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Mini Lemon Chiffons

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If you live in Southern California (like I do) or anywhere else that has an abundance of citrus, this is the time of year when you need to figure out what to do with all the lemons that your tree is producing. Or in my case, my mom’s lemon tree. My friends and coworkers also have lemon trees or their neighbors do, so it’s difficult to give many away. I’ve been making lemonade, freezing lemon juice, and have even made lemon jam – which is super yummy and will be another post soon. Here is a simple, velvety smooth, and not too sweet way to use a couple more lemons.

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  • 3 egg yolks, slightly beaten
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 pkg (3 oz) lemon gelatin
  • 2 T lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 egg whites
  • dash of salt
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 4 tsp grated lemon rind

Instructions 

  • Combine egg yolks and one cup of water in saucepan. Cook over low heat for about 1 minute.
  • Add 1/4 cup sugar and stir until it dissolves.
  • Continue cooking over low heat and stir often until mixture slightly thickens and just comes to a boil.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add gelatin and stir until dissolved.

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  • Add 1/2 cup water, lemon juice and 2 tsp lemon rind. Stir thoroughly.
  • Pour into another container and place into refrigerator until slightly thickened. Atleast 45 minutes.

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  • In another mixing bowl, beat egg whites and salt until foamy.
  • Gradually add in 1/4 cup of sugar and continue beating until mix has peaks.

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  • Remove lemon mix from refrigerator. Add egg whites to the lemon mix and blend well.

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  • Spoon into dessert dishes and chill until firm, atleast 2 hours.
  • Garnish with whipped cream and remaining lemon rind.

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Ideas

  • Make your own whipped cream. It’s super easy and tastes so much better than any that you can purchase in the store. Simply pour some cream into a bowl and mix at high speed. After about a minute, add some sugar (small amounts at a time) to the mix. Try 2 teaspoons to about 1/2 cup of cream. Once cream begins to whip nicely, taste a small amount and decide if it needs more sugar. Whip to desired consistency.
  • This goes great in small containers or slightly larger.

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Avgolemono (Greek Egg Lemon Chicken Soup)

| mrscheryllacy

Ah, the tang of lemon in a creamy soup…one of those surprisingly invigorating tastes that lingers in your mind until the next time you are blessed to have this dish. There are many versions out there; some good, some not so good and some that you always wish you could recreate. I was introduced to this soup about 14 years ago and it became an instant favorite. I remember going to a couple greek restaurants and ordering it with such excitement for the culinary delights to come. Then when putting my spoon into the bowl and excitedly bringing to my lips, my excitement changed into “BLEH”! These soups lacked lemon, the creaminess of the egg yolks folded in properly, the flavor – of well, anything. Hence my quest to find the perfect avgolemono for my family. And maybe this strays rather far from the original recipes intention, but you won’t be sorry once you start making it at home as well.

Ingredients

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  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 1 medium carrot, diced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1 tsp crushed/diced garlic
  • 1 cup chopped cooked chicken
  • 1/2 cup orzo pasta
  • 4 egg yolks

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, add about 1/2 T of olive oil.
  • Once oil is hot, add the garlic. Cook for about a minute.
  • Then add the onion. Cook for about 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the chicken. Cook for another 1-2 minutes.

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  • Add the chicken broth, carrots, orzo, pepper and lemon juice.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 25 minutes until the orzo and carrots are tender.

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  • Remove 1/2 cup of soup and gradually pour into the egg yolks. Whisk.
  • Stir back into soup.

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  • Heat soup thoroughly but do not let boil so the eggs to do solidify.
  • Serve.

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Ideas

  • Chicken – like so many of my recipes, you can cook the chicken yourself, get it from a can or cut pieces from a rotisserie chicken to make this. Whichever is easiest for you.
  • Carrots – are tricky. If you just cook them normally they’ll probably still be quite crunchy when everything else is ready. Stick your carrot(s) in the microwave for about 1 minute before cutting up.
  • Lemon slices – Feel free to garnish with lemon slices.
  • Serving – this goes great with pita bread, french bread or crackers. Make a meal out of it, or just have a small appetizer sized bowl.

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