Ice Cream and Sorbets
Bonus Cranberry Parfait
This simple “leftovers” way with cranberry sauce is dreamy goodness, a Bonus Cranberry Parfait. Try my mom’s incredible Cranberry Sauce with Rose Water & Pistachios here. I think of this recipe as one to be done after Thanksgiving, as a great way to use leftover cranberry sauce. But that title, “leftover,” just seems so unfair,…
Read MoreFrozen Blueberry Labneh Swirl Bars
Frozen Blueberry Labneh Swirl Bars are gluten-free, creamy-tart bars on a pistachio crust. Ice cream maker optional! As big and crowd-worthy as our recent giant cherry slab pie was, these frozen blueberry yogurt swirl bars are about as small as you can get, pan-wise. They’re in an 8×8, which I rarely use. We’re so often…
Read MoreFresh Mint Slushie
This fresh mint slushie, given some body with a hit of cucumber, is great with or without alcohol (bourbon, vodka, gin, arak or ouzo–any of these are great). Serve the mint slushie for a twist on the mint julep for the Kentucky Derby, and then all summer long for a fabulous barbecue party drink. Admittedly,…
Read MoreTart Cherry Sorbet Sundaes with Amarena Cherries
My tart cherry love began in northern Michigan but was deepened with the incredible tart cherry sorbet sundaes I’ve had in other places. My tart cherry sorbet recipe is simple to make and the flavor is fabulous, enhanced with a whisper of rose water! I find it ironic that some of the most memorable ice…
Read MoreLebanese Mulberry Syrup, 3 ways
When I visited Lebanon a few years ago for the first time, I went with what I thought was a very open mind about all that I would see and experience. When it came down to it, though, I believed my sense for Lebanese ingredients and flavors had to be broad enough that there might…
Read MoreWarm Salted Caramel Sauce with Orange Blossom
Homemade salted caramel sauce is simple to make–mine includes a whisper of orange blossom water, so delicious with the caramel flavor. Serve the caramel sauce with sliced apples and more sea salt to garnish. It’s also wonderful over ice cream, apple pie, apple cake, banana bread, and anywhere else you like your caramel. The dinner…
Read MoreSalted Caramel Ice Cream with Orange Blossom
The ultimate ice cream! This recipe for Salted Caramel Ice Cream is adapted from my favorite ice cream book, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams at Home. My ice cream maker of choice is this one. The base is made without eggs, but uses cream cheese for flavor and texture. Making the caramel takes close attention; read…
Read MoreApricot Sherbet Recipe, from the summer sun
Apricot frozen yogurt pairs my favorite fruit–the beloved of the Lebanese, apricot–with tangy yogurt, which makes this sherbet not too sweet, and completely addictive. It’s remarkable to discover that a sherbet is simply just cooked fruit or fruit juice and sugar (not too much, or the sherbet won’t set and the fruit flavor won’t shine), chilled…
Read MoreA sundae with hot fudge sauce, marshmallow sauce, and Spanish peanuts. A salty-sweet tradition.
For a hot fudge sundae with marshmallow, in a tall glass sundae dish, layer fudge sauce with scoops of good vanilla ice cream. When I’m making the sauces, usually I’m not making the ice cream too and I bet you aren’t, either. I like Hagaan Dazs vanilla. Top the sundae with Spanish peanuts and a…
Read MoreFresh Mint Chip Ice Cream, and a melting moment
The mint flavor in Fresh Mint Chip Ice Cream depends on how much mint, or na’na, is used to infuse the milk and cream. It will seem like a ton of mint leaves, but that is necessary for full flavor. I have no hesitation about using a touch of green food coloring to go green…
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