With the bounty of fresh herbs, berries and produce currently available at local farmer’s markets, roadside stands and grocers, the time is ripe for making refreshing summer desserts. In June, epicurious.com offered up a menu of “101 Best Frozen Dessert Recipes” — some selections include:• Frozen pies like coconut-strawberry, which uses fresh or frozen strawberries, or margarita pie, which has 3 tablespoons of tequila blanco and fresh lime juice. Bon Appetit provided tips on choosing the right tools and ingredients to achieve frozen popsicle success. Special molds are not necessary; a waxed paper cup and a popsicle stick, bought in bulk at a dollar or discount store, works. So that a popsicle will not be too top heavy, especially if purees are used for the frozen treat, cut the popsicle stick in half.

Source: The Herald August 11, 2020 03:56 UTC