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Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream

This post has been updated for photos and content since its original publication in 2017.

 

 Want to know how to make banana ice cream from scratch? I’m not talking about that 2-ingredient blender “nice cream”.  I mean real-deal, traditional, old-fashioned, indulgent ice cream. You’ll love this one. My peanut butter banana ice cream has intense banana flavor with the most fabulous, candy-like peanut butter swirl and crunchy peanuts.  Put your old brown bananas to good use with this easy recipe.  If you’re craving gourmet ice cream, skip the $6 pint of Ben and Jerry’s and instead make a QUART of your own banana and peanut butter ice cream at home using your choice of ice cream maker. 

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Spicy, Sweet & Savory Asian Pulled Pork

Use my easy Asian marinade for pork to make the best tongue-tingling oven roasted pulled pork for lettuce wraps, bao buns or even over steamed rice with extra marinade. This simple Asian pulled pork just needs a little time in the sauce and a slow braise (in the oven, slow cooker or Instant Pot) to turn out a delicious oven roasted pork shoulder that pulls apart with a fork. The Asian style sauce uses 5-spice powder, gochujang and fresh ginger make this Asian pork shoulder a lip-smacking affair.

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Passion Fruit Vodka Soda

Want to kick up your spiked lemonade? How about a passion fruit cocktail with vodka and soda? Doesn’t that sound AH-MAZING?  This passion fruit vodka soda recipe is tropical and seductive.  The easy recipe starts with my all-occasion passion fruit syrup, which has an irresistible tropical aroma and intense flavor. There’s fresh lemon juice,(because we NEVER use that bottled wannabe) and this easy alcoholic quencher is finished with vodka and soda. It’s a sexy, passion fruit cocktail that goes down smooth and easy and slakes your thirst, even on a scorching hot day. If you can’t take a trip to the islands, this icy summer sipper is the next best thing!

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Tropical Pineapple Mango Salsa

This post has been updated for recipe, content and photos since it was first published in 2015.

Want a quick and easy pineapple mango salsa to perk up pork, add oomph to seafood or to munch as a healthy snack with whole grain chips? This simple tropical salsa is it. With spicy jalapenos and red peppers, bright lime and tingly fresh ginger, you’ll love my spicy mango salsa with all your grilled favorites this summer. 

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Summer Heirloom Tomato Salad Recipe

This isn’t your average, plain-Jane summer tomato salad. This kicky tomato olive salad starts with heavy, fragrant tomatoes, layered with thin slices of prosciutto, crushed olives and topped with fresh, citrusy herbs and super crunchy buttered breadcrumbs. The luscious anchovy vinaigrette, ties all the bold, fresh flavors of this heirloom tomato recipe together. Serve this heirloom tomato salad all summer long with grilled chicken, pork, beef or seafood and some crusty bread.

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Meet Lisa

Lisa

Calling all cooks! You don’t have to be a gourmet chef to get a delicious, healthy meal on the table! At Garlic & Zest, I’ll show you how to make hundreds of seasonal, fresh recipes and indulgent comfort foods with easy step-by-step instructions and photos to help you master the dish.

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