Friday, August 19, 2011

Granola Bars and Such

Sampled one of these today and was delighted.  I think we spend half our monthly income on granola bars and seems a bit ridiculous when they should be pretty simple to make.  Please add more recipes or links to your favorite Bars.

http://www.damyhealth.com/2011/03/how-to-make-homemade-lara-bars/

http://www.joyfulabode.com/2010/09/12/grain-free-granola-bars/

*credit to Karen for the links and the sample of Cherry Pie!

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Mexican Hot Chocolate Ice Cream (with coconut milk)

whisk 4 egg yolks and 1/2 cup sugar
add 2 cans coconut milk
place over low heat whisking frequently/constantly
add 3/4 cup of baking cocoa
mix in one 10oz jar of fudge sauce (i used trader joe's)
whisk whisk whisk
stir in 1-2 tsp cayenne pepper and 1 tblsp cinnamon (adjust to taste)

put in fridge overnight

pour in ice cream maker next day - 25 minutes