Chris Cooks
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Ice Cream in the Ninja CREAMi (Dairy-Free)
I use our Ninja CREAMi all the time. It’s just so easy to make a super delicious dessert with almost no effort (other than an overnight freeze.) If you have someone in your house who can't have dairy, this little ice cream maker comes in clutch. It really can turn almost anything into something frosty, […]
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October 27, 2024
Chris Cooks
Virgin Piña Colada Italian Ice in the Ninja CREAMi
All summer long, I want something fresh and cold, and frozen desserts just win every time. Italian ice is a classic dessert that was created in the United States by Italian immigrants but it was likely inspired by Sicilian granita. (This article from Saveur is an amazing deep dive into Sicily's contributions to the world […]
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June 9, 2024
Chris Cooks
Golden Milk Ice Cream (Dairy-Free)
The health benefits of spices are nothing new, but I do love researching facts about them. For instance, recent research on turmeric has shown that one compound is associated with anti-inflammatory, anticancer and antioxidant properties. I've shared my golden milk recipe, which is of course based on the traditional Indian beverage that's been around for […]
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April 28, 2024
Chris Cooks
Plant-based and Dairy-based Protein Ice Creams for the Ninja CREAMi | Chris Cooks
Jules and I have been trying to increase our protein intake and hitting those macros can be tough, especially when you're craving treats nonstop. So I set out to make two low calorie, macro-counting-friendly desserts that can be whipped up in our favorite kitchen appliance, the Ninja CREAMi. Shop this pic We've been using the […]
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June 25, 2023
Chris Cooks
3 Amazing Desserts for the Ninja CREAMi | Chris Cooks
It's no secret we have some food allergies in this house, which can make dessert kind of tricky. I kid you not, our dessert woes are forever over because of this one kitchen appliance. Totally not sponsored, the Ninja CREAMi whips up frozen treats by simply freezing fruit (along with whatever else you want), and […]
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May 22, 2022
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The Modern Day Appliance Garage: A Moveable Backsplash to Hide Our Small Appliances.
It's been a minute since we checked in with the kitchen. We still have a LOT of finishing touches to tackle here, but I couldn't wait another day to share our appliance garage with you. This appliance garage was Stoffer Cabinetry's brain-child. There used to be a kitchen desk there so it was a very […]
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January 17, 2022
