These blazing hot days call for the cool pleasure of homemade ice cream. Here's my favorite recipe, which we love for several reasons. It is much lower in fat than most of the decadent ice creams we know and love, yet tastes fantastic. It is ridiculously easy to make. And it's made from all organic ingredients. The secret (as with all cooking) is in using excellent ingredients, so make sure the vanilla is pure Tahitian. The prep time is literally about 3 minutes, so relax and enjoy!
1 quart organic Half-and-Half (we love Straus Family Creamery)
1 C. organic sugar
1 tsp. Tahitian vanilla extract
Pinch of organic brown sugar
Combine all ingredients in a bowl; mix well. Pour into prepared ice cream maker; process for 20-25 minutes. It will be soft and creamy, but will firm up after a few hours in the freezer.
