Thursday, July 18, 2019

Taco Seasoning ~ the best ever!!

Taco Seasoning Mix

1/4 c. dried minced onion

1/4 c. chili powder
3 t. salt
4 t. corn starch
1 T. dried minced garlic
1 T. ground cumin
1 T. crushed red pepper flakes
2 t. beef bouillon granules
1 1/2 t. dried oregano

Combine ingredients. 

Store in airtight container for up to 1 year

Add 2 T. taco seasoning & 1/3 c. water to 

1 pound of cooked & drained ground beef.
Bring to a boil. Cook & stir for 2 minutes.

Tuesday, July 16, 2019

orange pop and sweetened condensed milk

EASY ORANGE SHERBET

Quick & Easy Orange Sherbet recipe made with just 2 ingredients! Sweet Orange Sherbet perfect for a hot summer day.
Quick & Easy Orange Sherbet recipe made with just 2 ingredients! Sweet Orange Sherbet perfect for a hot summer day.I came across this fun recipe for Orange Sherbet that I knew I had to try. Just TWO ingredients! I used an ice cream maker but you certainly don’t have to. My kids went crazy over this tasty treat.

What is orange sherbet?

Orange sherbet is a frozen dessert that’s half way between ice cream and sorbet. It has less fat than ice cream, but contains some type of dairy, unlike sorbet, which is dairy free. Sherbet is creamier than sorbet but it’s less creamy than ice cream. It’s usually fruit flavored, in this case, orange.

how to make orange sherbetIngredients needed for Sherbet

To make this simple recipe you just need 2 items- orange soda and sweetened condensed milk. That’s it! If you’d like to make your own condensed milk, we have a recipe for that too! See the homemade condensed milk recipe here. 
easy orange sherbet recipe

How to make Orange Sherbet

This recipe for sherbet couldn’t be easier! All you do is combine the orange soda and sweetened condensed milk in a large bowl. Stir until combined. If you’re using an ice cream maker, pour mixture into it now and begin churning. The air bubbles in the soda will be stirred out and the liquid will condense. Once it’s partially frozen, transfer to a bread pan and freeze until solid. Enjoy!

Making Sherbet with Soda Pop

I use orange soda to make this sherbet recipe as it adds flavor and sweetener. You’re welcome to use any flavor of soda you’d like- lemon lime, grape, strawberry, etc. I think making a root beer sherbet sounds delicious!
frozen orange sherbet

Do you need an ice cream maker to make sherbet?

I used a small 1 liter ice cream maker to make this sherbet but I truly don’t feel like it’s necessary. If you don’t have an ice cream maker, I suggest freezing the sherbet in a bread pan, then stirring the sherbet every 2 hours so that you can achieve a slushier consistency.

Quick & Easy Orange Sherbet recipe made with just 2 ingredients! Sweet Orange Sherbet perfect for a hot summer day.How long to freeze sherbet

It takes about 8 hours for orange sherbet to fully freeze. You’re welcome to enjoy it before then, but just know it will have a softer and slushier consistency. I like to make this recipe in the morning, then stir the sherbet several times throughout the day, then enjoy it as a treat after dinner.
scooping orange sherbet
Quick & Easy Orange Sherbet recipe made with just 2 ingredients! Sweet Orange Sherbet perfect for a hot summer day.

Orange Sherbet Recipe

Quick & Easy Orange Sherbet recipe made with just 2 ingredients! Sweet Orange Sherbet perfect for a hot summer day.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: orange sherbet
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Freeze time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 131kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 liter orange soda
  • 7 oz sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

  • Combine the orange soda and sweetened condensed milk in a large bowl. Stir until milk is well incorporated.
  • If you're using an ice cream maker, pour mixture into it now and begin churning. The air bubbles in the soda will be stirred out and the liquid will condense. Churn for about 1 hour, then once it's partially frozen, transfer to a bread pan and freeze 6-8 hours, until solid. Enjoy!
  • If you're not using an ice cream maker, transfer mixture to a bread pan and freeze. After 1 hour, stir the mixture and place back in freezer. Repeat process every 2 hours, stirring at least twice before enjoying.

Nutrition

Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 92mg | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 1.3% | Vitamin C: 0.8% | Calcium: 7.3% | Iron: 0.4%
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Quick & Easy Orange Sherbet recipe made with just 2 ingredients! Sweet Orange Sherbet perfect for a hot summer day.

Does sherbet have dairy in it?

Yes, sherbet does contain dairy. This recipe calls for sweetened condensed milk instead of heavy cream. Sorbet is a frozen dessert that does not have dairy in it.

How to store homemade sherbet

I like to store sherbet in a bread pan covered to be airtight. The bread pan helps the sherbet to freeze faster and more uniformly. Once the sherbet is frozen, you can transfer it to a better airtight container for more long term storage.

orange sherbet with orange crush sodaHow long does Sherbet stay fresh?

If stored in an airtight container, sherbet will stay fresh tasting for up to 1 month in the freezer.

Enjoy this frozen dessert? Here are more ice cream recipes:

snickerdoodles!!!!!

Snickerdoodle Blondies

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Even better than the cookies, these Snickerdoodle Blondies are buttery, soft, and with a classic signature tang, these cinnamon-sugar coated blondies may be the best way to eat Snickerdoodles yet.
Snickerdoodle Blondies, so buttery and soft -- SugarSpunRun
I thought that it might be time for another recipe resurrection.
Though my photography skills aren’t 100% developed yet (and I suspect 100% is a goal that I’ll never actually attain), looking back on some of the photography of my older recipes makes me cringe.  This Snickerdoodle Blondie recipe was one that was crafted over a year ago; a fantastic, easy recipe that perfectly replicates the taste and texture of Snickerdoodle cookies without all of the usually required dough-chilling and rolling.
Despite its incredible, true-to-cookie flavor, I’ve mostly left this recipe out of the spotlight and off of Pinterest.  It doesn’t get anywhere near the attention it deserves because I’ve been fairly embarrassed by the quality of the original photography.  Blurry, poorly styled and poorly focused, the original photos didn’t look nearly as appetizing as they should, and I felt that I owed a recipe this good a chance to really shine.
Snickerdoodle Blondies, so buttery and soft -- SugarSpunRun
So, here they are presented to you again, after over a year.  Hopefully, now the photographs better reflect their melt-in-your-mouth, soft, buttery crumb, the richness of the cinnamon-sugar sand, the overall pure delectability of the flavors.
A slight sprinkling of cream of tartar provides the signature Snickerdoodle tang, and a splash of milk gives these bars a cookie-like crumb.
Easy-to-make (prep time is 15 minutes or less), soft, buttery, and simply delicious, these Snickerdoodles are addictive, almost impossible to stop eating.
Snickerdoodle Blondies, so buttery and soft -- SugarSpunRun
Snickerdoodle Blondies, so buttery and soft -- SugarSpunRun Snickerdoodle Blondies, so buttery and soft -- SugarSpunRun
While my photography still has a long way to go, I feel a little bit better about sharing this recipe with the world than I did previously.  (And, since I’ve mentioned it so much in this post, if you want to have a look at the original photographs for this recipe you can go here.)

Snickerdoodle Blondies

Chewy delicious Snickerdoodle Blondie Bars, just as tasty as the cookies, but easier!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 24 squares
Calories: 185kcal
Author: Sam Merritt

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter melted (227g)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar 400 g
  • 2 Tablespoon milk (30ml)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (345g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Topping

  • 2 Tablespoon sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Grease and flour (or line with parchment paper) a 13x9 pan, and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, and milk.
  • Add in eggs, stir until combined.
  • In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cream of tartar and salt.
  • Stir into the butter mixture until combined.
  • Pour batter into prepared 13x9 pan.
  • In a small bowl, combine 2 Tablespoons sugar and 1½ teaspoons cinnamon. Sprinkle over the batter in the pan.
  • Bake on 350F for 25-28 minutes.