Lemony Herb Pasta

1 container (15 ounces) part skim ricotta cheese5 tablespoons lemon juice2 teaspoons lemon zest¼ cup grated cheese1/3 cup chopped parsley1 tablespoon olive oil½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon pepper1 pound penne pasta1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1" pieces8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. In a… Continue reading Lemony Herb Pasta

Lemon Meringue Pie

You could always use a package of lemon pie filling, but there is nothing so tart and lemony as a filling you made yourself out of fresh lemon juice. 1 cup sugar3 tablespoons cornstarch1 ½ cups cold water3 egg yolks, slightly beatengrated rind of one lemon¼ cup lemon juice1 tablespoon corn oil margarine1 baked 9… Continue reading Lemon Meringue Pie

Buttery Yellow Citrus Cake

The recipe calls for frosting this layer cake with Lemony Whipped Cream Frosting.  ¾ cup butter6 egg yolks2 2/3 cup all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder¼ teaspoon baking soda1 2/3 cups sugar1 cup milk2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon zest or lime zest1 teaspoon finely shredded orange zest2 tablespoons lemon juice or lime juice2 tablespoons orange juice Lemony… Continue reading Buttery Yellow Citrus Cake

Lemony Whipped Cream Frosting

This is the frosting for the Buttery Yellow Citrus Cake. 2 cups whipping cream2 tablespoons powdered sugar1 tablespoon instant vanilla pudding mix1 tablespoon shredded lemon zest In a large chilled bowl, mix cream, sugar, and pudding mix; beat on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold in the lemon peel. If making ahead, chill for… Continue reading Lemony Whipped Cream Frosting