Cool, local eats
Made in Oklahoma offers seasonal recipes for summertime.
The official start of summer isn’t until next week, but the Made in Oklahoma Coalition knows in the land of windswept prairies, the calendar doesn’t get a say when the heat arrives.
For June, the Made in Oklahoma Coalition has selected from its archives recipes ideal for summertime entertaining whether pool parties, backyard shindigs or a simple porch session with dad on his special day.
Heat is always a top concern in Oklahoma during summer. So, for a cool treat consider Fruity Cream Pops. Dive into summer fun by setting up an ice pop-making station with friends or family.
Thaw juice concentrates, then mix with the bottled water, local honey, yogurt and heavy cream. Everyone will love making their own ice pops, and after a day of swimming, fishing or playing in the sun, the dreamsicles will be ready to eat.
For Father’s Day, treat Dad to savory Oven Baked Swamp Wings. The Cajun flavor from Boudreaux’s Swamp Sauce delivers the sweet heat Dad will love.
If Italian flavors are more his thing, make Dad some Kicked Up Sausage and Pasta Bowl this Sunday. Made with Lovera’s Sausage, the pride of Krebs. Susan Witt’s Ace in the Bowl Salsa gives it a distinctive kick served over chef Chris Becker’s Della Terra pasta.
Those looking on the lighter side will appreciate Okie Style Lettuce Wraps, but there’s no need to go to a restaurant for them thanks to this local-friendly recipe.
Whatever your summer plans, there’s a Made in Oklahoma recipe to match it. Providing a marketing and promotional platform to assist more than 70 Oklahoma food manufacturers with public and private monies, the Made in Oklahoma Coalition builds brand preference and loyalty for members and its products. The program’s intent is to create a positive economic impact on the Oklahoma economy.
For more information about MIO and its member companies, go to miocoalition.com, and this summer, buy local and eat local.
FRUITY CREAM POPS
Serves: 10
ORANGE DREAMSICLES:
1 (12-ounce) can frozen orange concentrate
1½ tablespoons Griffin’s Vanilla
GRAPE DREAMSICLES:
1 (11.5-ounce) can frozen grape juice concentrate
LEMON DREAMSICLES:
1 (12-ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate
PINK LEMON DREAMSICLES:
1 (12-ounce) can frozen pink lemonade concentrate
LIME DREAMSICLES:
1 (12-ounce) can frozen limeade concentrate
REMAINING INGREDIENTS:
1 cup Ozarka bottled water 3 tablespoons Cheatwood’s Pure Raw Honey
1 can frozen concentrate
1 ½ cup Braums 4% plain yogurt
¼ cup Braum’s Heavy Cream
In a pourable mixing bowl, combine the water and honey, mix thoroughly.
Choose your ice pop flavor, and add frozen juice concentrate, mixing well. Whisk in the yogurt and heavy cream.
Divide mixture among 10 ice pop molds. Cover and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours and up to 5 days.