These are very similar to Pioneer Woman’s Apricot Bars, which I LOVED on Girl Trip ‘08
Fruit and Oat Squares
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup uncooked quick oats
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/3 cup margarine or butter, melted
3/4 cup apricot, cherry or other fruit flavor preserves (I [...]
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23 Mar
Fruit and Oat Squares
22 Jul
Blueberry-Lime Parfaits
Blueberry-Lime Parfaits
4 cups fresh blueberries, divided
1/3 cup Riesling or other slightly sweet white wine
1/3 cup maple syrup
3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1/2 cup (4 oz) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
1/3 cup sifted powdered sugar
1 tsp. grated lime rind
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup fat-free sour cream
Grated whole nutmeg (optional)
1. Place 2 cups blueberries in a large, heavy saucepan; press [...]
30 Jun
Coconut-Blueberry Cheesecake Bars
BH&G, May 2008
Coconut-Blueberry Cheesecake Bars
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup finely crushed graham crackers
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup ground pecans
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 (8 oz) pkg. cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup sugar
4 eggs
1 Tbsp. brandy OR milk
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups blueberries
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly grease 13×9×2-inch baking pan; set aside.
2. For crust, in [...]
30 Jun
Strawberry Whipped Sensation
One of the ladies I work with made this for us a few weeks ago, and it was SO good!
Real Simple, March 2008 (and jello)
Strawberry Whipped Sensation
4 cups fresh strawberries, divided
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tub (8 oz) Cool Whip, thawed, divided
8 Oreo cookies, finely chopped
1 Tbsp. butter, melted
Line 8×4-inch [...]
4 Jun
Watermelon Margaritas
Another one from Cowgirl Cuisine. I would like one (or 6) of these right about now.
Watermelon Margaritas
4 lb. piece of ripe seedless watermelon
2 1/2 cups good-quality Silver tequila
3/4 cup Cointreau or other orange liqueur
1 cup fresh lime juice
Lots of crushed ice
Mexican Key limes or additional watermelon, for garnish (optional)
Trim the rind from the melon and [...]
3 Jun
Strawberry Freeze (this can’t be bad)
Strawberry Freeze
2 pkgs. (10 oz size) frozen, thawed, sweetened strawberries
1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
1 can (11 oz) reduced-fat sweetened condensed milk
1 container (9 oz) light whipped topping
1. Stir together strawberries, pineapple and juice, and condensed milk until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Pour into 13×9-inch baking pan. Freeze until firm, 4-6 [...]
3 Jun
Strawberries with Brown Sugar and Balsamic Vinegar
Strawberries with Brown Sugar and Balsamic Vinegar
4 cups halved or quartered strawberries
2-3 tsp. balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup fat-free sour cream
1-2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
2 tsp. grated lemon rind
1. Sprinkle strawberries with balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and pepper and toss; let stand 15-20 minutes.
2. Mix sour cream, granulated [...]
3 Jun
Easy Peach Crisp (Shout out to Jess!)
Easy Peach Crisp
6 cups sliced frozen, or canned, drained peaches (I suppose you could also use fresh!?)
1/4 cup sugar
Easy Crisp Topping (recipe follows)
1. Spoon peaches into 2-quart casserole; toss with sugar. Sprinkle Easy Crisp Topping over peaches. Bake at 350° until cobbler is browned and bubbly, 35-45 minutes.
Easy Crisp Topping
Makes about 1 1/4 cups.
1 cup [...]
27 May
Pomegranate Passion
Pomegranate Passion
1 cup pomegranate juice
1/2 cup orange juice
1 1/2 cups halved strawberries
1 large banana, sliced
Honey, to taste
1. Process all ingredients, except honey, in blender or food processor until smooth; sweeten to taste with honey.
Serves 4 (about 1 cup each)
* Variation: Blueberry Breeze – Make recipe as above, substituting blueberries for the strawberries and apple cider [...]
