If you happen to find yourself in need of a fast but sexy dish to close out a meal, try the simple combination of sorbet and vodka. It works particularly well for large parties on warm days. While it may not be kid-friendly, you can always opt to simply leave out the vodka and still enjoy a scoop or two of sorbet with lime zest. This combination of ingredients has been my mother's go-to dinner Read more

Inspired by the idea of a vampire-themed party, I decided to make my own bloody yet delicious treat. With Halloween only a couple of weeks away, I pulled out the ice-cream maker and started on a blood orange and mint sorbet — a perfect treat for your fangtastic friends! Although the last time I made ice cream, I had a problem with curdling custard, making this sorbet was easier and much less Read more

Nothing could possibly get close to topping the purity of eating a single, perfectly ripe piece of fruit, but sorbet can get pretty darn close. Since I'm sorbet's number-one fan, and because my last adventure with lemon-buttermilk sorbet went off without a hitch, I decided to try my hand at capturing cantaloupe at its peak. Unlike ice cream, sorbet doesn't require the finicky step of tempering, Read more

Like popsicles, sorbets can satisfy your sweet tooth without busting your caloric bank. They are usually made with fruit and a dash of sugar — perfect for when you crave dessert but don't want to indulge in a scoop of ice cream. I'm a fan of all kinds of frozen treats, but I like sorbet best when I want to beat the heat. The light, refreshing dessert is the perfect remedy for any Summer Read more

Even though it's a key component in everything from fried chicken to biscuits, buttermilk has never made the cut as a regular item in my larder. I'll buy it when it's called for in specific recipes, but often wind up with a half-used carton in the refrigerator that sits until it's tossed out. When I had an almost full carton left over from making homemade ranch dressing, I was determined to put Read more

On a hot day, there's nothing like a cup of delicious sorbet. Here, zacatecanita shares a photo of her favorite flavors. Sorbet (Sorbetto) is my new food obsession. And what is better than strawberry and chocolate? Read more

For a refreshing and fruity treat, take a tip from OhMaxine, and make your own sorbet. Yes, not strawberry-kiwi sorbet because the ratio of kiwi to strawberry is 3:1. I adapted the Epicurious Simply Strawberry Sorbet. For this one, use 1 cup strawberries, 3 cups kiwis, and no egg. I also slightly freeze the strawberries, so the ice cream maker doesn't have to do all the work. Enjoy! Interested Read more

Although there hasn't been much Summer weather in San Francisco, I haven't let it stop me from making scrumptious sorbets. I've experimented with berries since May, so it was time to give blackberries a chance as a sorbet. I kept the recipe really simple since the berries are in season and barely need any sugar to sweeten them. If you didn't want to spend the money on fresh blackberries, frozen Read more