Holiday Recipes Posts

Berry Bliss Cake -- another very special summer dessert that could even be used for your 4th of July celebration.  Ingredients:1 pkg (3.4 oz) vanilla flavored instant pudding mix3/4 cup cold milk1-1/2 cups thawed frozen whipped topping, divided1 cup each fresh raspberries and sliced strawberries1/4 cup blackberries or blueberries1 pkg (10.75 oz) frozen prepared pound cake, thawed...

Wave Your Flag Cheesecake -- a very special dessert for your 4th of July celebration.  Ingredients: 4 cups fresh strawberries, divided1-1/2 cups boiling water2 pkg (3 oz each) strawberry flavored gelatinice cubes1 cup cold water1 pkg (10.75 oz) prepared pound cake, cut into 10 slices1-1/3 cups blueberries, divided2 pkg (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup sugar1 tub (8 oz) frozen whippe...

Make it a mouthwatering Memorial Day with this cookout menu that I found in the Woman's World magazine. Here's the recipe for Cherry Cupcakes and Citrus Iced Tea. Refer to other posts for directions to make Burgers and Hot Dogs with All the Fixin's, Grilled Potato and Green Bean Salad and Onion-Dip Deviled Eggs. With a burst of cherry flavor in the cake and buttercream frosting, these ...

Make it a mouthwatering Memorial Day with this cookout menu that I found in the Woman's World magazine. Here's the recipe for Onion-Dip Deviled Eggs. Refer to other posts for directions to make Burgers and Hot Dogs with All the Fixin's, Grilled Potato and Green Bean Salad,  Cherry Cupcakes and Citrus Iced Tea. These deviled eggs are jazzed up with sour cream and onion dip and ...

Make it a mouthwatering Memorial Day with this cookout menu that I found in the Woman's World magazine. Here's the recipe for Burgers and Hot Dogs with All the Fixin's. Refer to other posts for directions to make Onion-Dip Deviled Eggs, Fruity Coleslaw, Grilled Potato and Green Bean Salad, Cherry Cupcakes and Citrus Iced Tea. Tip: To save time when making burgers, shape the meat into patties and...

Make it a mouthwatering Memorial Day with this cookout menu that I found in the Woman's World magazine. Here's the recipe for Grilled Potato and Green Bean Salad. Refer to other posts for directions to make Burgers and Hot Dogs with All the Fixin's, Onion-Dip Deviled Eggs, Fruity Coleslaw,  Cherry Cupcakes and Citrus Iced Tea. Note: Basil perks up the flavor of smoky grilled potat...

As this yummy recipe for Passover Mocha Cake shows, it's not impossible to make great-tasting baked goods during the eight days of Passover, the Jewish holiday when there's a ban on anything leavened. There's matzo cake meal and a bit more sugar to give the dessert lift and structure, creating a terrific cake that you'll want to eat any time of the year.Planning Tip: Refrigerate cake in ...

You'll like this easy recipe for Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas. It just talks like spring with all the fresh green vegetables!Planning Tip: Slice shallots and remove strings from sugar snap peas a day before serving. Store separately and refrigerate until ready to sauté. Ingredients: 2 Tbsp unsalted butter2 large shallots, thinly sliced2 cups frozen peas1 lb sugar snap peas, strings remove...

You'll like this recipe for Hummingbird Cake -- it makes such a special treat for Easter or Christmas!Planning Tip: Layers can be wrapped in plastic wrap and refrigerated or frozen up to a week before serving. Frosting can be prepared and refrigerated up to a week before. Unwrap and let both come to room temperature before assembling and frosting. Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose fl...

You'll like this recipe for Chick Cupcakes -- these little decorated cakes make such a special treat for Easter! (The recipe for the cupcakes and frosting is the same as the Hummingbird Cake recipe, but it is also given here.) Planning Tip: Tint coconut several days ahead and store in refrigerator. Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups sugar 1½ tsp each baking s...