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15 Luscious Lemon Desserts

For a tangy and sweet dessert, consider making something with a twist of lemon. From cakes, to ice cream, from pies to tarts and from cookies to cupcakes, here are 15 luscious lemon desserts that you’ll want to make today!

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If you’re a lemon lover, then these luscious lemon desserts are for you! Any of these desserts would be perfect for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, birthdays or spring and summer treats. Enjoy!

Rosemary Lemon Cake by The Little Epicurean

Lemon Coconut White Chocolate Gooey Bars by Averie Cooks

Lemon Coconut Cake by Sally’s Baking Addiction

Lemon Cookie-Coconut Truffles by Lorie’s Mississippi Kitchen

Lemon Meringue Pie by Simply Recipes

Lemon Raspberry Layer Cake by Life Love and Sugar

Lemon Meringue Ice Cream by Love and Olive Oil

Luscious Lemon Mousse Cake by Baking Sense

Lemon Almond Cheese Danish by The Chunky Chef

Gluten Free Blueberry Lemon Bundt Cake by Allergy Free Alaska

Lemon Macaroons by Saving Dessert

Meyer Lemon Tart by Kitchen Confidante

Lemon Cupcakes with Strawberry Swiss Meringue Buttercream by The Cookie Writer

Lemon Meringue Cheesecake by Chocolate Moosey

Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars by The Girl Who Ate Everything

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Gift Guides, Products

10 Best Pioneer Woman Gift Ideas

Pioneer Woman fans can’t get enough of Ree Drummond’s line of cookbooks, dishes, kitchen tools, bakeware and home goods. Every season, Ree comes out with new designs and fans clamor to find them in their local stores and online. Here’s a list of the best Pioneer Woman gift ideas for Mother’s Day, Christmas, or birthdays.

Pioneer Woman fans can't get enough of Ree Drummond's line of cookbooks, dishes, kitchen tools, bakeware and home goods. Every season, Ree comes out with new designs and fans clamor to find them in their local stores and online. Here's a list of the best Pioneer Woman gift ideas for Mother's Day, Christmas, or birthdays.

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Pioneer Woman fans will want Ree’s latest cookbook and this one is perfect for those who need to make yummy recipes with minimal effort and time! The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Come and Get It!: Simple, Scrumptious Recipes for Crazy Busy Lives

The Pioneer Woman’s Vintage Floral 12-Piece Dinnerware Set features Ree’s iconic flower motif in bright colors. This is a beautiful set to mix and match with her other dishes. Who wouldn’t adore this as a gift?

The Adeline Glass Butter Dish with Salt And Pepper Shaker Set in this gorgeous turquoise makes an elegant display on your table or kitchen counter. If turquoise isn’t your thing, it also comes in a stunning clear glass. I love this set!

The Pioneer Woman Rose Shadow 2.83-Quart Batter Bowl is not only sturdy but makes a pretty floral statement with Ree’s trademark floral designs. It’s dishwasher and microwave safe, too.

I adore this set of the Pioneer Woman’s Measuring Cups, Spoons and Kitchen Prep Bowls. It’s 9 pieces of a colorful floral design that will brighten your kitchen! I love the prep bowls – so many uses for them in your kitchen.

This may be my favorite piece from Ree’s Adeline collection. It’s her Adeline Glass Cookie Jar in this elegant clear color. Not just for cookies! You can use this all year round for decorative purposes, too. Think holiday time with colorful ornaments and lights in it!

The Pioneer Woman Flea Market Decorated Floral 2-Quart Pitcher makes a great gift. Interestingly, most people I know use it as a flower vase! It would be perfect for Mother’s Day or a birthday gift. Oh, be sure and send flowers, too! 😉

The Timeless Beauty 5 Qt Dutch Oven with Daisy and Bakelite Knob would make an amazing gift for a Pioneer Woman fan. The heavy cast iron and enameled coating on the inside make it a true dutch oven. Hand-wash only. It is oven-safe.

The Pioneer Woman 10-Piece Nesting Mixing Serving Bowl Set comes in a variety of colorful designs. Comes with lids for leftovers or transporting to potlucks or tailgating parties.

The Pioneer Woman Vintage Floral 3pc Soap And Lotion Pump Set makes an excellent gift for Mother’s Day, Christmas, or birthdays. This set works well in kitchens and bathrooms!

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Chicken, Recipes

Quick and Easy Chicken Fiesta Skillet

This quick and easy one-pan chicken fiesta skillet can be on the table in just 30 minutes. It’s a healthy and satisfying meal, perfect for busy weeknights. You can easily pair it with yummy sides like rice and refried beans, or even a fresh salad.

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What I love about this chicken fiesta skillet meal is that it’s so easy to put together. It’s quick because you’re making it all in just one pan. Whether you use a cast-iron skillet like this one, or a stainless steel skillet, this dish comes together with minimal work.

Here’s how it goes down.

First, prep your veggies and herbs. Slice and dice the onion and peppers and set aside. Chop the cilantro and set aside.
Second, prep your chicken. Slice it into bite-sized chunks and set aside.
Third, prep your canned and/or frozen veggies. Rinse and drain the black beans. Do the same for the corn if you’re using canned corn instead of frozen.
Fourth, have all your spices at the ready.
Fifth, fire up the skillet and get ready to roll!

From here, it’s as simple as adding the onions and peppers to skillet and letting them soften a bit before adding the chicken and spices. Let the chicken brown a bit and then throw in the beans and corn. Cook a bit, taste, re-season if necessary and you’re practically done!

Between the stages of cooking and browning, you might want to grate some cheese, prepare an avocado, slice a lime or two, if you want to serve those with the fiesta skillet. You might want to serve this over a brown rice, so factor that in if it’s something that your family likes.

Don’t wait for Cinco de Mayo to make this – throw it together tonight and be sure to keep it in your quick and easy rotation of tasty dinners to make!

Quick and Easy Chicken Fiesta Skillet

Prep time

10 mins

Cook time

20 mins

Total time

30 mins

Quick and Easy Chicken Fiesta Skillet

Author: Zesty Olive

Serves: 4

Ingredients

1 T. extra virgin olive oil
 ½ medium red onion, diced
2 red or green bell peppers, diced
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
1½ lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized cubes
1 t. ground cumin
1 t. smoked paprika
1 t. Mexican oregano
½ t. chipotle powder
1 14-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
 1 c. frozen or canned sweet yellow corn
½ c. fresh cilantro, roughly chopped, divided
2 T. fresh lime juice
Optional, to serve:
 ½ c. Monterey Jack, shredded
1 large avocado, chopped
 1 large lime, sliced into 8 wedges

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and peppers and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the veggies are soft and slightly caramelized, around 7-8 minutes. 
Add chicken, ground cumin, smoked paprika, Mexican oregano, and chipotle powder and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is lightly browned on all sides, around 3-4 minutes. Season with additional salt and black pepper, to taste.
Stir in black beans and frozen corn. Cook, stirring once or twice, until everything is warmed through, around 6-8 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings, as desired.  
Remove from heat and stir in half of the fresh cilantro and lime juice. If using, sprinkle cheese on top and cover with until cheese melts. Serve immediately topped with remaining cilantro, chopped avocado, and fresh lime wedges, if desired. Enjoy!

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