Dessert
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Watermelon Granita
A few lazy stirs as this granita sets up in the freezer is really the only tricky thing about this easy and refreshing dessert. It’s also a perfect midafternoon cooler for a vacation house full of children.
Watermelon Popsicles
You don’t need an expert to tell you that watermelon is just about the most refreshing thing you could possibly eat in the middle of summer. Luckily, there are many worthy and refreshing things to do with watermelon that are somewhere between simple slicing and full-blown cooking.
Watermelon Sorbet
There are no bad watermelons, but how can you improve your chances for a ripe, delicious one? The cheater’s answer is to buy them at a farm stand or a farmers’ market, where not only are they likely to be tastier but will also come with a seasoned pro to help. If you’re in the grocery store, you might have to get a little rough: put your ear close and slap the side of the watermelon. If it makes a hollow sound, you’re in business.
Kombucha Berry Ice pops
Bring a burst of winter to a hot summer day, with this nutritious and delicious homemade ice pop. Kombucha provides healing probiotics and beneficial acids. The berries are packed with antioxidants. Added bonus? They’re easy to make and taste sooooo good.
Watermelon Granita with Blueberries
Nothing says summer like watermelon, and this frozen version is surprisingly simple to make. It is a delightful finish to any meal.
Sour Cherry Granita
I love fresh fruit desserts! Granitas are excellent because they keep the bursting, fresh flavor of fruit waiting patiently in the freezer until you are ready to enjoy it... plus, they're super easy! Notes in parentheses are specific ingredients I used; use whatever you have. This granita is a brilliant, permeating red and was inspired by a recipe in Saveur.
Tarta de Santiago (Almond Cake)
This simple almond cake with its beautiful design is sold in Santiago de Compostela in Spain, at the end of the Way of St. James, a 9th century pilgrimage.
Ginger Turmeric Shake
The one ingredient ice cream made creamier with the addition of an avocado (inspired by Detoxinista's Chocolate Cherry Shake http://detoxinista.com/2013/04/cherry-chocolate-shake-vegan/) and a recipe for turmeric tea (Can't find the link to the news clip of my local Whole Foods Market).
Magic Shell
This is barely a recipe, but it really is Magic Shell. All you need are two parts coconut oil to three parts chocolate -- make as much or as little as you like.
Frozen Key Lime Pie
This is the frozen key lime pie that ends up all over Jack Nicholson’s face in the film adaptation of the novel “Heartburn,” Nora Ephron’s thinly veiled recounting of her disastrous marriage to Carl Bernstein. A no-bake key lime pie recipe that's very easy to make, this formula uses a large amount of lime juice to guarantee a tart, impressive flavor. We recommend eating it, though, not using it as a weapon. The pie can be prepared ahead and frozen for up to a week before serving.
Plum Chutney Crumb Pie
If you’ve never made chutney, you might think it to be one of those long-simmering, involved recipes that take the better part of a day. Really, making chutney is no harder than making applesauce. All you do is cook down the fruit with spices, herbs, sugar and, very important, a little vinegar to accentuate the tang, and you’re done. The intriguing flavor comes from the combination of ingredients, not from a complicated technique.
Mango Lassisicles
Mango lassi goodness, in frozen stick form. Feel free to embellish, or to use non-Greek yogurt (which will make it slightly more icy).
Chipotle Caramel Sauce
Basic caramel sauce needed a twist... A spicy one. And my lately obsession for chipotle chilies came to my mind when I thought of making this heavenly treat.
Blackberry Jello Fluff
I wanted to recreate the magic fluff recipe, but this time with Jell-O made from scratch and with blackberries, the fruit that goes best with whipped cream.
Crazy-Good No-Temper Chocolate-Dipped Cherries
The secret to preventing the chocolate from turning grey is to dry and chill the cherries before dipping for this recipe. Then, refrigerate again right after.
Basil-Lemon Sweet & Savory Meringues
I can't resist a good sweet-savory combination, especially when served in a delicate, bite-size package like this recipe. These meringues are fresh and fun.
Vegan Chocolate-Banana “Ice Cream”
An oldie but a goodie: Banana “Ice Cream”. This is always a hit at my cooking classes because people can’t believe this ice-creamy consistency is just bananas.
Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake
This lemon poppy seed pound cake is summery and quick to make, and perfect for a picnic. One tip: Cut up the pound cake before the picnic but leave it in the baking pan. It makes it easier to transport, and the pan protects it, too. Then serve it on its own, with ripe berries, and let the ants enjoy the crumbs.
Foolproof Coconut Milk Chocolate Mousse
This recipe is all coconut cream, making it easier to whip into a decadent and delicious chocolate mousse. Use quality Dutch process cocoa powder, too.
Ridiculously Easy Frozen Grapes and Yogurt
We keep grapes in the freezer all summer for a simple and refreshing snack or dessert. This time I dressed them up with a little sugar and set them on a sweet and tangy yogurt sauce elegant enough for company!
Raspberry Lemonade Sorbet
My raspberry lemonade sorbet recipe is irresistibly creamy, sweet, and tart, and putting it together is a cinch. Fruity, fresh, and delightful--perfection!
Blackberry Coconut Sorbet
I got the idea for this recipe from a comment thread on a news website. It's a fabulous summer refresher--light and tart from the blackberries, rich and sweet from the coconut milk. And the deep purple color is stunning.
Nutty Chocolate Dipped Bananas
Who says you can’t have your dessert and eat it too? The ingredients couldn’t be simpler just chocolate, your favorite dip-able fruit and Nutcase Crunch and dessert is served! Did we mention Nutcase Crunch makes it kinda healthy too? Shhh … just focus on the chocolate.
Chocolate Cream
This recipe was inspired by my aunt on a hot day. The ingredients used were all we had in the kitchen at the time, and putting them together made a delicious dish!