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Nutella ice cream. Monday, August 30, 2010 If you love nutella…you should make this ice cream.

Nutella ice cream

It is sooo good. And so easy to put together before popping it into an ice cream maker. You can just take a look at how short the recipe is below to get an idea of how easy this is to put together. Mango Ice cream. Friday, May 21, 2010 I recently bought an ice cream maker.

Mango Ice cream

To prove to myself that it was a good investment, I've been trying to use it as much as possible. So far, I've shied away from the custard based recipes because they require a bit more work. Dairy Free Chocolate Ice-Cream. Recipes» Dairy Free Chocolate Ice-Cream We all want to be a little healthier.

Dairy Free Chocolate Ice-Cream

Let's be honest, you can't live on Slutty Brownies (and the world is a sadder place for it). However, the idea of snuggling down infront of a movie with a big bowl of celery sticks is deeply depressing. So, I give you, guilt free, fat free, dairy free ice cream! Homemade Klondike-y Bars. So… Has it been hot enough out there for you?

Homemade Klondike-y Bars

Did you feel Mother Nature’s dragon breath singeing your leg stubble? You had leg stubble, don’t lie to me. You were totally in a hurry during the heat wave one morning and forgot to shave your legs. Why else were you sporting a maxi dress in that oppressive heat? I’m sure you spent the day regretting your choice of wardrobe, cause it was hell-a hot out there. So you were hot and you were grumpy – Like a bear that got one of its paws caught in one of those inhuman snappy metal trap things. Like that. Grr… Dessert Tacos. Almost Perfect Low Fat Homemade Ice Cream. Easy Homemade Ice Cream without a Machine. July is National Ice Cream month, and I’m so excited to show you how making your own homemade ice cream is easier than you may think!

No ice cream maker? No problem. Out of rock salt? Pudding Pops. It is hot hot hot here!

Pudding Pops

We are craving anything cold! My kids would be satisfied with a regular popsicle but mom is missing those old Jello Pudding pops. What happened to those? The World’s Easiest Nutella Ice Cream. The World’s Easiest Nutella Ice Cream May 1, 2008 | By Adam Roberts | 20 Comments [Click to enlarge.]

The World’s Easiest Nutella Ice Cream

Clotilde’s Original Post. Tags: Clotilde, ice cream, Nutella Categories: Desserts, Frozen Desserts, Recipes Follow Me: Email Newsletter: Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. November 25, 2009 | Print | E-mail | Filed under ice cream, vanilla When I started thinking about Thanksgiving desserts, I knew that ice cream had to be on the list.

Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Instead of picking up a carton like I usually do though, I decided I wanted to make my own. Or to be more accurate, Dorie Greenspan’s. Strawberry Sorbet. July 11, 2009 | Print | E-mail | Filed under strawberry This past week, I was STILL looking for ways to use up the strawberries hubby and I got when we went strawberry picking.

Strawberry Sorbet

I received several suggestions, but I think it was Susan who suggested that I make strawberry sorbet. Strawberry Frozen Yogurt. July 16, 2009 | Print | E-mail | Filed under strawberry Last week, I finally used up all of the strawberries hubby and I got when we went strawberry picking.

Strawberry Frozen Yogurt

Since the strawberry sorbet went over so well, I decided to stick with the frozen dessert theme, so I made this basic, no-frills strawberry frozen yogurt. On a hot and humid day, it really hits the spot! Plus, you don’t need much at all to make it: 2 cups yogurt2 cups puréed strawberries1/4 cup sugar1/2 cup whole milk.

Pumpkin Ice Cream. August 24, 2010 | Print | E-mail | Filed under ice cream, pumpkin With the summer winding down and cooler weather beginning to arrive, I finally decided it was time to get out my ice cream maker and make some ice cream.

Pumpkin Ice Cream

Why it took me this long I’m not really sure, although perhaps it had something to do with my newfound addiction to canning everything in sight. In any case, I thought it fitting to bring the two seasons together by making pumpkin ice cream, which I’ve had on my list of things to try ever since I saw it on David Lebovitz’s blog. And since apple picking season will be underway soon, I’ll be looking forward to trying out a scoop of this ice cream on top of a slice of warm apple pie. Recipe adapted from The Craft of Baking by Karen DeMasco & Mindy Fox and David Lebovitz. Lemon Ice Cream. I have something that you absolutely must put on your summer to-do list. And if you don’t have an ice cream maker, add “beg, borrow, or buy an ice cream maker” to your list right before this: MAKE LEMON ICE CREAM. So delicious. So refreshing. So summery. The lemon ice cream recipe that I use is one I found by way of Cafe Johnsonia, who found it by way of Martha Stewart.

(image used with permission from Cafe Johnsonia) If you’re an impatient cook like I am, instead of letting the mixture chill in the fridge for three hours, I put it in a large ziploc bag and then put it in an ice bath (ice and water) and it works to chill it super fast. I like to pair this with giant ginger cookies from my better homes and gardens cookbook, since lemon and ginger go so well together. (image via bgh.com) Alma. Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream. Memorial Day weekend is the official start to summer (or is it unofficial since summer “officially” starts on June 21st? Hmph…), and nothing says summer quite like fresh homemade ice cream! I got the party started a couple of weeks ago by sharing some of my favorite ice cream recipes with you, and now I have a brand new one to add to the collection.

Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream. I have become a strawberry ice cream convert in my adulthood. When I was a kid, I didn’t want to be anywhere near the stuff. I’ve always adored strawberries, but for some reason strawberry ice cream couldn’t have been more vile to me. Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream. Back when I talked about my Florida vacation and all of the wonderful things about it, I included all of the ice cream that I ate. We made a habit of polishing off a cone just about every evening, which I of course loved! While on vacation, I fell in love with the Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup variety from Edy’s Fun Flavors line. It was my choice every night, piled into a waffle cone, thank you very much. Once we got back, I knew I wanted to try making a homemade version of that ice cream, and also knew that it wouldn’t be too difficult. It has a chocolate ice cream base, with a peanut butter swirl and lots of peanut butter cup chunks.

Two-Ingredient Ice Cream: Reese’s Mini Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream. Pumpkin Ice Cream. Homemade Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches. Homemade Shamrock Shake Recipe. Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone! I wanted to share one more quick, festive recipe with you that can be whipped up in 5 minutes if you’re looking for a last-minute St. Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream. Is there anyone out there who doesn’t like the combination of chocolate and peanut butter? Berry buttermilk sherbet... Here's the deal. If I had time to be Martha Stewart all day everyday, well, I would just be Martha Stewart.

But I don't. Mint Chocolate Shamrock Shake for St. Patrick’s Day. For a couple of weeks now I’ve been hearing buzz about the McDonald’s Shamrock Shake. People are literally tripping over themselves to get in line for one, or maybe that’s just my husband. Regardless, I’ve never ever tried a Shamrock shake. For some reason, the idea of a mint flavored milk shake just doesn’t sound appealing. For me, mint is meant to be a subtle flavor in desserts, not necessarily take the star role. KitchenAid Ice Cream Maker & Strawberry Sorbet Recipe. Two Ingredient Ice Cream {No Machine Required!}

Something about September triggers my I’m-totally-obsessed-with-autumn side. I started getting out my fall decorations this past week and put some of my favorite fall-ish meals on the menu with plans to share them with you. Then Saturday rolled around and as I sat in 97 (yes, ninety-flipping-seven) degree weather, sweating my rear off while watching my son’s football game I decided there was absolutely no way I was going home to cook soup. Homemade Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt. Kids Week: Hand-Tossed Ice Cream.