Posted by Tastefully Simple on August 20, 2024
Everyone has heard the saying “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade” and we don’t disagree. Lemons do make everything better! The bright, zesty flavors amps up the flavor in grilled foods, desserts and drinks. Join us as we share some of our favorite lemon-centered recipes that are sure to brighten your day.
As you fire up the grill this summer you’ll need a new lemony best grill-friend – Lemon Lemon Pepper™ Seasoning. Something about mixing the char of a grill with and this seasoning makes our Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken Tenders one of our favorite go-tos. This recipe is as simple as it is delicious. Toss a batch of chicken tenderloins in a bowl of olive oil with the seasoning and throw them on the grill – that’s it! This is a great recipe for meal prepping, as you can freeze it in a plastic bag and thaw and grill when you’re ready to enjoy.
Since chicken and lemon go together so well, we have another one for you. If you have a little bit more time on your hands, our Herb & Lemon Roasted Chicken is a great choice. For this recipe, lemons share the limelight with garlic and tasty herbs. Stop by your local farmers market or grab a bag at the grocery store, because you’re going to need some lemons for this one! Rub the outside of the chicken with our Rustic Herb Seasoning and Garlic Pepper Seasoning and place the lemon inside the chicken. Let it slow cook for 5-6 hours and soak in all that lemon flavor. Delicious!
If you prefer lemon to be more of a side-flavor profile, we have a couple of scrumptious sides that will do the trick. Similar to our grilled chicken recipe, our Lemon Pepper Grilled Asparagus is an easy addition to any meal. You know the grill drill – toss the asparagus in olive oil and our Lemon Lemon Pepper™ Seasoning and put them on the grill or freeze for later. Not a fan of asparagus? Feel free to follow the same recipe and swap it out with Lemon Lemon Pepper Broccoli for another lovely lemony option.
One of our favorite things about lemons is their versatility. You can dive into a lemon-forward savory dish and have a completely different experience than if you use lemons for dessert! Lucky for you we have recipes for both, so let’s get into the sweet and sour world of lemon desserts. Our Berry Lemonicious Trifle is a dessert you won’t want to miss! Take our Sunny Lemon™ Pound Cake & Icing Mix to the next level adding pudding, blueberries, and lemon zest, if desired.
For our last lemon recipe, we beg the question: pancake or waffle? If you can’t decide, you’re in luck. Our Sunny Lemon Waffles or Pancakes breakfast recipe can be used for both. Pick your team and dive into this recipe using our Sunny Lemon™ Pound Cake & Icing Mix as the base, topped with fresh berries, whipped cream, and of course, lemon zest.
When life gives you lemons, hang out with Tastefully Simple and get to cooking. We are absolutely bananas over these recipes and would love to hear which ones are your favorite using the hashtag #TastefullySimple. Have a bright and lemony day!