Lemons, Lemons, Lemons

Zesty and zippy, we love the taste and scent of lemons. Maybe we think we've cornered the market on this tangy citrus favorite with our lemonade, but as is often the case the Greeks were there first with a luscious lemon and egg soup. In fact, as "Lemons! Lemons! Lemons!" shows lemons are a favorite in the cuisines of many cultures. Equally tempting teamed with chicken, main course offerings include Chicken Teriyaki, Chicken Fricassee and Chicken with Lemon Cream Sauce. Dessert lovers will find a scrumptious Lemon Bread Pudding and, of course, Lemon Meringue Pie. Directions for making a lemon basket and a lemon pomander ball are also included. Sarah Schulte's witty illustrations of lemons in unexpected settings and places make the book fun browsing. - Gail Cooke