A collection of over 35 incredible lemon-themed recipes from drinks to desserts and everything in between.
When I started The Lemon Bowl over 3 years ago, I figured it would be a fun way to share my recipes with close girlfriends, a few family members and maybe my mom. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that I would be joining a tight-knit community of talented, creative and inspiring food bloggers. The same people whose blogs I’ve been reading for years and recipes I’ve been sharing on Twitter are now some of my closest friends and I couldn’t be happier.
Yesterday morning, I woke up to check my Twitter feed as usual only to discover that all of these amazing women whom I’ve looked up to for years, all got together to surprise me with a Lemon-Themed Virtual Baby Shower. To say that I was blown away is a complete understatement.
As it turns out, my dear friends Rachel of Rachel Cooks, Sheila of Eat2Gather and Kristen of Dine & Dish rallied the troops to coordinate this incredible day of celebration in honor of my little lemon baby. Everyone was asked to create lemon-inspired recipes in honor of my favorite ingredient. From drinks to salads to desserts and everything in between, these ladies went to town! Every post made me cry – not only because I’m 9 months pregnant and their kind words were too sweet but because I was sad we weren’t all eating these dishes in person!!
To those of you who took the time, energy and love to create these beautiful recipes: thank you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I am truly blessed to have gotten to know all of you and grateful to have met many of you in person. You all inspire me every single day and I am so lucky to be in your club.
For everyone else, please enjoy over 35 lemon recipes created by these amazing women! Be sure to visit their websites and tell them Liz sent you. You won’t be disappointed.
Your fork is waiting.
Appetizers
- Whipped Feta Spread with Lemon, Garlic & Rosemary by Miss in the Kitchen
- Cauliflower Mashed “Potatoes” in a Lemon Cup with Smoked Paprika by Climbing Grier Mountain
- Lemon Basil Bruschetta by Dine & Dish
- Chipotle Sweet Potato Fries w/ Lemon Basil Aioli by What’s Gaby Cooking
- Lemon Garlic Herb Marinated Olives by Sarah’s Cucina Bella
- Kalamata Olive and Feta Dip with Baked Lemon Pepper Pita Chips by In Aggie’s Kitchen
- Creamy Asparagus Guacamole by The Healthy Apple
Beverages
- Sparkling Honey Rosemary Lemonade by Nutmeg Nanny
- Basil Hibiscus Lemonade by Fabtastic Eats
- Jam Mocktails: Lemon & Pineapple by Cooking with Books
- Lemon Jalapeno Spritzers by Bev Cooks
- Sparkling Blackberry Lemonade by Crumbs and Chaos
- Limonana (Middle Eastern Frozen Mint Lemonade) by An Edible Mosaic
- Tipsy Lemonade Iced Tea by Family Fresh Cooking
Salads
- Kale Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing by Thrifty Veggie Mama
- Lemon Quinoa Salad with Pistachios & Sun-Dried Tomatoes by Cookin’ Canuck
- Greek Salad with Garlic-Lemon Vinaigrette by Gimme Some Oven
- Pear Quinoa Salad by Reluctant Entertainer
- Lemon Avocado Salad Dressing by The Lean Green Bean
- Lemony Spinach & Tomato Quinoa Salad by MomAdvice
- Herbed Calamari Salad with Preserved Lemons by Everyday Maven
Main Dish
- Italian Lemon Roast Chicken Pot by Eat2Gather
- Roasted Lemon Garlic Cocktail Shrimp by Simply Scratch
- Lemon Garlic Shrimp Tostada by A Zesty Bite
- Lemon Pepper Shrimp Linguine by Taste and Tell
- Salmon with Lemon Herb Butter by Handle the Heat
- Lemon Chicken Stew by FoodieCrush
- Chicken Saltimbocca with Lemon Cream Sauce and Olive Orzo by Baker by Nature
Desserts
- Honey Lemon Shortbread Cookies by Rachel Cooks
- Lemon Blueberry Macarons by Chocolate & Carrots
- Lemon Glazed Cookies by A Cedar Spoon
- Healthier Lemon Bars by Texanerin Baking
- Lemon Sugar Cookies by What Megan’s Making
- Light Lemon Mousse by Country Cleaver
- Lemon Sugar Cookie Sandwiches by i am baker
- Mini Lemon Cheesecakes with Gingersnap Crust by The Law Student’s Wife
- Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Chips by Seeded at the Table
sheila
You’re amazing! How did you find the time to get this round up together. Love all of these recipes. This was so fun, and I am so glad it’s over because I was sure that I was going to blow the surprise! love you! Sheila
Liz DellaCroce
I was so overwhelmed with joy and appreciation that I forced myself to get it done when our internet came on that night – haha. THANK YOU for being such an incredible friend!!!! I love you!
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen
So happy you were surprised!! You are so inspiring and it was so much fun to be a part of this!
Liz DellaCroce
COMPLETELY surprised!! So glad you could participate – thank you so much!!
Erin | The Law Student's Wife
This post almost made ME cry! Liz, you deserve every blessing, and it’s easy to see how you have made so many great friends through blogging. You’re an inspiration!
Liz DellaCroce
Awww you are so sweet!!! Thank you so much for finding the time to participate with your busy work and travel schedule!! Means so much!!
Kirsten
What a lovely thing to do for you, Liz, and for us your readers. You’ve got a great tribe!
Thanks for a huge pile of amazing recipes!
Liz DellaCroce
I really do have a great tribe!! Thank you so much!
Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain
Liz, I am so glad you were surprised! I think everyone was super giddy to throw you this shower! You rock, my dear!
Liz DellaCroce
You’re so sweet!!! Feeling is mutual sista!! xo
Jessica
I’m new to your blog but I am so EXCITED about this list of lemon recipes! We love lemon! Congrats on your sweet baby boy!
Liz DellaCroce
Thank you so much Jessica!!! So glad to have met you!
Nikki @Seeded at the Table
You deserved every bit of this love, Liz! You’re one of the best cheerleaders in my life and you seriously inspire me every day! LOVE that you already threw this together into a round-up post. Can’t wait until I can go read them all!! Miss you, friend!!
Liz DellaCroce
AWww thank you so much – you are making me cry again!!! I feel the same way about you!! So grateful to have you in my life!! xoxoxo
Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet}
What a nice treat that everyone did for you – love that it was a surprize. Everything looks divine. Glad to have met you earlier in the year. Congrats again on the little lemon. :-)
Liz DellaCroce
Thank you so much Lisa!! I hope our paths cross again in 2014!!
Allyson
Lucky Liz!! You deserve to be celebrated! Go baby go!! Xox
Liz DellaCroce
AWw thank you my sweet friend!!!
Alyssa (Everyday Maven)
Awww Liz! So glad you were surprised and I was honored to be a part of it! Can’t wait for this little lemon to arrive <3
Liz DellaCroce
Thank you again for participating!!! Wish I had that calamari right now!
ashley - Baker by Nature
You are VERY loved :) xo
Liz DellaCroce
I know it girl!!! XOXOO
Megan {Country Cleaver}
I am SO THRILLED you were surprised!! It was so much fun – but dang it was a hard secret to keep! And what a great line up – these girls went all out. We love you!
Liz DellaCroce
I am so impressed you ladies kept it a surprise!! I would have been dying!! Ps: I want 50,000 of your mousse cups!! You’re so dang creative!! xoxoxo
Audra | The Baker Chick
Liz you so deserved this day of virtual shower love. Lemons are one of my favorite ingredients too- I can’t wait to check everything out. xo
Liz DellaCroce
Thank you so much Audra – it was such a surreal day full of love!! We are part of such a great community!! xoxo
Erin @ Texanerin Baking
Whoa, girl. You’re quick! I feel so guilty that I haven’t checked out any of the other recipes yet… but I’ve devoted my entire afternoon and evening to that so it’ll get done!
So happy that you enjoyed your shower! And what a nice text you wrote. :) I’m pretty much sure I speak for everyone when I say were thrilled to take part!
Liz DellaCroce
haha trust me, it will be worth your dedication to go through these recipes!! I honestly want to eat my way through all of them, starting with your lemon bars!! Now I just need to stock up on almond flour! :)
Cookin Canuck
I’m so glad that you enjoyed your lemon-y surprise, Liz! You and your little one deserve the celebration. xo
Liz DellaCroce
I sure did!! I can’t believe how incredibly thoughtful and creative everyones recipes turned out – you are all amazing!!! xo
Marcie Smith
The shower announcement is so charming and it tells me so much about you….. what a wonderful person u must be to warrant this kind of love and attention…. so now I HAVE to follow you…and join your page…..Best of luck with the Little Lemon Guy!!!
Liz DellaCroce
Awww thank you so much!! :) He’s now 1 year old!!
Rachel Cooks
So glad that you were surprised and feeling the love.
Mission accomplished. :)
Liz DellaCroce
You’re the best. :) xoxoxo