Coconut ice cream

Light and refreshing, this coconut ice cream is perfect on a hot day.

1 1/2 cups coconut milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1-2 cups milk
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 cup flaked coconut

Combine coconut milk, cream, milk, vanilla and sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves. Add flaked coconut, mixing well. Pour into ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's directions.

Fresh mint ice cream

This ice cream is a refreshing treat. We left out the traditional chocolate chips, but didn't miss them. It's a simple recipe that uses both fresh mint and peppermint extract. So far, it's my favorite of of ice cream adventures.



2 cups 2% milk, chilled
1 cup heavy cream, chilled
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 drops green food coloring
1/2 cups chopped fresh mint leaves (not stems)

Heat 1 cup milk is a saucepan. Just as it begins to steam, add sugar, salt and mint. Remove from heat and stir until sugar dissolves. Stir in food coloring and peppermint extract.

Pour into ice cream maker and freeze according to instructions.

Mango-peach frozen yogurt

1 large ripe mango, peeled and cut off the pit
3 ripe peaches, peeled and cut off the pit
2-3 Tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp lemon zest
1/4 cup sugar
3 drops almond extract (opt)
1 cup plain Greek yogurt

Using a blender, stick blender or food processor, purée the fruit, lemon juice and zest. Add the yogurt and almond extract. Stir until smooth.

Chill for 1 hour, then freeze in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.