Celebrate National Ice Cream Month with Nielsen-Massey's Recipes

Celebrate National Ice Cream Month by hosting an ice cream party using the summer-inspired flavor of Orange Blossom Water from Nielsen-MasseyVanillas. 

Orange Blossom Water captures the crisp essence of an orange grove, a cool complement to any sorbet or gelato on a hot July day. 

For a sophisticated ice cream experience, try pairing everyone’s favorite summer treat with these delicious accompaniments:

For a naturally-sweetened ice cream topping, use Orange Blossom Honey. Simply adding Orange Blossom Water to honey will impart a floral zest that wonderfully enhances any frozen dessert. 

“As a nutritive sweetener, honey adds further compounds like trace minerals, vitamins and antimicrobial properties,” says Sofia Sanchez, RD, LDN for Nielsen-Massey Vanillas.

Mangoes are a favorite summer fruit for many people. Mango Fruit Sauce will complement banana ice creams, sherbets and baked goods. It will also pair well with dairy-free alternatives like coconut and almond-based frozen desserts.

Sweeten the celebration with Red, White & Blue Orange Blossom Cookies. These cookies can be decorated to match any summer party theme. Serve with ice cream and these are sure to be a hit with friends and family.

Red, White & Blue Orange Blossom Cookies

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup superfine sugar (purchase or process granulated sugar for about 20 seconds in a food processor)
• 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• 3 ¼ teaspoons Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract
• 1 teaspoon Nielsen-Massey Orange Blossom Water
• 2 eggs
• ¼ cup confectioners’ sugar (for dusting work surface)
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour (for dusting work surface)

Position oven rack in center of oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line two large, heavy light-colored baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.

In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt until blended; set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, add butter, sugar, cream, vanilla extract and orange blossom water; beat with a handheld mixer on medium speed until fluffy; about 2 minutes, scraping sides of bowl as needed. Reduce speed to medium-low; add eggs one at a time and beat after each addition. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the dry ingredients one half at a time.

Divide dough into two even pieces, press each piece into a disk shape, wrap tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 1 hour. Dough should be cool and firm but easy to work with.

In a small bowl, whisk confectioners’ sugar and flour until blended; set aside. Working with one piece of dough at a time, place on a clean, dusted surface. Roll dough about 1/8-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut shapes and transfer with a thin offset metal spatula to prepared cookie sheets. For even baking, do not overcrowd cookies. Gather remaining dough, cover with plastic and chill. Continue with second chilled dough.

For best results, bake one sheet pan at a time until done, about 10 minutes; remove and place cookies on wire racks to cool. Decorate and store in an airtight container.

Orange Blossom Glaze

• 1 ¼ cups confectioners’ sugar
• 1 tablespoon meringue powder
• 2 tablespoons water
• ½ teaspoons water
• ½ teaspoon Nielsen-Massey Orange Blossom Water (may substitute with Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract)
• Variety gel food colors

In a small bowl, whisk together sugar and meringue powder. Add water and orange blossom water, stir until smooth. 

Divide glaze into small bowls; add desired gel colors. 

Glaze cookies and set aside to dry.

Makes about 3 Dozen

Make Breakfast Egg-cellent with These Fantastic Recipes

National Egg Month is happening and it's time to stop being a chicken in the kitchen and experiment with one of the healthiest breakfast offerings. Poached, deviled, hard boiled, baked, curried and many more -- there are so many egg-cellent ways to cook an egg and with the below products it is just got even easier (if that is possible). 

Read more on the KRUPS Egg Cooker and T-Fal Ingenio Egg Slicer that will allow you o celebrate National egg month all the time!

Cook your eggs EGG-actly the way you want with the KRUPS Egg Cooker, making it easier than ever to prepare your favorite egg dishes! 

Boil up to 7 eggs at a time, and choose your setting from hard/soft boiled, poached or individual omelets. 

Simply pile the eggs into the slots and an audible signal will indicate when your eggs are done cooking. (Available at Macy's for $39.99)

There's no wrong way to slice an egg! T-Fal Ingenio Egg Slicer includes interchangeable disks for egg slices, wedges, and halves. 

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The built-in disks snap together for easy, convenient storage. Available at Amazon, Kohls.com & various grocery stores nationwide June 2016. (MSRP: $9.99)

Pepper Jack Bacon Deviled Eggs

Ingredients

·         12 eggs

·         2 tablespoons finely shredded Pepper Jack cheese

·         1/2 cup mayonnaise

·         5 slices bacon

·         1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

·         Chopped chives (garnish)

·         Paprika (garnish)

 Directions

1. Place eggs in KRUPS Egg Cooker, and remove when hard boiled. Remove and rinse under cold water until cool.

2. Place bacon in a skillet and cook on medium until brown and crispy.  Crumble bacon and set aside.

3. Peel the cooled eggs and cut in half lengthwise. Remove yolks and place into a small bowl. Mash egg yolks with mayonnaise, mustard, crumbled bacon and cheese. Fill egg white halves with the yolk mixture and sprinkle paprika on the tops of each egg. Add a sprig of parsley to each egg.  Refrigerate until serving.

Lox Scrambled Eggs

Ingredients

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• ·         7 Large Eggs
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• ·         2 Tablespoons Cream
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• ·         2 Tablespoons Butter from Grass-fed Cows
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• ·         4 ounces Wild Salmon Lox
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• ·         ¼ Cup Chopped Scallions
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• ·         2 Tablespoons Parsley
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• ·         Salt & Pepper to Taste

Directions

1. Beat the eggs and cream together.

2. Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat until it's melted.

3. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the eggs.

1. Break apart lox into small chunks

6. Add lox, scallions, parsley, salt and pepper.

7. Fold eggs until firm

Egg Bake

Ingredients

·         3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

·         3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

·         ½ cup chopped mushrooms

·         1/3 cup chopped scallions

·         1/2 cup chopped red pepper

·         1 cup fresh spinach

·         2 tablespoons butter

·         2 cups chopped ham or sausage

·         8 eggs

·         1 3/4 cups milk

·         1/2 cup all-purpose flour

·         2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

·         1/2 teaspoon dried dill

·         Salt and Pepper to Taste.

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Directions

1. In a ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish, sprinkle half of both cheeses and set aside.

2. In a medium skillet, sauté mushrooms, onions and red pepper and spinach in butter until tender.

3. Place over cheese and top with ham or sausage. Sprinkle mixture with the remaining cheese.

4. In a bowl, beat eggs. Add milk, flour, parsley, dill, salt and pepper; mix well.

5. Slowly pour over the cheese.

6. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean

Egg recipes courtesy of KRUPS