Love and Lemons

a few bunches of kale, 5 dinners

jeanine — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:57:37 +0000

In case you weren’t getting enough kale in your life… This week, I was thrilled to contribute to Food 52′s Halfway to Dinner series. The challenge was to stretch a few bunches of kale into 5 nights worth of relatively simple … Go to the recipe...

a beso $300 giveaway

jeanine — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:00:31 +0000

I just love kitchen stuff. And I know you do too because I get a slew of comments & questions every time I post a recipe that requires a special gadget. I admit, I can be a hoarder of things … Go to the recipe...

pea & chickpea pasta salad

jeanine — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:15:50 +0000

This has been a favorite lately. I’ve made it countless times before I even thought of posting it here. It’s too easy… the ingredient list is short, and you likely already have these these things on hand. It’s super delicious … Go to the recipe...

fried egg & mango salsa waffle

jeanine — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:20:00 +0000

Happy Friday! This one makes me so happy that the weekend is just about here… This is part 1 of a fun project I’ve been working on with the Mango Board as part of their “Mangover” campaign. (makeover + mangoes, get … Go to the recipe...

gluten-free almond coconut bars

jeanine — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:34:53 +0000

This recipe is from the hilarious new book Gluten is my Bitch: Rants, Recipes and Ridiculousness for the Gluten Free, by April Peveteaux. If you’ve been recently diagnosed with Celiac disease and are feeling sorry for yourself, this is a … Go to the recipe...

creamy leek & almond pasta

jeanine — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:31:07 +0000

Meals like this are the reason I love cooking at home. These are the kinds of dishes that my lactose intolerant self can’t order at restaurants. The amount of butter and cream that go into pastas and risottos… I don’t … Go to the recipe...

fair trade mother’s day giveaway

jeanine — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:03:06 +0000

This weekend, celebrate Mother’s Day the Fair Trade way. When you buy your mom chocolate, coffee, or flowers be sure to look for the Fair Trade Certified logo… you’ll be helping mothers and families in developing countries earn livable wages … Go to the recipe...

spiced carrot & chickpea salad

jeanine — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:15:44 +0000

This salad is loosely inspired by a carrot salad I ate during a trip to Morocco a couple of years ago. It was part of our first night’s dinner… a hot night (114 degrees!) on the rooftop of our Riad at sunset. … Go to the recipe...

coconut mint ice cream

jeanine — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:54:39 +0000

Let me start by saying that mint chocolate chip has never been my top choice. It’s always been my sister’s favorite, I was more of a cookies & cream kind of girl. But this blog makes me try things I … Go to the recipe...

creamy tortilla soup

jeanine — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:02:42 +0000

I have this tortilla rotation… I buy (or make) fresh tortillas, and freeze the ones I don’t use within a day or two. I’ll use those frozen tortillas for awhile (reheated directly on the gas stovetop). But before that batch … Go to the recipe...