Strawberry Ice Cream

Old-Fashioned Strawberry Ice Cream
from Everyday with Rachel Ray

2 c strawberries hulled and roughly chopped
3/4 c sugar
ice water
1 pint half-and-half
2 large egg yolks

In a medium glass or stainless steel bowl, combine the strawberries and 1/4 c sugar; mash with a fork. Set the bowl in a larger bowl filled with ice water. In a medium saucepan, bring half-and-half and remaining 1/2 c sugar to a simmer, stirring occasionally, over medium heat. In a heatproof bowl, whisk the egg yolks, then gradually whisk in about 1/2 c of the hot cream mixture. Pour the mixture into the saucepan and cook, whisking constantly, over medium heat until steaming hot and frothy, about 3 minutes. Strain the custard into the bowl of strawberries. Let stand, whisking occasionally, until cool. Using an ice cream maker, process the cooled custard according to the manufacturer's instructions. Transfer into and airtight container and freeze. Makes about 1 quart.

Blueberry Muffins

Blueberry Muffins

1 1/4 c all-purpose flour
1 1/4 c whole wheat flour
1/2 c sugar
1 T baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 c milk
1/2 c butter, melted
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 c fresh or frozen blueberries

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease 12 muffin cups. In a large bowl, combine flours, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a medium bowl, with a fork, beat milk, melted butter, egg and vanilla until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened, batter will be lumpy. Fold in blueberries. Spoon batter into muffin pan. Bake 20-25 minutes. Immediately remove from pan. Makes 12 muffins,

MEAL PLAN -- June 7 - 13

Meals this week:
Sunday
B - Pancakes and scrambled eggs
L - Sandwiches
D - Mac & Cheese

Monday
B - Cereal and yogurt
L - Sandwiches and fruit
D - Leftover Fried Chicken, homemade mashed potatoes, veggies, and fruit

Tuesday
B - Muffins and yogurt
L - Sandwiches
D - Hamburgers and hotdogs on the grill with potato salad and veggies

Wednesday
B - Cereal and muffins
L - Chicken Nuggets and fruit
D - Ham, mashed potatoes, veggies, and fruit

Thursday
B - Pancakes
L - Tuna Melts
D - Leftovers

Friday
B - Scrambled eggs
L - Sandwiches and fruit
D - Homemade Pizza

Saturday
B - Cereal and yogurt
L - Quesadillas
D - Spaghetti with homemade sauce and garlic bread