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Chai Ice Cream

I could care less about rain drops on roses, but chai in ice cream?  Add a bit of brown sugar to that ice cream…yep, now you’re talking about a few of my favorite things.   It’s the perfect blend of warm flavors and a cool refreshing, creamy texture.  The brown sugar gives the ice cream more »

Ingredient in the Spotlight: Pecans

Image by FotoosVanRobin via Flickr They’re great for you, America produces the vast majority of them, and at least according to a recent article, Chinese consumers can’t get enough of them. Pecans! Oh, did I mention that they’re delicious, too? Did you know that the word “pecan” actually means “nut requiring a stone to crack” more »

Chai

When it’s already 95 degrees before noon, hot coffee just doesn’t sound too tempting.  But Iced chai?  That’ll work.  Iced chocolate chai?  Even better.  This exotic and rich drink has inspired the creation of many delicious sweet recipes here on Key Ingredient. If you want to start with the basics, check out this Homemade Chai more »

Cider Glazed Figs and Pears

Fruity desserts.  Do they get enough credit?  Summer’s the time for fruit pies, and maybe late summer’s for canning fruits.  But there are more than just 2 ways to enjoy fruity desserts. These Cider Glazed Figs and Pears can be a dessert, or a side dish, or an ice cream topping.  Yep, serve them with more »