Ended up making a peach cobbler for the adults with ice cream and watermelon for the kiddos. My children eat so much watermelon in the summer it's odd that it didn't occur to me as the obvious choice!
When I read this post, watermelon was the first and only option that popped into my head. Cut the melon into small, easy to handle triangles that kids can handle. They will enjoy this treat and it is so much more healthful and refreshing than a full-on baked dessert. Enjoy!
Sam is right, watermelon is excellent! I make a Strawberry Watermelon Cooler that is wonderful.
Simply put cut up some watermelon, fresh strawberries, and place in a Vita-Mix or food processor. Add a little fresh lime juice as you are mixing it and you will have an amazing drink. If you freeze the watermelon first, you will have a wonderful icy concoction. In my Vita-Mix I also put in about an inch of ginger. Don't think the food processor will grind that up.
My hands down favorite pizza night dessert is the Butterscotch Budino by mrs larkin on this website. I sprinkle English Toffee on top and serve with gingersnaps. My family loves it.
Ice cream cookie sandwiches. You can use this recently posted recipe http://food52.com/blog/3732_balsamic_strawberry_ice_cream_sandwiches or you can go with any combination you think is best. Your favorite chocolate chip cookies with vanilla ice cream, a soft sugar cookie with pistachio ice cream, peanut butter cookies with chocolate ice cream, and you can get even more creative and fun with your combos, especially if you are making your own ice cream. The only thing I think is a must here, once your going to the trouble, is homemade or a good store bought ice cream.
Well, if your kids are anything like mine, their homemade pizza is either plain cheese or pepperoni. (I personally do the pesto, chicken, artichokes,red onions, sun-dried tomatoes,etc.) I think a bit of a heavier dessert would be fine, say a chocolate cake. Perhaps ice cream? You can use that recipe called "wacky cake" or "crazy cake." for children. (easy to google) Its not fancy, but chocolately enough for my 5 kids. You could sprinkle powdered sugar on top or frost. If you are trying to sneak a bit of nutrition in: I suggest adding some strawberries or blueberries on top of icecream or cake. (Every bit helps!)
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Simply put cut up some watermelon, fresh strawberries, and place in a Vita-Mix or food processor. Add a little fresh lime juice as you are mixing it and you will have an amazing drink. If you freeze the watermelon first, you will have a wonderful icy concoction. In my Vita-Mix I also put in about an inch of ginger. Don't think the food processor will grind that up.
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Watermelon is a nice a summer finish for a high starch meal in the summer.