...tutti fruity summer fruities :)

I think one of my favorite things about summer is that lemon finally comes to center stage. After 9 months of hiding in the background, being best supporting actress...summer means that it is finally time for lemon to win the award for best female lead and I think I have the 5 best ways to best showcase our tangy, yellow, and oh so yummy friend... 1) Pink Lemonade Cupcakes :) There is no question that pink lemonade is probably the unofficial drink of the summer so why not have our cake and eat it too?

Recipe: http://realmomkitchen.com/6745/pink-lemonade-cupcakes 2) Lemon Chicken Breasts- courtesy of the Barefoot Countessa :) The citrus flavor just knocks this old favorite outta the park with flavor and tender juicy meat.

Recipe: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/lemon-chicken-breasts-recipe/index.html 3) Lemon Pasta with Roasted Shrimp :) need I say more? Lemon and seafood have been a delicious love story since the beginning of time.

Recipe: www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/lemon-pasta-with-roasted-shrimp-recipe/index.html 4) Rasberry Lemonade Smoothie :) So cool, refreshing, and delicious!

5) Honey Citrus Cocktail :)

Recipe: http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/2dmtf7/www.stylemepretty.com/2012/03/23/bridal-shower-inspiration-week-cocktails-by-sugar-charm/