Lemon Cake Mix Muffins

Both of the twins have been home the last two days and wanting muffins.   Yesterday, I made Orange Bran Muffins.  This morning it was Lemon Muffins made from a Cake Mix.  I made half just lemon and added blueberries to the rest. Try using different flavors of pudding mix, fruits and nuts, to make your favorite combinations or create something new.  They are easy to make and great to eat.  My older twin didn't even let them cool down before grabbing two and taking huge bites.   Enjoy!

Lemon Sour Cream Pound Cake

I made my Sour Cream Pound Cake lemony for Easter and it turned out wonderful, or so says my family.  ~smile~  I was going to use real lemons but didn't have enough to use in the cake and the glaze, and went with extract instead, which worked out great.  Next time I'll plan ahead and be certain to have more lemons on hand.  Happy Easter and many Blessing to you and yours.  I hope you enjoy the day, and this cake, with those dear to you.

Microwave Coconut Lemon Torte

I made Lemon Curd yesterday.  We ate out of spoons and  mixed it in Homemade Yogurt, recipe soon, and today..I made this lovely cake!  I made the cake in the microwave which was a first for me.  It is one of the recipes I found last year while looking through old things.  ~smile~   I cooked it lower because I was afraid I would over cook it and end up with a brick. Feel free to put in a cake pan and bake it in the oven.  I only had a 9.5" pie plate to use in the microwave..so that is what I used.  You may need to adjust times just a bit.  I'll try another cake very soon and adjust times if needed.   The cake did turn out moist and so delicious paired with the Lemon Curd and coconut.  Enjoy!

Microwave Coconut Lemon Torte

1 cup unbleached all purpose flour...I used King Arthur

3/4 cup sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup coconut oil...measure it solid

2 eggs

scant 1/2 cup buttermilk...(just a little under 1/2 cup)

Lemon Curd, homemade

1 cup heavy cream

2 to 3 Tablespoon confectioners sugar

coconut

Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt together.  Add coconut oil eggs, and buttermilk.  Mix on low until incorporated then mix on high 2 to three minutes.  

Put wax or parchment, I used, in a microwave pie plate.  

Spread batter in pan.

Cook on low 6 minutes.

Cook on medium  9 to 13 minutes or until done.  

You will be able to put your finger on the top without it being wet. 

Let cool a couple of minute and then take out of pie plate and cool on rack.

Once cool, slice cake in half horizontally.

Spread Lemon Curd on bottom layer, as much as you want.

Whip one cup heavy whipping cream with 2 to 3 Tablespoons confectioners sugar. 

Place top layer on top of lemon curd. 

Ice torte with whipped cream on top and sides, if desired. 

Cover with coconut.

Enjoy! 

Lemon Curd

Winter, Citrus, Delight!  I love anything lemon!  It is so refreshing...the tart beauty..the brilliant color.  It sings a promise of sunshine and warmth of days to come.  Ahhh.....huge smile!  Enjoy the Lemon Curd.  I'm going to make an abundance of it and freeze.

I made the Lemon Curd with whole eggs.  I also added them at the beginning, along with the juice and sugar.  I made Grapefruit Curd also *recipe soon* and added it after the syrup was made.  I was the same either way.  Do whatever is easiest for you.  This can also be viewed at Examiner.com, please take a moment and visit.  I'd love for you to subscribe there also...the button is above the slideshow.

Lemon Curd

makes 2 1/2 pints

1 cup lemon juice...4 to 8 lemons, depending on size

1 to 2 Tablespoons zest, 1 T is tart

1 cup sugar, more if you want it sweeter

3 eggs, whole

6 Tablespoons butter...use the real stuff, sliced 

jars or containers, sterilized

Zest lemons and cover so it doesn't dry out.  Juice lemons to make 1 cup juice.  

Stir juice, sugar and eggs to blend.  

Put a heatproof bowl, stainless steel or pyrex as I used... on top of a pot of water to form a double boiler.  Make certain bowl isn't too far in the pot and the water does not touch the bowl while boiling.  Let the dog out, get the kids a snack, put on comfy shoes and some good music, get your whisk and be prepared to be glued to the stove for 15 minutes more or less.  Heat the water to a low to medium boil and start stirring.  

Stir, stir, stir, and stir some more.  

When the mixture is thick and you can make a line on the back of a spoon, it is ready.
This should have a temperature of at least 160 degrees F.

 Add butter, some recipes said to add on pat at a time....I added it all at once and it worked for me.  

Stir in zest if using...I didn't use it this but did in the Grapefruit Curd.

Pour into clean and sterile containers.  I used canning jars.  

Put in the refrigerator and let chill completely.  

Be certain to cover the jars!  I put them in the fridge, thinking it would just be a minute,

got busy and well, ya know the rest.  Cover the jars or you will have a slight film on top.  

I ate it...YUM!

There ya go!  Homemade Lemon Curd!  

Homemade Yogurt *recipe coming soon* and Homemade Lemon Curd.

Enjoy!  

Parsley Lemon Butter Chicken

I made this the other night and my boys ate it all.  The next night, they asked for it again. ~smile~   Obviously, the amount of butter/margarine can be reduced.  I made this recipe the first time the day I started to make something with german chocolate and found the box opened and could not use it.  Since I already had the margarine melted ...I  used it for the chicken.  YUM!

This is what was left after supper! 

Parsley Lemon Butter Chicken 

1/2 cup margarine or butter

4 to 5 Tablespoons lemon juice

3 Tablespoons worcestershire sauce

1 T garlic, 3-5 cloves, minced

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon white pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste after cooking

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.  Rinse chicken and remove any giblets.  For some reason, I don’t ever get any in my chickens any more.  I love chicken liver.  Cut down the back and place breast side down in pan.  Heat all ingredients in a small pot until margarine is melted.   Spoon a little of the sauce on chicken, to cover.   Flip the chicken over and spoon the rest over the chicken.  Cook in preheated oven for 45 minutes, checking after 25-30 and tenting with foil so the parsley does not burn.  After 45 minutes, turn oven to 350 degrees and cook another 45 minutes or until chicken is 165 degrees, the leg joint breaks free easily, and juices run clear.  Can serve sauce over chicken pieces or for dipping.  I bet it would even be great to make rice.  ~smile~ Enjoy!

Frozen Lemon Cheesecake with Vanilla Sweetened Berries

To start with..I have a really bad habit of making something, taking pictures and posting them on facebook BEFORE I write a post!  lol  I always get caught and end up writing it right then.  I hope I didn't stumble or leave out anything.  Okay..now on with the show.  ~smile~

It's Hot Outside!!  When it's hot I want a frozen or icy cold snack, treat, dessert, well, everything!  Fresh fruit is always a plus, too.  Today I sweetened strawberries and blueberries and added double strength vanilla to give them that extra loving touch.  <3  This pie is fast to make with long lasting delight.  I really like this because I made it lower in fat and delicious to boot!  You are going to have to make this ahead of time so make plans accordingly.  After 4 hours in the freezer the boys wanted a piece.  It wasn't completely frozen but still very cold.  At 6 hours it was just right!  Are you ready to make smiles?  Then get started!  <3 and hugs!

Coconut Lemon Custard Pie w/Self Making Crust

I wanted something to eat besides chocolate.  We had our Dark Chocolate Coconut Bunny Butt cake for Easter...It was good!  I still have some coconut left so I thought I would make a pie.  It has been so long since I made this...I just about forgot how.  ;D  Grab a fork and help yourself....there is always plenty.  If not, I can always make more.  Enjoy!  <3 and hugs!

Mini Lemon Pies

This recipe is super simple and you have probably made it before a time or two. For the filling I just mixed 1 14 oz can of sweetened condensed milk with 1/2 cup lemon juice. I didn't have any lemons on hand. Isn't that terrible...living in FL? ;( Put that in the fridge to set a bit.  Instead of a baked pie crust, try graham cracker crust and freeze the pie(s).  Oh, My, Gosh!  That is so Good!  I LOVE frozen Lemon Anything!!!!

Hubby bought ready made pie crust...well, actually he bought the ones in the pie pan.   I thawed it, floured the counter a little and rolled the pie crust out. I used a Wilton Valentine pan to cook the pie crust in. You can use a muffin tin and they will be super Cute!!! Cut the pie crust out a little larger than the top of the hole. Spray the pan so the crust won't stick. Fit cut pie crust in and bake for 6 minutes., depending on size, check and cook additional time, 1-2 mintues at the time, until light brown. Take out of pan and cool on a rack. My oven is older and is finicky. I always say to cook according to your oven, not mine. ;D  Add filling to pie crust. and a dollop of whipped cream or cool whip. 

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Enjoy! <3 and hUgs!

Ted's Pulled Pork Cooked in the Crock Pot

My husband cooked a pork butt in the crock pot the other day while I was at school with the My Little Ones.  ~love~  It was soooo Delicious!  Pulled apart with a fork and we had the BEST pulled pork sandwiches.  Unfortunately, there were no pictures of the actual sandwiches.  It was all eaten before I could find my camera.  The Boys were taking pictures again.  ~smile~