This recipe is not just about coming up with a hamentaschen that is actually, you know, good. It’s about my nostalgia for the lemon hand pies I used to buy at the supermarket as a kid. They were junky ...

6 egg yolks 1 cup sugar 3 lemons, juiced 1 tsp lemon zest 1 stick of butter, cut into cubes and chilled Before you start, juice lemons to equal approximately 3/4 cup (add cold water if necessary).

When I hear the phrase "lemon curd" I picture an old Miss Marple kind of British lady, sitting at an impeccably set table for tea. Wait a second—you think this is a negative scenario? This is heaven!

When you’re craving lemon meringue but can’t stand the idea of turning on the oven, this is the pie for you. Instructions: Combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt in a saucepan and whisk to mix ...

To make a simple topping for this elegant dessert, add 2 tablespoons granulated sugar to the leftover egg whites and whip to stiff peaks to make a meringue. Garnishing the tart with mixed citrus ...

Is there a cook alive who doesn’t love lemon? One squeeze and it elevates a thyme vinaigrette, transforming a fall salad. Lemon curd captures the essence of the fruit, the intense combination of zest ...

OK, this one’s not a pie. But when Mary Tregellas, author of Homemade Preserves and Jams: Over 90 Recipes for Luscious Jams, Tangy Marmalades, Crunchy Chutneys, and More, made the classic lemon ...

Not a big fan of making traditional lemon curd? This simple high-powered blender recipe requires no dirtying of pots or use of a thermometer. If there is one thing I love, it’s lemons. Growing up, I ...

Tired of traditional summer tarts? Try out this deconstructed lemon tart recipe – a Meyer lemon curd parfait with layers of crumbled crust and blueberries soaked in wine and sugar. This recipe comes ...

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