Yogurt Ice Cream

von Kimberly | Mai 25, 2026 | CREAMY, DESSERT & SWEETS, ICE CREAM, MILK & CREAM, SPRING, SUMMER, SWEET, UP TO 30 MINUTES, VEGETARIAN, YOGURT

Yogurt Ice Cream

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May 26, 2026 by Kimberly

This extra creamy homemade frozen yogurt tastes like summer from your favorite little ice cream shop, only made in your own kitchen and in exactly the amount you want. With just five ingredients, it turns into a fresh, slightly tangy, beautifully creamy frozen yogurt in only 20 minutes. It gets even better with strawberry sauce and white chocolate shavings for homemade spaghetti ice cream.

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TOTAL TIME

20 min

SERVES

6 big scoops

DIET

vegetarian

EVERY RECIPE DESERVES

A Little Love Letter

My mom and I were on the phone and somehow we ended up talking about making ice cream at home. And not just any ice cream, but frozen yogurt. The really good kind: creamy, slightly tangy, fresh, and so delicious that you kind of want to order ten scoops of it. Our love for frozen yogurt goes so far that we even order spaghetti ice cream with frozen yogurt instead of vanilla ice cream. I know. Maybe not classic. But very correct.

And while we were talking about how dreamy it would be to make that exact kind of ice cream at home, I suddenly had one of those moments where I thought: why not? I had been eyeing an ice cream machine for ages. So I finally just ordered it, and I can say with full confidence: best decision of my life. At least in the category of kitchen appliances.

For my perfect homemade frozen yogurt, I only need five ingredients: yogurt, cream, milk, sugar, and a little lemon juice. That’s it. This exact combination makes the ice cream beautifully creamy, fresh, and not too heavy. It tastes like summer, like an ice cream shop, like “I only wanted one little scoop, but now the bowl is empty.”

When the frozen yogurt came out of the ice cream machine after only 15 minutes, I was honestly speechless for a second. It was truly perfect. So, naturally, I called my mom again right away and simply said: “It turned out perfect.” No further convincing was needed. My parents ordered the ice cream machine immediately after. And now? Now the whole family is basically just producing ice cream.

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Yogurt Ice Cream

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Author: Kimberly
Total Time: 20 min
Yield: 2-3 portions 1x

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This extra creamy homemade frozen yogurt tastes like summer from your favorite little ice cream shop, only made in your own kitchen and in exactly the amount you want. With just five ingredients, it turns into a fresh, slightly tangy, beautifully creamy frozen yogurt in only 15 minutes. It gets even better with strawberry sauce and white chocolate shavings for homemade spaghetti ice cream.

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ice cream maker
big bowl
whisk

Ingredients

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500 grams full-fat yogurt (10% fat)
100 grams full-fat cow milk (3,5% fat)
100 grams heavy cream
100 grams white sugar
1/2 lemon

Instructions

Depending on your ice cream machine, place the cooling bowl in the freezer at least 24 hours in advance.
For the ice cream mixture, add the yogurt, milk, cream, sugar, and a little lemon juice to a large bowl. Whisk everything thoroughly until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
Turn on the ice cream machine and pour in the entire yogurt mixture. Let the ice cream churn for about 15 minutes, until it has a creamy frozen yogurt consistency.
If you want to enjoy the frozen yogurt soft and creamy, you can serve it right away. For firm scoops of ice cream, transfer the mixture to a container and place it in the freezer for another 3–4 hours.

Prep Time: 5 min
Passive Time: 15

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Bakery Style Vanilla Caramel Cookies

von Kimberly | Mai 14, 2026 | AMERICAN, BAKED GOODS, BUTTERY, CHOCOLATE, COOKIES, DESSERT & SWEETS, DOUGH, NUTS & CHOCOLATE, OVER 120 MINUTES, SWEET, US AMERICAN, VEGETARIAN

Bakery Style Vanilla Caramel Cookies

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May 14, 2026 by Kimberly

These bakery style cookies with vanilla and caramel chocolate are slightly crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and perfectly chewy. Thanks to a little trick with butter flavoring, they taste like they came fresh from a really good bakery, only homemade. The cookie dough is perfect for making ahead and can be frozen for up to 3 months, so you can enjoy warm, thick chocolate chip cookies straight from the oven whenever you like.

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TOTAL TIME

30 minutes + chill time

SERVES

10 cookies

DIET

vegetarian

EVERY RECIPE DESERVES

A Little Love Letter

Out of a million cookie recipes, this is the one I would bake again and again. Truly. Some recipes are good, some are even really good, and then there are these cookies. These thick, soft, slightly chewy bakery style cookies that look like you did not simply bake them in your own kitchen, but like they came from a small, very good bakery where everything is a little too expensive, but you still fall for it every single time.

I have tried so many cookie recipes over the past few years. Some were beautifully crisp like these White Chocolate Coconut Lime Cookies and some wonderfully soft like these White Chocolate Blueberry Cookies & Blueberry Icing. But this recipe feels like another level to me. And the little trick that makes the flavor so special is almost too simple: butter flavoring. Just a few drops and suddenly the dough no longer tastes like regular homemade cookies, but like those really good bakery cookies where you wonder why they taste so much better.

After baking, you can of course decorate the cookies however you like. I drizzled a little more vanilla chocolate on top and used colorful sprinkle pearls.

And the best part is: you can freeze the cookie dough balls for up to 3 months. That means you can have warm, freshly baked bakery style cookies at home whenever you like, almost instantly.

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von Kimberly | Apr. 19, 2026 | 30 TO 60 MINUTES, BELL PEPPER, CHICKEN, CUCUMBER, DINNER, HERBACEOUS, LETTUCE, OMNIVORE, SALADS, SPICY, SPRING, TORTILLA, US AMERICAN, WEEKNIGHT, YOGURT

Crunchy Tortilla Blackened Chicken Bowl with Ranch Dressing

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April 16, 2026 by Kimberly

Since you unfortunately can’t eat fried chicken every single day, here is my favorite everyday alternative: a chicken salad with flavorful, completely fat-free cooked chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, fresh vegetables, creamy ranch dressing, and crunchy tortilla pieces. Quick to make, perfect for meal prep, and anything but boring, this salad is exactly what you need if you are looking for an easy chicken salad recipe that is packed with flavor.

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TOTAL TIME

30 min

SERVES

2 people

DIET

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I’m probably the biggest fan of crispy chicken in every form. Preferably with a really thick, crunchy, fried coating. But in everyday life, it unfortunately can’t be fried chicken every single day, so I had to come up with a version that uses no extra fat at all and still tastes just as good. It may not have that crispy coating, but it makes up for it with the most flavorful, delicious spice coating you could imagine.

And this recipe gets a huge bonus point from me because it fits so effortlessly into everyday life in our home. I make this chicken almost every week anyway and often keep it sliced in the fridge, because we also love using it as homemade deli-style chicken for sandwiches like this Apple Cucumber Brie Turkey Sandwich. That means this salad usually comes together in no time, and that is exactly what I love most about it.

And then you have everything that makes a really good salad: crisp romaine lettuce, fresh vegetables, sweet corn, thinly sliced onion, a creamy dressing, and those golden pan-fried tortilla pieces. Add the flavorful chicken, a little lime juice, and a few flakes of salt, and suddenly it is not just a salad anymore, but a really good example of how delicious a quick meal can be even without fried chicken.

So if you are looking for a salad that is easy, full of flavor, and perfect for prepping ahead, this is one of those recipes you will probably end up making just as often as I do.

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von Kimberly | Mai 1, 2025 | ALMONDS, BRUNCH, CAKE, DESSERT & SWEETS, DOUGH, FRENCH, NUTS, OVER 120 MINUTES, RHUBARB, SPRING, STRAWBERRY, SUMMER, VEGETARIAN, WARM DESSERTS

Rhubarb Strawberry Almond Galette

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May 1, 2025 by Kimberly

It tastes like warm weekends and early summer light. Flaky pastry, buttery almond cream, jammy fruit on top. It’s rustic in the best way. Best served with friends or a spoon.

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TOTAL TIME

2 hrs + 40 min

SERVES

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DIET

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This tart doesn’t need much, just something creamy on the side to balance the tang and crunch. A scoop of vanilla ice cream? Always. Lightly whipped cream? Also yes. A drizzle of vanilla sauce? Go for it. Serve it slightly warm or at room temp so the flavors can really come through. I like it best the day it’s made, shared at a table that’s maybe still messy from dinner and filled with good company.

Wrap up any leftovers and pop them in the fridge. It keeps well for up to two days, just reheat slightly before serving. And the best part: the crust stays crisp, which honestly feels like a little bit of magic

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Pink Deviled Eggs

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April 17, 2025 by Kimberly

Tangy, creamy, a little crunchy. This snack turns heads and taste buds. Bold color, punchy flavor, and that one friend who says “Wait, what’s in these?” every single time.

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DIET

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A hopeless romantic when it comes to food. Every recipe I share is a love letter to food itself. I’m so glad you’re here. Make yourself at home and stay a while.

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Kimberly

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