This peach ice cream recipe takes about an hour to make from start to finish and is the perfect summer dessert! INGREDIENTS: 2 1/2 pounds fresh, ripe peaches – peeled, pitted, and chopped 1/2 cup extra fine sugar 2 cups half-and-half cream 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 2 cups whole milk 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon peppermint extract 3-4 drops green food coloring (optional) 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, chopped METHOD: In a large bowl, whisk together milk, cream, sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until the sugar has...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 4 eggs 2 cups ultra fine sugar (such as C & H Bakers Sugar) 1 cup whole milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 cups crushed Boysenberries 4 cups heavy cream METHOD: Beat the eggs and add the ultrafine sugar gradually. Beat until stiff. Add remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly. Pour into an...Read More

Here’s a light, refreshing fruit dessert using sweet, ripe strawberries that is easily made ahead – perfect for summertime. We discovered this recipe in an old Cooking Light magazine, and it’s become a family favorite over the years. INGREDIENTS: 4 cups coarsely chopped strawberries 1 cup dry white wine (leftover champagne is perfect!) 3/4 cup...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 4 cups fresh blueberries 2 cups sugar 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract Pinch of salt 1 cup whole milk 1 cup half and half 2 cups heavy whipping cream METHOD: Place blueberries in a food processor bowl (or blender) and process until berries are puréed. In a large saucepan, pour in puréed blueberries and...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon freshly grated blood orange zest 1 cup sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 cups freshly squeezed blood orange juice* 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 teaspoons vodka or triple sec 2/3 cup heavy cream METHOD: Place grated zest in a mixing bowl and add sugar. Rub the zest and sugar together with...Read More

Generally, you would find a raspberry sauce served with this dish, along with canned peaches or peaches in syrup. Blackberries have a nice deep flavor which acts as a wonderful complement to the peaches bright flavors, and white peaches have lovely floral notes as well. The quick grilling of the peaches caramelizes some of the...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 2 quarts of puréed strawberries (approximately 4 to 5 baskets) 1/2 cup simple syrup 1 cup water 1/4 cup dried hibiscus 1/4 teaspoon salt METHOD: In a pot combine simple syrup, water, salt, and the dried hibiscus. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and cool. Strain the hibiscus syrup, pressing the hibiscus to...Read More

You can use chicken eggs in this recipe, but duck egg yolks add amazing richness to ice cream! You can find them at Mora Family Farms at the Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College on a regular basis. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups whipping cream 1 1/2 cups half and half 6 large egg yolks (use...Read More

Bananas Foster is a New Orleans classic — it’s easy, delicious, and makes a grand finale to any meal! INGREDIENTS: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 4 firm-ripe bananas, peeled and sliced lengthwise into halves 1/4 cup banana liqueur 1/2 cup dark rum 1...Read More