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Raspberry Frozen Yogurt

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I love raspberries and greek yogurt, so when I came across this three ingredient frozen yogurt recipe from Martha Stewart, I knew it would become a favorite summer treat. The sweet + tart flavor is the perfect way to cool off this HOT Memorial Day weekend while we’re at the lake with my family. So far, the only things into my suitcase are swimsuits, my iPad and sun hats. I’m looking forward to a nice, relaxing weekend catching up on some of my favorite blogs, a new book and time with my wonderful family. Happy Memorial Day!

Blend 2 and 1/2 cups raspberries and 1/2 cup superfine sugar until smooth.

Strain raspberry liquid through a mesh sieve. And whip 2 cups Plain Greek Yogurt into raspberry mixture.

Place into ice cream maker and blend until frozen. Pour yogurt into a freezer safe container and freeze for bout an hour. Will last in freezer for up to one month.

Shamrock Truffles

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I don’t just love St. Patrick’s Day, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE St. Patrick’s Day! It may be in part that my birthday falls on the day after (my most favorite holiday!), but I have always LOVED celebrating my Irish roots on this day. Since I’m in New York for St. Patrick’s Day, John and I celebrated last weekend with Shamrock Truffles (commonly known as Oreo Truffles – recipe below). This oh-so-delicious, yet 0h-so-ridiculously easy treat is equal to finding a pot of gold – a no bake, three ingredient dessert equals JACKPOT!

HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY (a little early), friends! Wear your best green…if you’re looking for ideas, you can always look back here.

Shamrock Truffles (Oreo Truffles)

36 Oreos (so maybe I did count them out)

1 Pkg Cream Cheese, softened

White Chocolate Bark, melted (follow instructions on packaging)

–Crush Oreos in a large mixing bowl; mix in softened cream cheese; roll into balls (about 46 bites of YUM).

–Dip in melted white chocolate. Use two forks to lift and drain chocolate.

–Place on parchment paper, add green sprinkles and refrigerate for at least one hour.

Pucker Up

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A trip to my grandmother’s house always guaranteed one thing…dessert! Usually, there was a variety to choose from, but for me, there were three choices that could turn any day into the perfect day. On birthdays, I was always gifted with a red velvet cake; a poundcake (and many other desserts) followed our Sunday dinners and a lemon ice box pie with no meringue could be made to order at a moment’s notice. My grandmother, Ma, could prepare a feast like no other. Each Sunday, she prepared a gracious meal for all of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, the preacher’s family and anyone else who would like to join us. My Ma taught me that cooking was about cooking with love, opening your home and enjoying the people you invited in to share a meal with. I’ve not attempted my Ma’s lemon ice box pie in years – mine has never tasted quite like hers. But I love all things lemon, and I recently found a quick and easy lemon tart recipe from Paula Deen that definitely cause me to pucker up with their tart lemon flavor! A delis treat that brought back special childhood memories.