Directions:2 cups blueberries2 cups milk1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons waterzest and juice of 1 lime Directions:In a medium saucepan bring the blueberries, water and sugar to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat and simmer until the blueberries are easily mashed and the sugar is fully dissolved. Mash with a potato masher until fairly smooth. You […]
Ingredients: 2 dragon fruits (also known as pitaya or pitahaya) 3/4 cup cold water 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 tablespoon agave nectar or simple syrup Directions: Cut the dragon fruit in half. Scoop out the flesh. Reserve the halves for serving, if desired. Freeze the halves until you are ready to fill them (to help […]
Ingredients: 12-16 oz fresh pineapple, cut into chunks 1 dried chile guajillo, seeds removed freshly ground 3/4 cup pineapple juice 1 teaspoon chipolte chile powder 1 tablespoon sugar (if needed) juice of 1 lime Directions: Add 3/4 of the pineapple chunks, all of the pineapple juice, chile guajillo, sugar, lime juice and chipolte powder in […]
Ingredients: 4 cups fresh, whole strawberries 1 cup water 1 cup sugar 1 cup (loose) fresh basil Directions: Bring the water, sugar and basil to boil in a medium sauce pan. Boil, stirring occasionally until it reduces slightly and thickens to a light syrup. Strain and cool. Add to strawberries and blend until smooth in […]
Ingredients:2 cups whole milk1 cup heavy cream1/2 cup sugar, divided use1/2 cup cocoa nibs1/3 cup cocoa3 oz 75% dark chocolate, chopped4 egg yolks1/4 teaspoon salt Directions:In a large pot over medium heat, whisk together 1/4 cup sugar, milk and cream until the sugar dissolves and the mixture almost boils, about 2-3 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk together […]
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter 45 large marshmallows (about 11 oz) 6 cups crisped rice cereal (AKA Rice Krispies) 1/2 cup toffee bits 1/4 cup cocoa nibs* Directions: Coat 13x9x2 inch pan with cooking spray. Melt butter over low heat in a large, tall pot. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Removed from heat and […]
Ingredients: 1/2 oz. unflavored powdered gelatin* 1/2 cup cold water 2 cups granulated sugar 2/3 cup corn syrup** 1/4 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon matcha powder Confectioners’ sugar for dredging Directions: In a large bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water. Allow to seep for 10 minutes. In a medium saucepan, combine […]
Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup small pearl tapioca (not instant) 1 teaspoon matcha powder* zest and juice from 1/2 tangerine 1 egg Directions: Set the slow cooker on low. Pour the milk, tapioca, matcha and sugar in, whisk until the sugar dissolves. Cook for 1 1/2 hours, or until the […]
Ingredients:1/2 cup Pimm’s1/4 cup gin1/4 cup cold water OR club soda 1/2 cup lemon juice1/2 cup water1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 oz plain gelatin mint leavesthinly sliced cucumber*thinly sliced lemon slices*any other Pimm’s Cup favorite: orange, lime, strawberries Directions:In a small pot, bring the lemon juice, sugar and 1/2 cup of water to a boil. Meanwhile […]
Ingredients:4 prickly pears, prickles removed3 tablespoons simple syrup1 tablespoon tequila1 tablespoon key lime juice Directions:Cut each prickly pear in half length-wise, scoop out the insides. Discard the skin. Place the pulp in a blender and pulse until smooth. Pour through a sieve to remove the seeds then return to the blender. Add the remaining ingredients […]