Mango Frozen Yogurt original recipe Ingredients: 2 cups vanilla (or plain) non-fat yogurt3-4 cups fresh or frozen mango chunks 1/4 cup really yummy honey (add more if using plain yogurt) juice of a lemon Instructions: Process in a food processor and freeze mixture in an ice cream maker. (You don’t have to use the ice […]
Almond Cheesecake Ice Cream
Almond Cheesecake Ice Creamoriginal recipe Ingredients:3 cups whole milk1 cup sliced almonds8 oz. cream cheese2/3 to 3/4 cup granulated sugar6 egg yolks1 cup heavy cream1/2 to 1 tsp. almond extract Instructions:Heat milk in a large pot over high heat, but do not boil. Add the almonds. Cover with the pot lid. Let steep for about […]
Fizzy Limonada Suiça
I married a man who was born in Brasil. He introduced me to Limonada Suiça. And that is one of the reasons I love him dearly. Maybe you’ve had this drink at a Brasilian Churrascaria. If you haven’t, find one fast, you won’t regret it. To make traditional Limonada Suiça, I usually throw some whole […]
Brownie Cookies Revisited
Ever since I came up with this recipe, I can’t stop thinking about how warm and gooey they are right out of the oven. And since that time a few weeks ago when my husband suggested I make them with peanut butter chips…..well, it’s almost a disease, a sickness, an obsession. I even baked in […]
Fresh Strawberry Sorbet
It’s strawberry season! And while we love eating those ripe, juicy red berries right off the plant, it’s mighty refreshing to turn them into strawberry sorbet. This easy recipe combines a simple syrup made of sugar and water with fresh strawberries, a little lemon juice, and a pinch of salt to create a vibrant, summery […]
Easy Gazpacho
If fresh tomatoes aren’t in season in your area, you can summon up some (almost) summer freshness by using canned tomatoes in this gazpacho. Easy Gazpachooriginal recipe Ingredients:2 large cans whole tomatoes in juice1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, roughly chopped1 medium green pepper, seeded and roughly chopped1 small onion2 garlic cloves1/4 cup red wine vinegar3 […]