• Lemon Italian Cream Cake

    Have you ever woke up one morning and been craving cake?  Well, that happened to me just last week.  I literally woke up and wanted a slice of cake…yep I am that girl.  To crave my need for cake I jumped right up and got to making this AMAZING Lemon Italian Cream Cake…LOVE IT!! Let them eat cake Like I mentioned before I woke up craving cake one morning last week but I didn’t want a heavy cake like this Chocolate Sheet Cake or this delicious Pound Cake.  I wanted a lighter cake, something perfect for summer.   As I was thinking about what I wanted to make I decided…

  • Gluten Free Lemon Bars

    Man, it is getting HOT outside.  The heat index here today is well over 100 degrees…gotta love SE Texas.  Summer here means pools, baseball and anything refreshing.  Gluten Free Lemon Bars are not only refreshing they are a treat all your friends and family can enjoy. SO simple…and SO good I am a big fan of lemon bars.  They are not only delicious but they are also so easy to make.  With just a few ingredients you can create the perfect Gluten Free Lemon Bar.   The crust is similar to a shortbread and the filling is bursting with tons of lemon from the juice and the zest.  Trust me…

  • Lemon Tart Cookies

    With the weather warming up I am ALL about lemon anything.  I love lemon in my drinks, lemon in my food and lemon in my dessert…lemon anything!! They are just so cute! There is just something about cute little desserts.  It is even better when they are little lemon desserts.   I have always been a fan of making desserts or muffins in my mini muffin pans, but these are definately one of my favorites so far.   The cookie crust adds a bit of sweetness to the tartness of the lemon making each bite just perfect! They are just so pretty! Not only are they cute, but they are…

  • Sandy’s Chicken Piccata

    I am a BIG piccata fan.  I like Salmon Piccata, Chicken Piccata, or even just the Piccata sauce over noodles.  I just love it all.  I honestly don’t know if it is the capers, the lemon or both…but I love it. A Quick Dinner Option I know that dinner during the week can be quite the chore.  You get home from work, school or practice and everyone is starving and honestly your just wishing you went through the drive thru instead of having to get dinner made.  I feel your pain, I have been there plenty of times.   I have good news…this chicken piccata comes together super quick and…

  • lemon bars for everyone

    Summer is here .  It is time to enjoy friends and family around a BBQ or campfire…or for a fun night in with all those that you love.   For me summer means it is time to indulge a little and these lemon bars are a perfect treat, and even better they are gluten free making it even more perfect for all of our family and friends. I have several friends who are living a gluten free life, and I am so, so impressed with them, but I know it can sometimes be hard for them when they are out with family and friends to enjoy everything…especially dessert, so I…

  • A tart to brighten your day

    Summer is here and that means it is time for everything lemon.  Yes…you will see lemons in a ton of recipes over the next few months.  I cannot get enough lemon in my life…especially in the summer! A tart … yes a tart Ok now I know these like bars and you can call them that for sure, but they are made in a tart pan so a tart they will be.   Can I just tell you how much I love my tart pan.  It makes the most beautiful desserts (like this berry tart) and it is so easy to clean, which is always a plus.   Check out…

  • a little lemon to brighten up broccolini a bit

    Broccolini is one of my most favorite veggies.  When I say favorite I mean FAVORITE, and this Lemon Garlic version is my MOST FAVORITE! Quick & Easy I don’t know about you but sometimes side dishes can get super boring.  I can get into a rut and make the same thing over and over. For me I make the same sides because they are easy and they come together quick and they are easy. Sometimes though, I like a change. Just because we are going to change it up that doesn’t mean it can’t be quick and easy.  This side is not only quick but it is also easy and…

  • Spring Brussels Sprouts everyone will LOVE

    I can’t believe Easter has already come and gone and that we are more than half way through April.  That means warmer temps, longer days & humidity in my part of the world.  It also means it is time to celebrate all spring flavors and one of my favorite is lemon. & Some Brussels Sprouts Too Not only do I love lemons in the Spring but I really love them with Brussels Sprouts….especially these roasted ones with a little parmesan cheese.  The char from the outside skins on the sprouts really pairs well with the brightness and tang from the lemon juice and zest. I also think it is really…

  • It’s still summer

    OK…I know.  It is September, Starbucks has pumpkin spice latte’s coming out go their ears and halloween candy is popping up at your stores…but guys it is still officially summer!!  Fall is does not start for another 15 days and that means we have just enough time for one more summer dessert (that I personally make year round). It’s all about the curd… SO I am a HUGE fan of lemon curd and always have some in my refrigerator,  I use it for everything from breakfast to desserts.  For me this is a staple year round, it is just so, so good! Now I know the idea of making curd…

  • Welcoming the week with blueberry LOVE

    Hello Monday!  Oh my, where did the weekend go?  I don’t know about you but I could use a long weekend. Well since we are not going to get an extra day let’s at least start the week off right with these muffins! Lemon & Blueberry, yes please First of all I love lemon and I love blueberries but I really love the two when they are put together.    I especially LOVE this combo in the summer. The lemon is just so fresh and the berries add a sweet little burst, making these muffins AMAZING!! Muffins make me smile There is just something so fun about a muffin.  I…