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Savoring Spring: Lemon Pepper Tofu Recipe for Comfort with a Twist

As the winter chill reluctantly gives way to the gentle embrace of spring, our culinary cravings find themselves torn between the zesty freshness of lemon and the comforting allure of hearty meals.

Citrus Season is Upon Us

Now that Christmas is packed away and all of the debates about the best ways to cook a turkey are done, we can all finally focus on the most important food holiday of the winter months: the dawn of ...

Lemon Posset: Newest Internet Fad

You know I love a good food trend like butter boards but have you seen the lemon custard that has been sweeping across the internet? For the past few months, I have seen different variations of ...

Got Blueberries? Make Lemon Blueberry Buckle

Last year, I told you all about my annual girl’s trip to Maine with my mom. This year, since we were adding a baby, my daughter Scarlett, we decided to stay a bit closer to Chicago. We settled on New ...

The Classic French 75 Cocktail

The French 75 cocktail is a fascinating and historic drink, with its origins dating all the way back to World War I. Discovering the history of this delightful concoction adds an interesting twist to ...

A Simply Delicious Lesson in Tarts

Tarts are one of the most versatile and delightful desserts you can make at home. They are easy to prepare, elegant to serve, and can be filled with almost anything you like. But do you know where ...

A Lemony, Sweet and Salty North Carolina Treat: Tweak Or Not To Tweak

A couple of years ago, while watching an episode of Cook's Country on PBS, I discovered the North Carolina Lemon Pie. It immediately got my attention because the crust was made entirely out of ...

Lemon Cake with Blueberry Sauce: A Chopping Block Classic

When I first started working at The Chopping Block 20 years ago, the bulk of our curriculum revolved around the Building Block Series. In this series, there were 24 classes, and each menu focused on ...

Lemon Orzo Soup

My daughter used to work at Panera many years ago. When she got the job, I envisioned her chopping up carrots and celery for the soups and simmering them in the back kitchen before customers arrived ...

How to Make and Use Preserved Lemons

My first exposure to preserved lemons was when I worked at Café du Midi some 25 years ago. Café du Midi was a very special place to work, not just because of its amazing Mediterranean-influenced ...

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Savoring Spring: Lemon Pepper Tofu Recipe for Comfort with a Twist

Citrus Season is Upon Us

Lemon Posset: Newest Internet Fad

Got Blueberries? Make Lemon Blueberry Buckle

The Classic French 75 Cocktail

A Simply Delicious Lesson in Tarts

A Lemony, Sweet and Salty North Carolina Treat: Tweak Or Not To Tweak

Lemon Cake with Blueberry Sauce: A Chopping Block Classic

Lemon Orzo Soup

How to Make and Use Preserved Lemons

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