Cathy Trochelman

Wisconsin

Food Blogger at Lemon Tree Dwelling

Food blogger at Lemon Tree Dwelling, sharing simple, delicious, family-friendly recipes!

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Cucumber Pineapple Salad

1 week ago | lemontreedwelling.com | Cathy Trochelman

This Cucumber Pineapple Salad is fresh, flavorful, and perfect for summer! A delicious combination of juicy pineapple, mini cucumbers, avocado and cilantro tossed in a simple lime vinaigrette, this salad is savory, sweet, and so refreshing!I’m sure I’m not alone when I say I look forward to summer all year long.
California Roll Cucumber Salad

1 week ago | lemontreedwelling.com | Cathy Trochelman

All the flavors of your favorite sushi roll in a delicious cucumber salad! This California Roll Cucumber Salad combines crunchy cucumbers with imitation crab, creamy avocado, edamame, and spicy mayo in an addictive salad you’re going to LOVE!Anyone who knows me knows how much I LOVE sushi. So much, in fact, that there was a time in my life when I took myself on a weekly sushi date… and devoured it every time.
Beef and Broccoli

2 weeks ago | lemontreedwelling.com | Cathy Trochelman

Restaurant-style Beef and Broccoli is deliciously flavorful and easy to make in 20 minutes or less! Enjoy it straight from the pan or serve it over rice for a satisfying meal your family will love!Beef and Broccoli. We’ve all seen it on the menu at our favorite Chinese restaurant, and probably ordered it more times than we care to admit. Because it’s absolutely delicious! It’s definitely a classic… in every sense of the word.
Red, White, & Basil Dip

2 weeks ago | lemontreedwelling.com | Cathy Trochelman

Fresh tomatoes, creamy feta, chopped basil, and Greek dressing come together in a quick, easy, and delicious summer dip! Straight from the garden…and just in time for your summer celebrations!There’s nothing I love more about summer than heading straight out to the garden and coming back inside with the makings of something delicious.
Mediterranean Tuna Salad

3 weeks ago | lemontreedwelling.com | Cathy Trochelman

Mediterranean Tuna Salad combines albacore tuna, green pepper, kalamata olives, sun dried tomatoes and feta cheese in a delicious tuna salad that’s light, fresh, and completely mayo-free!Let’s talk tuna salad. Do you love it… or hate it? Because I feel like you’re either on one side or the other. Personally, I love it.
Greek Salad Dressing

3 weeks ago | lemontreedwelling.com | Cathy Trochelman

Homemade Greek Salad Dressing is the perfect addition to all your favorite recipes! A classic combination of olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and simple seasonings, this vinaigrette is our go-to for Greek salads and more… and so much better than store bought!If it were up to me, I’d probably make salads for dinner most nights. I love how light and fresh and flavorful they are… and I love the fact that there are hundreds of ways to do them.
Strawberry Cobbler

3 weeks ago | lemontreedwelling.com | Cathy Trochelman

Preheat oven to 350° F. In a medium bowl, combine strawberry halves, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and cornstarch (if using.) Mix gently with a large spoon. Transfer strawberries to a 9 or 10 inch deep dish pie plate (or similar sized baking pan.)In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup melted butter, 1 teaspoon baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix together with a spoon.
Rhubarb Bread

1 month ago | lemontreedwelling.com | Cathy Trochelman

Preheat oven to 325° F. In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, 2/3 cup vegetable oil, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix well. In a separate bowl, combine 3 cups all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon baking soda. Mix well. Stir flour mixture into sugar mixture, alternately adding in 1 cup buttermilk, until all ingredients are fully combined. Fold in 2 cups chopped rhubarb. Pour batter into two greased bread pans.
Basil Pesto

1 month ago | lemontreedwelling.com | Cathy Trochelman

The BEST Basil Pesto! Made with just a handful of simple ingredients, this pesto is packed with the flavors of fresh basil, pine nuts, and parmesan cheese. Delicious as a sauce, dip, or sandwich spread!I’ve loved pesto for as long as I can remember. But if there’s one thing I know to be true, it’s that not all pesto was created equal. Because just like anything, there are countless variations and endless ideas of what makes the “best” pesto.
Rhubarb Crisp Recipe

1 month ago | lemontreedwelling.com | Cathy Trochelman

The ultimate Rhubarb Crisp! This crisp is the perfect combination of tart and sweet with a deliciously crunchy streusel topping. Delicious with or without a scoop of vanilla ice cream!Growing up, we had a huge rhubarb plant in our yard. Which meant, of course, that rhubarb desserts were plentiful. And I have to admit… as a kid, I definitely didn’t love the stuff. Because it you’ve ever had rhubarb, you know that it’s more tart than sweet… and just not what I was interested in as a dessert.