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Strawberry Lemoncello Popsicles

Posted by melissa on Jun 17, 2013 in Blog, Recipes | 9 comments

Strawberry Lemoncello Popsicles {Summer No Bake Party}

Let’s face it; it’s hot.  Nobody wants to turn on their oven in this kind of weather.   Have no fear, this recipe for Strawberry Lemoncello Popsicles will hit the spot. It’s easy, it’s fast and it’s delicious. Trifecta! I am so excited that Regina from Specialty Cake Creations is hosting a Summer No Bake Party over on her blog from June 16th through the 21st.  Over the next week she will be sharing some awesome summer recipes where there is no oven involved! That’s right you can make yummy desserts and save energy all at the same time.   During the summer I love all things frozen. Frozen yogurt, frozen popsicles and even frozen cookies.  Oh yes, frozen sugar cookies are so good!  I am delighted to share my Strawberry Lemoncello Popsicle recipe over at Specialty Cake Creations today.

 Strawberry Lemoncello Popsicle Recipe {Link}

Strawberry Lemoncello Popsicles are the perfect summer treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth.

Regina has started a Pinterest board for the Summer No Bake Party.  You will want to be sure to follow this awesome board filled with great ideas when you just don’t feel like turning on the oven.  Regina’s Crepe Cake with Strawberry sauce is on my to do list.  I will leave you with one quick tip about popsicle molds. The longer the mold the trickier it can be to remove the pop. Try spraying a light coat of coconut oil on the mold. This will help you remove the popsicle without it breaking in half. Or you can try my new favorite find: Mastrad Silicon Ice Pop Mold.  I love them. No mess, no breakage and easy to clean.

Enjoy.

Tangy Grapefruit Yogurt Popsicles {$100 Giveaway}

Posted by melissa on Jun 10, 2013 in Blog, Giveaway, Recipes | 12 comments

Temperatures are rising and it is too hot to mess with the oven. During the summer the best desserts are light and refreshing. This recipe for tangy grapefruit yogurt popsicles is the perfect treat to beat the heat.  No oven needed and just a few ingredients. Easy, fast and yummy. You can’t beat that. But wait there is more. Not only is this recipe tasty and easy but you can win $100 as well. June is National Dairy Month, and I have partnered with the Arizona Milk Producers and a few fellow bloggers to invite you to join our Recipe Contest and Giveaway for a chance to win a $100 gift card.

All you have to do is link up your dairy recipe to the widget below and leave a comment on the blog letting me know you have entered the contest.  Below is a list of your blogging hosts over the month of June which will offer featured dairy milk recipes:

• Week of June 3rd: Shawn from  http://iwashyoudry.com/
• Week of June 10th: ME!
• Week of June 17th: Shara from  http://www.mommyperks.com/
• Week of June 24th Julie from http://www.whitelightsonwednesday.com/

There will be two winners announced:

• One National winner will received a $100 gift card
• One Arizona winner will receive a $100 gift card and a Local Dairy Prize Pack

What would a contest be without rules and regulations, right?

Since it is National Dairy Month we can’t wait to see your amazing creations that include TWO types of dairy!

• Milk, Cheese or Yogurt
• Heavy Cream, Sour Cream or Cottage Cheese

Contest begins on June 1st and will run through June 30th. You may submit a previous post as long as it meets the two dairy requirements. Open to all US Residents. All recipes submitted will also be featured with attribution on the AZ Milk Producers website. Limit three recipes per person. Arizona contestants must leave a comment on the blog letting me know their recipe is local.

Submit your favorite dairy recipes below and don’t forget to check share your link with Arizona Milk Producers on social media outlets on Facebook.

Tangy Grapefruit Yogurt Popsicles {Recipe}

Now back to those tangy grapefruit yogurt popsicles. I decided to think outside the box and be a little daring when I developed this recipe. Normally, I cling to traditional flavors but why not take a chance, right? Have you ever been to Disney World? There is an old famous restaurant called the Brown Derby. They recreated the famous Hollywood restaurant. One of my favorite desserts there is the Grapefruit Cake Recipe.  I have been dying to recreate it for a blog post but have not had a chance. Then I had a wild and crazy idea; maybe I could make popsicle play on the old dessert recipe.

Buttermilk and yogurt  are high in potassium, vitamin B12, calcium, riboflavin and a good source of phosphorus.  Did you know buttermilk is also easier to digest? I decided to combine the nutrient rich benefits of buttermilk alongside the raw milk pro-biotic potential of Greek yogurt to make this healthy treat. 

Tangy Grapefruit Yogurt Popsicles {Recipe}

• 5 oz. Greek Yogurt
• 1 oz. Buttermilk
• 2 large grapefruits
• 6 tbsps. organic sugar
• 3 tbsps. water

Directions:

1. In a small bowl combine the Greek yogurt and the buttermilk. Set aside.
2. Juice each of the grapefruits and strain the liquid through a strainer. Twice.
3. In a small sauce pan heat the grapefruit juice, water and sugar on low until the sugar is all melted. Approximately 5 minutes.
4. Do not let the liquid boil.  Remove from heat and allow it to cool.
5. Combine the grapefruit juice mixture and the dairy mixture with a whisk, till it is completely smooth.
6. Fill each popsicle mold with the mixture. Fills approximate 8 to 10 popsicles depending on the size.
7. Freeze for 6 hours and enjoy!

I don’t know about you but I have had trouble with popsicle molds. A lot of times my popsicles get stuck or break as we are trying to get them out of the mold. We tried warm water and letting the popsicles sit, but nothing worked.  The other day when I was at Sur La Table, I saw a product that looked a little bit intriguing.  A company named Mastrad developed a popsicle mold with a silicone holder that is easy and quick to remove. The other feature that I love is the domed cup. The drips end up in the cup and not on your clothes. Finally a popsicle mold that doesn’t break the popsicle!

Simple peel off the silicon liner and you are good go! Enjoy and don’t forget to enter the dairy recipe contest! I can’t wait to see the cool summer recipes that you are cooking up.

Dairy Free Butterscotch Sauce Recipe

Posted by melissa on Jun 5, 2013 in Blog | 1 comment

Dairy Free Butterscotch Sauce

If you have never made a butterscotch sauce from scratch you are missing out! I am so excited to be blog contributor over at Around My Family Table. Becoming a contributor has become the perfect opportunity to stretch myself baking allergy friendly desserts. Gluten Free, dairy free and egg free desserts can be very challenging. But it gives me a wonderful opportunity to explore different ingredient options. It’s interesting while developing this recipe I had countless flops, frustrations and moments where I wanted to quit. If the recipe had been for my own blog post I am sure I would have given up. But there is something about a deadline on another blog that kept me forging ahead and I am so glad I did.

Dairy Free Butterscotch Sauce {Recipe Link}

While you can use vegan butters for the base of a dairy-free butterscotch sauce, I found that it gave the butterscotch a weird after taste. On the other hand coconut oil is the perfect base for this rich and luscious butterscotch sauce. While it takes some time to make, it is well worth it. I paired it with vanilla bean coconut milk ice cream. Yum!

My first blog post that I shared at Around My Family Table was a dairy free, egg free and gluten-free espresso and sea salt cookies. They are not overly sweet and pack a punch of espresso, so my advice don’t snack on them late at night!

Espresso and Sea Salt Cookie {Recipe Link}

Wendy’s blog is a great resource that shares a wealth of knowledge.  My recommendation is to check out her summer grilling series that has just started. One of my favorite recipes by Wendy is her awesome guacamole recipe.  If you would like to find out more about Wendy from Around My Family table she has plenty of social venues!

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