Campfire-less S'mores

Growing up as a child in California, I have fond memories of camping and most all of them involve making s'mores. Sadly, due to the risk of wildfires in our area, my own children have never roasted a marshmallow for their very own s'more experience.

Last night we said goodbye to summer with a camp out, and although there wasn't a campfire, it just isn't camping to me without s'mores.

I've found a "campfire-less" s'more recipe by Hershey's that is such a crowd pleaser and costs about the same to double (just buy the jumbo Hershey's bar rather than the individuals) that it's become one of my regular, go-to dessert recipes.

By the way, the intermediate rating is inaccurate. This is about as easy to make as it gets.

Strawberry Yogurt Granita as seen in Cookie mag

I've always wanted to make granita and always tear it out when I see a recipe...and, not surprisingly, have yet to do it. Until this morning when the stars finally aligned: fresh strawberries sitting on the counter, this recipe on the top of my pile at the kitchen desk, and a blog to keep me accountable.

I decided to use whatever yogurt was in the fridge and turned out that I had 1/2 c. of strawberry kefir. I made just enough to fill two small metal prep bowls—just right for two small people who will delight in a frosty afternoon treat later today.

Just as Cookie suggests: "best thing...might be how little forethought it requires." Think I'll make that my new food motto!

Yogurt Granita recipe from Cookie magazine.

What I haven't figured out is why mine looks like sorbet and there's looks more slushy. The girls certainly didn't mind! My version and happy customers: