Especially when they've got stuff like microwavable cups of "ancient grain blends" and pouches of quinoa that are perfectly steamed in 30-seconds.

Fill a large saucepan with water to a depth of a few inches.Stir together sugar, salt, and lemon zest in a metal bowl that will fit into the pan of simmering water.

Work sugar and zest between your fingers until sugar is moist and aromatic.Whisk in eggs, then remaining 11 tablespoons lemon juice.Set bowl over pan of simmering water (do not allow bowl to touch water).

Cook, whisking egg mixture constantly, until mixture thickens and a candy thermometer registers 180°F, about 12 minutes.Whisk in softened gelatin-lemon mixture, and stir until dissolved.

Pour mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a blender; discard solids.

Let mixture rest in blender at room temperature, pulsing occasionally, until it cools to 130°F, about 15 minutes.. With blender running, add butter in 2 additions, processing until incorporated after each addition.This nonalcoholic riff on a. Tequila Sunrise.

is ideal for anyone with a sweet tooth.(It’s also extremely popular on TikTok, with a video of it racking up more than 11 million views over the past year.)

Adding your ingredients to the glass in a particular order is important for this mocktail, because it will ensure you achieve the signature gradient finish.Start with ice in a tall glass, fill it with one third cranberry juice, one third Sprite, and then one third orange juice.