Pina Colada Popsicle

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Oh boy! Things were so crazy, I was totally busy with newborn baby, toddler on vacation. No time to sit down and write a post. Better late than never!! Right? So restarting my blogging and will be posting many summer recipes soon. On July 4^th, we had a wonderful Fireworks show here in Texas. Nowadays I plan everything ahead since last minute plans are always a BIG down for me. So, on July 3rd morning, I asked my son, what all snacks we need to take for firework show and he said, Jello and Popsicles. Yes, great choice. I made Jello that day, but kept back popsicle idea. So, yesterday when I got little time to spend with my little boy, I thought of making Popsicle with him. Luckily I had everything in hand and Oye, we made Pina Colada popsicle. Since we had few Jello leftover, my son decided to add Jello to one popsicle. Basically pina colada is a sweet cocktail made with rum, coconut milk, and pineapple juice. But don’t worry guys, I did not add rum to my pina colada popsicle. Still it was so yummy. Hope you all will try this recipe. Enjoy!

Ingredients

Pineapple chunks- 20 oz (Fresh or canned)

Coconut cream- 15 oz

Jello (optional)- a spoonful

Popsicle mold

Method

Step 1: Blend pineapple chunks and coconut cream until they become smooth.

Step 2: Add a spoonful of small pieces of Jello to the popsicle mold and fill the mold with blended mixture and insert popsicle stick.

Step 3: Freeze them for minimum 3 hours, or until firm. I kept them overnight in the freezer. While you take, run the mold under warm water to help loosen. Delicious pina colada popsicles are ready to enjoy. Serve on ice cubes.

HAPPY COOKING!

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Chicken Soup

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This year in Texas, we have a really cold winter, not only cold, flu is everywhere. The flu strikes more quickly and makes people feel worse, especially kids. It mainly weakens our immune system. So boosting up our immune system during flu season is very important. Recently I have read a lot about “Chicken Soup”, the way it boosting up our immune system. Report says, chicken soup contains a natural amino acid called cysteine. A form of this amino acid, called N-acetyl cysteine, is a powerful antioxidant that strengthens immunity. So, it has been one of my favorite winter supplements, because it’s been shown to be a natural flu treatment. Today I am sharing my own favorite Chicken Soup recipe, which is protein packed, mild flavor, and kid friendly. Hope you all will try this recipe.

Ingredients (Seven servings)

Chicken- 4 Large Chicken leg (Clean nicely and groove flesh part)

Chicken soup mix- 2 Tbsp

Celery- 2 Sticks

Carrot- Mini, 10

Onion-1 Medium size, chopped.

Garlic- 3 Cloves, chopped

Pepper powder- 1 Tbsp

Cilantro- 2Tbsp

Salt to taste

Method

Step 1: Place chicken in a large pot. Add Chicken soup mix to this (Since my chicken soup has salt in it, I did not add salt while cooking chicken). Cook chicken by adding water until all the flesh become soft.

Step 2: Cut vegetables into small cube shapes. In a large pan, add olive oil and saute all the vegetables and garlic by adding salt and pepper. Saute them until everything turn transparent.

Step 3: When chicken becomes cook very well, separate chicken flesh from bone. (If you really want, you can use all the bone part just before serving).

Step 4: Now add all vegetables into chicken with chicken stock. Cook them for about 15 more minutes and check for salt and pepper. Bring it to cool down a little bit and blend it in a blender. Chicken Soup is ready to serve. Sprinkle cilantro and serve hot. Enjoy!

Cook chicken by adding soup mix

Separate chicken pieces from bone

Mix sauted vegetables with cooked chicken

Blend soup in a blender and serve hot!

HAPPY COOKING!

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