Easy Chef Recipes

1 teaspoon instant coffee granules1 tablespoon hot water1/3 cup whole pitted dates, chopped1/2 cup orange juice1/2 cup plain yogurt1 pint vanilla ice cream Dissolve coffee granules in hot water; cool. Combine coffee mixture, dates and remaining ingredients in blender container; process mixture until smooth. Serve immediately. Yields 3 1/2 cups.

3 large mangoes1/2 pound canned lychees, seeds removed2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar4 tablespoons lemon juice12 large ice cubes Slice mangoes in half. Remove the seed, then scoop out the meat. Drain the lychees. Add all ingredients in a blender. Pur

3 cups cold 2% milk (or whole milk)1 small box instant pudding, any flavor 1 1/2 cups ice cream, any flavor Pour milk into blender. Add pudding mix and ice cream; cover. Blend on high for 30 seconds or until smooth. Pour into glasses and garnish as desired. Serve immediately. Makes 5 servings.

Ice creamMilk2 or 3 boxes Junior Mints Fill blender half full of ice cream. Add enough milk to just cover the ice cream. Pour in junior mints. Blend all together until smooth, then serve. VariationAdd some coconut milk or rum.

Serves 6. 2 cups milk, very cold1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream (or coffee)1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, plus extra for garnish1 cup coffee liqueur such as Kahl