Put a Little Lobster in Your Ice Cream

News: 0 Comments; 11 Mar 2008 A while ago I blogged about Lobster Ice Cream in Bar Harbor, Maine. While lobster and ice cream are enjoyed by many, combining the two doesn't seem to go over well for most people. I've Got A Better Idea for Getting Lobster into Your Ice Cream! A Chocolate Lobster is the Best Add In for Your Homemade Ice Cream! A Chocolate Lobster has the Tastiest Claws Around! This Chocolate Lobster is made of Milk Chocolate that is Handcrafted by the people at Haven's Candies. Haven's is a Maine-owned and operated Premium Handcrafted Candy Shop that's been making Delicious Gourmet Candy ... {Tags: chocolate, lobster} {More...}

Chocolate Gelato

Recipes: 0 Comments; 26 Feb 2008 Another great one from Epicurious There are no eggs in this recipe — it's the cornstarch that gives the gelato a smooth, silky texture. Fine-quality chocolate provides its rich flavor. Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 5 hr (includes chilling and freezing) Servings: Makes about 1 qt. Ingredients 3 cups whole milk 1/4 cup sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch Scant 1/4 teaspoon salt 7 oz fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), finely chopped Special equipment: an ice cream maker Bring 2 1/4 cups milk just to a boil in a 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat. While milk is heating, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, salt, ... {Tags: chocolate, gelato} {More...}

Recipes: 0 Comments; 18 Feb 2008 1 cup half-and-half 1 cup heavy cream 4 ounces Egg Beaters or other egg substitute 2 tablespoons sugar Dash salt 3 (1.5-ounce) chocolate-covered peppermint patties 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 6 hard peppermint candies, crushed (optional) Combine half-and-half, cream, Egg Beaters, sugar and salt in a blender or food processor. Blend to combine. Cut peppermint patties into 1/2-inch chunks, add to blender with vanilla and process on high until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to freeze. Blend for a few seconds before pouring into the ice cream maker. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for freezing. (Tip: Before unwrapping hard peppermint candies, hit each piece with a rolling pin or mallet to crush ... {Tags: chocolate, peppermint} {More...}

Recipes: 0 Comments; 12 Feb 2008 This recipe should be called "Instant Party". Mmmm.... PHOTO CREDIT: Luca Trovato The Cupcakes: 12 chocolate cupcakes (made with your favorite recipe) 2 pints cherry chocolate ice cream (see recipe below!) 1 pint chocolate frosting Directions: Using a tablespoon or large melon baller, scoop out about a golf-ball-size portion of cake from the top of each cupcake. Soften the ice cream slightly and spoon a scoop into each cupcake cavity. Place the frosting in a piping bag with a star tip and pipe the frosting over the tops of the cupcakes. Freeze for 1 hour. Can be made up to 4 hours in advance. Cherry and chocolate ice ... {Tags: cherry, chocolate} {More...}

Recipes: 0 Comments; 25 Jan 2008 If you think your ice cream is too plain, try mixing your favorite candy or nut in! Vanilla ice cream is a wonderful base for more exciting ice creams. Chocolate & mint go well together. So do chocolate and raspberries or cherries. The possibilities are endless! Just remember to add your stuff in during the last 5 mins or so of the freezing process. If you add it in earlier the ice cream might not freeze well or your mix ins will lose their consistency (i.e. soften too much, get soggy, etc). Here's a great chocolate & mint ... {Tags: candy cane, chocolate, mint, mix ins, non-dairy, soy, vegan} {More...}

Healthy Ice Cream and Recipes: 0 Comments; 07 Jan 2008 Core Chocolate Ice Cream (fat free, sugar free!) 1 4 oz package sugar free fat free instant chocolate pudding mix 1/4 cup splenda 1 12 oz can fat free evaporated skim milk 1 cup fat free milk In a medium bowl, stir together the instant pudding and splenda. Add the evaporated milk and fat free milk and stir until blended. Pour into an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manf. directions. Source: "The Everything Low-fat High flavor cookbook" Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 193 Calories; 1g Fat (18.9% calories from fat); 2g Protein; 4g Carbohydrate; 0g Dietary Fiber; 1mg Cholesterol; 32mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Non-Fat Milk. Serving Size: ... {Tags: chocolate, fat free, healthy} {More...}

Recipes: 1 Comment; 04 Jan 2008 MOCHA FLOAT 1 qt. chocolate ice cream 6 c. strong coffee 1/2 c. cream, whipped Cinnamon Place a scoop of ice cream in a tall glass. Fill with coffee, top with whipped cream and sprinkle with cinnamon. Serves 6. {Tags: chocolate, ice cream float, mocha} {More...}