For the third smoothie in this series, I give you a drinkable and healthy version of a popular pie enjoyed in the summertime.
Creamy, sweet and tart, this smoothie tastes just like the real thing. Enjoy the flavors of Key Lime Pie in this drink without all of the sugar, fat and guilt you feel after having a slice or two.
For the second smoothie in this series, I give you a creamy and delicious vegan-friendly twist on a mango lassi (sans yogurt).
Caramelized pieces of ripe mango add a rich depth of flavor, coconut milk and banana provide a much needed creaminess, lime and a pinch of cardamom brighten up and round out this dream of a drink. Salivating yet? Try it yourself!
It only took me five months to finally whip up a recipe from a Jamie Oliver cookbook I received for Christmas, but I did it, and boy, what a way to start off.
A twist on a recipe from Jamie Oliver’s latest cookbook, Jamie Oliver’s Comfort Food: The Ultimate Weekend Cookbook, my version of the “Dreamy Marshmallow Pavlova,” includes three additional ingredients: cream cheese, strawberry purée, and graham cracker. The result? A delicious cheesecake-like treat that is perfect for summer.
What is a pavlova you ask? A pavlova is a meringue-based dessert named after Anna Pavlova, a Russian ballerina that toured Australia and New Zealand in the 1920s. And as with any famous dessert (e.g. baklava), both countries lay claim to its creation. (It’s still widely debated between the two nations who baked the first one.) It’s said that a chef in Wellington, New Zealand was inspired by the fluffy tutu worn by Pavlova to use meringue as the base for the dessert.
History lesson done, now go forth and bake!
I don’t know about you, but for me, nothing is more refreshing and satisfying than a cold fruit smoothie during the summer. Inspired by my deep love for this blended drink, I will be posting an original smoothie recipe every week (yes, you read that right) for the entire summer. I know it’s not technically summer until June 21, but I consider it summer once it starts hitting 90 degrees as it already has here in New York.
For this first smoothie, I was looking for an idea for a entry for a contest Disney World is currently holding (Coolest Summer Disney Side Contest). I thought of using my favorite Disney character from one of my favorite animated movies, Lilo and Stitch, and one half of his favorite treat, coconut cake and coffee.
So without further ado, I give you: Continue reading
The Encyclofeedia 
You must be logged in to post a comment.