Vanilla Milkshake I

Description A very simple recipe for a vanilla milkshake. Add chocolate, berries, peaches or whatever you like. My kids like to add root beer instead of milk. Ingredients 2 cups vanilla ice cream 1 cup whole milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions Blend ice cream milk and vanilla extract together in a blender until smooth; … Read more

All Natural Strawberry Lemonade

Description This is a tart, tasty lemonade with a sweet kick, perfect for the cook with garden access during the summer months. You’ll need a blender with a ‘puree’ or ‘high pulse’ setting. Garnish with any leftover strawberries. Ingredients 8 large strawberries, halved 2 tablespoons white sugar 7 cups water, divided 1 cup white sugar … Read more

Vintage Lemonade

Description In the 1800’s this is how people made lemonade–you can do it too! It’s not that difficult, and tastes wonderful! Ingredients 5 lemons 1 ¼ cups white sugar 1 ¼ quarts water Instructions Peel the rinds from the 5 lemons and cut them into 1/2 inch slices. Set the lemons aside. Place the rinds in a … Read more

The Real Rum Runner

Description The real rum runner recipe straight from the source in the Florida Keys, where it was originally concocted in the 50s. Ingredients 2 cups ice, divided, or as needed 1 fluid ounce pineapple juice 1 fluid ounce orange juice 1 fluid ounce blackberry liqueur 1 fluid ounce banana liqueur 1 fluid ounce light rum … Read more

Oreo® Milkshake

Description This recipe is super kid-friendly, easy to make, and delicious. A favorite for kids’ ‘How To’ speeches or just to enjoy on a hot day. Ingredients 3 scoops vanilla ice cream ¾ cup milk 6 chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreo®) Instructions Blend chocolate sandwich cookies ice cream and milk together in a blender … Read more

Easy Mango Banana Smoothie

Description As a babysitter, I always look for quick, easy, healthy, and delicious recipes. Here is a great one! Ingredients 2 mangos – peeled, seeded, and sliced 2 bananas 2 cups vanilla yogurt 2 cups milk Instructions Combine mangos banana vanilla yogurt and milk in a blender; blend until smooth. Prep Time: 10 mins Total … Read more

Margarita Cocktail

Description Served straight up or on the rocks, the margarita is one of the most popular cocktails of all time. And for good reason! It will cool you down on a hot day or warm you up on a cool day. Any day is a good day for a margarita. Ingredients 1 tablespoon kosher salt … Read more

Healthy Berry and Spinach Smoothie

Description This is an easy way to get kids to eat their veggies. If you want a more fruity taste, exclude the yogurt. Ingredients 2 cups frozen berries 1 cup plain yogurt ½ cup orange juice ¼ cup fresh spinach, or to taste 5 strawberries Instructions Blend berries yogurt orange juice spinach and strawberries together … Read more

Electric Lemonade

Description Just in time for summer… A sweet and tangy vodka drink perfect for the outdoor gathering. Ingredients 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger citron vodka ½ fluid ounce Blue Curacao 2 fluid ounces sour mix 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage 1 lemon – cut into wedges, for garnish Instructions … Read more