Get the Scoop on Ice Cream

Hi everyone,

What can be more synonymous with summer heat than ice cream?  It won't surprise you, then, that ice cream consumption is highest during July and August.  Ice cream is cool, refreshing, and adored by all ages.  It is one of the most popular desserts, with each American eating an average of 23.2 quarts of ice cream, sherbet and commercially produced frozen dairy products every year!  And, not surprisingly, because of its versatility, vanilla ranks at the top of the list.  But why not treat your family and friends to some exciting ice cream creations?  I have gathered a few crowd-pleasing recipes that will add flavor and little flair to your everyday scoop and still cool down your guests.

I am keeping it simple with my dessert choices, so no need to stop by an ice cream parlor when you can make these "trim and terrific" recipes on your time schedule.  If you love the traditional Bananas Foster dessert of bananas in brown sugar and cinnamon, you will love my diabetic-friendly Bananas Foster Ice Cream Pie.  This is an ageless dessert that is sure to impress.  If you prefer fresh berries over bananas, try my Ice Cream Crispy Dessert.  Use snap, crackle, and pop cereal and top with the season's freshest juicy berries.  You can make this party-pleaser anytime and pull it out of the freezer when you're ready to serve.  Lastly, for a quick and easy ice cream fix, try my Ice Cream Pie.  Grab any chocolate cookies you have lying around and use any flavor of nonfat ice cream.  These are sweet treats but, by using nonfat ice cream or yogurt, you can still maintain your beach-friendly figure.  Take your desserts one step beyond a basic sundae or milkshake with these remarkable recipes.

Terrific Tidbits

" Even if a dessert calls for a certain flavor of ice cream, feel free to substitute any flavor you like.  Be creative!
" Never refreeze melted ice cream.
" 98% of all households purchase ice cream.
" More ice cream is sold on Sunday than any other day of the week.

You can catch me on a few TV shows this month: 

Saturday, July 19th: Lake Austin Spa teaching a cooking class (and might spa some while I am there)
Monday, July 21st: Living the Life on ABC family station at 9:30am EST. A segment with recipes from my cookbook, Eating Well Through Cancer
Sunday, July 27th:  D-Life TV on CNBC-taped Traveling tips and recipes from my diabetic cookbook, Holly Clegg "Trim & Terrific" Diabetic Cooking

And my surprise:  I have a new book coming out in late August!!!!! 
Holly Clegg "trim&Terric" Gulf Coast Favorites, Over 250 easy, healthy and delicious recipes from my Louisiana kitchen!!  Wait until you taste all your favorite regional recipes in one book...and best of all, a portion of the proceeds goes to America's Wetland Foundation.  Check on line to pre-order or in your local bookstores in September. 

-Holly