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Ginger Citrus Salad Dressing

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

¼ cup Fresh ginger puree
¼ cup Meyer lemon juice
1 tsp Meyer lemon zest
¼ cup Pineapple juice
½ cup Mayonnaise
1 bunch Cilantro
1 clove garlic
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste

Directions:

For this recipe use a food processor or blender.  A blender will give it a creamier texture.

  1. Add all listed ingredients to the container of your blender or food processor; wait on the salt and pepper.
  2. Begin pulsing the dressing, then turn to high and let run for 1 minute.
  3. Taste and add salt and pepper to your liking.
  4. Refrigerate, serve and enjoy!

Meyer Lemon and Cilantro Aioli

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

3 each Meyer lemons
3 each Egg yolk
1 bunch Cilantro
1 clove Garlic
¼ cup Olive oil
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste

Directions

You will need a food processor or blender for this recipe.

  1. Add lemon juice (and some zest), egg yolks, chopped cilantro, and chopped garlic to the blender.  Puree on high forming a green paste.
  2. Slowly add olive oil on high.  If too thick you can add water.
  3. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to your taste.
  4. Refrigerate, serve and enjoy!

Goes with Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes.

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes with Meyer Lemon Aioli

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

1 cup Jumbo lump crab
1 cup Panko bread crumbs
¼ cup Meyer lemon juice
1 each Meyer lemon
2 each Eggs
¼ cup melted butter
1 tablespoon Canola oil
1-teaspoon Salt
1-teaspoon Pepper
1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning

Directions:

  1. Gather all necessary ingredients and a large mixing bowl.
  2. To the mixing bowl add crabmeat, ½ of the breadcrumbs, lemon juice, salt, pepper and Cajun seasoning.  Toss briefly to combine ingredients.
  3. Whisk together the eggs and butter, gently fold into the crab mixture, forming dough.  Add bread crumbs if too wet.
  4. Mold your crab cakes by hand using palm sized amounts of the mixture.  Form into pucks.
  5. Pan sear your crab cakes with a bit of oil for 5 minutes on each side, forming a golden brown crust.
  6. Drizzle Meyer lemon and cilantro aioli over the top and enjoy!
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Meyer Lemon and Roasted Chickpea Hummus

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

Serves: 2-3

Ingredients:

1 large can Chickpeas
2 cloves Garlic
2 each Meyer lemons
1 tablespoon Sesame seed paste
1 cup Olive oil
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Turn your oven on to 400 degrees.
  2. Drain chickpeas from can and pat dry.
  3. Place chickpeas and garlic onto a roasting pan and drizzle with a bit of your olive oil.
  4. Roast chickpeas and garlic until aromatic and colorful.
  5. Place chickpeas and garlic into a food processor and pulse a few times.
  6. Add sesame paste, Meyer lemon juice and zest and continue to puree.
  7. Finish by slowly incorporating the olive oil.  Add salt and pepper to your desire and enjoy!
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