Tangy fresh homemade lemonade with juicy bits of pulp Yield: 6-7 cups Ingredients: 2 large lemons, washed1 c sugar6-7 c water Instructions: 1. Slice lemons as thinly as possible. 2. Put lemons and sugar into a large bowl or stainless steel pan, and mash with a potato masher until juiced. Alternately,… Read more »
A refreshing summer drink: Orange Pekoe tea, stepped, sweetened, and iced Yield: 1 gallon Ingredients: 8 (2-cup) Orange Pekoe tea bag4 C water boiling waterCold water1 1/4 to 1 1/2 C sugar Instructions: 1. Boil 4 C water in saucepan. 2. Drop 8 tea bags into boiling water. Turn heat… Read more »
A fresh lemonade made with the juices of lemons, limes, and oranges Yield: about 1 gallon Ingredients: 2 lemons2 limes2 oranges2-3 quarts of water (to taste)3/4 to 1 cup sugar (to taste)Additional slices of lemon, lime, or orange, for garnish (optional) Instructions: 1. Squeeze the juice from the lemons, limes,… Read more »
Homemade milky hot chocolate Yield: 6 cups Ingredients: 6 cups milk2/3 cup sugar1/2 cup baking cocoa (unsweetened)Marshmallows or whipped cream, for serving Instructions: 1. Combine sugar and cocoa in 2-quart (or larger) pan, whisking to remove lumps. Whisk milk into mixture, starting with 1/2 cup of milk and gradually adding… Read more »
A homemade hot chocolate with a sweet minty flavor Yield: 4 cups Ingredients: 4 cups milk1/3 cup sugar1/3 cup baking cocoa (unsweetened)4 starlight mints (remove wrappers, of course) Instructions: 1. Combine sugar and cocoa in a 2-quart saucepan. Whisk in milk and heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until warm…. Read more »
A smooth, creamy, spicy “egg nog”, made with milk and cream, vanilla pudding, nutmeg, and cinnamon Yield: 8 servings Ingredients: 2 quarts (8 cups) cold pasturized milk1 package (3.5 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon nutmeg3/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)1 teaspoon vanilla*1 cup heavy whipping cream Instructions: 1. Pour… Read more »
A creamy strawberry orange smoothie with milk and a hint of vanilla Yield: 2-3 servings Ingredients: 3 ounces frozen orange juice concentrate1/2 cup milk*1/2 cup water2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 banana, optional1 cup frozen strawberries6 regular-sized ice cubes (or until desired consistency) Instructions: 1. Blend together orange juice concentrate,… Read more »
A creamy hot cocoa with vanilla, almond, and coconut essence Yield: 4 cups Ingredients: 1/3 cup baking cocoa powder1/2 cup + 3 tablespoons sugar4 cups whole milk1 teaspoon vanilla1 teaspoon almond extract1 teaspoon coconut extract Instructions: 1. Combine baking cocoa and sugar in a bowl; using a spoon, mix, paying… Read more »
Fresh juicy strawberries smothered in a homemade glaze, served in a pie shell Yield: one 9-inch pie Ingredients: 3 T cornstarch1 c sugar1 c cold water2 T white corn syrup2 T strawberry flavored gelatin3 drops red food coloring (optional)about 3 c washed strawberries, sliced or dicedone 9-inch baked pie pastry… Read more »
My mom’s old-fashioned recipe for a super easy and very delicious tapioca pudding! Yield: about 2 quarts Ingredients: 9 tablespoons granulated/instant/Minute tapioca*1 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon salt3 eggs, beaten well8 1/4 cups milk1 tablespoon vanilla extract Instructions: 1. In a large stock pot, whisk together the tapioca, sugar, salt, and eggs…. Read more »
