Home-Made Popsicles

I love cooking with kids! These are fun! And everyone loves a Popsicle! (maybe not this time of year... But they are still fun!)

Creamy Orange Dream
Makes 6 to 8 pops

• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1 (12-ounce) can partly thawed orange juice concentrate
• 2 teaspoons vanilla

Stir together all ingredients in a large bowl, then pour into molds and freeze.

Watermelon Ice
Makes 4 to 5 pops

• You can use a food processor or blender — or just give the kids a spoon and a potato masher; it'll be a little lumpier, but still good.
• 2 1/2 cups cubed seedless watermelon
• 1/4 cup sugar

Blend watermelon and sugar until chunky-smooth, then pour into molds and freeze

Blueberry Ice
Makes 6 to 8 pops
Okay, it takes some time at the stove, but the intense flavor is worth it.

• 2 cups (1 pint) fresh blueberries
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Stir first 3 ingredients in a pan over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, until berries have burst, about 5 minutes. Mix in lemon juice. Cool to room temperature, then pour into molds and freeze.