1 Minute Berry Ice Cream

June 24, 2011 by Aliesha

This is my new favorite summer treat… and it’s healthy! I love calling it dessert, while still knowing that it is good for me. It is a perfectly refreshing treat on a hot day, and it is so easy to whip up! It would definitely impress company too. I have to give credit to Jamie Oliver for this awesome recipe.

1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
3-4 Tbsp. runny honey
1 1/2 cups mixed frozen berries
fresh blueberries, for garnish

In a blender, combine yogurt and honey (start with 3 Tbsp. and add more later to taste). Add frozen mixed berries and blend until smooth. Add more honey if needed. Place mixture in a bowl in the freezer for 4 hours (no more, no longer for a great consistency). Scoop into bowls and garnish with fresh blueberries!

Enjoy!

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Ham, Spinach, & Tomato Frittata

June 21, 2011 by Aliesha

Here’s a quick and easy recipe for you to try! It works great for any meal, though it is “technically” a breakfast food. It is delicious served alongside fresh pineapple!

This recipe is cooked in a cast iron skillet. If you don’t have one, you should definitely invest in one today! They are much healthier to cook with, since no nasty Teflon is leaching into your food. Source Plus, as an added benefit of cooking in a cast iron skillet, your food absorbs some of the iron while cooking, which can help you get more (needed) iron in your diet! Source

Ham, Spinach, & Tomato Frittata

1 Tbsp. olive oil
6 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup half & half
salt & pepper to taste
4 oz. mushrooms, sliced and sauted in butter (optional)
1/2 cup oven roasted tomatoes (see recipe below), or you can use fresh tomatoes
1 cup cubed (fully cooked) ham (we used leftover ham)
1 cup fresh spinach (loosely packed) and coarsely chopped
1 cup sharp white cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese!)
a dash of paprika

Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet (medium heat). Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs, milk, half & half, salt, and pepper. Pour egg mixture into hot cast iron skillet. Add (no need to stir in) mushrooms, tomatoes, ham, spinach, and cheese. Sprinkle top with a dash of paprika. Immediately place skillet in hot oven and cook frittata for 15-20 minutes, or until knife inserted into center comes out clean. Cut into 6 wedges and serve immediately.

There are many other ingredients that taste wonderful in frittatas! Here are a few other ideas:

-sausage
-bacon
-roasted red peppers
-fresh bell peppers
-zucchini/summer squash
-cubed cooked potatoes
-onions
-artichoke hearts
-asparagus
-shredded carrots
-jalepeno peppers

How to Make Oven Roasted Tomatoes (delicious in MANY recipes!)
Cover a cookie sheet with aluminum foil. Cut fresh tomatoes into wedges and place in a single layer on pan. Drizzle with a little olive oil and toss some fresh minced garlic on them too. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes, until tender and your whole house smells amazing. 🙂

Enjoy!

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Gift Idea: Grilling Spice Blends

June 20, 2011 by Aliesha

Edit: Welcome, Pinterest visitors! This would make a great holiday gift for any of the men (or women who love to grill) in your life! Enjoy!

For Father’s Day this year, I made grilling spice blends for both of our dads. This was an easy and fun gift to make, and I had all the materials/ingredients on hand!

Grill seasonings make great gifts for anyone you know who likes to cook and/or grill. It would be a great hostess gift for a summer BBQ, or you could even make these for Christmas gifts (the men in our lives love to grill year-round!).

I found recipes for three spice blends I wanted to make, then I mixed them up, put them in baby food jars (which I painted the tops of with chalkboard paint), and labeled them with fun new names. I made these blends: Kickin’ Chicken, Ragin’ Cajun, and Cuckoo for Cocoa (recipes below). I packaged them all in a little paper bag tied up with baker’s twine (and of course, a card made with my letterpress).

We hope our dads enjoy grilling with these spice blends!

Here are the recipes:

Kickin’ Chicken (a spicy rub for chicken)
2 Tbsp. paprika
1 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. dill weed
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
Combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Store in an airtight container.
Brush chicken pieces with olive oil. Season liberally with rub. Rub in gently. Cook over a hot grill.

Ragin’ Cajun (for fish, chicken, ribs, chicken, & pork chops)
3 Tbsp. paprika
2 Tbsp. garlic powder
2 Tbsp. onion powder
2 Tbsp. ground dried thyme
2 tsp. ground black pepper
2 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 tsp. dried basil
2 tsp. dried oregano
Combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Store in an airtight container.
Rub liberally into meat. Let stand 10 minutes. Grill as desired.

Cuckoo for Cocoa (for chicken, steaks, chops, ribs, & roasts)
2 Tbsp. sea salt
1 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 Tbsp. white sugar
1 Tbsp. dark brown sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp. garlic powder
1/2 Tbsp. onion powder
1 1/2 Tbsp. ground cumin
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1 Tbsp. ground black pepper
Combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Store in an airtight container.
Rub 2-3 teaspoons into each serving of meat. Let stand at least 10 minutes before grilling.

Enjoy!
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