Sour Cream Raspberry Ice Cream

INGREDIENTS

(for a 6 quart ice cream maker) 

4 CUPS FROZEN OR FRESH RASPBERRIES 

4 CUPS SUGAR 

2 CUPS SOUR CREAM 

2 QUARTS HALF & HALF 

1 CAN OF EVAPORATED MILK (IF NECESSARY TO FILL TO FILL LINE) 

Blend 1/4 of the 1st 3 ingredients at a time in the blender and pour into ice cream freezer, then add half & half and add canned milk if necessary. Do not over fill! Ice cream expands 4-5 inches. 

For a Cuisinart adjust ingredients to the following: 

2 CUPS RASPBERRIES 

1 CUP SUGAR 

3/4 CUP SOUR CREAM 

3/4 QUART OF HALF & HALF

Cucumber Lemon Orzo Salad

 8 oz orzo pasta

1/4 cup EVOO

1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice

1 tsp lemon zest

5-6 persian cucumbers, diced

1/4 cup chopped fresh dill

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

salt and pepper to taste

feta cheese

Cook the orzo per package directions. Drain. Combine olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice. Add cucumbers, dressing and herbs and toss. Salt and pepper to taste and add feta cheese on top. Also pairs well with olives or red onions.