| Crust:
2 cups flour
2/3 cup shortening
7 tablespoons cold water
1/2 teaspoon salt
Mix
flour, salt and shortening together until shortening
is in pea size pieces. Add the 7 tablespoons cold
water, mix WELL, leave no flour on sides of bowl.
Divide dough into 2 equal pieces. Roll one out into
a 12" circle on a floured surface. Roll on to
rolling pin, then unroll into the pie pan. Do the
same for the other ball of dough. Trim edges and
Filling:
6-7 large peaches cut into slivers
2 tablespoons butter, cut up into pieces
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1cup white sugar (you can substitute 1/4c of it with
brown sugar)
Mix
all filling ingredients together. Pour into pie pan,
cover with second pie crust. Trim edges and seal.
Cut 4 slits into pie top. Brush milk onto the pie
top (a paper towel works if you don't have a pastry
brush). Sprinkle with sugar and bake for 50-60 minutes
at 375°F.
Recipe submitted by Heather, Tempe
Arizona Stake, USA. |
| 6
oranges, peeled and sliced
3 bananas, sliced
3 cups blueberries
2 cups seedless grapes
3 cups strawberries, halved
4 oz. package instant vanilla pudding
1-3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup dairy sour cream
1 teaspoon orange peel
Combine
all fruits. Any in season fruit can be substituted
except melon. For the dressing, combine pudding mix
and milk. Beat for one to two minutes. Beat in sour
cream and orange peel. Combine with fruits.
Recipe submitted by Diane, Kearney,
MO, USA. |
| 1
(15 oz.) can pitted dark sweet cherries, drained
1 (15 oz.) can apricot halves, drained
1 (8 oz.) container sour cream
1 (3 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 banana, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Coarsely
chop cherries and apricots. Stir together sour cream
and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl until blended.
Stir in fruit and pecans. Spoon into 18 aluminum foil-lined
muffin cups. Freeze 4 hours or until firm. Remove
from freezer 10 minutes before serving.
Yields
18 servings.
Recipe taken from Southern Living
2000 Annual Recipes. |
2
cans (20 oz each) chunk pineapple
1 package (18-1/4 oz) yellow cake mix
1 package (5.1 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cans (21 oz each) cherry pie filling
4 medium bananas, sliced
2 cans (15-1/4 oz each) fruit cocktail, drained
2 cans (11 oz each) mandarin oranges, drained
1 carton (16 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 package (7 oz) flaked coconut |
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Drain
pineapple, reserving juice; set the pineapple aside.
Prepare cake batter according to package directions,
substituting pineapple juice for the water (add water
if necessary for the required amount). Bake as directed
in a greased 13x9x2 inch pan. Cool.
Meanwhile,
prepare pudding according to package directions. Cut
the cake into 1 inch cubes. Place half in a 6 quart
punch bowl. Top with half the pudding, pie filling,
pineapple, bananas, fruit cocktail, oranges, whipped
topping, and coconut. Repeat layers.
Cover
and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
Recipe
submitted by Diane, Kearney, MO, USA |
| CHICKEN-KIWI-STRAWBERRY
KABOBS |
| 4
tablespoons orange juice
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
4 teaspoons orange marmalade
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ground dried rosemary
1 lb. boneless/skinless chicken cut into 1-inch pieces
16 medium sized firm strawberries washed and hulled
2 kiwi peeled and cut into quarters
Coat
grill with cooking spray; preheat. Combine orange
juice, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, vegetable oil and
marmalade. Mix well, cover and set aside. Combine
olive oil 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and rosemary.
Add chicken; mix thoroughly. Slide chicken and fruit
onto skewers. Spritz with cooking spray. Grill over
medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes turning once until
done. Slide off skewers and drizzle with sauce.
Makes
4 servings.
Recipe submitted by Mary Sue, Rockwood
2nd Ward, St. Louis Missouri Stake, USA.
RC
Note: When we made these kabobs we
found that with a pound of chicken you could really
make more than 4 kabobs if you had more strawberries
and kiwi, so consider buying a little extra fruit,
or only use 1/2 pound of chicken. I would also suggest
serving the kabobs with rice. |
|
Choosing the
Best Berries
Even at
the height of the season, you can inadvertently buy a bad
box of berries, depending on the time it took the produce
to get from field to grocery shelf and the conditions along
the way. Here are a few guidelines to follow when making your
selection. Look for plump, firm, dry berries with strong color.
Gently shake the box. The berries should move freely; if they
stick to each other, rot has begun to set in, and there may
be a moldy berry hidden down in the bunch. Check the underside
of the basket as well; it should be dry and free of juice
stains.
From
Martha Stewart Living, June 2001
Sweet
Melons
Review
our produce tips, but let your senses guide you in selecting
flavorful melons.
Cantaloupe
- Shake
melon, and listen for rattle of seeds.
- Pick
one with a soft stem and a smooth round scar.
- Look
for a light yellow ridged or smooth outer shell.
Honeydew
- Gently
press blossom end; it should yield slightly.
- Look
for a cream-colored shell with yellow accents and a waxy
feel.
- Five-pound
melons then to have the best flavor.
- Sniff
for a sweet aroma.
Watermelon
- Thump
outer rind for a dull, hallow sound.
- Look
for a white or yellow underside color.
- Choose
one with a dark brown curl on stem end.
From
Southern Living, July 2001
Easy,
Freezy Smoothie
Fruit
Smoothies are a great way to the summer heat! Per serving,
plan on using about a cup (or one piece) of fruit, 8-10 ounces
of liquid, and several ice cubes of a cup of crushed ice;
vary the proportions to achieve the texture you prefer. Some
combinations we like:
- Milk,
banana and peach (no need to peel the peach!)
- Pineapple
juice and strawberries
- Grape
juice, raspberries and blueberries
- Orange
juice, blackberries and nectarine
Some
ideas for smoothie modifications:
To make the drink
Richer
Add
Ice
cream, sherbet, sorbet or cream
Smoother
Banana
Frostier
More ice or frozen berries
Calcium Enriched
Yogurt or dry milk powder
Protein Enriched
Silken tofu or yogurt
Sweeter
Fruit-flavored syrup
From Pillsbury Classic Cookbooks, July
2000 |