Two friends eating and drinking their way through Gild –Book 1 of the Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy!
SPOILERS FOR BOOKS 1-5
Recipes for food and cocktails mentioned in this episode:
Glazed Lemonies! Even Gabby likes it!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter {softened}
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- zest from 1/2 lemon
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- zest from ½ lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare an 8x8 squarepan by spraying it with non-stick spray {or lining it with parchment paper}.
- In a large bowl combine butter, sugar, eggs, lemon juice, salt and zest. You can mix it by hand or use a hand mixer. Add flour and mix until just combined. Pour into the prepared pan and spread into an even layer.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until the edges are brown the middle is set. Do not over bake, you want the texture to be like that of a brownie.
- Let it cool.
- While the lemonies are cooling, combine the glazeingredients and whisk them together. Pour it over the cooled bars and spread out into an even layer over the top.
- Cut into squares and serve. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Cocktail Pairing: Lemon Basil Martini
Description: A zesty, herbaceous martini that highlights the citrus notes in the dessert while balancing the creaminess with fresh, light flavors.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- 3-4 fresh basil leaves
- Garnish: Lemon twist or basil leaf
Instructions:
- Muddle the basil leaves in a shaker with the simple syrup.
- Add vodka, lemon juice, and ice. Shake well.
- Strain into a martini glass and garnish with a lemon twist or a fresh basil leaf.
Mocktail Pairing: Lemon Cream Soda
Description: A creamy, citrusy soda that mirrors the flavors of the dessert while adding a fizzy, fun twist.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz vanilla syrup
- 3 oz sparkling water
- 1 oz cream (optional for a richer texture)
- Garnish: Lemon wheel or zest
Instructions:
- Combine lemon juice and vanilla syrup in a glass with ice.
- Add cream (if using) and top with sparkling water. Stirgently.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel or zest.
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