July 21st is National Ice Cream Day and time to concentrate on making some of those wonderful treats! Below is a very basic 1 quart ice cream recipe with several flavor variations.

Vanilla Ice Cream

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup light cream
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt

Stir until sugar dissolves. Freeze according to ice cream freezer's directions.

Variations:

Chocolate: Add 1/4 cup chocolate syrup or 3 tablespoons of cocoa and 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon.

Mocha: Add 2 tablespoons instant coffee and 1/4 cup chocolate syrup.

Chocolate Chip: Add 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips.

Peanut Butter: Add 1/2 cup smooth or chunky peanut butter.