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Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

April 22, 2010 By 2 Comments
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I love the tangy sweet bite of strawberries and rhubarb combined. The rhubarb in my kitchen garden is about ready for me to start snipping some. The strawberries aren’t quite ready yet, they’re just blooming here in Ohio. They did have some fabulous berries at the local grocery the last time I was there, so I had to get some.

Strawberry rhubarb crisp is one of my favorite spring desserts, add in some ice cream and I’m in heaven!

Strawberry rhubarb crisp is a wonderful alternative for strawberry rhubarb pie. There’s still a little sugar, and oil, but there’s plenty of fiber and natural goodness to make up for it.

Here’s my recipe~

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp Recipe:

  • One quart of fresh strawberries
  • One cup of chopped rhubarb
  • 1/4 cup plus two tablespoons of evaporated cane sugar
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 cups of rolled oats
  • cooking spray

Preheat your oven to 325`and spray a 9×9 baking dish with cooking spray. Chop the strawberries and the rhubarb, and place them in the baking dish. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of sugar over the top.

In another bowl combine the rest of the sugar, the rolled oats, maple syrup and canola oil. When they’re thoroughly mixed pour the mixture over the top of the berries and rhubarb. Bake for about 35-40 minutes, or until the crunch topping is golden brown.

Strawberry rhubarb crunch is wonderful hot out of the oven with a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream. Yum!

This recipe has quite a bit of juice when you’re done baking it, I love it that way. If you want your crunch a little thicker you can add a tablespoon or two of flour to the strawberry rhubarb mixture before you bake it to thicken it up.

This recipe freezes well. If you have extra berries and rhubarb, you can double or triple the recipe and freeze individual servings in plastic containers. It will be quick and easy to pull out later for a quick dessert.

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Spring Rice Krispy Treats

April 3, 2010 By 2 Comments
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Here’s a fun spring treat idea you can make with your family! These Rice Krispies Treats® are also perfect for welcoming the warm weather of spring and summer.

Rice Krispies Treats® are so darn easy to make, and who doesn’t like them? I love the commercial when the lady sprinkles flour on her face so it makes her look like she’s spent hours in the kitchen when she brings out her Krispy treats.

Your kids will love helping you make and decorate these delicious spring treats. You can wrap them up for a spring party, or a garden tea. They’d also be fabulous for a Mother’s Day brunch.

Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies Treats® Springtime Flowers
Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Makes 12 servings

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 package (10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallows – or – 4 cups miniature marshmallows
6 cups Rice Krispies®
Canned frosting
Assorted candies

How to make it:

  1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
  2. Add KELLOGG’S RICE KRISPIES cereal. Stir until well coated.
  3. Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 15 x 10 x 1-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool slightly. Using cookie cutters coated with cooking spray cut into flower shapes. Decorate with frosting and/or candies. Best if served the same day.

Microwave Rice Krispy Treat Directions:
In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Follow steps 2 and 3 above. Microwave cooking times may vary.

Special Notes

  • For best results, use fresh marshmallows.
  • 1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow crème can be substituted for marshmallows.
  • Diet, reduced calorie or tub margarine is not recommended.
  • Store no more than two days at room temperature in airtight container.
  • To freeze, place in layers separated by wax paper in airtight container. Freeze for up to 6 weeks. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

Kellogg’s has reduced the sodium content of Rice Krispies to meet current consumer flavor- and nutrition-preferences. Rice Krispies Treats made with the lower sodium cereal taste great without any added salt, but, if you desire, add 1/4 teaspoon salt to the butter before melting. Continue with recipe as directed.

Make them for treats for grandmas, aunts, mother in laws, and good friends for a special homemade Mother’s Day treat.

Image and recipe courtesy of Kellogg’s

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Drew Brees’ Strawberry Pie

April 2, 2010 By 1 Comment
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One of my favorite times of the year is strawberry season. I love strawberry pie, strawberry shortcake, strawberry smoothies, and everything else made from fresh strawberries, yum! This time of year the strawberries are loaded with flavor, and by the end of May will be ripening in my backyard garden.

Football star Drew Brees just returned from  a USO tour to visit with the troops. Besides being a famous personality, Drew Brees is a father and family man himself.  He’s teaming up with Walmart to ask families across the country to think about who they would invite if they could save enough money in their Easter shopping to be able to include one more person to dinner.

The best part, is in partnership with Walmart, Drew to share his favorite recipe for Strawberry Pie! What better way is there to stretch your budget and make a fabulous dessert at the same time.

Brees’ Family Strawberry Pie

Ingredients

  • 1 Ready-made pie crust

First Layer of filling

  • 1 Cup Coconut Milk
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1/4 Cup Sugar
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla Flavoring
  • 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch

Second Layer of Filling

  • 3 Cups Fresh Strawberries, hulled

Third Layer of Filling

  • 1 Cup Fresh Strawberries, smashed or pureed
  • 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 3/4 Cup water

Directions

  1. In medium saucepan, combine ingredients for first layer. Heat over medium heat until mixture begins to thicken, stirring constantly to avoid curdling. Spread evenly on bottom of pie crust. Allow to cool to room temperature. Arrange fresh whole strawberries, tops down, in even manner on top of first layer. Set aside.
  2. In small saucepan, combine ingredients for third layer. Stir well and cook over medium heat until mixture thickens. Spoon evenly over strawberries and refrigerate for at least two hours to chill. Top with (dairy free) whip cream and serve.

Note: All ingredients can be bought at Walmart for unbeatably low prices.

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