Lemon

Meyer lemon cake drenched in a sweet cream cheese glaze.

Meyer Lemon Meltaways are sweet, citrusy and pair perfectly with a cup of tea.

Light and refreshing, these Citrus Rosemary Vodka Spritzers fit perfectly at both casual get togethers and elegant dinner parties.

A few ideas for preserving the tastes and smells of garden fresh herbs all year long.

Sweet, fresh raspberries and tangy lemon all rolled up into one deliciously moist cornmeal muffin.

Buttery shortbread cookies infused with sweet and tangy citrus and a subtle earthy herbal note from rosemary.

Tangy and tantalizing coconut lemon squares from Shelly over at Cookies & Cups.

Mini Lemon Meringue Pies are made simple by using homemade microwave lemon curd and store bought tart shells.

Lemon-Blueberry pound cake made with yogurt and topped with a sweet lemon glaze.

Decadent individual cheesecakes topped with homemade lemon curd, fresh whipped cream and ripe berries.

Zucchini cookies infused with lemon zest and raisins and topped with a lemon glaze.

Light lemon cupcakes, filled with lemon curd and topped with meringue frosting.

A simple trifle with layers of pound cake, Mascarpone whip and homemade blueberry sauce.

Ricotta Cheesecake all prettied up for the 4th of July with fresh berries shaped in a star pattern.

The temperatures are kinda crazy here in Ohio. One day it’s in the low 50’s, then the following day it’s in the 80’s. The heat has me realizing two very important things…

I’m fairly certain that I’ve discussed my lack of love for the great outdoors, so it’s safe to say you’ll never hear me writing about long hikes in the woods or camping anywhere other than on a deck chair at a five star resort (Hey, I can dream, right?). Not to say that I am …

Normally at this time of year, spring is well underway. Temperatures are getting warmer, the tulips are starting to bloom and I come down with a serious case of spring dessert fever. But it snowed here this week and right now it’s a balmy 40 degrees. So you can understand my seasonal confusion and totally …

I’ve been extremely lazy this week. I’ve really had no desire to do much of anything once I get home from work. The laundry pile is larger than normal, dinners have been no-fuss grilled items (because I can totally pawn that off to Brian) and I haven’t really baked much of anything. Since I’ve pretty …

Cheesecake. I love cheesecake. It is truly one of those desserts that I simply cannot resist. I’m guessing it’s the combination of the crisp, slightly salty graham crust paired with the sweet creamy texture of the cream cheese filling. Regardless of the reason, cheesecake equals bliss in my book. Although we will pretty much nosh …

Strawberry Lemon Granita Ingredients 1 cup water 3/4 cup sugar 2 lemons; juiced (about 4 tablespoons) *see not below 3 cups sliced hulled strawberries (about 1 pound whole berries) Directions 1. Make a simple syrup by combining the sugar with 1 cup of water in a saucepan. Place over medium heat and heat until the …

Blueberry Crumb Bars Ingredients 1 cup white granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup unsalted butter 1 egg 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt zest of two lemons 4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries 1/2 cup white sugar 3 teaspoons cornstarch Method 1.Preheat the oven to 375 …