Monthly Archives: July 2009

Black Currant Plum Sorbet

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Vandy Roadifer

Using ingredients I had in my kitchen, I created this fresh plum with black currant juice sorbet. It’s tangy and a little tart with a hint of muskiness but very delicious, especially if you love black currants as much as … Continue reading →

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Coconut Chai Ice Cream

Posted on July 18, 2009 by Vandy Roadifer

6 bags of Chai Tea (I used Celestial Seasonings Coconut Thai Spice) 1 cup very hot water, not quite boiling 1 cup whole milk 1 13.5 oz can coconut milk (I used the light variety) 1/4 cup honey 2 tsp … Continue reading →

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Raspberry Frozen Yogurt

Posted on July 18, 2009 by Vandy Roadifer

2 cups plain or vanilla yogurt (I used Nancy’s Organic Honey Yogurt) 2 cups fresh raspberries 1/2 cup sugar (or more to taste) 1/2 to 1 cup whole milk Smash the raspberries and mix with the sugar. Let macerate for … Continue reading →

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Fig Ice Cream

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Vandy Roadifer

2 cups heavy cream 1 cup water 8 oz. dried figs, stems removed and quartered 1 Tbl lemon juice 1/4 cup honey At least four hours prior to making the ice cream, combine the figs, water, lemon juice and honey … Continue reading →

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Vanilla Fig Newton Ice Cream

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Vandy Roadifer

2 cups heavy cream 1 cup whole milk 3/4 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 sleeve of fig newton cookies, cut into bite sized pieces In a blender or food processor, blend milk and sugar together until the sugar … Continue reading →

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Vanilla Honey Ice Cream

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Vandy Roadifer

2 cups heavy cream 1 cup whole milk 1/4 cup honey (again I used orange blossom) 1 tsp vanilla extract Warm milk and honey together in a small sauce pan until the honey is completely melted. Mix into other ingredients … Continue reading →

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Melon Sorbet

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Vandy Roadifer

3 cups melon puree (one ripe melon cubed and put through a food processor) 1/2 cup whole milk 1/4 mild flavored honey (I used orange blossom) pinch of salt Mix ingredients together and pour into ice cream maker according to … Continue reading →

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Earl Gray Tea Sorbet

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Vandy Roadifer

Forget Green Tea Sorbet, Earl Gray Sorbet is spectacular!! I added a dash of milk on a whim right before adding it to the ice cream maker and I’m glad I did even though I usually drink my tea black. … Continue reading →

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Easy Pasta Sauce

Posted on July 1, 2009 by Vandy Roadifer

1 Tablespoon olive oil 6 whole peeled cloves of garlic 2 medium tomatoes, diced 8 oz frozen artichoke hearts, thawed 3 oz Kalamata olives, pitted 1 Tablespoon fresh oregano, or tsp dried Pinch of salt and pepper Saute garlic cloves … Continue reading →

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