Add the garlic: Using a Microplane or fine-toothed grater, grate the garlic clove over the parsley.
Add the lemon: Using the same grater (don't bother to wash it), grate just the zest from the two lemons on top of the garlic.

→ Bonus: Doing the garlic and lemon in this order will help to rid the Microplane of garlic odors!
Finish the chopping: Continue to chop the parsley, mixing in the garlic and lemon as you go, until the parsley is chopped very fine.
Use or store: Use the gremolata right away or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one day.

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luvsbulldogs — Mon, 03 Jul 2017 16:38:44 GMT

@MagnoliaMs wrote:
Luvsbulldogs, I have squeezed lemon over cooked broccoli but never used the rest of the ingredients you mentioned. I will try this with a salmon dish I am preparing tomorrow night. Thanks!

@MagnoliaMs

Yum....I love it with Salmon! Good choice having it with salmon! I hope that you like it.

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AnikaBrodie — Mon, 03 Jul 2017 16:58:37 GMT

I love homemade lemonade and make at least 4 quarts each week during the summer. Lemons are currently very expensive but I got 2 lbs. (8 lemons) for $3.99 this weekend. They were on special.

I also like lemon on fish and some veggies.

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MagnoliaMs — Mon, 03 Jul 2017 19:31:30 GMT

mousiegirl, This is exactly the kind of recipes I have been looking for. This not only sounds interesting but very tasty. I can't wait to try it! Thank you so much.

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MagnoliaMs — Mon, 03 Jul 2017 19:33:36 GMT

AnikaBrodie, I love lemons, also. I am going 'lemon shopping" this evening and hope I find some for a good price. I plan on stocking up!

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Sooner — Mon, 03 Jul 2017 19:48:05 GMT

I make oil and lemon salad dressing! It's a great way to get both oil and lemon juice!

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MagnoliaMs — Mon, 03 Jul 2017 22:22:54 GMT

Sooner, are those the only two ingredients you use?