I’m sure you’re thinking to yourself, “Avocado Ice Cream? Really??”
Me making a Homemade Avocado Ice Cream is actually a long time coming. I have a coworker who absolutely loves avocados. And years ago, I mentioned that (the now shuttered and very much missed) Capogiro Gelato in Philadelphia had an avocado ice cream, and that I’d buy her a pint the next time I saw it. Well. Capogiro sadly closed at the end of 2018 without me ever bringing her a pint. So, now that I am feeling more comfortable making my own homemade ice cream, it was time to finally deliver on my promise!
This recipe might be my easiest ice cream recipe to date. It has just 4 ingredients, does not require heating the cream mixture, and doesn’t even need to refrigerate overnight!
Ingredients (makes about 3/4 quarts, or 1 1/2 pints):
Note: This post is sponsored by Pete and Gerry’s Organic Eggs. All opinions are mine alone.
Eggs are a big part of my cooking repertoire: they are a great source of healthy fats, protein, vitamins and minerals, all for a fairly affordable price. My husband is a huge fan of eggs, especially post-run. So I’m always trying to find new fun brunch recipes that star eggs as the main ingredient, like in this fun recipe for Breakfast Guacamole!
So when Pete and Gerry’s Organic Eggs contacted me about highlighting the health benefits of eggs for National Egg Month (May), I knew it would be a great opportunity to find a new yummy way to enjoy eggs!
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Pete and Gerry’s Farm Free Eggs are organic and free range. The eggs are also certified humane, non-GMO, and have no added hormones and are antibiotic and pesticide-free. Eggs have 5 grams of fat, primarily from polyunsaturated and monounsatured fats, helping to fill you up and control blood sugar. Each egg has less than 8% of your daily value of saturated fats, or 1.5 grams. Eggs also have 6 grams of protein, high amounts of antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, along with vitamins D, B12, A, K, and riboflavin.
Despite all of the benefits of eggs, the current FDA definition of “healthy” stipulates that foods must be very low in fat (3 grams of less per serving) to meet the definition of healthy. This means that foods high in good fats, such as eggs and nuts, cannot technically be labeled as healthy. So, with the help of Registered Dietician and founder of Nutritious Life, Keri Glassman, Pete and Gerry’s Organic Eggs is petitioning the FDA to amend the definition of “healthy” to allow it to be used with eggs. You can read more about it here.
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I decided to make a breakfast version of guacamole – guacamole topped with eggs and bacon – as a yummy hearty breakfast this past weekend.
Ingredients (serves 4):
4 slices bacon
1/4 small red onion, finely chopped
1/2 small jalapeno, seeds and membranes removed, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
My husband and I have had some fairly heavy (but delicious) food recently. So this weekend, I was in search of something a bit lighter for lunch that would still fill us up, like this creamy avocado soup.
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, IMUSA and McCormick Spices have teamed up to sponsor a great giveaway for I Can Cook That Readers! Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 to October 15 and celebrates the culture and traditions of those who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico, and the Spanish-speaking Nations of Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.
I will be giving away a Cuban/Caribbean-themed package which includes the following:
IMUSA’s Wood Mortar and Pestal, Caldero, and Tostonera
McCormick’s Black Pepper, Garlic Salt, Curry Powder, Paprika, Cinnamon, Oregano, Black Peppercorn Grinder, Chicken Bag n’ Season, and Black Beans and Rice Mix
Details on how to enter will be at the end of this post!
To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, I also received a nifty little package myself which included an IMUSA Cloth Tortilla Warmer, IMUSA Multicolor Salsa Dishes, IMUSA Granite Molcajete, and McCormick’s Black Pepper, Cumin, Mexican Oregano, Chili Powder, Cilantro Leaves, Taco Recipe Mix, Enchilada Recipe Mix, and Tinga de Pollo Recipe Mix.
So what better time to whip out the slow cooker and make Chicken Taco Bowls topped with Fresh Guacamole?
I adapted this recipe from a Budget Bytes recipe; the recipe is perfect for large crowds so I tested it out on a group of friends who came to visit this weekend. It also makes for one delicious reheated lunch option during the week!
