Pineapple Whip

I made this wonderful refreshing dessert today. I didn't exactly follow the recipe to the tee.

I made it using frozen pineapple lol and it sure was a lot easier.
The frozen pineapple was sweet ( I tasted it before I processed it) but added a little pear juice to it while processing it. It was absolutely fabulous and my  hubby had seconds.

Enjoy!

1 pineapple (I used bagged frozen pineapple from Aldi's)

1/2 cup coconut milk

Sweetener if needed
Pear juice if needed to thin

1. Peel, core and cut one fresh ripe pineapple into chunks. Spread chunks on a lined baking sheet and freeze until solid (for at least 24 hours).
2. Place frozen pineapple chunks in a food processor together with ½ cup of coconut milk. Process until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides and add more milk as needed to achieve a smooth consistency.
3. Taste the pineapple whip and add sweetener to your liking. If the pineapple wasn't super ripe and sweet, I will add a little pear juice but honey, maple syrup or agave would work. Process once more to incorporate the sweetener.
4. To achieve a soft serve-like look, fit a piping bag or ziploc with a large open star tip. Fill the pineapple whip into the bag and pipe into serving bowls in a swirling motion.

Note:  I used an ice cream scoop to dip ours instead of piping it.  You do what's convenient for you.

From my happy kitchen to yours,

Stuffed French Toast for Brunch, Lunch or Dinner!

If you are tired of the same old, same old why not make breakfast for your evening meal for a change?  Who doesn't like French Toast?  I never did but this type I have no trouble enjoying.  I have made many varieties of it and I even freeze it for a quick snack for the grandchildren. Today it was going to be stuffed because I had some great fresh strawberries, Italian bread and whipped cream cheese so my hubby (me too!) were treated to a amazing brunch..

  We ate around 11 a.m. so that eliminated what to eat for lunch..I thinking this brunch may be a great idea for those days I don't have a clue what to make for dinner or even maybe it'd be a good evening meal .. Happy Cooking!  Enjoy!!!

 4 slices Italian Bread or regular bread

2 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1- 8 oz. whipped cream cheese (you can use regular softened)
3 heaping tsp. strawberries jam or preserves
fresh sliced strawberries
extra jam for melting (if needed to drizzle on top)
2 tsp. butter 

Cream cheese filling:
1 8-oz. regular or whipped cream cheese softened (flavored is OK)
3 heaping tsp. strawberry (or raspberry or any other you choose) jam or preserves

I melted my cream cheese slightly in microwave to soften a bit more (15 seconds)..With a whisk blend in jam.

I put the filled bread together earlier, refrigerated and covered until I was ready to use.

  In a medium low bowl with a whisk beat eggs, milk, cinnamon and vanilla..  Carefully place stuffed bread into egg mixture. Turn and make sure each side is coated.  In a large skillet over medium heat add 2 tablespoons butter .  Place sandwiches in melted butter and cook until browned, turn over with spatula carefully and place lid on skillet and cook until that side is browned..

From my kitchen to yours,

12/1/12
1/7/13

ICE CREAM SANDWICH CAKE DESSERT!!

Our grandchildren are going to be here on the Fourth so as to make them happy I am making an easy ice cream dessert.  I don't remember who or where it came from but I remember the ingredients (I think I do) so I'll add this easy recipe to my easy and summery desserts..Enjoy!  Feel free to use any add-ins you may like.  Examples, cookie crumbs, peanut butter chips, chocolate chips, health bar crumbled, toasted almonds, peanuts, hot fudge, chocolate syrup and so many yummy additions.  Happy Summer! I'll add the peanuts to mine when I serve.  Those little buggers don't like PEANUTS! 

Keeping Cool in my kitchen,

I added finely chopped peanut butter crunchy crumbles

Place layer of ice cream sandwiches on bottom of dish.  Top with 1/2 container of  cool whip, add cookie crumbles, caramel syrup etc. , place another layer and top with melted hot fudge, add remainder of cool whip and garnish with chopped nuts if desired.  Refrigerate several hours or overnight.  Yummy!

2 boxes ice cream sandwiches (approx. 12 in a box)
1 large container Cool Whip
1 jar hot fudge topping(melt 1/2 bottle in micro until soft)
1 jar caramel topping or caramel syrup
Toasted almonds, peanuts, cookie pieces, candy bars broken up or whatever you care to add in this wonderful ice cream delight.

13 x 9 in(1 box) or larger(2 boxes) pan or disposable aluminum casserole size pan.  I used the later.  It goes quickly so make enough :)


From my kitchen to yours,

6/30/13