Recipe sent in by: D. Archer
Nice day starter.
- 1 c Blueberries * ( frozen berries don't need to be thawed )
- 1 c Plain Yogurt
- 1 c Milk
- 1 Tbs Wheat Germ
- 1-2 tsp Honey ( or to taste )
1) Blend together all ingredients. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
Note:
by D. Archer
I haven't tried this yet, but it sounded good and probably a nice way to start off your morning. Different types or combinations of berries would work great.
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Monday, September 13, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
Cold "Hot" Chocolate
Recipe sent in by: D. Archer
I've had this at a restaurant, always wanted to do it myself.
Chocolate syrup
- 1/2 c Cold Water
- 1/2 c Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 2 Tbs Sugar
- 1 oz Bittersweet Chocolate, 70%, Finely Chopped
For Each Serving
- 1/3 c Chocolate Syrup
- 2/3 c Cold Milk
- 2 Tbs Cordial Syrup ( Ex: Caramel, Butterscotch, or Irish Cream )
- Ice Cubes
1) In a small saucepan, mix cold water, cocoa powder and sugar. Heat until the cocoa and sugar are completely dissolved and the syrup starts to thicken. Take off the heat and whisk in the chopped chocolate. Cool.
2) For each serving (about 1 1/4 cup) of cold hot chocolate, place 1/3 cup of chocolate syrup, 2/3 cup cold milk, and 2 tablespoons (or to taste) of cordial syrup in blender or the mixing cup for the immersion blender. Blend well until frothy at the top.
3) Fill the serving glass with ice and pour the cold hot chocolate over the ice. Place in the freezer for 2-3 minutes to chill and let the foam set.
Notes:
• The bittersweet chocolate is optional and you can make the chocolate syrup with just the cocoa powder. The bittersweet chocolate does add the creaminess and more of the chocolate flavor to the drink.
• If you only want the chocolate flavor, skip the cordial syrup. You can also add another ounce of bittersweet chocolate.
• You can use other ingredients to add the flavors to the cold hot chocolate such as liqueurs or extracts. Just taste test to get the right amount of flavor (a splash of a liqueur or a drop or two of an extract should be enough).
• You can make homemade syrups. For example to make a caramel syrup: melt 1/2 cup sugar, stirring constantly until it turns into golden liquid, then slowly stir in a 1/2 cup of hot water and boil for a few minutes, stirring. Cool and store in the airtight container until ready to use.
• If you have leftover chocolate syrup, store it in an air tight container and use it later for another serving of cold hot chocolate.
• You can also make a larger quantity of the chocolate syrup and use it as a homemade chocolate syrup for ice cream sundaes and other desserts.
Testimonials: by D. Archer
I've never made this myself, but I fell in love with it and always wanted to do it. I found this recipe on a nice site 5 Star Foodie. The site has wonderful photos and tips, check it out.
I've had this at a restaurant, always wanted to do it myself.
Chocolate syrup
- 1/2 c Cold Water
- 1/2 c Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 2 Tbs Sugar
- 1 oz Bittersweet Chocolate, 70%, Finely Chopped
For Each Serving
- 1/3 c Chocolate Syrup
- 2/3 c Cold Milk
- 2 Tbs Cordial Syrup ( Ex: Caramel, Butterscotch, or Irish Cream )
- Ice Cubes
1) In a small saucepan, mix cold water, cocoa powder and sugar. Heat until the cocoa and sugar are completely dissolved and the syrup starts to thicken. Take off the heat and whisk in the chopped chocolate. Cool.
2) For each serving (about 1 1/4 cup) of cold hot chocolate, place 1/3 cup of chocolate syrup, 2/3 cup cold milk, and 2 tablespoons (or to taste) of cordial syrup in blender or the mixing cup for the immersion blender. Blend well until frothy at the top.
3) Fill the serving glass with ice and pour the cold hot chocolate over the ice. Place in the freezer for 2-3 minutes to chill and let the foam set.
Notes:
• The bittersweet chocolate is optional and you can make the chocolate syrup with just the cocoa powder. The bittersweet chocolate does add the creaminess and more of the chocolate flavor to the drink.
• If you only want the chocolate flavor, skip the cordial syrup. You can also add another ounce of bittersweet chocolate.
• You can use other ingredients to add the flavors to the cold hot chocolate such as liqueurs or extracts. Just taste test to get the right amount of flavor (a splash of a liqueur or a drop or two of an extract should be enough).
• You can make homemade syrups. For example to make a caramel syrup: melt 1/2 cup sugar, stirring constantly until it turns into golden liquid, then slowly stir in a 1/2 cup of hot water and boil for a few minutes, stirring. Cool and store in the airtight container until ready to use.
• If you have leftover chocolate syrup, store it in an air tight container and use it later for another serving of cold hot chocolate.
• You can also make a larger quantity of the chocolate syrup and use it as a homemade chocolate syrup for ice cream sundaes and other desserts.
Testimonials: by D. Archer
I've never made this myself, but I fell in love with it and always wanted to do it. I found this recipe on a nice site 5 Star Foodie. The site has wonderful photos and tips, check it out.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Limeade Concentrate
Recipe sent in by: D. Archer
Nice to have on hand.
- 1 c Fresh, Strained Lime Juice
- 1 1/2 c Granulated Sugar
- 1 1/2 c Water
1) Combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan. Heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Cool.
2) Add lime juice, stir, then refrigerate or freeze.
To Make Limeade:
1 c Limeade Concentrate
2 c Water
This recipe was found on a truly wonderful site: One Perfect Bite . Please check it out, I find it just inspiring and wait 'til you see the photos of all the wonderful dishes!
Nice to have on hand.
- 1 c Fresh, Strained Lime Juice
- 1 1/2 c Granulated Sugar
- 1 1/2 c Water
1) Combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan. Heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Cool.
2) Add lime juice, stir, then refrigerate or freeze.
To Make Limeade:
1 c Limeade Concentrate
2 c Water
This recipe was found on a truly wonderful site: One Perfect Bite . Please check it out, I find it just inspiring and wait 'til you see the photos of all the wonderful dishes!
Watermelon Limeade
Recipe sent in by: D. Archer
A must for this heat!
- 8 c Cubed Watermelon or 1 qt Watermelon Juice
- 1/2 c Sugar ( or to taste )
- 1 c Lime juice ( fresh is better when possible )
- Lime slices for garnish ( optional )
1) Place half of the watermelon cubes in blender and process until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve set over a large bowl; discard solids. Repeat with remaining watermelon.
2) Add lime juice and sugar and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Taste and add sugar if needed.
3) Transfer limeade to a glass pitcher and refrigerate until chilled.
4) Serve over ice with lime slices as garnish.
This recipe was found on a truly wonderful site: One Perfect Bite . Please check it out, I find it just inspiring and wait 'til you see the photos of all the wonderful dishes!
A must for this heat!
- 8 c Cubed Watermelon or 1 qt Watermelon Juice
- 1/2 c Sugar ( or to taste )
- 1 c Lime juice ( fresh is better when possible )
- Lime slices for garnish ( optional )
1) Place half of the watermelon cubes in blender and process until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve set over a large bowl; discard solids. Repeat with remaining watermelon.
2) Add lime juice and sugar and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Taste and add sugar if needed.
3) Transfer limeade to a glass pitcher and refrigerate until chilled.
4) Serve over ice with lime slices as garnish.
This recipe was found on a truly wonderful site: One Perfect Bite . Please check it out, I find it just inspiring and wait 'til you see the photos of all the wonderful dishes!
Watermelon Smoothie
Recipe sent in by: D. Archer
Sounds like a refreshing and new treat.
Modified slightly from the original recipe.
- 2 c Seeded Watermelon Chunks
- 1 c Cracked Ice
- 1/2 c Yogurt ( plain or vanilla would be best )
- 1 to 2 Tbs Sugar ( if sweetening is needed )
- 1/2 tsp Almond Extract
- A few Mint Leaves ( save a couple for optional garnish )
Optional:
- 1/2 tsp Ground Ginger
~ or ~
- A few mint leaves blended in
1) Combine all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.
2) Garnish with mint. ( optional )
This recipe was found on a truly wonderful site: One Perfect Bite . Please check it out, I find it just inspiring and wait 'til you see the photos of all the wonderful dishes!
Sounds like a refreshing and new treat.
Modified slightly from the original recipe.
- 2 c Seeded Watermelon Chunks
- 1 c Cracked Ice
- 1/2 c Yogurt ( plain or vanilla would be best )
- 1 to 2 Tbs Sugar ( if sweetening is needed )
- 1/2 tsp Almond Extract
- A few Mint Leaves ( save a couple for optional garnish )
Optional:
- 1/2 tsp Ground Ginger
~ or ~
- A few mint leaves blended in
1) Combine all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.
2) Garnish with mint. ( optional )
This recipe was found on a truly wonderful site: One Perfect Bite . Please check it out, I find it just inspiring and wait 'til you see the photos of all the wonderful dishes!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Tropical Iced Tea
Recipe sent in by: D. Archer
Refreshing, easy and summery tea.
- 4.5 c Water
- 4 cups Iced Tea
- 1 can ( 12 ounces ) frozen pineapple-orange juice concentrate - thawed
* Mint leaves for garnish
1) Mix all in a large pitcher, chill in the refrigerator.
2) Serve over ice, garnish with mint or small piece of pineapple on the edge of the glass.
Notes:
by D. Archer
I haven't tried this yet, but I mean to do it very soon. I bet this would also be nice with some fresh berries blended in. If you want more flavor, try adding a flavored iced tea, like raspberry or mango. Additionally, this would probably blend well with ice for a frozen drink ~OR~ blended with ice cream for a refreshing dessert style drink.
Refreshing, easy and summery tea.
- 4.5 c Water
- 4 cups Iced Tea
- 1 can ( 12 ounces ) frozen pineapple-orange juice concentrate - thawed
* Mint leaves for garnish
1) Mix all in a large pitcher, chill in the refrigerator.
2) Serve over ice, garnish with mint or small piece of pineapple on the edge of the glass.
Notes:
by D. Archer
I haven't tried this yet, but I mean to do it very soon. I bet this would also be nice with some fresh berries blended in. If you want more flavor, try adding a flavored iced tea, like raspberry or mango. Additionally, this would probably blend well with ice for a frozen drink ~OR~ blended with ice cream for a refreshing dessert style drink.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Party Punch
Recipe sent in by: D. Archer
Super easy and fun to make, great for parties or kids.
- 4 Tbs Instant Iced Tea Mix ( flavor of your choice, in this case I used Passion Fruit Orange )
- 1 packet Kool-aid mix, makes 2 quarts ( again, flavor of your choice, I used black cherry )
- 1 c Sugar
- 1 Can of Sliced Pineapple in juice
- 3.5 quarts water ( More or less to your own taste )
1) In a large pitcher or bowl ( you need to be able to hold 1 gallon of liquid ), put in the kool-aid packet, sugar, and mix with 2 quarts of water.
2) Add in 4 Tbs iced tea mix and 2 cups of water. Mix all together and add in the pineapple WITH the juice. Stir then chill until cold or if there is space, add ice to chill.
Testimonials:
by D. Archer
I made this tonight for a picnic we are having tomorrow, it tastes nice and refreshing! It can be made to look more elegant by adding in slices of orange, served in a wine glass with crushed ice, and topped with a sprig of fresh mint.
Super easy and fun to make, great for parties or kids.
- 4 Tbs Instant Iced Tea Mix ( flavor of your choice, in this case I used Passion Fruit Orange )
- 1 packet Kool-aid mix, makes 2 quarts ( again, flavor of your choice, I used black cherry )
- 1 c Sugar
- 1 Can of Sliced Pineapple in juice
- 3.5 quarts water ( More or less to your own taste )
1) In a large pitcher or bowl ( you need to be able to hold 1 gallon of liquid ), put in the kool-aid packet, sugar, and mix with 2 quarts of water.
2) Add in 4 Tbs iced tea mix and 2 cups of water. Mix all together and add in the pineapple WITH the juice. Stir then chill until cold or if there is space, add ice to chill.
Testimonials:
by D. Archer
I made this tonight for a picnic we are having tomorrow, it tastes nice and refreshing! It can be made to look more elegant by adding in slices of orange, served in a wine glass with crushed ice, and topped with a sprig of fresh mint.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Cantaloupe-Strawberry Blended Juice or Slush
Recipe & Photos sent in by:N. Marion
Healthy, refreshing, and super easy.
Preparation time: 5 minutes. Makes: 2-3 servings.
- 1 whole cantaloupe, pref. organic and local (for juicy freshness!)
- 2 cup strawberries, cleaned and hulled (freeze for a "frozen" drink!)
Do Ahead If you want a cold drink, have your cantaloupe in the fridge. I like to freeze the strawberries also.
1) Clean and cut the melon in half. Scoop out the seeds and discard. Using a big spoon, scoop out the flesh and put it into your high-speed blender. Be sure to catch all the juice that comes out when you're scooping and add that to the blender.
2) Place strawberries in next. Place lid on blender and blend on high for about 1 minute, or until the cantaloupe and strawberry have turned to juice.
Note:
If you have a dryer melon, you might need to add a little water to get it moving. ~Also~ If your blender is not super powered, you might have to add a little water to help get things moving.
Enjoy!
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