Soda Cracker (Saltines) Dessert! MAKE IT COLORFUL!!!!!

Just in time for your 4th of July picnic is the easy recipe I adapted to my liking for a easy dessert.  Similar to other recipes I have made but this one uses unsalted saltines for a flaky like crust. It may be just what your family/friends would enjoy.  I substituted fresh blackberries/strawberries cut in pieces for a more festive look.  Bummer that my strawberries were not as colorful as I would have liked. :). I thinking next time I may use a strawberry drizzle for the top or mixed fresh fruit cut in small pieces. My artwork is a bit shaky but I think you get the gist. 

The credit for this recipe goes to the link below.  Thanks Quick German Recipes :) 

Fresh blackberries, strawberries and any other fruit you would like!


Happy Dessert time from my kitchen to yours,



M.J.
 

Here is the easy recipe!







 


"Soda Cracker Dessert"
Ingredients

  • 1 package Soda Crackers/Saltines (unsalted tops)
  • 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups milk (to make pudding)
  • I tub Cool Whip (large - 1 liter)
  • 1 can crushed pineapple, drained or 1 pkg frozen berries

Instructions

  • Line bottom of 9 X 13 inch baking dish with soda crackers.
  • Prepare pudding mix according to package instructions. Gently pour 1/2 over crackers and spread.
  • Gently spread 1/2 carton of Cool Whip over pudding
  • Cover Cool Whip layer with another layer of soda crackers.
  • Gently pour remaining pudding over crackers. Cover with remaining Cool Whip.
  • Cover with crushed, drained pineapple or frozen berries
  • Cover with Saran Wrap and refrigerate at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.

Hints: For my Rosebud Followers

  • Use low-fat Cool Whip and pudding if desired.
  • Use any mixture of berries or even pie filling.
  • More quick easy dessert recipes? Try Black Forest Dessert - it's a variation of another easy flaky dessert recipe - scrumptious!









This easy flaky dessert recipe is similar to the German Blätterteig or a French Puff Pastry. But, it's so much simpler to make. AND, it tastes so-o-o good!
This simple dessert is just layers of unsalted soda crackers (saltines), pudding, and Cool Whip. Top with fruit, canned or fresh, or pie filling. It sounds strange, but this quick, easy dessert recipe always brings rave reviews.
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I Scream, You Scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM SANDWICH DESSERT!!

Our grandchildren are going to be here on the Fourth so as to make them happy I am making an easy ice cream dessert.  I don't remember who or where it came from but I remember the ingredients (I think I do) so I'll add this easy recipe to my easy and summery desserts..Enjoy!  Feel free to use any add-ins you may like.  Examples, cookie crumbs, peanut butter chips, chocolate chips, health bar crumbled, toasted almonds, peanuts, hot fudge, chocolate syrup and so many yummy additions.  Happy Summer! I'll add the peanuts to mine when I serve.  Those little buggers don't like PEANUTS! 






Keeping Cool in my kitchen,

From my kitchen to yours,

M.J.






I added finely chopped peanut butter crunchy crumbles



Place layer of ice cream sandwiches on bottom of dish.  Top with 1/2 container of  cool whip, add cookie crumbles, caramel syrup etc. , place another layer and top with melted hot fudge, add remainder of cool whip and garnish with chopped nuts if desired.  Refrigerate several hours or overnight.  Yummy!









2 boxes ice cream sandwiches (approx. 12 in a box)
1 large container Cool Whip
1 jar hot fudge topping(melt 1/2 bottle in micro until soft)
1 jar caramel topping or caramel syrup
Toasted almonds, peanuts, cookie pieces, candy bars broken up or whatever you care to add in this wonderful ice cream delight.

13 x 9 in(1 box) or larger(2 boxes) pan or disposable aluminum casserole size pan.  I used the later.  It goes quickly so make enough :)


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Bolognese Sauce: Another great Red Sauce!

 Re-post...Original 7/12/11  Enjoy!

Today I made Bolognese(Italian spelling) sauce.  I like to make it with ground loose sausage because I think the flavor of good sausage stands out in the sauce. I use crushed tomatoes because I like to see some tomato pieces mixed with the sausage.  A bit of red pepper and fresh garlic and basil made for one great pot of goodness and the house smells fabulous!  A real Italian Kitchen! It was a great meal and unfortunately no leftovers.  Will surely make it again.



Happy Cooking from my kitchen to yours,



M.J.


Recipe for Sauce:

1 1/2 lbs. ground loose Italian sausage
2 large cans (28 oz.) Tuttorosso Crushed tomatoes**
1 small can paste
1 tsp. dried basil or 2 or 3 fresh basil leaves
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes(if using hot sausage eliminate red pepper)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 or 3 cloves minced garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil


Check out the sausage in this great sauce!
Saute sausage in large pot with olive oil while breaking up the sausage in small to medium size pieces.  After the sausage has browned add 1 can tomato paste and 3 cans of water(use paste can).  Cook slowly and after it has simmered for a few minutes and is golden brown; add salt, pepper, basil, garlic and red pepper.  Simmer for ten minutes then add 2 cans Tuttorosso crushed tomatoes.  Simmer(with lid slightly on) until sausage is tender and tomatoes have cooked through. Approximately 2 to 3 hours.  Serve over pasta with Italian cheese.  Add a salad and your meal is complete.

**Note:  For a quicker sauce I use Tuttorosso Tomato Sauce.  It cooks in half the time. 

7/12/11 


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Tortellini with garlic, butter, olive oil and green onions!

Getting home from vacation and checking out the frige to find NO FOOD is really a bummer.  We ate a lot while we were away with our grandchildren but for some reason when you walk in your door you want YOUR food.  I usually choose pasta and fortunately I had cheese tortellini in the freezer as well as some green onion, butter, garlic and olive oil so combing all made for a great quick meal.

In a medium sauce pan cook tortellini according to directions. (no need to over cook) drain

In a medium size fry pan saute green onion( I used 4 green onions chopped) in butter(2 T) and (1/2 cup) or less olive oil, add garlic(2 cloves) and simmer a few minutes carefully as not to burn garlic.  Add cooked and drained tortellini and toss.  Season with some grated pecorino romano cheese.


Hint:  Garlic stores well in freezer.  Break in cloves and store in a small container.  I never ever run out of it for that reason.



Happy Cooking!

Bon Appetite!


M.J.

 
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