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Patriotic Trifle

Angel food cake ring, cubed (or make from cake mix)2 (3.3-oz. ea.) boxes white chocolate instant pudding mix3 cups whole milk1/2 (8-oz.) container frozen whipped topping, thawed2 cups sliced strawberries, divided2 cups raspberries, divided3 cups blueberries, divided Pour pudding mix into a large bowl; gradually whisk in milk. Continue whisking until mixture starts to thicken, about 2 minutes. Fold in whipped topping. Arrange half of cake cubes in […]

Queso Cheese Corn Salad

Dressing:2 limes, juice only1/4 cup mayo1 pinch salt1 tablespoon sugar 2 cans whole corn, drained1 cup chopped bell pepper1/4 cup chopped red onion (optional)1 hot pepper (optional)1 cup shredded queso cheesefreshly chopped cilantro, for garnish To make dressing: In bowl, mix lime juice, mayo, salt and sugar. In separate large bowl, mix corn; bell pepper; […]

Easy Crab Rangoon

Nonstick cooking spray12 wonton wrappers4 oz cream cheese, softened4 oz lump crabmeat1 scallion, sliced thin, green and white parts separated1 tsp fresh ginger, grated1 tsp soy sauce Heat oven to 350 F. Spray muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray. Press wonton wrappers into muffin cups. Lightly spray wrappers with nonstick cooking spray and bake until […]

Fettuccine with Pesto, Prosciutto and Asparagus

1 tbsp olive oil1/2 lb fresh Asparagus, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces1 lb fettuccine pasta1/2 cup basil pesto6 slices prosciutto1/4 cup whole milk ricotta cheesefresh cracked black pepper, to taste In medium skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add asparagus and cook 5-6 minutes until tender. While asparagus is cooking, bring large pot […]

Elevated Salads That Make Your Barbecue Fabulous

Potato Salad 3 pounds potatoes 4 boiled eggs, coarsely chopped 2 dill pickles 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 package (2 1/2 ounces) real bacon pieces 2 cups mayonnaise 2 tablespoons mustard salt, to taste pepper, to taste smoked paprika, for garnish Coarsely chop potatoes. In Dutch oven, boil until fork tender. […]

Cranberry Strata

8 cups crusty French breadcrumbs 1 pkg (18 oz) cream cheese 1/2 cup dried cranberries 6 eggs 2 1/4 cups milk 1/3 cup real maple syrup, plus additional, for serving (optional) 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon or nutmeg In greased, 2-quart, rectangular baking dish, arrange about 4 cups bread pieces. Cut cream cheese into 8-10 slices and […]

Caramel Apple Wraps

3 large apples, any kind 1 tbsp granulated sugar 1/4  tsp ground cinnamon 1 cup fat-free vanilla Greek yogurt 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter, or almond butter 8-10 fajita-sized tortillas caramel sundae syrup Wash and dice apples.  In medium bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon.  Add diced apples to sugar mixture.  Toss apples to coat. In […]

Lucky Mint Brownies

Nonstick cooking spray 1 box supreme brownie mix with chocolate syrup pouch 3 tbsp water 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 egg Filling: 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1/4 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup whipping cream 5 oz cream cheese, softened 1/2 tsp peppermint extract 5 drops natural green food color Topping: 1/2 cup whipping cream […]

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