Archive for the 'FRUITS & SWEETS' Category

Jícama-Apple Slaw

Monday, November 12th, 2007

INGREDIENTS:
1/3       cup packed chopped   fresh cilantro, plus leaves for garnish
2     tablespoons chopped fresh mint, plus leaves for garnish
1-2     tablespoon minced jalapeno peppers
1     teaspoon sugar
3/4     teaspoon salt
1/2     teaspoon ground cumin
1/4     cup lime juice
1/3     cup extra-virgin olive oil
1     lb jicama
1     tart green apple, cored (not peeled)
2     […]

Bittersweet Chocolate Ice Cream

Saturday, November 3rd, 2007

Ingredients :
1 3/4    cup    Half-and-half
2    tbl    Honey
6    x    Egg yolks, at room temperature
2    tbl    Sugar
1    tsp    Vanilla
1    pch    Salt
6    oz    Extra-bittersweet or bittersweet chocolate chopped coarsely
3    tbl    Dark rum
RICH CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
2    cup    Whipping cream
1/4    cup    Honey
12    x    Egg yolks, at room temperature
1/4    cup    Sugar
1    tsp    Vanilla
1    pch    Salt
12    oz    Extra-bittersweet or bittersweet chocolate coarsely chopped
Shaved […]

Boysenberry Ice Cream

Friday, November 2nd, 2007

Ingredients :
4    cup    Fresh boysenberry
1    cup    Water
Sugar
2 1/2    cup    Whipping cream
Method :
* Line strainer with two layers of dampened cheesecloth. Set over large bowl.
* Combine berries* and water in medium saucepan. Slowly bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer gently until soft, about 10 minutes. Pour into cheesecloth-lined strainer. Let stand until juice has drained […]

Boozy Ice Cream

Friday, November 2nd, 2007

Ingredients :
1    tbl    Cornflour
900    ml    Soya milk, (1 1/2 pints)
1    x    Vanilla pod
2    tbl    Sugar
50    gm    Solid vegetable oil, (2oz)
125    gm    Milk free plain chocolate, (4oz)
125    gm    Glace cherries, halved (4oz)
50    gm    Mixed peel, (2oz)
50    gm    Raisins or sultanas, (2oz)
50    gm    Toasted flaked almonds, (2oz)
4    tbl    Rum or brandy, clarified without animal derived ingredients
Method :
* […]

Blueberry Ice Cream

Friday, November 2nd, 2007

Ingredients :
4    cup    picked over blueberries
1    cup    sugar
the zest of 1 navel orange removed in strips with a vegetable peeler
2    tbl    Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur
3    tbl    fresh lemon juice
1/2    tsp    vanilla
1/8    tsp    salt
2    cup    heavy cream
1    cup    half-and-half
Method :
* In a large saucepan combine the blueberries, the sugar, the zest, and 1/4 cup […]

Bittersweet Chocolate Ice Cream

Friday, November 2nd, 2007

Ingredients :
1 3/4    cup    Half-and-half
2    tbl    Honey
6    x    Egg yolks, at room temperature
2    tbl    Sugar
1    tsp    Vanilla
1    pch    Salt
6    oz    Extra-bittersweet or bittersweet chocolate chopped coarsely
3    tbl    Dark rum
RICH CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
2    cup    Whipping cream
1/4    cup    Honey
12    x    Egg yolks, at room temperature
1/4    cup    Sugar
1    tsp    Vanilla
1    pch    Salt
12    oz    Extra-bittersweet or bittersweet chocolate coarsely chopped
Shaved […]

Ben and Jerry’s Sweet Ice Cream Base

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

Ingredients :
2    cup    Light cream
1    cup    Sweetened condensed milk, cold
Method :
* Whisk the light cream and the sweetened condensed milk together in a mixing bowl until blended.
* Makes 1 quart.
* This recipe makes a less creamy, less rich ice cream. Ben likes the slightly cooked flavor of the sweetened condensed milk.
* Note: This is a […]

Banana Mega Ice Cream

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

Ingredients :
1    cup    Banana pulp
2    x    Egg
1 1/2    cup    Milk
1/8    tsp    Salt
1/8    tsp    Nutmeg
2    cup    Heavy cream
1    tbl    Lemon juice
1 1/2    cup    Confectioner’s sugar
1    tbl    Powdered gelatin
2    tbl    Cold water
Method :
* Beat eggs and sugar until light; add salt, nutmeg, milk and gelatin which has been softened in the cold water and dissolved over a […]

Ziploc-Bag Ice Cream (Using Milk)

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

Ingredients :
Using Milk:
Ingredients:
1/2    cup    milk (it doesn’t matter what kind, whole, 2%, chocolate, etc.)
1    tbl    sugar
1/4    tsp    vanilla (you might try other flavorings)
Method:
Method :
* Add these to a pint size zip lock freezer bag and zip shut.
* Place that bag in a larger (quart or larger) zip lock bag Add ice to fill bag 1/2 […]

Watermelon-Strawberry Ice

Monday, October 29th, 2007

Ingredients :
2    cup    Cubed Pitted Watermelon
1    cup    Sliced Strawberries
1/2    cup    Water
1/4    cup    Corn Syrup
1/4    cup    Honey
1    tbl    Fresh Lemon Juice
3    tbl    Sugar optional
Method :
* Blend watermelon, strawberries, water, corn syrup, honey and lemon juice in blender or food processor until smooth. Taste; add sugar by tablespoons if needed. Pour into 9″ square baking pan. Freeze […]