Health & Fitness
Summer is Here!!!
That means it’s time to enjoy some fun in the sun with family and friends. Maybe even a few BBQs? At Sunrise Orthodontics we know that there are a lot of food restrictions that come with wearing brace – but we don’t want you to feel like you can’t enjoy all the good treats that come with this holiday. Check out some of these great braces friendly Summer recipe ideas!
Red White & Blueberry Trifle
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Strawberries, Blueberries and whipped cream oh my! Nothing in here that could harm your brackets or wires.
Two 16 oz containers of strawberries
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Two 6 oz containers of blueberries
¾ cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Pinch kosher salt
One 8 oz package cream cheese
2 cups heavy cream
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 prepared angel food cake (about 12 oz)
Confectioners sugar, for garnish – optional
1 ½ tablespoon apple jelly or apricot preserves for garnish – optional
Directions:
1. Cut the stems off and quarter the strawberries and set them aside. Combine the blueberries, blackberries, ½ cup granulated sugar, 1/3 cup water, lemon zest, juice and salt in a medium sauce pot. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
2. Place cream cheese, ¼ cup cream, the remaining ¼ cup granulated sugar and the vanilla extract in a large bowl and beat on medium speed until fluffy.
3. In a second large bowl, whip the remaining cream until stiff peaks form. Fold about one-quarter of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until lightened – then fold in the remaining whipped cream.
4. To assemble the trifle, rip or cut the angel food cake into 2 inch pieces. Place half of the cake in the bottom of a 12 to 14 inch trifle dish or large bowl. Top with about half of the blueberry sauce, half the cream and half the quartered strawberries. Repeat the layers with the remaining cake, berry sauce and whipped cream.
5. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 8 hours. Before serving dust with powdered confectioners sugar or heat apple jelly in the microwave for 25 seconds – then brush over strawberries.
Hush Puppies
1/3 cup minced onion
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 large egg
1 cup whole milk
Vegetable oil, for frying
Directions:
1. Combine the onion, flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, sugar and onion powder in a bowl. Whisk the egg and milk in another bowl. Whisk the egg mixture into the flour mixture until smooth. Cover and chill 30 minutes.
2. Heat 2 inches vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Working in batches, carefully drop heaping tablespoonfuls of batter into the hot oil. Fry, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 8 minutes per batch (return the oil to 350 degrees F between batches). Transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet using a slotted spoon. Sprinkle with salt. Let rest a few minutes before serving.
As Always…Make Sure To Properly Brush and Floss!
Dr. Calkins wants all of her patients to enjoy their holiday, and don’t let braces get in the way! Stay away from hard and sticky foods and you should be in clear, just be sure to properly brush and floss after!
Please feel free to call us at our Reston, VA office if you have any questions!