Themed picnic foods~RED WHITE & BLUE~

mommy2mercedes · **Themed picnic foods~RED WHITE & BLUE~**

Independance Day is a 'comin'

and usually we're all lookin' for some new red/wh/blue creations to take along

What's your favorite?

got a fave recipe for "fire crackers"?(stuffed jalapenos

)
a cool festive dessert?(poke cake w/the strawberry n blueberry flag design)
sparklers?(pretzels rods dipped in white choc and rolled in sprinkles)

What's your independance gonna taste like this year?

mommy2mercedes · 06-19-2009, 06:09 PM

Layered Pudding Dessert

1 c crushed vanilla wafers, divided
1 pkg. cook-n-serve vanilla pudding
2 med ripe bananas
1 pack strawberry jello
1 c cool whip
1 c both strawberries and blueberries

Spread half of the crushed wafers in the bottom of a greased 8-in square pan.
Make pudding according to package,spoon hot pudding over crumbs.
Slice one banana.
Arrange some strawberries, blueberries, and these banana slices on top of pudding. Top with remaining crumbs. Chill for 1 hour.

Meanwhile, make jello according to directions,chill for 30 minutes or til partly set.

Pour the semi-set jello over crumbs. Slice the second banana. Place the banana slices and rest of strawberries and blueberries on top of the gelatin. Spread cool whip over all. Chill for 2 hours.

mommy2mercedes · 06-19-2009, 06:10 PM

red white and blue dump cake

1 can cherry pie filling
1 c blueberries(or a can)
1 white cake mix
2 sticks butter, melted
1 c nuts, chopped

In a 9- x 12-in greased pan, layer in the order listed. Bake at 325 for 45 minutes.

Top w/the white(either vanilla ice cream or cool whip)

mommy2mercedes · 06-19-2009, 06:11 PM

red white and blue ambrosia

1 pint heavy cream
1 Tbs powdered sugar
2 c sour cream
1 1/2 c flaked coconut
1 (20oz)crushed pineapple, drained
1 pint strawberries,sliced
1 pint blueberries
3 c mini marshmallows

Combine the heavy cream and powdered sugar in a large bowl. Whip with an electric mixer just til thick. Mix in sour cream.

Fold in coconut, pineapple, strawberries, blueberries and marshmallows.

Cover and chill overnight for best flavor

mommy2mercedes · 06-19-2009, 06:14 PM

Red White & Bleu Pasta Salad

DRESSING:
1/4 c mayo
1/4 c sour cream
1/4 c crumbled blue cheese
1 1/2 tsp milk
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp white vinegar
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp honey mustard
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

SALAD:
2 1/2 cups uncooked penne
1 garlic clove, minced
1tsp minced fresh basil
2 Tbs olive oil
1 1/2 c fresh cauliflower
1 c cherry tomatoes, halved
3 green onions, chopped
1/4 c chopped sweet red pepper
mozzarella cheese, cut into strips (I but the 8 oz block)
2 Tbs parmesan cheese

Whisk dressing ingredients; set aside.

Meanwhile cook pasta according to package directions; rinse in cold water and drain. Transfer to a large bowl.

Saute garlic and basil in oil until garlic is tender. Pour over pasta. Add the cauliflower, tomatoes, green onions, red pepper, cheese and dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

IcStarrs · 06-19-2009, 06:16 PM

Could I dip the pretzels in frosting or no?-I have never made them before and want to use what I already have in the house, if not that is okay also.

mommy2mercedes · 06-19-2009, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IcStarrs

Could I dip the pretzels in frosting or no?-I have never made them before and want to use what I already have in the house, if not that is okay also.

yup...just keep 'em refrigerated

mommy2mercedes · 06-19-2009, 06:22 PM

cool kids drink idea:

Freeze blue & red juice in ice cube trays. Place frozen colored cubes in cups & add clear soda ( 7up or sprite) and drink the 'fireworks'!!