Peachy-Orange Yogurt Cups

This one is courtesy of the Jello/Kraft recipes. You could use whatever flavor jello or yogurt you choose. This was a hit with the kids and the hubby and it was super super easy. The orange slice candy was just an added bonus for the kids, but from hereon I would be topping these babies off with real fruit. Now that’s what I call one really healthy dessert.

Ingredients:

• 18 oz peach yogurt
• 1 pkg (3 oz) orange flavored jello gelatin
• Orange slices

Directions:

1. Mix yogurt and gelatin mix in a bowl and microwave until gelatin is completely dissolved.
2. Spoon into paper-lined muffin cups and refrigerate until firm.
3. Remove from liners and top with orange slices.

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Sweet Potato Pie

Who says it’s just for Thanksgiving? Sweet potato pie can be enjoyed year-round. This is my first time ever baking one, and as the saying goes, it was easy as pie. Here’s how I made mine:

Crust:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 stick cold unsalted butter (cubed)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 6 tbsp. ice water

Filling:

• 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
• 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
• 1tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp nutmeg

Instructions:

1. Place flour, salt, and sugar in a large bowl and mix.
2. Add the butter and use fingertips to rub flour into butter until mixture resembles bread crumbs. (A food processor may also be used).
3. Add ice water one tablespoon at a time and mix until the dough begins to form a ball.
4. Place on a floured board and roll into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about half an hour.
5. Roll dough on a well-floured board into a circle, rolling from the center to the edge, turning and flouring the dough to make sure it doesn't stick to the board.
6. Fold the dough in half, place in a pie pan, and unfold to fit the pan, trim off any excess and design with fingertips or fork.
7. Refrigerate pie crust until filling is ready
8. Combine all of the ingredients for the filling in a saucepan over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
9. Pour filling into pie shell and bake for about an hour or until center is set.
10. Allow to cool before serving.

Johnny Cake

Even though it is called Johnny Cake, to Bahamians it is really bread and in some instances it is called Johnny Bread. I call it the “official bread” of the Bahamas and we eat it with our stews, souses and soups.

This is one of the easiest breads to make.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups flour
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ cup milk
• ¹/₃ cup sugar

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees
2. Sift flour, salt, and baking powder in a mixing bowl.
3. Add sugar, oil and milk. Mix and pour in baking pan.
4. Bake until light brown or until inserted fork/toothpick comes out clean.

Note: I always add a bit more sugar, because I like mine just a wee bit sweeter.