Authentic Mexican Food Recipes

I recently discovered the secret to making the best ice cream, and WOW does it make a difference!  I can now whip up a batch of rich and creamy, gourmet style ice cream or sorbet in a little over an hour, and my friends and family are so impressed that I'm now getting almost daily requests for new flavors.

The best part of this secret is that once you buy it, you only have to have milk, cream, eggs and your imagination on hand.  So what is it?  An ice cream machine, the Cuisinart ICE-50BC Supreme Ice Cream Maker, to be exact.

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The feature that separates this ice cream from standard ice cream machines is the self-contained condenser. Just pour your blended ingredients in to the included metal pail, and the machine does the rest of the work. Smaller ice cream machines on the market have a bowl that needs to be pre-frozen, and not only is it a pain to find space in your freezer for the bowl, but it gets warmer as the ice cream is being made. This increases the chance of ice crystals forming, and when that happens, you won't get the smooth, creamy texture of high-quality ice cream. The Cuisinart gets colder as you run it, and has a double paddle that keeps your ice cream properly stirred and blended. That combination is the secret to making the best ice cream you have ever tasted, either homemade or bought from one of those fancy ice cream shops.

While the ice cream maker is the star of the show, it does help to have a tried and true book of ice cream recipes. If you only buy one ice cream "cookbook", the one you need is The Perfect Scoop by David Lebovitz.

The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accompaniments Sale Price: $11.57 You save: $7.42 (39%)   Eligible for free shipping!

From simple to inspiring, this book is filled with the best recipes for ice cream, sorbets, granitas and even mix-ins.  This book is packed full of inventive and classic flavor combinations, including tasty pairings that you probably never thought of, like olive oil or green tea.

Now that you know the secret to making the most amazing ice cream, what are you waiting for?  How about using it to make Mexican fried ice cream for your next party?  Stay tuned for the recipe and instructions, I'll post it very soon!