Health & Science

FRIED ICE CREAM

Yes, Fried Ice Cream sounds like an oxymoron BUT, this popular Mexican recipe really works and is the perfect combination of hot, cold and delicious.

1 pint ice cream, any flavor

1 loaf sliced white bread

6 to 8 cups oil, for frying

1/2 cup sugar

2 teaspoons cinnamon

Optional: chocolate or fudge sauce

Place a plate or sheet pan in the freezer and let it chill for at least 1 hour or overnight.

ONE BOWL COFFEE BROWNIES

4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, broken into pieces

3/4 cup unsalted butter

1 3/4 cups sugar

3 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 teaspoons instant coffee

1 cup flour

1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts or hazelnuts

APRICOT MACAROON BARS

For Crust:3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened1 cup sugar2 eggs1/4 teaspoon almond extract1 1/2 cups flour1 cup coconut

For Filling:1 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped 1 cup water1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla1/3 cup toasted coconut

SIMPLE CALZONE

One batch frozen pizza dough

2 cups ricotta cheese

1 cup chopped/grated Mozzarella

1 cup grated Parmesan

Salt and pepper

Your choice of filling ingredients: 1 chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped red pepper, 1 cup sliced mushrooms or 1 cup chopped cooked spinach.

Knead your dough on a floured surface for a few seconds, divide it into two pieces, form them into balls, and let them rest for 20 minutes under a towel.