Lemons

I've been craving tart things lately. It happens about this time of year. Texas is hot and sweaty and tart flavors are refreshing. It doesn't hurt that I enjoy tart flavors, but especially in the heat they seem to quench your thirst. We have been going through gallons of lemonade and a limeade from Sonic is a wonderful treat. I mourn for those in this country that don't have Sonic. A moment of silence please.



Okay....where were we? Ah...yes...tart things.

Below are some of my favorite lemony recipes. See if you can spot a pattern.

Recipe #1

Unbelievably Good Fruit Dip

1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
1 lemon, juiced

In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk and lemon juice until creamy. Cover and chill before serving.

Recipe #2

Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

1/2 cup butter, softened
11 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 (16 oz.) box powdered sugar
2 tsp. lemon juice

Beat all ingredients until fluffy.

By the way...this recipe is good on anything. The usual cake and cupcake is fine, but boring. Try it on a cookie.....or.....some ice cream......or......a spoon. My sister-in-law and I polished off the last of my mother-in-law's cupcakes so we got the "extra-icing" bowl out of the refrigerator and began to experiment. She was several months pregnant and I was....... being supportive. Trust me. It's good.

Recipe #3

Lemon Icebox Pie

2 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 carton of cool whip
1 small can of frozen lemonade concentrate

In a medium mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add condensed milk and lemonade concentrate. Mix until smooth.
Combine with cool whip. Pour mixture into crusts. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Stay cool and add some lemons to your diet. You can leave out the cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk. Just put some in your water and enjoy.