Lemon Lush

Ingredients Crust: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup chopped pecans Cream Cheese Filling: 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 2 cups powdered sugar 2 Tablespoon lemon juice Pudding Layer: 2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant lemon pudding 3 cups milk Whipped Cream: 1½ cups heavy cream ½ cup powdered sugar Instructions … Read more

Raspberry Lemon Bars

Ingredients: FOR THE CRUST 12 tablespoons butter, softened (1 1/2 sticks) 1/3 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups flour FOR THE FILLING 3 eggs 1 cup sugar 3 tablespoons flour 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup crushed fresh raspberries powdered sugar for dusting lemon slices, whole raspberries, and mint leaves for garnish (optional) Directions: Preheat … Read more

Cream Cheese-Filled Banana Bread

INGREDIENTS: Bread 1 large egg 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup liquid-state coconut oil (canola or vegetable may be substituted) 1/4 cup cup sour cream (lite is okay; or Greek yogurt may be substituted) 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large bananas) 1 cup … Read more

Hot Melted Caprese Dip

When you need a high-impact appetizer with almost zero prep time, this Hot Melted Caprese Dip is the ultimate solution. This recipe takes the iconic flavors of a classic Italian salad—fresh basil, creamy mozzarella, and juicy tomatoes—and transforms them into a warm, gooey, and indulgent dip. By roasting the cherry tomatoes until they burst and … Read more

Cobb Dip

INGREDIENTS 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 c. sour cream 1 package Hidden Valley Ranch Dip mix 1 c. chopped Romaine lettuce 1 Roma tomato, chopped ½ c. shredded cheddar cheese ½ c. grilled corn ¼ c. bacon, cooked & crumbled ¼ c. blue cheese crumbles INSTRUCTIONS  Get full recipe >> Cobb Dip @ lemontreedwelling.com

Spinach Dip Pinwheels

INGREDIENTS DOUGH 1 cup water 1 Tbs yeast 1 Tbs sugar 1 Tbs vegetable oil 2-3 cups flour SPINACH FILLING 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained 4 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup mayo 1 small onion, diced 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Salt … Read more

Perfect Bruschetta

INGREDIENTS For the tomatoes: 2 pounds of roma tomatoes (or any good, ripe tomato) 2 cloves of garlic, very finely minced 5 basil leaves (plus more for garnish), rolled up and sliced into thin strips 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper For the bread: ½ loaf of wheat french bread (about 7-10 slices) Softened … Read more

Mini Macaroni and Cheese Bites

Ingredients 12 oz. elbow macaroni 5 oz. of garlic and herb cheese (boursin, alouette, or even herbed cream cheese works, any soft spreadable herbed cheese) 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 2 tbsp. cold unsalted butter 2 large eggs 3/4 cups milk 1/4 cup sour cream pinch salt and pepper for the crust: 2 … Read more