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Cinnamon Ice Cream

May 30, 2013 by Cate 16 Comments

I am slightly obsessed with ice cream. In the summer, I get some type of ice cream almost every day. I don’t discriminate, I like all forms – frozen yogurt, gelato, ice cream, Tasti D’lite (I know it isn’t really ice cream, but it does the job!). I don’t actually own an ice cream maker though, because I think the results would be too dangerous. I can just imagine myself digging into gallons of homemade ice cream – it would turn TheBetterHalf into TheBetterThird! However when I was visiting my parents the other weekend, I had the chance to experiment with their ice cream maker. My sister loves cinnamon ice cream, so that’s the flavor that we chose. And it was delicious. The taste of this ice cream was so good – the brown sugar perfectly complemented the cinnamon. It was definitely richer and creamier than most store-bought ice cream. It would be perfect served on top of apple pie. …

Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies

May 28, 2013 by Cate 22 Comments

These cookies really live up to their name – they are perfection! Perfect Chocolate Chip cookies, made with browned butter, are one of the best I have ever made!

Today is TheBetterHalf’s birthday! His golden birthday to be exact, turning 28 on May 28! I had good intentions to bake him a cake yesterday, but the weather in NYC was absolutely perfect so we spent the day at Central Park with friends. When it is 70 and sunny, being outside trumps baking! (one of the very few things that trump baking) TheBetterHalf loves chocolate peanut butter anything, but I think his second favorite dessert is classic chocolate chip cookies. So instead of a cake, I have “Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies” in honor of his birthday. …

Healthy Pineapple Coconut Smoothies

May 24, 2013 by TheBetterHalf 11 Comments

This healthy pineapple coconut smoothie tastes rich and creamy, but the whole thing only has 214 calories! It is like a tropical vacation in a glass!

It is finally starting to feel like summer! Which means I want to eat ice cream pretty much all the time (TheBetterhalf: How is this different from winter?). NYC is dangerous for me – there is an ice cream or fro-yo store on almost every block. But rather than giving in to the temptation the other day, I decided to make a coconut smoothie to satisfy my craving for a frozen treat. I like to make my smoothies with yogurt and milk so that they are creamy and make it seem like I’m drinking a milkshake. But I use almond milk and fat free yogurt, so the calorie count stays low and there is very little fat. I went with a pineapple coconut smoothie to really make myself feel like I was on vacation! The entire thing only has 214 calories, and this make a huge smoothie! For those looking for a fun drink to make over the long holiday weekend, this pineapple coconut smoothie would also be great with a little rum added in. Cheers! …

Philly Cheesesteaks

May 22, 2013 by Cate 6 Comments

Hailing from the great city of Philadelphia, I consider myself somewhat of a cheesesteak aficionado. Pat’s, Geno’s, Jim’s, Tony Luke’s, John’s, Rick’s (creative names, I know) – I’ve had them all. But on those occasions when you can’t make it over to the corner of 9th and Passyunk for a wiz-wit, you can still make a delicious cheesesteak right on your stove top. …

Lemon Ricotta Cookies

May 20, 2013 by Cate 6 Comments

These soft, cake-like cookies are bursting with lemon flavor. These Lemon Ricotta Cookies are some of the best cookies I have ever made!

This past weekend I was in my hometown of St. Louis. Apparently they skipped spring in the Lou and went straight to summer – it was so hot! Summer always makes me think of lemon desserts. The bright citrusy flavor and the yellow color reminds me of long sunny summer days. So I decided to make these lemon ricotta cookies to celebrate the season. These cookies are like mini cakes! They are light, fluffy, and moist. The lemon flavor in the actual cookie is subtle and when paired with the lemon glaze the flavor really pops.

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