Orange Sunshine

April 14, 2011 by 19 Comments

If you loved Orange Creamsicles as a kid or still enjoy them as an adult, you will love this cocktail. 

Serve them up for starters or as a creamy delicious finish to a great night.   Add an orange wedge for a great orange aroma when you sip.  If you choose to do these for dessert, add a dollop of whipped cream to make them more decadent.   

                                                

  • 1-1/2 oz. Grand Marnier
  • 2-1/2 oz. vanilla-infused vodka (such as Stoli Vanilla)
  • 2 1/2 cups of orange sherbet
  • 1 cup vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 dash vanilla extract
  • 2 cups ice

Add all the ingredients in the blender, adding the ice last. Blend until smooth. Serve in a chilled glass of your choice

                  


                                                     

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April 13, 2011 by 13 Comments
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Tasty Tuesday – Apricot Twists

April 12, 2011 by 8 Comments
For me, any dessert made with Puff Pastry is a favorite! 
There is something so satisfying about a dessert that warms the soul when you munch on layers of buttery, flaky pastry that just melt in your mouth. 
This is a fun and fairly easy recipe for you to try!
                                                                   
  • 1 frozen Puff Pastry sheet (from a 17 1/4-ounce package), thawed according to package instructions
  • 1/2 cup Apricot jam (6 ounces), melted
  • 1/4 cup confectioners sugar
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream or milk
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  •  parchment paper
Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll out pastry on a lightly floured surface into a 12- by 10-inch rectangle, then cut in half lengthwise. Cut each half crosswise into 4 (5- by 3-inch) strips (for a total of 8 strips).
Spread each strip with 1/2 tablespoon jam, then fold strips in half lengthwise to form 1 1/2-inch-wide strips. Twist each strip 3 times and place on baking sheet.
Bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer twists to a rack set over a sheet of parchment. Stir together confectioners sugar, cream, and lemon juice until smooth, then brush over warm twists.
Serve warm.
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