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Dutch Apple Pie with Caramel Drizzle and Graham Cracker Crust
Pie Filling Ingredients
1 Store Bought Graham Cracker Pie Crust
5 Medium Apples, Peeled, Cored, and Sliced (I used Jonagold)
2 TBSP Unsalted Butter, Melted
1 TBSP Lemon Juice
1/2 Cup of Sugar
3 TBSP Flour
1 tsp Cinnamon
Pie Topping Ingredients
1/2 Cup of Brown Sugar
3/4 Cup of Flour
1/2 tsp Nutmeg
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
6 TBSP Butter, Melted
1 tsp Vanilla
1 Jar of Caramel Sauce to drizzle on top (Optional)
Directions
1.) Slice Apples and place in mixing bowl. Pour in Melted Butter, Lemon Juice, Sugar, Flour and Cinnamon. Stir until all ingredients are mixed and apples are evenly coated
2.) Pour apple mixture in graham cracker crust
3.) Using another bowl mix brown sugar, flour, nutmeg, cinnamon, melted butter, and vanilla together until a crumb mixture forms
4.) Sprinkle crumb topping over pie filling
5.) Bake at 350 Degrees for 40 minutes
6.) Drizzle with caramel sauce and serve warm with ice cream
Peach Bellini Punch
Ingredients
2 Bottles of Peach Wine
2 Packages of Frozen Peaches
1 Bottle of Prosecco
Directions
1.) Puree 1 1/2 bags of Peaches in blender
2.) Mix together Peaches, Peach Wine, and Prosecco in beverage dispenser of choice and top with remaining frozen peaches
**You can double the recipe based on party size. This served 10 people
Prosecco Lemonade Punch
Ingredients
1 Can of Frozen Pink Lemonade
1 2 Liter Bottle of Sprite Zero
1-2 Bottles of Champagne (I used 2 Bottles of Prosecco)
1 Bag of Frozen Strawberries (they add flavor and act as ice)
**To make an individual glass of this punch follow this recipe
1/2 Can of Sprite
1/2 Cup of Pink Lemonade (Ready to serve juice)
1 Cup of Prosecco
Handful of strawberries
There is nothing better than a fresh cold salad in the summer. One of my favorites to make is a tomato and mozzarella salad. Here is an easy recipe that makes a great side dish for your summer dinners!
Tomato and Mozzarella Salad Recipe
Ingredients
3-5 Heirloom Tomatoes, Sliced
1 Package of Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Sliced
1 Bunch of fresh Basil
1 TBSP. Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper to taste
2 TBSP. Balsamic Glaze
Directions
1.) Slice Tomatoes and Mozzarella and place on serving platter
2.) Sprinkle with Salt, Pepper, and Olive Oil
3.) Add Basil throughout the platter and sprinkle with balsamic glaze
Peach Bellini Punch
Ingredients
2 Bottles of Peach Wine
2 Packages of Frozen Peaches
1 Bottle of Champagne
Directions
1.) Puree 1 1/2 bags of Peaches in blender
2.) Mix together Peaches, Peach Wine, and Champagne in beverage dispenser of choice and top with remaining frozen peaches
**You can double the recipe based on party size. This served 10 people
Fruit Salsa
Ingredients
2 Peaches
2 Mangos
4 Kiwi
1 cup of Strawberries
1 TBSP Cilantro
Juice of 1 Lime
1 tsp. Honey
Directions
1.) Finely chop all fruit and cilantro and place in mixing bowl
2.) Squeeze juice of lime over fruit and add honey
3.) Mix all ingredients together and place in fridge until ready to serve
4.) Serve with Cinnamon and Sugar Pita Chips (tastes delicious with Tortilla chips too, sweet and salty)
**You can use any fruit you would like
Pineapple Salsa
Ingredients
4 Jalapenos
1 Red Pepper
1 Orange Pepper
1/2 of a Red Onion
2 Cups of Pineapple
1 TBSP Cilantro
Juice of 1 Lime
Sprinkle of Salt
Directions
1.) Finely dice jalapenos, peppers, red onion, cilantro and pineapple. Place in mixing bowl
2.) Add juice of lime to bowl and salt
3.) Mix all ingredients together and place in fridge until ready to serve
Watermelon Margarita Recipe
Ingredients
4 Cups of Watermelon, cubed
4 Cups of Ice
1 Cup of Tequila
1 Cup of Triple Sec
1 Lime, Juiced
Directions
1.) Using a blender puree Watermelon and Ice.
2.) Add in Lime Juice, Tequila, and Triple Sec. Blend again to mix all ingredients together
3.) Pour into a pitcher and chill until ready to serve
**You can also slice limes to add to glasses for garnishing
***Can also take lime around the edge of your glass and dip rim of glass in salt or sugar
Frozen Rose Cocktail
No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bites
No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bites
Summer Berry Trifle
Ingredients
1 Fresh Angel Food Cake, cubed into bite size pieces
1 Pint Blueberries
1 Container of Strawberries, sliced
1 Vanilla Pudding Mix, prepared according to package
1 Container of Cool Whip
Directions
1.) Prepare vanilla pudding according to package and place in fridge to set
2.) Slice strawberries and cut angel food cake into bite size pieces
3.) Begin layering Trifle with angel food cake, pudding, cool whip, strawberries and blueberries. Repeat layering until you end with Cool Whip on top. Then create design with fruit on top
Red White and Blue Fruit Cookies
Ingredients
1 Package Store Bought Sugar Cookie Dough
1 Container Cool Whip
1 8 oz. Block of Cream Cheese
1/4 Cup Powdered Sugar
2 tsp. Vanilla Extract
2 Cups Fruit of Choice (I used a mix of Strawberries, Blueberries, and Raspberries)
Directions
1.) Bake Sugar Cookies according to package and let cool
2.) Mix together Cream Cheese, Cool Whip, Powdered Sugar, and Vanilla using a hand mixer
3.) Spread Icing on the Cookies and Decorate with Fruit of Choice
Spring has sprung and Easter is just a few weeks away so it is the perfect time for a table refresh! We were in need of some new plates and I found these blue gingham and floral plates that will be great all through the summer! They are durable will be a great addition to your entertaining!
I took my spring tablescape and updated a few pieces to create a simple look for Easter! I have everything linked below and the prices are amazing!
Spring Tablescape
Easter Tablescape
Easter will be here very soon and I like to start planning out my recipes and putting together my menu. I like to have fun and festive food that is easy to make ahead. Here are two easy appetizer and snack recipes that will be a hit with adults and kids! I always like to have a signature drink for each party. Here is a really easy champagne punch recipe that you can throw together last minute.
Carrot Cheese Ball
Ingredients
2 Packages of Cream Cheese
3 Slices of Cooked Bacon, Crumbled
1 tsp. Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp. Salt
1 TBSP. Worcestershire Sauce
2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 Bunch of Parsley
Crackers of Choice
Directions
1.) Cook Bacon, I like to place on baking sheet and cook in oven for 20 minutes at 350 Degrees. Let cool and crumble
2.) Mix together Cream Cheese, Crumbled Bacon, Garlic Powder, Salt, Worcestershire Sauce, and half of the Cheddar Cheese
3.) Form Cheeseball into Carrot and place on serving platter. Cover with remaining Cheddar Cheese
4.) Place Parsley in the top of the carrot cheese ball
5.) Refrigerate until ready to serve
6.) Serve with crackers of choice
Bunny Trail Mix
This fun and festive trail mix is perfect for Easter! Plus it is a super easy snack for kids to help make! You can also add anything you want to create your own signature mix!
Ingredients
1 cup Annie’s Bunny Grahams
1 cup Pretzels
1 cup Mini Marshmallows
1 cup M&M’s
1 cup White Chocolate Chips
Directions
*Mix all ingredients together and enjoy!
*You can adjust the amount if you are making this snack for a large party!
Champagne Punch
Ingredients
1 Can of Frozen Pink Lemonade
1 2 Liter Bottle of Sprite Zero
1-2 Bottles of Champagne (I used 2 Bottles of Prosecco)
1 Bag of Frozen Strawberries (they add flavor and act as ice)
Directions
1.) Mix all ingredients in a beverage dispenser or pitcher
2.) Add frozen strawberries for ice
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