Lemons are an excellent source of vitamin C. From promoting hydration to supporting weight loss and improving the quality of the skin, these little bright round fruits are filled with natural wonders! So, let’s step up your cooking skills with the following fun and creative recipes you could make using lemons. Enjoy sipping these drinks and enjoying this quick yet delicious dinner while playing your favourite Final Fantasy RPG games.
Ingredients
- 1. Sangria
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 apples, cored and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
- 2 lemons, cut into thin rounds
- 3 Key limes, cut into thin rounds
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 2 bottles chilled dry red wine, like Rioja
- 1 cup brandy
- 2 cups cold club soda
- 2 oranges, cut into thin rounds
- 2. Lebanese Tahini Sauce
- 0.75-1.5 cup water
- 6 garlic cloves pressed/minced
- 1.5 cup tahini paste
- 0.75 tsp salt
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 3. Lemon Verbena Lemonade
- 1 1/4 cups water
- Lemon verbena ice cubes, for garnish (optional)
- 1/4 cup lemon verbena leaves
- 5 cups fresh lemon juice, strained (from about 24 lemons)
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 4. Lemon and Garlic Broccoli
- 3 to 4 tbsp butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon zest
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 sets of 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 pound broccoli
Directions
- 1. Sangria
- 1Mix the wine, brandy, orange juice, and sugar in a large bowl. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- 2Add the orange, lime, lemon, and apple slices. Stir again until well combined.
- 3Put it in the fridge and let it chill for one hour.
- 4Remove it from the fridge and add soda. Stir again and serve in liquor glasses over ice.
- 2. Lebanese Tahini Sauce
- 1Add the tahini paste, lemon juice, crushed garlic, and salt to a small bowl. Whisk them together.
- 2Slowly add water to the mixture, whisking constantly to avoid watery paste. What you need is a smooth thick consistency. Taste and adjust it by adding more lemon juice or salt.
- 3. Lemon Verbena Lemonade
- 1In a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil over medium heat. Stir the mixture constantly to dissolve the sugar.
- 2Remove from heat and add lemon verbena. Slightly cover the saucepan to steep for 15 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer, and let cool to room temperature.
- 3In a pitcher, combine lemon juice and lemon verbena. Fill your tall glasses with lemon verbena ice cubes, and pour over them the juice.
- 4. Lemon and Garlic Broccoli
- 1In a small cup, mix well water and lemon juice.
- 2In a large pan over medium heat, add broccoli florets and the lemon-water mixture. Coat the broccoli with the mixture well. Cover the pan and let steam for 10 to 15 minutes.
- 3In a different pan, melt the butter over low heat. Saute the garlic and salt until fragrant and golden brown.
- 4Drain the broccoli and add the melted butter and garlic mixture to the pan. Stir again and season with salt and pepper to taste.
