Archive for June, 2008

Oreo Ice Cream Pie

Make a delicious treat that the whole family will enjoy this summer and that is sure to cool everyone off.

Ingredients:

- 1 cup hot fudge ice cream topping, divided
- 1 (6 ounce) HONEY MAID Graham Pie Crust
- 1 (8 ounce) tub COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
- 1 1/4 cups cold milk
- 2 pkg. (4 serving size) JELL-O OREO Flavor Instant Pudding & Pie Filling

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Bacon Jalapeno Wraps

Bacon jalapeno wraps may seem like an unusual mixture – but they make for a delicious appetizer before a big meal. Make sure to make enough because these won’t last very long.

Ingredients:

- 6 fresh jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
- 12 slices bacon

Directions:

Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Spread cream cheese to fill jalapeno halves. Wrap with bacon. Secure with a toothpick.

Tin Roof Sundae Pie

Tin roof sundae pie is a delicious dessert that mixes some of the best sweets that we all love. Who says that peanut butter and chocolate mixed together could only come in the form of a Reeses’ Peanut Butter Cup?

Ingredients:

- 4 cups honey and nut flavor cornflakes cereal
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened
- 1/4 cup chopped salted peanuts
- 1 cup chocolate syrup

Mexican Egg Rolls

Chinese egg rolls are great – but have you ever tried the Mexican kind? Not many of us have. You are missing out on something great and something that the whole family eill enjoy. The rolls are full of some of the best ingredients and are great with any meal.

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Roasted Red Pepper Torte

If you are entertaining a large party then one of the best appetizers that you can serve is a roasted red pepper, parsley, and ham torte. It is very elegant and has a great mix of flavors that people will love. Don’t let the name intimdate you it is actually an easy dish to make. Make sure to make this a day in advance and to unmold it an hour before you serve.

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Brazilian Lemonade

Lemonade is the perfect drink to serve during the hot summer months. Why not change things up a bit and create a new kind of lemonade. Brazilian lemonade introduce the taste of lime instead of lemons and is a delicious drink that everyone will love.

Ingredients:

• 2 limes
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
• 3 cups water
• moderate amount of ice

Directions:

Penne Pasta With Vodka

Pasta lovers are going to love this new delicacy. It is penne pasta with a combination of bacon, cheese, and a hint of vodka. It is a meal that is great to make for a special occasion and is one that people will be bragging about for months to come.

Ingredients:

• 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
• 2 ½ tablespoons butter
• 1/4 pound thinly sliced pancetta bacon, chopped
• 1/3 cup vodka
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese