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.

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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)

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I make these w/dd and we take them to watch fireworks.......

red white and blue sparklers..(how easy is THIS )

Pretzel Sparklers


1 bag of pretzel rods
1 bag of white chocolate morsels, melted
red, white and blue sprinkles(also look for the red stars )


Melt the white chocolate morsels according to the pkg.

While hot, dip the pretzel halfway.

Sprinkle on the sprinkles and put on waxed paper to dry and cool.

:happy dance: YUP...You're the cool Mom!!!

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Having adults over....dip strawberries in white choc and again roll in red white and blue sprinkles!!!!!!


4th of July is a FUN food holiday!!!!!!!!!

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what!!!

no ideas from anyone else???

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got this recipe from brothers girlfriend yesterday.........



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:happy dance:

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Here is one I make EVERY fourth of July

Make a white cake and frost it with white frosting. Layer strawberries and bluberries on so it looks like a flag. It is a fun thing to make. When I bring it out to be served, I light sparklers and put them on top of the cake.

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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.

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Here's ours I do with the kids every 4th...

Patriotic Jello Desserts
1 pkg Blue Raspberry Jello
1 pkg Whipped Cream
1 pkg Strawberry (or Cherry) Jello

Separately, prepare blue & red jello as directed (do not refridgerate). Divide blue evenly into the bottom of 4 clear plastic cups ~ set red aside on counter to cool and for later use. Place cups with blue layer in refridgerator until mostly set. Add whip cream on top to form 2nd layer ~ you won't use all the whip cream, only about 1/2 the package. Put back in the refridgerator until slightly firm. Once slightly firm, and after confirming that red jello is cooled, add red layer to the top. Return to the refridgerator until all is set.
Makes a cool yummy patriotic treat!

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