Classic Orange Julius

 I remember the good old days when I used to work at the mall as a teenager. On my breaks I would walk over to the Orange Julius stand and order a refreshing Orange Julius.

Now those stands have all disappeared as Orange Julius is now a part of Dairy Queen. It has been years since I have enjoyed the creamy frothiness of an OJ. I found myself very much craving one the other day and decided I would make this beloved drink for my family.

Now, I have to say that all the recipes out there are some new modern version of the classic drink - but they are not the same. The original recipe contains egg whites or meringue powder and all the new recipes have replaced that with milk. This classic drink was created in the 1920's and there was no milk in the recipe.

If you are worried about raw egg, I suggest you use liquid egg whites in the carton as they have been pasteurized.

This makes 2 servings, so increase ingredients as needed.

Orange Julius

• 1 1/4 cups orange juice
• 1 cup water
• 3 Tbsp egg white
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 cups ice

In a blender, combine all of the ingredients except for the ice and blend on high for about 30 seconds. Add the ice and blend until cubes are crushed (another 20 seconds). Pour into glasses and serve. Enjoy!

Source: https://www.topsecretrecipes.com/Orange-Julius-Orange-Julius-Recipe.html

Strawberry Key Lime Pie

The day I created my coconut key lime pie, my imagination ran wild and I envisioned a strawberry key lime pie. I'm so glad I experimented to create this fabulous recipe! It is super delicious beyind what words can describe! Reminds me of a cold strawberry lime-aid in a creamy pie.

Strawberry Key Lime Pie

• 1 graham cracker pie crust
• 1 small can condensed milk 
• 1/2 cup key lime juice
• 1/2 tsp lime zest
• 3 egg yolks
• 3 cups frozen strawberries, thawed

Topping:

• 8 oz whipping cream
• 2 Tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Set oven to 350 degrees. Place 1 1/2 cup of strawberries in the microwave for about 2 minutes until hot very soft. Mash them with a fork until they are pureed. In a medium bowl mix condensed milk, lime juice, zest, egg yolks and strawberry puree together. Arrange remaining strawberries on the bottom of pie crust. Pour mixture into pie crust over the berries and bake for 15-20 minutes.

In a large bowl add whipping cream, sugar and vanilla extract. Beat on high speed until thickened and stiff. Spread over cooled pie. Refrigerate about 4 hours. Enjoy!

Coconut Key Lime Pie

 Oh my word is this ever delicious! I love key lime pie and I make it every year but this time I thought how yummy it would be with a coconut whipped cream - so I created this recipe. Mmmmm - I made it and it did not disappoint!

Coconut Key Lime Pie

• 1 graham cracker pie crust
• 1 small can condensed milk 
• 1/2 cup key lime juice
• 1/2 tsp lime zest
• 3 egg yolks
•  1 tsp coconut extract

Topping:

• 8 oz whipping cream
• 2 Tbsp sugar
• 2 cups shredded coconut, toasted
• 1 tsp coconut extract 

Set oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl mix condensed milk, lime juice, zest, egg yolks and coconut extract together. Pour into pie crust and bake for 10 minutes.

In a large bowl add whipping cream, sugar and coconut extract. Beat on high speed until thickened and stiff. Spread over cooled pie.

Heat frying pan to medium high and add shredded coconut. Toast until light golden (about 3 minutes) continuously stirring. Sprinkle over top of pie. Refrigerate about 4 hours. Enjoy!

Lemon Chicken Egg-Drop Soup

So, I bought these really pretty pink bowls that remind me of spring. When I first saw them I imagined a yellow,  lemon soup in them. Of course I had to create this soup as the first food I would serve in these cute bowls. It's lemony good and very cleansing with the lemon oil. My family loved it!

Lemon Chicken Egg-Drop Soup

• 32 oz chicken broth
• 3 chicken breasts, cooked and cubed
• 1 box of flavored wild grain rice
• Juice of one large lemon
• 2 tsp lemon zest
• 3 drops of Doterra lemon essential oil (you could also use lemon extract)
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup sliced green onions 
• 1tsp dried basil

Cook rice according to directions on box. Meanwhile cook chicken in microwave until white in center. Cut unto cubes. Bring chicken broth to a boil. Add lemon juice, zest, lemon oil and basil. Beat eggs in a small dish and drop into boiling soup. Whisk quickly to break up the egg. Add green onions, rice and chicken. You can add salt and pepper to taste if you'd like. Enjoy!

Pina Colada Mousse

Who doesn't love a good pina colada? I created this recipe to satisfy my pina colada craving and I love that it's so refreshing and easy to make!

Pina Colada Mousse

• 1 large pkg of Pineapple Jell-O (8 serving size)
• 2 tsp coconut extract
• 1 large 16 oz tub of cool Whip
• 3 cups boiling water

In a medium bowl, stir boiling water into dry gelatin mix until completely dissolved. Add cool whip and coconut extract. Whisk until mixture is blended.

Spray empty cool whip container with cooking spray and pour mixture into it and place lid on top (or pour into small serving cups). Refrigerate for 6-8 hours until firm. When ready to unmold, dip container in warm water for 15 seconds. Unmold onto serving plate just before serving. Garnish with pineapple rings or other fresh fruit.