Orange Milkshake

DD2 likes all things orange. A big bag of oranges will easily vanish within a week. Sometimes there are the last few that sit around waiting to be rescued. That is when decisions like this needs to made. Like making orange milkshake for instance. DH was skeptical adding milk to orange juice. It is a legitimate concern because normally you do not add sour agents to milk. The milk will curdle.

The trick here is to have the milk cold and the orange juice should be equally cold. I know normally we do not add warm milk to milkshake. So mostly you are in the clear. But just bear in mind the milk has to be chilled. In the US this is generally not a problem because we keep milk in jars in the fridge anyways.

As for dealing with the orange, I segmented the oranges removed as much of the skin and all the pith and blended them together first and then added the milk. If you want a smoother milkshake you might want to run the blended oranges through a sieve. This is perfect on a hot summer afternoon.

Orange Milkshake
Preparation Time:15 minutes
Ingredients

1. 2 large oranges peeled, pitted and segmented without skins
2. 1 cup of chilled milk
3. 1/2 cup of ice cold water
4. 1/2 cup of ice
5. 1/2 tbsp of sugar or honey (optional)
6. 2 scoops vanilla ice cream (optional)

Method

1. Take the cleaned orange segments, sugar if using, ice and the cold water and blended till smooth. The blended mixture will have some pulp. You can run the whole mixture through a sieve and return to the blender. I did not do it.
2. Now add the milk and ice cream and run the blender once in low speed.
3. Transfer them to serving containers.

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Kale Pizza - Naan Pizza with Kale and Queso Blanco Cheese

I am not sure what is with pizza but the kids love it and slowly but reluctantly I have come around to liking it. Not really, I just don't like greasy pizza. That's all. Anyway I use the kids as excuse but I like these easy to make but tasty pizzas.

Whenever you get some good quality kale, chard or collard you should save the excess. Wash, cut, remove the excess moisture and freeze them for later use. Having frozen ready to use greens makes dinner or lunch that much easier. This recipe came about with just such an arrangement. I had some frozen kale and a pack of store bought naan ready to be used. I also had a pack of Queso Blanco cheese which I wanted to use and in hindsight this was a great cheese to use on a pizza. It is non aged cheese just like paneer and is very mild and creamy.

Kale Pizza
Preparation Time:5 minutes
Cooking Time:15-20 minutes
Ingredients

For the Kale
1. 3-4 cups of kale
2. 1/4 cup of chopped onions
3. 3-4 broken green chilies
4. salt to taste
5. 1 tsp of oil
For the Pizza
6. 5-6 Naan
7. 1 block of Queso Blanco Cheese (or any cheese of your choice)
8. Jalapeno pickles (optional)

Method

1. In a wide mouthed pan heat oil and when hot add the onions and red chilies, saute the onions till they turn translucent.
2. Add the kale leaves and salt and saute for a few minutes till the kale is wilted.
3. Set aside and pick the red chilies out.
4. Cut the block of cheese into smaller pieces.
5. Take the naan, spread the kale in a single layer over the naan. Sprinkle as much or as little cheese as you want.
6. Place a few jalapeno pieces on the cheese.
7. Heat for 5-8 minutes in a toaster oven at 400F till the cheese melts or longer if desired.

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