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Nibbles

Ultimate Lemon Bars

Shortbread and lemon curd are two of my favorite things, making these bars the perfect dessert.

Yield: 18 bars
Seafood

Chili, Lemon, & Basil Shrimp with Israeli Couscous

This fast, delicious weeknight meal generously feeds two.

Yield: 2 servings Total time: 20 minutes
Beverages

Rosemary Citrus Spritzer

Make a syrup of orange, lemon, rosemary, sugar, and honey. Serve over ice with soda water and Bulleit Bourbon, if desired.

Yield: 6 servings
Nibbles

Creamy Lemon Crumb Squares

Layer a creamy mixture of sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest on top of a base of sweetened oats and butter. Add a crumb layer on top, and bake. Serve these delicious creamy squares cold for a refreshing tart treat.

Yield: 12 servings Total time: 45 minutes
Seafood

Guy’s Shrimp Risotto with Peas, Lemon, & Pecorino

Patience is one of Guy’s virtues, as is generosity. Throw in a sense of adventure in the kitchen, and you’ll find someone who makes great risotto. He made this risotto for Valentine’s Day and then again when we invited another couple over for dinner and ping pong. The combination of creamy rice, shrimp, peas, lemon zest, and pecorino cheese is hard to forget.

Yield: 4 servings Total time: 1 hour
Breads

Lemon Tea Bread

This decadent lemony tea bread is the perfect dessert at a brunch or barbecue.

Yield: 8 servings Total time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Beverages

Triple Berry Freeze

Blend a batch of these refreshing non-dairy berry smoothies and let it freeze while you walk the dogs.

Yield: 3 servings Total time: 35 minutes
Pies

Blueberry Tart with Lemon Curd

Layer homemade lemon curd and glazed fresh blueberries into a homemade tart crust flavored with specks of coconut.

Yield: 8 servings Total time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Cold Desserts

Lemon Curd

Gently heat lemon, egg yolks, sugar, and butter to make lemon curd, a lovely component in many desserts, including this blueberry tart.

Yield: 1 cup Total time: 30 minutes
Nibbles

Warm Gingerbread with Lemon Glaze

If you’re looking for a Christmas treat to make for neighbors, this gingerbread is a relatively easy and fast (and delicious).

Yield: 12 servings Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes