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No Churn Key Lime Pie Ice Cream

Happiness is… ice cream!

It doesn’t matter who you are, or where you come from, there is one childhood memory that we all have in common – the daily visit from the ice cream man. There is something magical about the sound of the ice cream truck, something that instantly grabs your attention and makes the rest of the world stop. Kids will freeze in their tracks (for a second) before…

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Make this Pistachio Pudding Recipe for a Sweet Easter Treat!

What Came First… …The Chocolate or The Bunny!

It’s Easter weekend, so we all know what that means don’t we? CHOCOLATE and lots and lots of it!!!

So it must be quite a disappointing holiday if you aren’t a fan of chocolate. That’s why I am sharing this pretty Easter dessert that doesn’t include even a shaving of chocolate, Pistachio Pudding (aka Watergate Salad).

This dreamy dessert combines cool…

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Easter Egg & Pretzel Bark

If you see the Easter Bunny laying little brown eggs…

…don’t eat them because they’re not chocolate!

It wasn’t long into our conversation about Easter chocolate that we arrived at what must be a very common question: which came first, the rabbit or the egg? And what do either have to do with Easter?

What does someone do in these situations? Yep, we turned to Google – sorry Siri! – to put us…

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7 Ways to Reach Avocado Awesomeness...

Sit back and let me guac' your world with these seven heavenly avocado recipes...

The Saddest Thing In Life Is… …Wasted Talent

Did you know that the mighty avocado contains almost 20 vitamins and minerals? They are also low in sugar and contain fibre, which means that they help you to feel full for longer – yes, basically avocado is the most super superfood of them all!

So please don’t let their taste and talents go wasted and give Avocados the life they deserve. They are…

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3 Ingredient Pineapple Ice Pops Recipe!

Stay cool, healthy and fruity this summer with this super easy Pineapple Ice Pops Recipe!

Without Ice Pops… …My World (And My Make Up) Would Have Melted Away By Now!

I used roll my eyes at people who dared complain about the hot weather. Now – despite the webbed feet I developed during the wet winter – I am right there amongst them, mopping my brow, huffing and puffing, and moaning every time I see that familiar yellow circle of sun on the weather.

Is this honestly what I have been…

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Those who know me, know that I LOVE peanut butter. I almost love it more than chocolate, and I definitely wouldn’t want to get into an “it’s me or the peanut butter” type of fight with my husband!

Whenever the opportunity arises I make sure I’m getting my fill – chocolate peanut butter cups, peanut butter on toast, in sandwiches, on apple wedges, in smoothies, and when absolutely desperate for a “fix”, scooped straight outta the jar!

But unlike my penchant for chocolate, my addiction to peanut butter is actually good for me (no really!). Peanut butter contains vitamin E, bone-building magnesium, muscle-friendly potassium, and immunity-boosting vitamin B6. Research has also shown that eating peanuts can decrease your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic health conditions (source: prevention.com) – KAPOW!!! So I absolutely refuse to ignore the scientists and I declare right now PEANUT BUTTER IS NO LONGER A TREAT, BUT AN ESSENTIAL PART OF MY DAILY DIET – hurrah!

So you really do owe it to yourselves and your children alike, to make these Peanut Butter Rocket Pops. I promise that you’ll love this recipe just as much as I do. So nutty, sweet and creamy these ice pops are crazy good! Make them as plain ole straight up peanut butter ice pops or add-in chopped banana and/or fruit jelly (jam) for additional flavour – my absolute fave is the PB & Jelly flavour. You can also use any type of milk, or milk alternative, you like. I used almond milk for my ice pops.

These Peanut Butter Ice Pops are so easy peasy you could make them with one hand behind your back (or in the peanut butter jar as I did)! Simply blend the peanut butter, yoghurt, milk and honey until smooth. Pour the mixture into the moulds, leaving room for the banana or jelly (if adding). Insert the ice pop sticks and freeze.

In approximately 6-8 hours you’ll have heavenly creamy peanut butter ice pops – nom nom!

  To make the Peanut Butter Rocket Ice Pop Recipe I used these super cute Tovolo® Rocket Ice Pop Moulds. For a more traditional classic shaped pop I also love these Groovy Pop Moulds – but don’t just take my word for it, they’re currently an AMAZON CHOICE item!

Check out my Arugula & Rocket Store for more innovative and creative cooking items!

Peanut Butter Rocket Ice Pops

Servings: 6

Time: 15 mins

Difficulty: Easy

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Ingredients:

1/2 Cup Peanut Butter (or nut butter of your choice)

1 Cup Plain Yoghurt

1 Cup Almond Milk (preferably unsweetened)

2 Tbsp Honey

6-12 Tsp Fruit Jelly (optional)

½ Chopped Banana (optional)

Instructions:

Blend the peanut butter, yoghurt, milk and honey until smooth.  

Pour the mixture into the ice pop moulds.

Freeze for 6-8 hours, or until completely solid.  

For PB & Banana Pops: simply add some chopped banana to each ice pop mould.

For PB & Jelly Pops: Lightly swirl the jelly into the mixture before adding to the moulds. However, be careful not to over mix, you want a ripple of jelly rather than a complete blending, as jelly does not freeze! 

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Stay cool during the heatwave with these dreamy Peanut Butter Ice Pops - ice lollies have never tasted so good! Those who know me, know that I LOVE peanut butter. I almost love it more than chocolate, and I definitely wouldn't want to get into an "it's me or the peanut butter" type of fight with my husband!

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What Did One Strawberry Say To The Other…

If You Weren’t So Sweet We Wouldn’t Be In This Jam!

It’s Strawberry Season so I thought I’d be berry nice (boom boom!) to you all and share my fave recipes using this juicy summer fruit.

If you’re lucky enough to go strawberry picking, you might be pondering the best way to treat and store your freshly picked produce. Simply refrigerate the fruit in shallow containers as soon as you can, and wash them in cold water only when you are ready to use them. Never leave berries soaking in water.

If you have a huge glut of strawberries, you can also freeze whole strawberries on a cookie sheet until firm, then store them in reusable storage bags or in ice cream tubs.

For preparing strawberries, I love this handy Strawberry Huller. Simply poke it through the strawberry to completely remove the stem and the leaves in a flash. Fast (and fun!) it makes short work of a usually tedious job and is great for recipes that require lots of the fruit. I then use a good Paring Knife to neatly cut the hulled strawberries into wedges or slices.

So now we are completely strawberry savvy, let’s get to the good stuff: my Fave 5 Strawberry Recipes…

#1: The Best Easy Strawberry Shortcake by The Kitchn. 

Layers of vanilla shortcake filled with whipped cream frosting and juicy strawberries, who could ask for more? Get the recipe.

#2: Strawberry Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

This refreshing orange and strawberry salad from Chelsea’s Messy Apron is packed with good-for-you ingredients and dressed in a flavour-packed citrus vinaigrette. Get the recipe.

#3: Strawberry Eton Mess

A classic British dessert made of whipped cream, store-bought meringues, and strawberries, this recipe from Bon Appetit is as easy to make as it is impressive. Get the recipe.

#4: Very Berry Icebox Cake

This classic American dessert from Arugula & Rocket is cool and refreshing. In fact, this cake is probably the quickest and easiest dessert that you’ll ever encounter. It takes just 10 minutes to prepare, requires a few simple ingredients, and contradictory to its’ name, doesn’t contain any sponge, nor is it frozen. Get the recipe.

#5: Strawberry Lassi

A delicious blend of fresh strawberries and yogurt and makes for a refreshing Indian summer drink! Get the recipe.

This Year Has Been A Great Year For Strawberries - I'll Bet You'll Love Me Berry Much For Inspiring You With These Delicious Strawberry Recipes! What Did One Strawberry Say To The Other... If You Weren't So Sweet We Wouldn't Be In This Jam!

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Bacon Guacamole & Plantain Chips

Bacon Guacamole & Plantain Chips

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Cinco de Mayo is Spanish for “Fifth of May” and is the date on which the Mexican Army defeated the French forces at the Battle of Puebla. In the United States, Cinco de Mayo has now become a day to celebrate Mexican-American culture – and what better way to celebrate than with Mexican food?!

This Bacon Guacamole Recipe is one of my favourite recipes and, with the imminent

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Cinco De Mayo Sugar Skull Cookies

Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with these super fun Cinco de Mayo Sugar Skull Cookies...

Have no fear… …Cinco de Mayo is almost here!

Today I’m going to be baking me up a batch of these delicious and super fun Cinco De Mayo Sugar Skull Cookies to get me in the mood for this Mexican holiday. 

I just love, love, love this Sugar Skull Cookie Cutter Set – how cute are they?! Not only are the Mexican inspired designs to die for, but due to the detailed cookie stamp designs, the…

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The Major Mistakes You’re Making With Your Nonstick Cookware!

The Major Mistakes You’re Making With Your Non-Stick Cookware... and an Amazing Lightning Deal!

So you have a new set of shiny non-stick pans or bakeware – yay! – but how do you keep them shiny, non-stick, and more importantly, safe to cook with?

Here are a few best practices for maintaining your non-stick surface. Follow these rules and your pots and pans will sing! {Source: RealSimple}

PS: I also have an amazing Amazon Lightning Deal happening TODAY FROM 9:15AM to 3:15PM on tools that are…

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