Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe

I’m a big believer in . . .

Letting kids help in the kitchen. I’m also a big believer in sanity, and sometimes these values collide. “Let’s make breakfast together!” can – and has – quickly devolved into the following phrases.

Ummm, why are the eggs in the cast iron grill pan? How are you going to scramble them?

Top left . . . no, your other left.

Yes, cinnamon and cumin do look the same – but they taste VERY DIFFERENT. (Blech!)

Still, as someone who began married life not knowing how to make much more than hamburgers and spaghetti, I know the value of these practice sessions. Whether it’s something simple like grating cheese for grain-free mini-pizzas, measuring herbs for sweet dreams tea, shredding chicken for tortilla soup, or something more advanced, I know they’re developing skills that will last for a lifetime.

Though obviously not the focus in my kitchen, desserts are one of the potami’s favorite things to make. This no-cook strawberry ice cream recipe is perfect for those who are just learning. Little hands can cut strawberries with a butter knife, measure/pour ingredients into a bowl, and mash the strawberries with a potato masher – or their fingers! Then all that’s really left to do is toss it in the blender and pour the chilled mixture ice cream maker.

When all is said and done you’ve got fresh, creamy ice cream that is bursting with flavor, barely any mess to clean up, and kiddos who are building confidence in the kitchen. Pretty sweet, huh? Don’t be surprised if they ask you for a copy of The Nourishing Traditions Cookbook For Kids so they can learn more!