lemon Archives - Cooking Classy with a sprinkle of fancy Mon, 25 Sep 2023 15:44:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 44235149 Lemon Blueberry Cake https://www.cookingclassy.com/lemon-blueberry-cake/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/lemon-blueberry-cake/#comments Sat, 08 Jul 2023 21:17:23 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=12180 Dreamy Lemon Blueberry Cake! It's melt-in-your-mouth tender, rich and buttery, deliciously sweet and tangy, and it's brimming with fresh blueberries and bright lemon flavor. It's utterly irresistible and the ultimate summer cake recipe!

Slice of lemon blueberry cake with cream cheese frosting on a blue plate set over a wooden platter.

Refreshing Blueberry Lemon Cake

This zest blueberry lemon cake is queen of cakes. It's one of our families favorite cakes and such an excellent way to use up those flavor concentrated, sweet summer blueberries.

With it's abundance of citrus, it's combination of exceptional flavors and it's naturally colorful, showstopping presentation it's practically certain to set a new standard for homemade cakes.

And of course it's one thousand times better than any store-bought lemon cake mix, don't just attempt to mix blueberries into one of those if you really want to impress.

Everyone will be savoring each delectable bite of this infinitely delicious homemade dessert!

Quick tip, I'd recommend that you plan on a generous slice per person because something this good is worthy of indulgence and celebration.

Whole cake with sliced removed. Garnished with fresh blueberries and lemon slices.

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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup https://www.cookingclassy.com/lemon-chicken-and-spinach-orzo-soup/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/lemon-chicken-and-spinach-orzo-soup/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2023 17:17:58 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=21270 Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup - A chicken soup that's loaded with tiny bits of tender orzo pasta, lean protein rich chicken breasts, fresh vegetables and it's seasoned with plenty of bright fresh lemon. It's a delicious Greek flavored soup that will leave you craving more!

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup in a white serving bowl on a wooden plate.

Cozy Chicken Lemon Orzo Soup

Let's just start by saying this is a must try soup! It's a ready favorite and a family favorite.

It's nutritious, full of flavor, easy to prepare, cooks in one pot, and it's the perfect pick me up, feel better soup.

You'll love it on a cold blistery day or even on a summery day with its vibrant lemony goodness.

Serve it with fresh hearty buttered bread or a side salad to finish the meal.

I think you're going to love every last sip of this!

Pot full of chicken lemon orzo soup.

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Italian Ricotta Cookies https://www.cookingclassy.com/italian-ricotta-cookies/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/italian-ricotta-cookies/#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2022 01:44:47 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=22241 Italian Ricotta Cookies are soft and tender, cake-like cookies with a sweet and simple icing. They have a light lemon flavor and plenty of moisture thanks to the rich ricotta. They're holiday classic and such a fun recipe to try if you've never made them.

Ricotta cookies stacked in a Christmas tin.

The Best Ricotta Cookies Recipe!

Our favorite ricotta cookies! They're easy to make and they're always consistently delicious.

They're so good that you can never stop at just one.

The ricotta cookie dough can be made two days in advance so it's a great make ahead recipe. Plus it makes a huge batch of cookies so they're great for celebrations and gifting.

You'll love their lightly lemony flavor, the melt-in-your-mouth texture and that sweet and simple icing finish. And if you want a little contrast finish them with crunchy sugar sprinkles which also adds a pretty and festive pop of color.

 

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Lemon Butter Chicken Tenders https://www.cookingclassy.com/lemon-butter-chicken-tenders/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/lemon-butter-chicken-tenders/#comments Sat, 08 Jan 2022 04:53:25 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=62207 Lemon Butter Chicken Tenders - small strips of chicken are tossed with herbs and spices and seared until golden brown, then finished with a simple garlicky, lemon-butter pan sauce. It's a no fuss, super fast and easy to make chicken recipe that doesn't disappoint!

Chicken tenders with a garlic lemon and butter sauce shown on a serving plate.

Easy to Make Chicken Tenders for Busy Days!

Easy recipes like this are just the best go-to. These chicken tenders can be ready in 15 minutes!

You can still have a great tasting dish that all ages will love, with a only a handful of everyday ingredients and a quick prep.

Just load up the garlic, be sure to only use fresh lemon and parsley and don't go skimpy on the butter (it makes up most of the sauce).

Pair them with a quick couscous, roasted vegetables, our favorite parmesan potatoes, no knead bread, or a simple side salad for a tasty weeknight meal.

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Cobb Salad https://www.cookingclassy.com/cobb-salad/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/cobb-salad/#comments Tue, 06 Apr 2021 05:14:40 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=59971 Cobb Salad - a salad fully loaded with romaine lettuce, chicken, bacon, eggs, avocado, onion and blue cheese. Then it's all finished with a refreshing vinaigrette.

Overhead photo of cobb salad with blue cheese, avocado, bacon, chicken, tomatoes, hard boiled eggs, red onion and romaine lettuce in a large white bowl.

Homemade Cobb Salad

It's the super hearty "salad for dinner" kind of salad. A salad that everyone will enjoy.

Loaded to the max with bite size tender rotisserie chicken pieces, super flavorful crispy bacon, vibrantly tasty red onion, rich eggs, creamy avocado, bold blue cheese, and lightly sweet tomatoes.

It's a king of salads and easily worth the extra bit of prep!

This is also customizable with options to switch out the toppings or use a different type of dressing.

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Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup https://www.cookingclassy.com/creamy-chicken-wild-rice-soup/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/creamy-chicken-wild-rice-soup/#comments Fri, 20 Nov 2020 16:45:16 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=11163 Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is such a rich, hearty and satisfying soup! It's like a chicken noodle soup but it uses a variety of flavorful rice instead of noodles, and it's made creamy with a milk and heavy cream based béchamel sauce. Everyone will love it!

Serving of chicken and wild rice soup shown in a white bowl over a wooden plate on a black surface.

Chicken and Rice Soup

Not only will you enjoy the velvety creamy goodness of this soup but also the textural contrast and it's unique flavor. It's one of those recipes you'll crave.

My family loves this soup and chances are your family will love it too, just check out the reviews!

The wild rice blend offers something that pasta doesn't in traditional chicken noodle soup. It has a light natural sweetness to it then I've included lemon zest to balance that with a faint little tang. And all the herbs just nicely compliment and balance it all.

It may call for a few pots which seems like a hassle but I'm telling you it's worth it!

Chicken and wild rice soup in a pot with ladle full being scooped out.

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Garlic Shrimp {Hawaiian Style} https://www.cookingclassy.com/garlic-shrimp/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/garlic-shrimp/#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2020 05:57:05 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=55051 The BEST Garlic Shrimp ever! It's just like the famous shrimp you buy at the food trucks in Hawaii. Made with succulent shrimp cooked in an extra garlicky, deliciously rich, butter based sauce.

Overhead image of Hawaiian garlic shrimp on a white platter. It is garnished with fresh lemon wedges and parsley.

Hawaiian Style Garlic Shrimp

I love this recipe because not only does it pack an abundance of fresh flavor but it's incredibly easy to prepare.

And who doesn't love a delicious sautéed shrimp recipe? Plus a fast dish, built up with basic ingredients, that's sure to impress?

It's one of those entrees that's perfect for a busy day yet it's so good you'd love to serve it to guests at a weekend get together.

Shrimp is always good (when properly cooked of course) but then when you finish it off with a sauce this good people will be talking about it for days and longing for another taste of this savory decadence.

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Garlic shrimp in a shallow white bowl with rice, pineapple and a fresh tropical flower for decoration.

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Banana Pancakes https://www.cookingclassy.com/banana-pancakes/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/banana-pancakes/#comments Sun, 26 Apr 2020 05:50:59 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=53789 Homemade Banana Pancakes - that taste like the best banana bread but in soft and tender, syrup covered pancake form!

Stack of homemade banana pancakes on a plate. Pancakes are topped with banana slices and maple syrup.

Easy Banana Pancakes

This easy recipe is made with a simple homemade banana pancake batter and they cook on the griddle in minutes. A quick breakfast that will leave you craving more!

How often do we have overripe bananas sitting around wondering what to do with them?

Some of the classic ways we use them are in banana bread or to freeze and toss in a smoothie, but another way I love to use them up is for morning pancakes.

My whole family loves these and we love to switch them up with other toppings.

They have great flavor and are so good in fact you may even find yourself eating them plain on the go!

Don't toss those overripe bananas and put them to great use! Who could resist?

 

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Healthy Kale and Quinoa Minestrone Soup Recipe https://www.cookingclassy.com/kale-quinoa-minestrone-vegan-gluten-free/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/kale-quinoa-minestrone-vegan-gluten-free/#comments Mon, 27 Jan 2020 16:23:03 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=10981 Healthy Kale and Quinoa Minestrone Soup Recipe - a soup you can feel great about eating and serving, plus this hearty soup is amazingly filling. It's jam packed with nutritious ingredients like quinoa, two types of pulses and an overload of vegetables!

Looking for more healthy soup recipes? Try my classic Vegetable Soup, Cabbage Soup and Lentil Soup.

Kale and Quinoa Minestrone

So this is me, I eat pretty healthy most of the time so I can make room for dessert all the time. I'm kidding (sort of). But really, I think balance is important, which doesn't really mean dessert every day but sometimes I think it's necessary.

I've said it before, all the healthy food is definitely good for your physical health but I say the sweet stuff is good for my emotional health because how could I survive without sugar (especially chocolate)? Addicted? Maybe. Content with that, definitely.

This soup has got to be one of the healthiest I've ever made though. It is packed with so many fresh, healthy ingredients and it really does taste amazingly delicious!

I've learned that light and healthy recipes don't need to be boring, they just need to have the right blend of flavors and good seasoning and it makes such a big difference.

You’ll love how this soup is very filling without all lots of added fats or empty carbs. Plus it makes a big pot-full so you can have some for lunch for the next few days.

And yes, this minestrone soup recipe does call for quite a few ingredients but don't shy away from this recipe because of that. It's worth it!

Photography credit: Jess Larson

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Alfajores {Dulce de Leche Sandwich Cookies} https://www.cookingclassy.com/alfajores/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/alfajores/#comments Sun, 08 Dec 2019 17:02:58 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=3216 Alfajores are tender sandwich cookie filled with a layer of dulce de leche and commonly rolled in coconut. They are a popular cookie found in many Latin American countries and when packaged you can often find them dipped in chocolate. They have long been one of my families favorite cookies!

Alfajores cookies in a long wooden box.

My Favorite Alfajores Recipe

I first discovered these gourmet cookies thanks to my Husband. He lived in Argentina for a few years and they were one of his favorite treats there so of course I had to learn how to make them.

I can't understand why these delicious dulce de leche filled, shortbread-like cookies aren't super popular here in the United States. These cookies melt in your mouth!

Surprisingly enough I like these cookies best the second day. Just after adding the dulce de leche to cookies are still nice and crisp but after resting the moisture of the dulce de leche soaks into the cookies and makes them deliciously tender. Which would you prefer crisp or soft and tender?

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