Simple Dessert: Granita

Granita is a flavored ice dessert that is super simple to make. It was (and still is) my go-to recipe in the summer months when you want a sweet treat, but are out of ice cream.

The ingredients can vary slightly, but the base ingredients include water and sugar. (simple enough.) To that you can add whatever flavor you like. I like to make it with whatever fresh produce is in season (and on sale) — or whatever I can harvest from my garden.

One Ingredient Ice Cream

This recipe was popular a few months back, making the social network circuit. It's simple, easy to make, and good (if you like bananas). And, of course, the only ingredient is bananas.

Preparation:
Peel and slice however many bananas you like.  Place the slices on a tray and put into the freezer for 1-2 hours.

Remove from the freezer and place banana slices in a blender or food processor.  Blend until ice cream begins to form, scraping down the sides as you go.  There's just enough fat in bananas to give them the creamy smooth texture of ice cream.

Serve cold or freeze.

You can experiment with this recipe by adding in different ingredients (Honey, Peanut butter, cocoa, etc).