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It pops up in some unexpected places and, like salt, is a fantastic flavor enhancer.  <\/p>\n<p>Cowden, IL native <b>Danielle Lorton<\/b>, for example, uses lemon to brighten her <b><A href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipe\/athenian-chicken-rolls-4705\">Athenian Chicken Rolls<\/A><\/b>.  The citrus flavor adds a Mediterranean freshness that is out of this world.<\/p>\n<p>On the sweeter side, <b>Steven Wilson<\/b> of Chesterfield, VA amps up his <b><A href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipe\/classic-apple-pie-by-steven-wilson-unccalum\">Classic Apple Pie<\/A><\/b> recipe by using the juice and rind of an entire lemon.  Not only does it add a crispness to the flavor, but the acidity of the lemon helps to maintain the apples&#8217; color and texture while baking!<\/p>\n<p>Last, but certainly not least, is lemon cake.  Long a favorite in my household, Blue Ribbon winner <b>Laura Davis<\/b> from Rusk, TX really knocked it out of the ballpark with her <b><A href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipe\/lemon-lovers-pound-cake-by-laura-davis-lolagurl75\">Lemon Lovers&#8217; Pound Cake<\/A><\/b>.  Its lightly sweet glaze plays perfectly with the cake&#8217;s subtle lemon flavor. <\/p>\n<p>Oh my, is it just me or are you ready for a Spring picnic?!  Load up the goodies and slap on your shades. Here comes the sun&#8230; and it&#8217;s never tasted sweeter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sure, we may still be in the infant days of Spring, but I just can&#8217;t help jumping feet-first into the spirit of the season! And nothing says warm weather to me more than the lively, crisp taste of lemon. And I don&#8217;t mean plain old lemonade either (although, ok, I love &#8220;plain old&#8221; lemonade too!) 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