Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Lemon and Garlic Aioli

Source: Stacie Allred

Adapted from: Lifestyle 365

Ingredients:
Roasted Brussels Sprouts:
Brussels Sprouts
Olive Oil
Salt
Pepper

Lemon and Garlic Aioli:
3/4 C Mayonnaise
2-4 tsp Lemon Juice
1/2 - 3/4 tsp Minced Garlic
2 Tbsp Dried Parsley

Directions:
Roasted Brussels Sprouts:

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Quarter Brussels Sprouts lengthwise. See photo for closeup.
3. Toss Brussels Sprouts in bowl with 2-3 Tbsp of olive oil, enough to coat each little sprout.
4. Salt and pepper to taste.
5. Lay out in a single layer on a large, rimmed cookie sheet. (I like my half-sheet cookie sheets that I got at Costco years ago. You just need something that has a little 1" edge around it.)
6. Bake for 20 minutes, and then gently turn them over.
7. Bake for an additional 10 minutes, and then turn them over, again.
8. Repeat that last step until they have reached your desired level of doneness.

Lemon and Garlic Aioli:

• In a small bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well. Adjust the ingredients to your preference. We like a little more acidity to our aioli, so we increased the amount of lemon juice we added.
• Best if made just after you pop the Brussels Sprouts in the oven.

Secret Recipe Detox Drink

FB Source: Mike Suddaby

Ingredients:
1 glass of water (12-16 oz.)
2 Tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 dash cayenne pepper (optional)
1 packet White Stevia Powder (Optional)

Directions:

• Blend all ingredients together

Secret Recipe Detox Drink will help your body burn fat, lose weight, fight diabetes.

• Apple Cider Vinegar is full of enzymes and good bacteria. It contains acetic acid which has been shown to lower blood pressure up to 6%. It can also help eat up the starches if you do eat grains in your diet. (I use Bragg – Apple Cider Vinegar)
• Lemon Juice helps balance blood sugar and has an alkaline effect on your body helping to regulate ph. It contains, Vitamin C. (I use Lakewood Organic PURE Lemon Juice)
• Cinnamon is one of the best anti-oxidants on the planet. It is the number one herb/spice for balancing blood sugar.
• Cayenne Pepper has been shown to drop blood pressure, increase metabolism.
• Stevia is an all natural sweetener made from the stevia plant and it is a great replacement for any artificial sweeteners. 

This incredible detox drink helps you burn fat, boost metabolism, lose weight, fight diabetes and lower blood pressure

Lemon Sour Cream Pie

ORIGINAL Source: Your Home Based Mom

Ingredients:
1 C Sugar
3 Tbsp plus 1-1/2 tsp cornstarch
1 Tbsp grated lemon peel
1/2 C lemon juice
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 Cup milk
1/4 Cup butter, cubed
1 Cup (8 ounces) sour cream
1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked or graham cracker crust
1 Cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
* Lemon twists for garnish

Directions:

1. Combine sugar, cornstarch, lemon peel, juice, egg yolks and milk in heavy saucepan
2. Cook over medium heat until thickened
3. Stir in butter
4. Cool mixture to room temperature
5. Stir in sour cream and pour filling into a prepared pie shell
6. Spread whipped cream on top and garnish with lemon twists

Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 8 servings

Stacie says: "This recipe is one that I saw on a FB page, but they didn't want the information to be shared. So, I found the same recipe on the Internet, at Your Home Based Mom, instead."

Lemon Cheesecake Bars

FB Source: Carl Barbaro

ORIGINAL Source: Very Best Baking

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, at room temperature
2 large eggs
2/3 cup (5 fl.-oz. can) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp grated lemon peel
1 tsp yellow food coloring (optional)
1 cup whipped cream or cool whip for top

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Combine flour and powdered sugar in medium bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender or two knives until crumbly. 
3. Press onto bottom and 1-inch up sides of ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking pan. 
4. BAKE for 25 minutes.
5. Place cream cheese, eggs, evaporated milk, granulated sugar, flour, lemon juice, lemon peel and food coloring in blender container; cover. Blend until smooth. Pour into partially baked crust.
6. Bake for additional 15 minutes or until set. Cool in pan on wire rack. 
7. Spread whipped cream over top; refrigerate. 
8. Cut into bars. Garnish as desired.

Cucumbers with a Bang

FB Source: Sherry Kirkpatrick Patterson

Ingredients:

Baby cucumber
Lemon juice
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
Chili powder

Directions :

1. Chop a baby cucumber.
2. In a bowl, add lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. 
3. Mix in the sliced cucumbers.
4. Sprinkle with chili powder on top.

Be careful as these are addictive!

Famous Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi

FB Source: Carl Barbaro

ORIGINAL Source: Food.com

Ingredients:

1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and de-veined
1 tablespoon pure olive oil
2 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups white wine, I use chardonnay
1/2 fresh lemon, Juice only
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 cup softened butter
1 tablespoon parsley
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Heat cast iron skillet and add olive oil.
2. Add shrimp and cook until tender and no longer translucent, reduce heat. Remove Shrimp and set aside.
3. Add garlic and cook 2-3 minutes. Do not allow garlic to brown - it will make it bitter.
4. Add white wine, and lemon juice.
5. Cook until wine is reduced by half. After it is reduced, add Italian seasoning.
6. Reduce heat to low, and add butter. If pan is too hot, the butter will separate.
7. Add shrimp back into sauce, add parsley, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
8. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan Cheese.

Banana Chips

FB Source: Carl Barbaro

Here's how to do it:

1. Slice banana into thin chips.
2. Dip in lemon juice.
3. Place on a GREASED cookie sheet.
4. Bake for 2 hours @ 200 degrees and flip.
5. Bake for another 1.5-2 hours or until crisp.

(They wont be totally crisp in the oven, but will harden as they cool) 

IMPORTANT STEP: Spray the cookie sheet with cooking spray otherwise you will get banana chunks glued to your pan.

Amy's Cheese-Ball

FB Source: John M Simmons

Ingredients:

Cheese Ball:
16 oz cream cheese
4 oz onion dip (like for potato chips)
2 cups shredded colby and monterey jack cheese combined
(you may substitute cheese of your choice)
1/2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 Tbsp A-1 steak sauce
Juice of 1/2 lemon
2 Tbsp Mrs. Dash* original salt substitute.
1 celery stalk finely chopped
1 green onion finely chopped
1/4 cup carrots finely chopped or shredded
Ritz cracker crumbs or seasoned bread crumbs.

Turkey:
small piece of red bell pepper or tomato (for turkey wattle)
Pepperidge Farms Cracker Trio

Directions:

Cheese Ball:

1. Set aside cracker crumbs. (They will be used to coat the outside of the finished cheese ball.)
2. Mix together Worcestershire sauce, A-1 and lemon juice. Combine ingredients and cream together by hand. Form into desired shape. Coat with cracker crumbs, or more shredded cheese. 

Turkey:

1. Shape your cheese ball into a turkey shape, using the picture as a guide.
2. Use cracker crumbs to coat body and use Pepperidge Farm Cracker Trio for tail feathers and wings. Use chopped nuts for the eyes, a sliver of cheese for the beak and red bell pepper or tomato for the wattle.

*For our friends outside the U.S.- Mrs. Dash is a salt free seasoning blend of herbs and spices.

Amy said I could share her cheese ball recipe with you. It's awesome. Today she made it in the shape of a turkey.

Maryland Crab Cakes

FB Source: Yummy Tasty Recipes

Ingredients:
Crab Cakes:

1 large egg
2 1/2 Tbsp mayonnaise (I like Hellman's Real)
1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard (I like Maille brand)
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup finely diced celery (you'll need one stalk)
2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
1 pound lump crab meat
1/2 cup panko (I like the Whole Foods 365 brand for this recipe)
Canola oil

Quick Tartar Sauce:
1 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 Tbsp sweet pickle relish
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp minced red onion
1-2 Tbsp lemon juice, to taste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions:

Crab Cakes:

1. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2. Combine the egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire, Old Bay, salt, celery, and parsley in a large bowl and mix well.
3. Add the crab meat (be sure to check the meat for any hard and sharp cartilage) and panko; gently fold mixture together until just combined, being careful not to shred the crab meat.
4. Shape into 6 crab cakes (about 1/2 cup each) and place on prepared baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
5. Preheat a large nonstick pan to medium heat and coat with canola oil. When oil is hot, place crab cakes in pan and cook until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes per side. Be careful as oil may splatter. Serve immediately with tartar sauce or a squeeze of lemon.

Tartar Sauce:

1. Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl.
2. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

Starbucks' Lemon Loaf

FB Source: Wanda Koellen

Ingredients:

Lemon Loaf:
1 1/2 cups Flour
1/2 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 tsp Baking Powder
1/2 tsp Salt
3 Eggs
1 cup Sugar
2 Tbsp Butter, Softened
1 tsp Vanilla
1 tsp Lemon Extract
1/3 cup Lemon Juice
1/2 cup Oil

Lemon Icing:
1 cup 

+ 1 Tbsp Powdered Sugar .

2 Tbsp Milk (Whole works best, but lower fat milks will work)
1/2 tsp Lemon Extract

Directions:

1. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
2. Use a mixer to blend together the eggs, sugar, butter, vanilla, lemon extract and lemon juice in a medium bowl.
3. Pour wet ingredient into the dry ingredients and blend until smooth.
4. Add oil and mix well.
5. Pour batter into a well greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until a toothpick stuck into center of the cake comes out clean.
7. Make the lemon icing by combining all the icing ingredients in a small bowl with an electric mixer on low speed.
8. When the loaf is cool, remove it from pan and frost the top with the icing.
9. Let the icing set up before slicing.

This is a Top Secret recipe version of Starbucks Lemon loaf. THANK YOU, CONNIE for this recipe and photo!!!

Italian No Bake Cake

FB Source: Darla Fogle Braden

By Sylvia Gonzales

Ingredients:
1 Box of Vanilla Wafers
1 Can of Crushed Pineapples with Juice
1/4 cup Lemon Juice
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 package of coconut
1 (8oz) Container Cool Whip
1 small jar of cherries
1 cup of pecans (optional)

Directions:

1. Layer the bottom of dish with Vanilla Wafers.
2. Mix in a bowl the lemon juice and condensed milk, then add the pineapples and mix all together.
3. Pour this over the vanilla wafers in the dish.
4. Add another layer of the Vanilla Wafers on top of the pineapple mix.
5. Then top with cool whip, and coconut and cherries. Refrigerate overnight. Serve and Enjoy!

Note: You can replace coconut with pecans if you'd like.

This NO BAKE CAKE is like heaven in your mouth!!! It's just that good!!! And you don't even have to turn on the oven to make it!! Easy and Delicious is always the best!!! Your going to want to share this one!! 

Lemon-Zucchini Bread

FB Source: High Protein Foods

Ingredients:

Bread:

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup canola oil
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup buttermilk
Juice of 1 lemon (or 2 Tablespoons lemon juice)
Zest of 1 lemon
1 cup grated zucchini (you don’t need to peel the zucchini before grating it)

Lemon Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
Juice of 1 lemon (or 2 Tablespoons lemon juice)

Directions:
Bread:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9×5″ loaf pan; set aside.
2. In large bowl, blend flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
3. In medium bowl, beat 2 eggs well, then add canola oil and sugar, and blend well. Then add the buttermilk, lemon juice, and lemon zest and blend everything well. Fold in zucchini and stir until evenly distributed in mixture.
4. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients in the large bowl and blend everything together, but don’t overmix.
5. Pour batter into prepared 9×5″ loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean (if your oven tends to run hot, check the loaf after 40 minutes; also. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack and cool completely. While loaf is cooling, you can make the glaze.

Lemon Glaze:

• In small bowl, mix powdered sugar and lemon juice until well blended. Spoon glaze over cooled loaf. Let glaze set, then serve.

Homeopathic Cold & Sore Throat Remedy

FB Source: Kelly Alspaugh Packham

Ingredients:

Hot Water

2 Tbsp Honey

2 Tbsp Vinegar

Dash of Ground Cinnamon

2 Tbsp Lemon Juice

Directions:

If you wake up with a sore throat, and begin to feel a cold coming on, mix all ingredients well and drink. You will feel better within the hour. Works every time!

I have seen lots of people posting about that feeling of the first cold coming on. I'm mixing one tonight as I have the same feeling.

BLT Macaroni Salad

FB Source: Lauren Weido

Ingredients:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 Tbsp chili sauce
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp sugar
3 cups macaroni, cooked
1/2 cup tomato, seeded and chopped
2 Tbsp green onions, chopped
3 cups lettuce, shredded
4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients; mix well.
2. Add the macaroni, tomato and onions; toss to coat.
3. Cover and refrigerate.
4. Just before serving, add lettuce and bacon; toss to coat

This cold salad is the best I have ever made. It will fly right off of the table. This is perfect to take to parties or get-togethers.. You will love this..

All-In-One Magic Bathroom Cleaner

Jessica Reichenbach

What you need:
1 Professional Spray Bottle (it is worth the extra $1, trust me!)
8 oz. Distilled White Vinegar
4 oz. Lemon Juice
2 oz. Liquid Soap (I use Dawn)
2 tsp. Baking Soda
10 oz water

To Mix:
Add the Baking Soda and Vinegar FIRST and let it fizzle out before adding the rest of the ingredients because it will foam. Funnel in all the ingredients, squeeze out the suds, screw on your cap and go make your bathroom sparkle!

To Use:
Clear the surfaces, use toilet tissue to wipe off any dirt, hair, spilled liquids, etc. Using the lightest spray setting, spray down everything- sink, counter, mirror, faucets, tub and the whole toilet, inside and out. I let it sit while I sweep the floor. I then use a microfiber cloth to wipe down the surfaces from the cleanest to the dirtiest. In our house that means mirror, faucets, sink, tub/shower and then the toilet. Be sure to rinse out the tub/shower really well so it isn't slippery.

Stubborn stains in your tub?
Whether its a dirt ring at the top or dirt stuck in the textured bottom, this will solve your problem! Spray down the problem area heavily, and then using a sponge with a non-scratch scrubber, scrub in a circular motion. Again, rinse very well and then put on your shades because its going to be shiny.

Seriously... Just do it. You will never buy another store bought cleaner again. This stuff is amazing. I could rave about it all day, but then you'd be sitting here reading what I have to say instead of making it. So go make some now!

Lemony Lemon Brownies

FB Source: Breanna Doyle Pampered Chef Executive Director

Ingredients:

Lemon Brownies:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup flour
2 eggs, large
2 Tbsp lemon zest
2 Tbsp lemon juice
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 tsp sea salt

Tart Lemon Glaze:
4 Tbsp lemon juice
8 tsp lemon zest
1 cup icing sugar

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish with butter and set aside.
3. Zest and juice two lemons and set aside.
4. In the bowl of an electric mixture fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the flour, sugar, salt, and softened butter until combined.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice until combined.
6. Pour it into the flour mixture and beat for 2 mins at medium speed until smooth and creamy.
7. Pour into baking dish and bake for 23-25 mins, should turn golden around the edges.
8. Allow to cool completely before glazing. Do not overbake, or the bars will dry.
9. Filter the powdered sugar and whisk with lemon zest and juice.
10. Spread the glaze over the brownies with a rubber spatula and let glaze set.
11. Cut into bars and serve.

Based on 16 servings:

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1/16th

Amount Per Serving

Calories  147 Calories from Fat  58

% Daily Value*

Total Fat  6.4g 10%

Saturated Fat  3.9g 19%

Cholesterol  36mg 12%

Sodium  81mg 3%

Total Carbohydrates  21.8g 7%

Sugars  17.0g

Protein  1.4g

Vitamin A 4% • Vitamin C 8% Calcium 1% • Iron 2%

Nutrition Grade C-

* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional Analysis

Bad points

• Very high in sugar

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Best Ranch Dressing

It's a MOM thing
Original Source: The Crafty Blog Stalker

Ingredients:
Powdered Mix:

¼ C Black Pepper 
1 1/2 C Parsley Flakes
½ C Garlic Salt
2 Tbsp Kosher Salt
¼ C Granulated Garlic
3/4 C Granulated Onion
2 Tbsp Dill Weed

Dressing Base:
2 cups mayonnaise
2 cups buttermilk
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1 teaspoon of lemon juice

Directions:
Combine all Powdered Mix ingredients, store in an airtight container. Makes about 3 ½ cups of dry mix.

1. To Make Dressing, whisk together 2 Tbsp of mix with 2 Cups each of mayonnaise and buttermilk 1 ½ Cups sour cream, & 1 tsp Lemon Juice.
2. Refrigerate for 2 hours. 

Makes 1 ¾ Quarts

- Heather C.

Roasted Garlic Mushrooms

Confessions of Crafty Witches

Ingredients:

16 even-sized open cup mushrooms, stalks cut level
   (Daw's tip Portobello or Shiitake mushrooms are fantastic)
3 Tbsp corn or vegetable oil
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
3 cloves garlic, chopped very finely
2 Tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/gas mark 6. Lightly fry the mushrooms, cap-side down, in hot oil for 20 seconds.
2. Arrange the mushrooms in a shallow roasting tin with the stalks facing upwards.
3. Mix together the butter, garlic, thyme, lemon juice and seasoning. Spoon a little garlic butter on to each mushroom, then lightly press the breadcrumbs on top.
4. Either refrigerate for later use, or cook immediately in the oven for 10 minutes.

The Famous Woolworth Ice Box Cheesecake

Southern SOUL recipes , funnies and cute ideas.

Ingredients:
1 (3 ounce) package lemon Jell-O
1 cup boiling water
8 ounces cream cheese
1 cup granulated sugar
5 tablespoons lemon juice
1 12 oz can Carnation Evaporated milk, well chilled
Graham crackers, crushed

Directions:

1. Dissolve Jell-O in boiling water. Cool until slightly thickened.
2. Beat cream cheese, sugar and lemon juice with mixer until smooth. Add thickened Jell-O and beat well.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the Carnation milk until fluffy. Add cream cheese/Jell-O mixture and beat well with mixer.
4. Line bottom of 9 x 13-pan with crushed Graham crackers.
5. Spread filling over and top with more crushed Graham crackers. Chill.

(Recipe from a family member who previously worked for FW Woolworth Co.)

Keep Your Jack-o-Lantern Fresh

Kris Quartermus

Halloween is coming up! ;)

Needed:
Whole pumpkin

Chlorine Bleach

Water

Large container

Vinegar

Lemon Juice

Directions:

After you scoop out and carve your pumpkin, dip it in a large container of bleach and water (use a 1 tsp:1 gal mix). The bleach will kill bacteria and help your pumpkin stay fresh longer.

Once completely dry, (drain upside down), add 2 tablespoon of vinegar and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice to a quart of water. Brush this solution onto your pumpkin to keep it looking fresh for weeks.