• When life gives you lemons, there’s more to make than lemonade! Lemons are typically ready to harvest in South Africa between June and September. If you have lemon trees in your garden, that gives you four months with a constant supply of lemons. Here are some recipes to make for when the fruit bowl has been usurped by lemons.


    LEMON DESSERTS


    1. Lemon meringue cupcakes

    Why not combine two dessert favourites and create lemon meringue cupcakes? A fluffy cake with zesty lemon and sweet, soft meringue is the stuff of sweet dreams. The cupcakes can be baked the day before, with the filling and topping added on the day.

    Get the recipe:

    Lemon meringue cupcakes

    2. Tangy lemon squares

    The perfect Sunday dessert when looking for a sweet and tangy treat.

    Try our delicious Tangy lemon squares here: 

    https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/tangy-lemon-squares

    3. Coconut & lemon curd cake

    Tangy, tasty with a hint of tropical coconut. Serve this Coconut & lemon curd cake as your next show stopping dessert.

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    Coconut & lemon curd cake

    4. Easy Lemon Curd

    Good old-fashioned lemon curd. This recipe comes to us via Craig Hibbert, ex-pastry chef at The Palace Hotel in Sun City.  It’s simple to make, delicious, and wicked on toast.

    See the recipe:

    Lemon curd

    5. Passionfruit, Lemon & Coconut Tarts

    What’s for dessert? Try this fresh and summery tart!

    Get the recipe:

    https://www.foodandhome.co.za/on-shelf/passionfruit-lemon-coconut-tarts


    MAINS WITH LEMON


    1. Lemon thyme chicken with caperberry salsa

    Lemony chicken gets an upgrade with a simple, exciting salsa:

    Lemon thyme chicken with caperberry salsa

    2. Fried Calamari with Lemon Aioli

    A classic dinner. Salt and pepper fried calamari with a luscious lemon aioli:

    Fried Calamari with Lemon Aioli

    3. Zucchini, spinach & lemon pasta

    Simple, vegetarian, tasty!

    Get the recipe:

    Zucchini, spinach & lemon pasta

     

    4. Whole roast trout stuffed with lemon, spring onion and herbs

    Before the trout season comes to a close at the end of May, rustle up this quick and easy recipe – perfect for busy cooks on the fly.

    5. Crispy roasted crushed baby potatoes with lemon-pesto dressing

    Crispy roasted crushed baby potatoes with lemon-pesto dressing is an incredibly tasty side dish made with simple ingredients and very little effort.

    Crispy roasted crushed baby potatoes with lemon-pesto dressing


    ALSO SEE: How to use up all your lemons

    How to use up all your lemons

    AND: Seasonal fruit and vegetable chart for South Africa

    Seasonal fruit and vegetable chart for South Africa

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