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Easy Homemade Ice Cream RecipesOne way to actually enjoy ice cream in its purest form is to make it yourself. It is actually quite easy to make your own ice cream. Purchase an ice cream maker and in no time at all you'll be making homemade ice cream for everyone to enjoy. Here are a few recipes and tips for making your own batch of homemade ice cream.
Combine all ingredients in a bowl, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Transfer into an ice cream maker and process according to the manufacturer's instructions. To turn that vanilla ice cream into mint chocolate chip ice cream, replace the vanilla extract with ½ teaspoon mint extract. Sprinkle in a ½ cup small or chopped chocolate chips during the last 5-10 minutes into the ice cream maker. Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe This chocolate ice cream recipe is actually a low-fat recipe. This chocolate ice cream recipe is my favorite and is taken from Eatingwell.com. Ingredients:
Directions: Sprinkle gelatin over water in a small bowl; let stand, stirring once or twice, while you make the base for the ice cream. Pour 1 1/2 cups milk into a large saucepan. Add cocoa and chocolate to the milk. Heat the milk mixture over medium heat until steaming. Whisk egg yolks and condensed milk in a medium bowl. Gradually pour in the hot milk, whisking until blended. Return the mixture to the pan and cook over medium heat, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the back of the spoon is lightly coated, 3 to 5 minutes. Do not bring to a boil or the custard will curdle. Strain the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean large bowl. Add the softened gelatin and whisk until melted. Whisk in the remaining 1 1/2 cups milk. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours. Whisk the ice cream mixture and pour into the canister of an ice cream maker. Freeze according to manufacturer's directions. If necessary, place the ice cream in the freezer to firm up before serving. Peach Ice Cream Recipe Ingredients:
Directions: Puree peaches in a food processor. I recommend pealing the peaches first, however this is not a necessary step. Add the remaining ingredients into the blender and mix together until smooth. Chill mixture until very cold, usually it takes about two hours. Transfer into an ice cream maker and process according to the manufacturer's instructions. If the ice cream is too soft, go ahead and let the ice cream sit your ice cream maker for an additional hour. About the author: Ann Martin is a writer for dinnerware center, an online tableware store. Dinnerware Center specializes in tableware sets from major brands, including the Noritake Colorwave Graphite and Noritake Colorwave Blue dinnerware sets. Posted: Monday 23rd August 2010, 2:28 AM Getting What You Need From Reading Nutrition Facts Food LabelsBefore you even attempt decoding these Nutrition Facts food labels, you should know that these labels are geared for an adult who will typically intake approximately 2,000 calories daily. Having said that, these food nutrition labels are not designed with children in mind. Let's start at the beginning. Most information on the Nutrition Facts food labels are measured in grams and milligrams, which include items such as: carbohydrates, cholesterol, dietary fiber, fat, protein, sodium, and sugar. There are other pieces of information given in percentage form, such as vitamins and minerals. Again, all of the listed nutritional information is calculated for an adult and based on a 2,000 calorie diet intake. Second, information such as serving size, the calorie amount per serving and of course the ingredients are listed on a food nutrition label. Serving size is the amount of food or beverage for that item. So when you are taking your Noritake colorwave bowls out for snack time, be sure to place just the serving size amount into your bowls. The nutrients listed on the label pertain just to that serving size. So, if you eat more than the allotted serving size, you need to then increase the amount of calories, fat, sugar, etc. Also on the food label the amount of servings for the container. Be careful as there is a BIG difference between an individual serving size and the amount of servings for the entire package. Speaking of calories, that is also listed for each serving size on Nutrition Facts food labels. Fat, protein and carbohydrates make up the calories in food. This is an important piece of information, as you do not want to eat more calories than what you burn throughout the day. If you do then you will start to gain weight. Keep the calories from fat in check as well. For a typical adult consuming about 2,000 calories per day, it is a good idea to limit fat intake to about 30%. Finally, the ingredients of the product as listed as well. The first ingredient that is listed usually makes up most of the product. With that being said, the last ingredient to be listed makes up the least part of the product. It is important to see where sugar, salt, and hydrogenated oils fall on the ingredient list. Just to recap, the three nutrients you should focus on when reading nutrition labels are: total fat, cholesterol, and sodium. You should limit your intake of all three. The daily value percentages of: total fat, cholesterol and sodium should be below 5%. Vitamins and minerals that are listed typically include: vitamin A and C, calcium and iron. You should look at the daily value percentages across from these nutrients as they should be high, about 20% or so would be ideal. So next time you're at the supermarket, pick up your favorite snack and take a look at the food nutrition label. You may not like what you see and you may be putting it back on shelf and heading over to the fresh produce aisle in order to put something healthier on your family's dinnerware for their next meal! Happy and Healthy Eating! Author: Ann Martin Posted: Tuesday 3rd August 2010, 2:39 AM Tips and Suggestions on How to Use Expiring FruitBananas How quickly do bananas turn in the summer months? I'm not too sure, but it must be rather quickly, because every time I turn my head to our fruit basket more and more brown sports appear on their skins. Here are some quick ideas for ripening bananas: banana bread, banana muffins, banana pancakes and banana smoothies. When making the banana pancakes throw in some chocolate chips for an extra special breakfast. Set the pancakes on your dinnerware platter and get ready for your family to enjoy a special breakfast together. Berries Berries compliment so many dishes, try to think outside the box and incorporate them into places you may not think of. Try tossing a few strawberries or blueberries into a pre-dinner salad. The combination of the berries with a vinaigrette dressing is pleasing to the palate. For a special summer treat, make a berry cobbler. It is quick dessert idea and a wonderful way to use the berries before they turn. If you do not want to turn on the oven to make a cobbler, what about making a homemade berry sorbet? There are many recipes that are quite easy and just need a few ingredients. Plus, sorbets can be easily prepared and ready for dessert if you plan slightly ahead. Watermelon Sometimes those huge watermelons are just too big and don't get eaten as quickly as you would of hoped for. There are only so many watermelon slices we can eat, so what do you do with the rest? How about making watermelon ice pops for the kids? Add another fruit into it and it is a cool tropical summer treat ready for a hot day! Maybe for the adults, whip up a batch of watermelon martinis or belinis, both are fun summer cocktails. Peaches Have you every tried grilling peaches? It is a smart way to use up those ripe peaches and very delicious! Try making some homemade peach ice cream. Although not a popular flavor, peach ice cream is very refreshing during those hot summer months. For those that like to snack on salsa on chips, why not create a peach salsa. A bit more sweeter than its tomato counterpart, peach salsa is a fresh and sweet twist on salsa. This would make for a easy and colorful appetizer when entertaining. Set out your Noritake colorwave bowls full of blue corn chips and have everyone enjoy your peach salsa on summer evening. If you really just have too many peaches freeze them. Peaches easily freeze and you can enjoy their freshness any time of year. Author: Ann Martin Posted: Sunday 18th July 2010, 12:12 AM Cheese Makes Everything BetterFarmer's Cheese Being very mild and fresh, farmer's cheese makes for an excellent accompaniment to most summer dishes. Every region has their own variation. So, check out your local specialty grocery store to see what kinds of farmer's cheese are available in your area. Typically a soft cheese, farmer's cheese can hold up to those hot summer days, which makes it a go-to cheese when packing up a picnic basket. Just don't forget those gourmet crackers. Add farmer's cheese to a pasta salad for a special touch. Or serve up a fresh garden salad with farmer's cheese and fresh vegetables on beautiful dinnerware for an elegant summer meal. Fresh Goat Cheese There are many varieties of goat cheese, everything from the cheese having a strong to mild flavor and everything in between. Even the textures are varied; goat cheese can be soft to semi-firm. Try rolling the goat cheese in fresh garden herbs such as thyme or basil and enjoy as an easy appetizer. For another quick and delicious snack, make a goat cheese spread to top crostini. Most of the time, fresh goat cheese can simply be enjoyed on its own and can be paired up with just a glass of Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc for delicious treat! Mozzarella Another cheese that stands out and truly epitomizes summer's sweetness is of course mozzarella! Mozzarella is a semi-soft cheese and has a high moisture content. It should be served the day that it is made, but can be eaten within a week. Fresh mozzarella balls paired up with garden-fresh tomatoes and hand-picked basil is a classic summertime combination. Place all the ingredients on square dinnerware and finish the dish with a little drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a little sprinkle of salt and pepper and you're ready to enjoy summer! Cheddar As with most cheeses, cheddar cheese comes in many variations of flavor - from mild to sharp. An assortment of aged-cheddars are quite common to see. They can be aged for a just a few months to many years. This dense and crumbly-texture cheese is the perfect addition to many dishes. If you are thinking barbeque, aged-cheddar makes for a delicious topping on an angus beef burger right off the grill. Search around in your garden for some fresh vegetables like squash or broccoli and make a tasty summer soup. Just don't forget to add the cheddar cheese! Feta Feta cheese has a distinct and salty taste. Feta typically is made from goat's milk, but can come from the milk of cows and sheep as well. Since feta has a crumbly texture, it can be enjoyed in many ways. Enjoy a summer tomato salad with onions a little olive oil and lemon juice and top the salad with a crumbling of feta cheese. Or how about grilling some zucchini and topping that with feta for a delicious side! How does a watermelon and feta salad sound? Just combine some watermelon, feta, olives, some mint and add a splash of olive oil, vinegar, and freshly ground pepper - and the tastes of summer will just run through your mouth! Author: Ann Martin Posted: Saturday 10th July 2010, 2:30 AM |
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