Red, White and Blue Dessert Recipe

Red, White and Blue Dessert - Ingredients and Procedures.

Ingredients:

• 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 cups heavy cream, whipped
• 2 quarts strawberries, halved, divided
• 2 quarts blueberries, divided

Procedures:

• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and extracts until fluffy.
• Fold in whipped cream.
• Place a third of the mixture in a 4-qt. bowl.
• Reserve 20 strawberry halves and 1/2 cup blueberries for garnish.
• Layer half of the remaining strawberries and blueberries over cream mixture.
• Top with another third of the cream mixture and the remaining berries.
• Spread the remaining cream mixture on top.
• Use the reserved strawberries and blueberries to make a “flag” on top.

Via: tasteofhome. com

Baked Barbecue Beans Recipe

Baked Barbecue Beans Recipe - Ingredients and Procedures.

Ingredients:

• 2 (16-oz) cans pork & beans or 1 (28-oz) can
• 4 slices cooked bacon, diced
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tsp. dry mustard
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped

Procedures:

• Mix pork and beans, bacon, brown sugar, mustard and barbecue sauce.
• Add onions and peppers.
• Bake, covered, for about 1 hour at 350°.

Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe

Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe - Ingredients and Procedures.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon minced onion
• 10 ounces fresh spinach - rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
• 1 quart strawberries - cleaned, hulled and sliced
• 1/4 cup almonds, blanched and slivered

Procedures:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, olive oil, vinegar, paprika, Worcestershire sauce and onion.
• Cover, and chill for one hour.
• In a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries and almonds.
• Pour dressing over salad, and toss.
• Refrigerate 10 to 15 minutes before serving.