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Category Archives: fourth of July

Best Barbecue Cole Slaw

2 (10 ounce) packages finely shredded cabbage1 carrot, shredded1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon black pepper1/2 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup buttermilk2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice1 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar Combine cabbage and carrot in a large bowl. Whisk together the sugar and next 7 ingredients until well blended. Toss with the cabbage and carrot. Cover [...]

Fourth of July Bang-Up Dessert

1 can fruit pie filling1 small box cake mix1/2 cup butter, melted1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Generously grease sides and bottom of an 8-inch square baking pan. Pour pie filling into pan; spread evenly. Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over fruit filling. Drizzle butter [...]

Firecracker Steaks

2/3 cup virgin olive oil or vegetable oil1/8 cup lemon juice1/4 cup lime juice2 tablespoons green chilies, chopped1 clove garlic, minced2 lbs. sirloin steak Mix together the oil, lemon/lime juice, chilies and garlic in a roasting pan. Add steaks and marinate for several hours or overnight in the refrigerator. When grill is hot, add steaks [...]

Creamy Watermelon Salad

4 cups watermelon balls, chilled4 ounces cream cheese2 tablespoons mayonnaise1/2 cup whipping cream1 1/4 cups diced celery1/4 cup diced red bell pepper1/2 cup pecans Blend cream cheese with mayonnaise until fluffy. Whip cream to soft peaks and fold into cream cheese. Fold in celery and bell pepper. Place watermelon balls in dessert glasses and spoon [...]

Baked Bean Bread

1 tablespoon instant yeast 16 ounces (2 cups) baked beans with molasses,    canned or homemade2 1/4 cups bread flour1 teaspoon olive oil Put into bread machine and bake according to your machine’s instructions. This recipe fills a 1-pound size machine; the actual loaf weighs 1 1/2 pounds. If you prefer, place in greased bread pan, [...]

Ranch Red Hot Applesauce Swirl

1/2 cup hot water1/2 cup Red Hots1 large box red Jell-O2 cups boiling water1 1/2 cups applesauce1 teaspoon lemon juice1/2 cup slivered almonds6 ounces cream cheese1/2 cup cream3 teaspoons mayonnaise Stir Red Hots into hot water until melted. Mix jell-o and 2 cups boiling water. Mix with Red Hots Mixture. Add applesauce, lemon juice and [...]

Barbecued Baby Back Ribs

Rub 2 slabs (approximately 5 pounds) of baby back ribs with salt and garlic powder. Sprinkle liberally with freshly-ground black pepper. Place ribs on a preheated outdoor grill and cook slowly for approximately 45 minutes, turning as needed. Baste with Barbecue Sauce and continue cooking for about 20 minutes. Baste and turn often to keep [...]

Cool Whip Flag Cake

2 pints strawberries 1 (12 ounce) frozen pound cake, thawed, cut into 10 slices 1 1/3 cups blueberries 1 (12 ounce) container COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed Slice 1 cup strawberries; set aside. Halve remaining strawberries; set aside. Line bottom of 12 x 8-inch baking dish with cake slices. Top with 1 cup sliced strawberries, [...]

Lemon Firecrackers

2 sticks butter, room temperature 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel 1 egg 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon cayenne powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the lemon [...]

Red, White and Blue American Pie

1 (10-inch) pastry or graham cracker8 ounces cream cheese1 (12 ounce) package whipped topping1 (21 ounce) can blueberry pie filling1 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted1 (21 ounce) can tart cherry filling Bake 10-inch pie pastry; let cool to room temperature. Pour blueberry pie filling into shell; refrigerate for 30 minutes. Beat cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar; [...]

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