Sweet Basil Strawberry Ice Cream...

If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed For fun new recipes and articles to help you become a Gourmet too. Thanks for visiting!What You Need: 3 C of milk, divided 3/4 C of sugar 6 egg yolks, lightly beaten 6 large sweet basil leaves 3 C of strawberries, halved How to Make It: Pour 1 1/2 C of the milk into a saucepan placed over medium heat. Add the sugar, egg yolks and basil leaves to the...

Supreme Blueberry Ice Cream...

What You Need: 3 C of fresh blueberries 2 C of sugar, divided 2 t orange peel, shredded fine and divided 1/3 C orange juice 4 C of whipping cream, divided 2 T flour 4 C of milk 4 egg yolks, beaten lightly 2 T of vanilla 1 t ground cinnamon 2 C pecans, toasted and chopped How to Make It: Place the blueberries into a saucepan positioned over medium heat. Stir in 1/2 C sugar, 1 t of orange peel, the orange juice...

Fruit Juice Spritzer...

Do your kids like soda, but you hate for them to have it all the time? One of my favorite beverages any time of the year is a fruit juice spritzer. It’s refreshing, cool and tasty. Plus it has the added benefit of fruit juice so you can count is as a fruit serving for the day! I prefer using 100% Juicy Juice, being that it’s, well, 100% all natural juice. But you can use any juice you prefer. You’re kids will love it...

Oh So Gooey Nachos...

Since summer is over which means for most, camp outs are too. What is one of the best parts of camp outs? Smores  right? Everyone loves a yummy smore under the stars. Here is a twist to the smore just as yummy just a little messier. and the best part can be made inside. What You Need: 8 graham crackers 3/4 C of milk chocolate chips 1 1/2 C of mini marshmallows How to Make It: Preset the oven to broil and allow the broiler...

Kids Favorite Banana and Orange Smoothie...

Ingredients: 1 to 1 ½ ripe bananas 1 cup frozen fruit of your choice (I prefer strawberries) 1 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed 1 ½ cups orange juice, freshly squeezed (about 4 oranges) Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Refrigerate and serve cold. This is a great breakfast smoothie for the whole family. Social...