Category Archives: Beverages

Gold Medalist Smoothie

8 ounces frozen strawberries, not in syrup – do not defrost
1 banana
1 cup pineapple juice
2 tablespoons coconut cream
1/4 cup grenadine
1 cup ice
2 fresh strawberries, for garnish

Pour all ingredients, except for the garnish, in the order listed into a blender and blend on high speed for 15-30 seconds, or until all the ice is crushed and the drirnk is smooth.  Garnish each drink with a fresh strawberry.

 2  Servings

Fruit Smoothies

2 -8 ounces yogurt, fat free – vanilla
2 bananas, small ripe, sliced, frozen
1 cup strawberries, sliced, frozen
1 cup berries, such as raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, frozen

In a blender container, combine yogurt, bananas, and berries; cover and puree until nearly smooth.
Makes 4 servings.

Egg Nog

6 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups milk
1 cup brandy (optional)
1/4 cup rum (optional)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups whipping cream
Garnishes: whipped cream, grated fresh nutmeg

Stir together egg and sugar in a large saucepan; gradually stir in milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 18 to 20 minutes or until mixture thickens and coats a metal spoon. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and if using, brandy and rum. Cover and chill 8 hours.

Beat whipping cream at high speed with an electric mixer until soft peaks form; fold into chilled egg mixture. Garnish, if desired. Yield: 8 cups. Prep: 30 min., Chill: 8 hrs.