Lemony Sugar Snaps Recipes

CRISP LEMON SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, milk and extracts. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture. , Shape into 1-in. balls or drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar. , Bake at 400° for 9-11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Immediately remove to wire racks to cool.

LEMONY SUGAR SNAP PEA STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In a large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat add lemon slices; cook 4 minutes, turning once.
• Remove lemons; set aside.
• Add pea pods and leek to skillet; stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes or until pea pods are crisp tender.
• Stir in dill (if using) and reserved lemon slices.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.

LUSCIOUS LEMON SNAPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C ). Grease cookie sheets.
• In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest. Make a well in the center and fill it with the oil, lemon juice, and vanilla. Stir everything together until it forms a dough. Alternate method: Put everything into the food processor and blend until dough forms.
• Drop cookie dough by teaspoonfuls, about 2 inches apart, onto the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Edges should be golden brown. For a softer cookie, bake for only 7 minutes. Cool on racks, and store in an airtight container.

SUGAR SNAP PEA SALAD WITH LEMON AND DILL

Steps:

• Slice sugar snap peas on the diagonal into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 1/2 cups). Add sunflower seeds, juice and zest of half the lemon, feta cheese, sunflower oil, and dill. Season with salt and black pepper. Toss to combine. Garnish with slices of lemon and additional feta.

LEMON SUGAR SNAPS

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt; set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the egg and lemon zest and juice; beat until combined. Add the flour mixture; beat until just combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Transfer dough to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Place sugar in a shallow bowl. Shape leveled tablespoons of dough into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in sugar to coat completely, and place about 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until the edges just begin to turn golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Cookies can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

LEMONY SUGAR SNAPS

Steps:

• Remove strings from both sides of sugar snap peas.
• Heat oil in large nonstick frypan over medium heat.
• Add shallots and garlic and cook, stirring, until shallots are softened, about 3 minutes Add sugar snaps, lemon zest, and salt to frypan and cook, stirring until peas are just ender, about 4 minutes.