Chocolate hazelnut spread is easy to make at home and tastes far better than the common store-bought variety (Nutella®). What's more is that you can avoid the excess sugar and other ingredients that you don't need. Let's take a look at those ingredients, found on the Nutella® website -- sugar, palm oil, hazelnuts, cocoa, … [Read more...]
Peach Sherbet
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This homemade peach sherbet is just bursting with peach flavor. It is definitely on the top of my list of peach yumminess and very refreshing on a hot summers day. But sadly I am all out of the wonderful Texas Peaches I bought a week ago. Must--go--get--some--more... (You may omit the vodka in this recipe, but the amount … [Read more...]
Fresh Basil Pesto *
Fresh basil pesto is easy to make. It's a very versatile sauce that can be used in many ways, from topping pasta dishes to chicken or fish etc. If you're growing basil in your garden, like I am, you will inevitably have an abundance of basil.... this pesto sauce is the perfect way to utilize your harvest. Simply make … [Read more...]
Creamy Blue-Cheese Dressing *
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Blue cheese is by far my son's favorite cheese. So he was delighted when I made this blue cheese dressing the other night to go with dinner. And needless to say, he devoured the meal :) (that explains the lack of photo of the actual dressing - will try to get one next time) Is this dressing really that good? Well to be … [Read more...]
Mocha-Coffee “Coconut Milk” Ice Cream
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Our second favorite flavor of coconut milk ice cream is this one, Mocha-Coffee "Coconut Milk" Ice Cream. Everyone in the family appreciates this flavor, as it is always gobbled up in one sitting. It's rich, deep, and very satisfying -- I know it's dessert, but think how good it is for you (with the coconut milk and all) … [Read more...]
