Legendary Chapel Hill Restaurant, Mama Dip’s, Is Closing Its Doors After Nearly 50 Years

The Southern food icon will be dearly missed. Its the end of an era inChapel Hill, North Carolina. But on August 17 our doors will be closing as we move into our next phase of business. Credit: Photo by Scott Suchman In the nostalgic announcement, Mama Dips invited fans to stop in for farewellmealswhile hinting at a next chapter. This is not a goodbye, the post continues. Were going to keep the brand and switch it out to do a fast-casual model....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 97 words · Tanya Strickland

Lemon Bar Cheesecake Recipe

A match made in heaven. This indulgent recipe marries two deliciousdesserts: lemon bars and cheesecake. Add butter, and pulse 5 or 6 times or until crumbly. Credit:Photo: Jennifer Davick Whisk together egg yolks and 1 Tbsp. remaining ice-cold water, 1 tsp. at a time, if necessary. Shape dough into a disk; wrap in plastic wrap. Chill 4 to 24 hours. Roll dough into a 14-inch circle on a lightly floured surface....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 196 words · Maria Ramirez

Lemon Chicken

Lemon lovers will rejoice over this bright and flavor-filled chicken recipe. Lemon lovers will rejoice over this bright and flavor-filled chicken recipe. Flatten skinned and boned chicken breasts, sprinkle with salt and pepper, then dredge through flour. Cook on the stovetop in a little olive oil and melted butter. For added flavor, add in some capers. For a weeknight dinner, serve Lemon Chicken with rice or couscous and a tossed salad....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 194 words · George Giles

Lemon Curd Filling

Add a punch of lemon to your layer cake. Ready to makeSouthern Living’s2020 White Cake? It’s a choose-your-own-adventure layer cake for the holidays. Credit: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Torie Cox If you love the warm weather and sunshine, this lemon curd is the filling for you. Whisk in cold butter until melted and smooth. Pour mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a medium bowl; discard any lumps....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 113 words · Jacqueline Miller

Lemon Loaf Cake

Tender and moist, this cake is bursting with bright flavor. This bright Lemon Loaf Cake makes for a refreshing treat any time of day. plain whole-milk Greek yogurt, divided 1cupgranulated sugar 6Tbsp. Credit: Photography: Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Karen Rankin (3 oz.) unsalted butter, softened and divided 3large eggs 1tsp.vanilla extract 1tsp.lemon extract 1cup(about 4 oz.) powdered sugar Lemon zest curls Directions Preheat oven to 350F. Beat in vanilla and lemon extract until blended, about 15 seconds....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 121 words · Lindsay Reynolds

Lemon Meltaways

You’ll use just a tad less than two sticks of butter to make these delicate little gems. Ingredients 3/4cupplus 2 Tbsp. Add 1/2 cup powdered sugar; beat at medium speed until light and fluffy. Credit: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham Stir in zest and juice. Whisk together flour and next 2 ingredients. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating at low speed just until blended. Cover and chill 1 hour....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 126 words · Barbara Hines

Lemon Roast Chicken With Rainbow Carrots

Change up your roasted chicken routine with fresh spring vegetables. And that, folks, is a darn shame. Ingredients 1(4- to 5-lb. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely Preheat oven to 425F. Sprinkle chicken with pepper and 1 1/2 teaspoons of the salt. Cut 1 of the lemons in half, setting aside 1 half. Cut other lemon into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Place 1 lemon half, garlic head halves, and herb sprigs in cavity of chicken....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 149 words · Ashley Flores

Lemon Thumbprint Cookies

Sweet and tangy, our buttery Lemon Thumbprint Cookies are simple to make and hard to beat. These dollops of raspberry jam on of lemony cookies are sure to earn rave reviews. When it comes to tried-and-true flavor combos, sweet and tangy is hard to beat. Credit: Southern Living Buttery, sweet, and moist, they’re alsosimple to makeand super fun to decorate. You’ll roll cookie dough into balls, then indent them with your thumb (or a spoon!...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 180 words · Rachel White

Lemon Vinaigrette Pasta Salad with Field Peas

This season, you’re able to consider it found thanks to this recipe. Its a fantastic blend of flavorsyoull love it. This recipe is also a great way to use up the fresh herbs hanging out in your fridge. Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners (Anyone else always trying to use up a threatening-to-wilt bunch of parsley?) Try thispasta saladrecipe, youll understand why were planning to make it all summer long....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 90 words · Mary Warren

Lemon-Buttermilk Icebox Pie

Creamy, tangy pie, perfect for hot summer days. Ingredients Pie: 1(14-oz.) Whisk together first 3 ingredients in a bowl. Credit: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas Gradually whisk in sweetened condensed milk mixture, and whisk until thoroughly combined; whisk in buttermilk. Pour mixture into prepared crust. Bake at 325 for 20 to 25 minutes or until set around edges. (Pie will be slightly jiggly.) Cool on a wire rack 1 hour....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 119 words · Robin Ward

Lemon-Lime Poke Cake

Garnished with lemon and lime slices, this easy cake screams summer. Lemon and lime zest mixed right into the cake batter bring a pop of citrus to the sponge. Ingredients Baking spray with flour 1(15.25-oz.) Credit: Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer Prop Stylist: Audrey Davis Grease a 13- x 9-inch baking pan with baking spray. Pour into prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 25 to 28 minutes....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 140 words · Leah Newton

Lemon-Pepper Shrimp Scampi Pasta

All the garlicky, lemony flavors of the favorite seafood dish in a quick and easy pasta dinner. Add spaghetti; cook until al dente, 7 to 8 minutes. Reserve 1 cup cooking water; drain pasta, and transfer to a large bowl. Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high. Stir shrimp, and transfer to a plate....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 125 words · Cole Nunez

Lemonade Iced Tea

Why have one drink, when you’re able to have two? Make double and triple the batch to serve guests at a picnic or barbecue. Black tea is steeped in boiling water. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Then, sugar and lemon juice are added for the sweet-tart taste of fresh lemonade. Of note, this recipe calls for a bit of baking soda. Now why on Earth would we tell you to add baking soda to your iced tea?...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 111 words · Jennifer Poole