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Dolls Lethal (and 'not-so-lethal') Lollys!


So... I recently attended the launch of the Blog Ireland Awards in the Glenisk Pop Up shop in town... and they sent me home with a lil goodie bag full of fab yoghurts ... So I've decided to enter their recipe competition... I've also been dying to make my own version of these for aaagggeeeesssss... without further ado... may I introduce... 



Dolls' Lethal (and 'not-so-lethal!') Yoghurt Popsicles!

There is really three recipes in one... and since berries are well and truly in season now, these are SO easy to make and have fun with... the 'not-so-lethal' popsicles are 2pp each except the one with the added chocolate, but you knew that... The shot glass versions are 1pp each! yay! ... so first up ... 





The Not-So-Lethal Lollys...

I need what now?

3 cups of Glenisk low fat organic natural yoghurt
1/2 cup of raspberries
1/2 cup of blueberries
1/2 cup of blackberries
2 tbsp of honey 
drizzle of balsamic vinegar
1tsp lime juice
handful of oats - I used Dorset Cereals, luscious berries and cherries... lots of dried fruit to add texture and sweetness!

 

Yeah, but how do I...?

Preheat oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit... Line a tray with baking paper... in a bowl, gently toss berries with the balsamic vinegar and honey. Pour the berries onto the prepared baking sheet and roast for 30 minutes, stirring halfway, or long enough for the berry juices to thicken... this makes the berries VERY sweet...



YES... I'm the person who steals mini honey pots from hotels! 



ready to go into the oven...



The berries will get super sweet once they're roasted so if you want 
your lollys more tart add the lime juice at the next stage...



Blitz in your processor...  



Add your Glenisk Organic Greek Style Natural Yoghurt...  


Add dried fruit and oats for texture - remember these are the 'Not-so-lethal' ones!



Fold together.. this will give it a marbled effect...  


pour into moulds and freeze for approx 4 hours!

aaaaaaannnnnnddddddd......
TA DA!!!




Top: Blueberry popsicles 
Bottom: Blueberry Crunchicles (with the fancy oats!)



For a naughty twist... melt some dark chocolate I used ... 



for the full berry experience ...
soooooooo good!




now... time for the grown-up version... 


The LETHAL Lollys!


I need what now?

3 cups of Glenisk low fat organic natural yoghurt
2 cups of raspberries
2 tbsp of honey
drizzle of balsamic vinegar
1tsp lime juice
Alcohol of your choice - I used Raspberry vodka, peach schnapps and grenadine... Less is more with the alcohol as it won't freeze but a few capfuls to add a fab flavour!

Yeah but how do I...?


Before you start.. put 6 shot glasses in the freezer....



Prepare your raspberries...



Blitz them in your processor...



Fold in the Glenisk Organic Greek Style natural yoghurt...





Add your tipple! *hiccup* a couple of capfuls will do the trick
if you add too much they won't freeze... 

you'll just end up with a yoghurt cocktail!


Take the glasses from the freezer and...


coat the inside with grenadine... 
put them back in straightaway for 10 minutes...



fill the glasses with the marbled mixture... and freeze for approx 4 hours...



Serve these as an 'amuse bouche' (get me!) or as a party favourite!




Allow them to rest at room temperature till they just slide out.. 

don't be tempted to run hot water around the sides... 

they'll just break up... have some patience people!



You can also set this mixture in individual silicone moulds...


Again, give them 5 mins out of the freezer before you turn them out.. 



et voila.. rosemantic dessert for two!




and finally...


Blooseberry Popsicles!






I need what now?

1 pot of Glenisk low fat organic greek style yoghurt - Gooseberry
1 pot of Glenisk low fat organic greek style yoghurt - Blueberry
1 cup of blueberries
1 cup of blackberries
2 tbsp of honey
2 tsps of grenadine or sloe gin - totally down to personal taste
2 tsps of blue sugar
I bought mine in Superquinn in the baking section but you can make coloured sugar really easily!  >>> HERE <<<

Yeah but how do I...?


As before... freeze your shot glasses first...




blend the fruit as before... adding your alcohol..



In a separate bowl combine the Glenisk Gooseberry... 


AND Glenisk Blueberry Low fat organic Greek Style Yoghurt...

I know... I know... it shouldn't work but it does...  

add your honey to sweeten... 



coat the inside top with grenadine or gin and the blue sugar...

Then spoon in your yoghurt mixture, 
and gently layer your berry mixture on top...



Freeze until set, approx 4 hours and serve...




It takes approx 10mins at room temperature to loosen the popsicles from the glasses

Again... don't try to rush it by running them under a warm tap, 
the consistency means they'll just break up.. 

be patient.. they're SOOOOOOO worth the wait!





Enjoy ... 









all you have to do...




Happy Monday!


Spicy Sunday!

Given all the spicy talk this week... here's a yummy recipe that's SO easy and yum! 



Moroccan Chicken with Couscous
Serves 2 • 10 pp per serving

Very filling, considering the weather changing and soup time upon us... this recipe is SO quick, easy and full of flavour! and for the spicy Dolls amongst us soooooo nom! 

I need what now?

10pp per serving
Spray Oil - 0 pp
1 tbsp Clear Honey
2 Chicken Breasts, sliced or diced - 8 pp
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp cumin 
1 tsp Moroccan Seasoning
1 tin tomatoes
Hand full of baby tomatoes
120ml chicken or veg stock - 1pp
1 Pepper
1 courgette
1 onion
Mange-tout
Baby Corn
Ainsley Harriott Roasted Vegetable Style Couscous (10pp)


But how do I?

Spray a large non-stick frying pan with Frylight.

Place chicken into the frying pan and drizzle with the honey, 
cook over a medium heat for 5-6 minutes until golden. 

In a separate pan, spray with oil and fry the onions till soft adding in the spices, 
followed by the tomatoes, pepper, mangetout in fact any zero point veg will bulk this out... mushrooms...

Add the stock and cooked chicken to the vegetables and bring to the boil and simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes until the liquid is reduced.

While this is simmering, make up couscous according to instructions. When it's ready fork through to fluff it up, and then serve with the chicken on top.

Hoover!



Tis the season..


'As she planted, so does she harvest; such is the field of Karma.'
Sri Guru Granth Sahib



Don't panic.. I'm not going to mention the 'C' word.. although tins of sweets are ALREADY in Tesco! I kid you not! I'm talking about harvest season! We're always being told to buy local and seasonal food… but sometimes we get swept up in the bargains on offer!


Grocery shopping takes time… and if you're not a list person or you don't have meal plans for the week *raises hand*… it can be overwhelming not to mention pricey… If you buy seasonal foods they taste better and are usually cheaper than the food that's travelled thousands of miles to get to you…  I'm watching your carbon footprint people! If you’re unsure of what’s in season, google will get you there in seconds, but September is harvest time and fruits and veg abound, good news for us WW peeps! Good news in fact for everyone! Grocery stores tend to stock up on these items in bulk because they are plentiful, making them less expensive for you… anyone seen the mad rush of french and runner beans at the moment… even better too when they go on sale… You can whip up a batch of soup and freeze it for those emergency late nights at work or lunchtimes .. or stew your own fruit to make some sweet desserts that are point free…  

September is a ripe old month… juicy plums, apples & blackberries… *drools* 
I've added a few recipes throughout that are worth a look!


Apples - the cooking ones.. core them, put some splenda/canderel into them and roast them in the oven… a dollop of creme fraiche… you. are. welcome!

Artichokes 

Aubergines

Beetroot


Blackberries

Blackcurrants

Blueberries

Broccoli

Butternut Squash 
   - Dear God I'd be lost without it! Best 0 PP chips EVER! Recipe >>> HERE  <<<;

Brussels sprouts 
   - I don't allow these in my house.. one of the few veggies I don't eat!

Cabbage 
   - So much goodness in those green leaves… no turn your noses up.. give it a try!

Cauliflower 
   - I use this as half and half with my mash potato.. you can't even taste the difference! 
     Half the points! >>> Here's <<< another great recipe for cauliflower!

Carrots 
     - Make you see in the dark! again, lovely mashed with your potatoes for less PP 


Celery

Courgettes 
   - Amazing done as a gratin! Great recipe >>> HERE  <<< my cheese points this out at 3pp per serving but I leave the olive out.. but trust me its devine!

Cucumber 

Damsons

Elderberries

Figs

French Beans 
   - they're all over the place at the moment!

Garlic 
   - Who doesn't love it!

Horseradish 

Leeks - Part of the onion family.. great in casseroles, stir fries and soups.. 

Lettuce - Last of the salad days ahead… 

Mushrooms - Spray oil and crushed garlic… all the noms!

Nectarines

New Potatoes

Peaches

Pears

Plums

Pumpkins

Quinces

Raspberries

Red Onions

Runner beans 
   - These are getting cheap in the supermarket because they're now in season!

Sloes 
   - For the gin lovers amongst us… Yes I'm making my own sloe gin.. 
     I'm gonna need a different type of meeting soon!

Spinach - quick and easy and SOOOOOO good for you!

Squashes - Great for soups and roasting as a zero point carb

Sweet Corn - 1pp for 30g

Tomatoes - Roasted as a base for your pasta sauces

Turnip 
   - Great mashed but do it yourself the 'mash direct' pre packed versions 
     are 3PP for the tray!

Watercress - to fancy up your salad… I'm not a big fan but its very good for you… 


Have a lovely weekend x

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