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Summer is finally here and therefore it's time for some refreshing lemon goodness! So here's a quick 5 count of super simple ways to use this yummy and puckering inducing citrus fruit...let's go:
1. Lemonade Ice Cubes: While the pouring of glass upon glass of lemonade will surely happen this season, why not throw some lemonade into an ice cube tray too! This way, you can use the cubes to keep it cold without diluting it. (Also great for Arnold Palmers too. Throw them into a glass of ice tea for a great lemony kick!)
There's also sub ideas for this as well...add a piece of strawberry on a toothpick to create a small, quick and yummy popsicle snack or to add to your lemonade as well! Ice cube trays come in all sorts of funky shapes now, (including dinosaurs), why not use the lemonade ice cubes for Summer punch ideas at your next bbq!
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2. Lemon Water: It's Summer, it's hot and hydration is a very necessary thing. So just a little lemon in your water can make a HUGE difference. Not everyone likes plain water! So jazz it up with a splash of lemon juice and you'll find yourself drinking a lot more. There's supposed to be a whole lot of health benefits to drinking lemon water as well, but personally, I just think it's tasty! I also find that if I drink a nice big glass of it, it stops any cravings I have for something sweet. So hey, bonus!
Added tip: if you are out and about or just don't have any fresh lemons on hand, try a packet of TrueLemon! This stuff is awesome and I used to even keep some in my desk. One packet = One wedge and is great in water, tea and I even cook with it! (I don't get any payment from the company for this endorsement, I just really like it a lot. But you can buy it below.) The packets are small and portable and great when you don't keep fresh lemons in the house on a regular basis. Also, they work with Feeding America and every time you purchase a product and go to their site to enter a code, they donate a meal to those in need. As of this post, they are up to giving away almost 6 million meals!
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3. Lemon and Veggies: Nothing says Summer like a little splash of lemon on some veggies! My two personal favorites are to use lemon when I cook with asparagus and to squeeze on a salad. I don't use salad dressings so for me, a simple salad of lettuce, tomatoes, sliced peppers and cucumbers with a dash of black pepper and squeeze of lemon is really all I need. And when it's hot out? This salad is quick, cool and keeps you hydrated too!
PS. I know it's not a vegetable, but here's a bonus tip: when making chicken cutlets with italian breadcrumbs, squeeze a wedge of lemon on it just before eating. Oh...so...good.
4. Spirited Lemon: Want to step it up the poolside game a little? Take a glass, some ice, then some 7-up or Sprite, a little vodka and some lemon and basil and you've got a refreshing drink with a little bit of a kick to it! (Don't want the alcohol? Use some seltzer to cut the sweet of the soda and you still have something special.) For added flavor, squish the basil and lemon a bit to release the oils and juices. Make it by the glass or by the pitcher and then pour away!
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5. Dessert: Saved the best for last! Now there are a million types of great lemon desserts out there, but I said at the beginning of this piece that we were going for super simple. So why not take some lemon pudding (which is just so easy to whip up from a box!), spoon it into a little glass, let it set. Then when it's time to serve, just top with some whipped cream and top it with some sprinkles or maybe a slice of strawberry? Let your imagination go! This is not only great as a dessert but also as an after pool day snack or to bring to a pot luck bbq. Fast, easy and looks pretty too!!
That's it! Simple? Yes. But maybe it will inspire you to create your own lemon goodie or two. Let's embrace the season of the lemon!
Do you have a simple lemon recipe or yummy drink you'd like to share? Let us know! :)
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