Watercress is a pungent and peppery green that pairs well with citrus. This simple salad uses watercress with a base mixture of different herbs: cilantro, chervil, and basil. The lemon vinaigrette is light and simple which lets the flavor of the watercress and herbs shine …
Strawberry and rhubarb come together for something besides a pie: a refreshing lemonade.
This refreshing cooler contains tamarind paste, fresh lemon juice, crystallized ginger, and is sweetened with brown sugar for a malty finish.
Adapted from Gourmet Magazine, July 1993
This refreshing drink is flavored with fennel seeds, fresh lemon juice and zest, and is sweetened with honey.
A great fruit salsa for seafoods and poultry dishes. Add in fresh Serrano chiles for a little spice. A fresh fruit salsa with many different uses. Spice it up with hot chiles, or use different colored kiwi.
This recipe makes a refreshing lemonade that is pretty to serve, too. Use a mandolin for thin, even slices. Mix it in a clear gallon-size pitcher or dispenser. Because you are using the whole lemon, use it up the day it is made, or if there are leftovers, remove the lemon slices before storing to prevent the rinds from turning the lemonade bitter.
Adapted from Charlotte Observe, Helen Moore's Column, July 26, 2006