We had a pineapple
smoothie when we went to Hawaii for our Honeymoon 5 years ago. Jason decided to replicate it. It tasted really good, but still not the same. I think he used sherbet (lime, orange, strawberry) a peach, pineapple, and ice.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Pineapple Smoothie Idea
smoothie when we went to Hawaii for our Honeymoon 5 years ago. Jason decided to replicate it. It tasted really good, but still not the same. I think he used sherbet (lime, orange, strawberry) a peach, pineapple, and ice.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Whipped Cream Cream Cheese Frosting
1 cup granulated white sugar
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese softened
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
In a bowl, cream the sugar and cream cheese until well blended.
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until peaks form. By hand, gently fold the two mixtures together. After about 10 minutes, the sugar will be completely dissolved. Refridgerate unil ready to use.
This is one of my all time FAVORITE ("tiuh kap hou!", that's Chinese for "super good") frosting recipes for cakes! It is especially tasty with rich, homemade chocolatey cakes! However, it is an awesome addition to sweet breads, like strawberry or pumpkin bread! With extra left over, we even found that it was good on waffles and pancakes! Seriously, so divine!
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese softened
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
In a bowl, cream the sugar and cream cheese until well blended.
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until peaks form. By hand, gently fold the two mixtures together. After about 10 minutes, the sugar will be completely dissolved. Refridgerate unil ready to use.
This is one of my all time FAVORITE ("tiuh kap hou!", that's Chinese for "super good") frosting recipes for cakes! It is especially tasty with rich, homemade chocolatey cakes! However, it is an awesome addition to sweet breads, like strawberry or pumpkin bread! With extra left over, we even found that it was good on waffles and pancakes! Seriously, so divine!
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Oreo Truffles
1 package of Oreo Cookies
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 package of Andes Mint chips
Crush the entire package of Oreos (including cream filling) in the blender until a fine powder is obtained. (You can also crush in a ziploc baggie if you don't have a blender.)
Stir in the softened cream cheese into the crushed cookies. In separate bowl, melt the Andes Mint in the microwave for about 1 minute or so, stirring every 20-30 seconds. Using a small cookie baller, scoop the cream cheese and cookie mixture into balls and dip into the chocolate. Place on a greased cookie sheet or wax paper on a cookie sheet. Put the truffles into the freezer for 30 minutes to harden. Makes about 30 truffles.
Great holiday treat!!
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 package of Andes Mint chips
Crush the entire package of Oreos (including cream filling) in the blender until a fine powder is obtained. (You can also crush in a ziploc baggie if you don't have a blender.)
Stir in the softened cream cheese into the crushed cookies. In separate bowl, melt the Andes Mint in the microwave for about 1 minute or so, stirring every 20-30 seconds. Using a small cookie baller, scoop the cream cheese and cookie mixture into balls and dip into the chocolate. Place on a greased cookie sheet or wax paper on a cookie sheet. Put the truffles into the freezer for 30 minutes to harden. Makes about 30 truffles.
Great holiday treat!!
ZUPA TOSCANA
1/2 lb Italian Sausage (Jimmy Dean)
3/4 cup diced onions
1 slice bacon cut into 1/4" pieces (I dice it)
1 1/4 tsp minced garlic
4 cups nonfat low sodium chicken broth
salt and pepper to taste
2 baking potatoes peeled and diced 1/4" cubes
2 cups kale, chopped
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
Separate sausage into pieces and place into a small baking dish. Bake sausage at 300 degrees for 15-20 minutes in the oven. Saute onions with the bacon on medium low heat until the onions are transparent. Add the garlic. Meanwhile, place chicken broth into a pot. Place the potatoes, sauteed onions mixture into the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 15 minutes. Add greens, cooked sausage, cream salt and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes longer and serve while hot.
I like to add just a little more cream, about 1/2 cup and some for a creamier taste. This is the soup that Olive Garden makes and one of Jason's favorite soups. However, he likes my soup so much more! Enjoy!
3/4 cup diced onions
1 slice bacon cut into 1/4" pieces (I dice it)
1 1/4 tsp minced garlic
4 cups nonfat low sodium chicken broth
salt and pepper to taste
2 baking potatoes peeled and diced 1/4" cubes
2 cups kale, chopped
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
Separate sausage into pieces and place into a small baking dish. Bake sausage at 300 degrees for 15-20 minutes in the oven. Saute onions with the bacon on medium low heat until the onions are transparent. Add the garlic. Meanwhile, place chicken broth into a pot. Place the potatoes, sauteed onions mixture into the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 15 minutes. Add greens, cooked sausage, cream salt and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes longer and serve while hot.
I like to add just a little more cream, about 1/2 cup and some for a creamier taste. This is the soup that Olive Garden makes and one of Jason's favorite soups. However, he likes my soup so much more! Enjoy!
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