From Daryl:
I received some lovely infused oils for Christmas a year ago, but I ran out of my favorite lemon-infused oil in about 6 months. I used the others (one with herbs, another with lavender), but I always missed the one with lemon the most. So I decided to search for a way to make it. I wasn't sure I could accomplish the task. What I did have on hand was the empty bottle with its perfect spout and lemons.
Well, success! This recipe is so easy!! I have used the oil on vegetables and fish and chicken. If you have a lemon tree, even better. I don't. Mine bit the dust about 2 years ago. I'm not sure what I did wrong. Maybe because it was confined in a pot?? I replanted it in the garden, but that didn't save it...
Or did it? I see a sprout of a lemon tree coming up where I'd planted the tree. It's about three feet tall. One long stem. Will it ultimately prevail and become a full-fledged tree? I'll keep you posted!
Don't you love resilience?
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How to make
lemon-infused oil
2 lemons
8 ounces olive oil
Scrub your lemons quite thoroughly before peeling them. Peel your lemons avoiding any of the white
pith. (This is hard to do, but you can do it.)
Place the lemon peel with the olive oil into a saucepan and
cook over a very low heat (simmer) for 10-15 minutes. Do not let the mixture
boil. You want the flavors to infuse slowly.
Remove the pan from the heat and allow the oil to cool down
completely.
Take out the peel and pour the oil, through a funnel, into a
glass jar or bottle. Seal with a cork.
I used the oil to grill chopped zucchini and added a few herbs. Yummy!
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When a fairytale fantasy night becomes a nightmare,
I have never been. A friend entered triple chocolate cheese pie. I gave her the recipe that I got from Joanne Fluke. She won. I heard about it from another person. I thought it was funny. suefoster109 at gmail dot com.
ReplyDeleteTriple chocolate cheese pie? I can just imagine! Thanks, Sue. ~ Daryl
DeleteI've never entered a baking contest but I've been to one. I'm proud to say my granddaughter was brave enough to enter a 4H baking contest & she placed 2nd! I was so excited for her I bought her a KitchenAid mixer to help with the cake she chose to bake, a Lady Baltimore. For two weeks we had samples of Lady Baltimore cakes every day! lnchudej@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteWow, Linda. A Lady Baltimore. Poor you to have to sample and sampel. :) ~ Daryl
DeleteI'm not sure if this counts, but I've entered my blondie batches in my local county fair in the past, and have won 1st and 2nd places :) EMS591@aol.com
ReplyDeleteOf course that counts, Liz! Congrats. They sound delicious! ~ Daryl
DeleteNo, I've never entered a baking contest. I remember those from when I was a young girl and we went to the fair. My daughter is a great cupcake baker. Her cupcakes are so delicious and I've helped her out when she has a big order for a wedding or party. I mostly wash the dishes. LOL
ReplyDeleteKay, yum. I wish I were a better frosting maker. :) ~ Daryl
DeleteI've never entered but have been to the county fair for the different baked dessert entries. doward1952(at)yahoo(dot)com
ReplyDeleteDoward, county fairs can be so much fun. The aromas. Yum! ~ Daryl
DeleteI have entered at the local fair (Colt Show) and won first place for my breads and Grand Champion for my potato bread one year and my Breadmaker Brioche another year. moodiesmum(at)yahoo(dot)com
ReplyDeleteWow, Raquel, a master breadmaker. Go girl! ~ Daryl
DeleteRaquel, you won this giveaway! I'll contact you via email. Congrats.
DeleteYes, I entered pickles. No, wait, that was Aunt Bee. ckmbeg@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteRiley, LOL ~ Daryl
DeleteI have never entered because I know I don't have the talent but I enjoy attending and seeing the delectable entries. A friend can bake anything and wins each year. So creative. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteTraveler, isn't it amazing how we each are granted different talents. I bet you like visiting your friend on occasion (hoping she bakes). :) ~ Daryl
DeleteI have never entered or attended such competitions. However, I love watching the cooking and baking competitions on tv.
ReplyDeleteI have also never used an infused oil in my cooking. Can't wait to give it a try! Thanks for the simple recipe.
little lamb lst at yahoo dot com
Lil, you are most welcome. I like watching the competitions on TV, too. ~ Daryl
DeleteI have in a roundabout way. A couple of years ago where my daughter works had a cooking competition. You could bring in any recipe you wanted and co-workers voted for the best. I fixed her dish and she won. I also have a lemon tree with one just about ripe lemon. pwtish171@gmail.com
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