Thirsty Thursday- Calypso Island Coffee
By Cara | July 3, 2008
Ingredients:
1 cup of hot Gourmet Coffee
½ shot of Frangelico Liqueur
½ shot of Malibu Rum
Combine your Frangelico, gourmet coffee and Malibu Rum. Add chocolate then top with whipped cream. Makes 1 serving.
Source: http://www.volcanicacoffee.com
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Thirsty Thursday- Hawaiian Smoothie
By Cara | June 26, 2008
This is an incredible smoothie with a crazy and diverse mix of fruits that you will find hard to beat when looking for a unique flavor comibination. If you try this one, please email and let me know what you think.
Hawaiian Holiday Smoothie Ingredients:
* 1 cup passion fruit nectar
* 1 cup guava nectar
* 1 cup orange sherbet
* 4 Tbs. coconut milk
* 1/2 frozen banana in chunks
* 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
* 1/2 cup frozen mango slices
* 1 cup strawberry yogurt
Pour all liquid ingredients into the blender. Add all frozen ingredients. blend at MIX setting for 30 seconds then blend at SMOOTH setting until smooth. While the machine is running, move the stir stick around counter-clockwise to aid mixing. Serve immediately. Each recipe serves 3-5.
Source: http://www.smoothieweb.com
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Thirsty Thursday- Alexander Espresso
By Cara | June 19, 2008
Ingredients:
1 c Cold water
2 tb Ground espresso coffee
1/2 ea Cinnamon stick (3″ long)
4 ts Creme de cacao
2 ts Brandy
2 tb Whipping cream, chilled
1 ea Grated semisweet chocolate
Break out your espresso machine for this one or just make really strong coffee w/ a small amount of water. Break cinnamon stick into small pieces and add to hot espresso. Allow to cool for 1 minute. Add creme de cacao and brandy, and stir gently. Pour into cute demitasse cups. Whip the cream, and float some cream on top of each cup. For looks, garnish with grated chocolate or fancy chocolate curls. Multiply proportions by six and it’s perfect for a party. Serves 2
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Thirsty Thursday- Extra Creamy Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe
By Cara | June 12, 2008
This strawberry banana smoothie recipe is a little thicker than others. It uses more yogurt to give a creamier texture.
Ingredients:
6 large strawberries
1 banana
1/2 cup of whole milk
1 cup yogurt(preferabbly strawberry banana yogurt)
Directions:
Blend the banana and strawberries with the milk until smooth then add the yogurt and blend on low for 30 seconds.
Source: http://smoothie-recipes.com
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Thirsty Thursday- Irish Coffee
By Cara | June 5, 2008
Ingredients:
1 cup of hot gourmet coffee
1 shot of Irish Whiskey
Mix your Irish Whiskey and hot gourmet Coffee. Top with whipped cream. Makes 1 serving.
Source: http://www.volcanicacoffee.com
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Thirsty Thursday- Mocha Cinnamon Shake
By Cara | May 29, 2008
Ingredients:
1 cup brewed gourmet coffee at room temperature
1 cup chocolate ice cream
1 cup milk
1 cup crushed ice
2 cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Combine the gourmet coffee, ice cream, milk and crushed ice in a blender. Blend it until it is all combined and serve. Pour into two mugs and add cinnamon sticks. Makes 2 servings
Source: http://www.volcanicacoffee.com
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Thirsty Thursday- Blueberry and Antioxidants
By Cara | May 29, 2008
Blueberries are full of antioxidants that help keep you healthy. One of the best ways to enjoy this benefit and the great taste is in a smoothie. This healthy fruit smoothie recipe adds a sweet taste with condensed milk.
Ingredients:
1 cup blueberries
1/2 cup of your favorite yogurt
1 tablespoon of condensed milk
1 cup of whole milk
Directions:
Blend the bluberries with the milk and yogurt. When the texture is smooth add the condensed milk and blen for another minute.
Source: www.smoothie-recipes.com
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Thirsty Thursday- Amaretto Coffee
By Cara | May 22, 2008
Ingrediants:
1 1/2 c Warm Water
1/3 c Amaretto
1 tb Instant Coffee Crystals
Dessert Topping from a pressurized can
In a 2-cup measure stir together water and instant coffee crystals. Micro-cook uncovered, on 100% power for about 4 minutes or just till steaming hot. Stir in Amaretto. Serve in mugs. Top each mug of coffee mixture with some dessert topping.
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Thirsty Thursday- High Calorie, High Protein Smoothie
By Cara | May 15, 2008
Ingredients:
* 1 cup vanilla yogurt
* 1 cup 2 percent milk
* 1 medium banana, cut into chunks
* 2 tablespoons wheat germ
* 2 tablespoons protein powder
Preparation
1. In a blender, combine the yogurt, milk, banana chunks, wheat germ and protein powder. Blend until smooth.
2. Pour into a tall frost-chilled glass and serve immediately.
Source: http://www.smoothieweb.com
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Thirsty Thursday- Banana and Peanut Butter Smoothie
By Cara | May 8, 2008
This simple recipe includes bananas with peanut butter
Ingredients:
1 banana cut into chucks
3 tbsp of peanut butter
1 cup of milk( or soy milk)
1/2 cup of yogurt
Directions:
Blend the banana with milk until bananas are well blended. Next mix the yogurt with the peanut butter together before blending them. Add them to the blender and blend till smooth, creamy texture is formed. If a sweeter taste is preferred, chocolate syrup may be added as well.
Source: http://smoothie-recipes.com
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