Patriotic Recipes

Bring 4th the Desserts Week – Patriotic Layers Dessert

July 3, 2008

I hope you’ve enjoyed Bring “4th” the Desserts week! I had fun with all of the patriotic desserts! I hope you have a wonderful Independence Day! Patriotic Layers Printable Version: Patriotic Layers Ingredients 1 qt. (4 cups) boiling water 1 pkg. (8-serving size) Berry Blue Jell-O 1 pkg. (8-serving size) Strawberry Jell-O 2 cups cold [...]

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Firecracker Cupcakes

July 2, 2008

We’re almost to the end of Bring “4th” the Desserts Week! Just one more day left. I’ve had an awesome time sharing all of my patriotic desserts with you. I hope that you have found a new recipe or two for the 4th of July! Firecracker Cupcakes Printable Version: Firecracker Cupcakes Ingredients 1-1/2 cups Coconut, [...]

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Rocket Pops

July 1, 2008

This is the perfect patriotic afternoon refreshment! You can’t beat a Red, White & Blue popsicle on a warm 4th of July afternoon! This is another one that the kids will LOVE (and most grown ups, too!) Enjoy! Rocket Pops Printable Version: Rocket Pops Ingredients 1 pkg. (4-serving size) Jell-O Brand Strawberry Flavor Gelatin (or [...]

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Red, White & Blue Stuffed Strawberries

July 1, 2008

This recipe is SO easy and absolutely delicious! It’s perfect as an appetizer or as a light dessert and it looks very classy without even trying! Of course, you could easily make this any time of the year and it would be a great addition to any meal. Red, White & Blue Stuffed Strawberries Printable [...]

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Patriotic Cookie Pizza

June 30, 2008

This recipe is a great one….a little time consuming, but great! It will be sure to catch people’s eye. Plus, you can use any type of fruit as a topping. Not too long ago a friend of ours made one that had kiwi, grapes, watermelon, pineapple, along with a few other fruits. It was delicious. [...]

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Red, White & Blue Trifle

June 29, 2008

This is one of my favorite things to make. It’s very light and very easy to make. Any time I make it, people always love it. With the red and blue berries and the cool whip, it’s the perfect Red, White & Blue dessert for the 4th and everyone is sure to love it! Red, [...]

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Patriotic Poke Cake

June 28, 2008

Greetings from Mt. View! Keith and I came up for the weekend with his parents. We had a pretty good storm come through about 5:45 this morning and I was afraid I wasn’t going to be able to get back to sleep. After the storm passed around 7:00, I was able to drift off back [...]

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Wave Your Flag Cheesecake

June 27, 2008

I look forward to making this one myself in just a few days! I’ve had it before at a July 4th celebration made with a cool whip topping instead of the “cheesecake” topping this recipe has. You can’t go wrong with a pound cake, fresh fruit and a cheesecake mixture!! Plus, the flag is just [...]

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Sparklin' Rice Krispie Treats

June 26, 2008

I’m going to kick off our Bring “4th” the Desserts Week with a fun and easy recipe! This is a great one that your kids or grandkids can help out with and have tons of fun while doing it. All you need are Rice Krispie Treats, a star cookie cutter, red, white & blue sprinkles [...]

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Bring "4th" the Desserts Week

June 24, 2008

Independence Day is my favorite holiday!! I love the fireworks, the good food and the fact that it’s a relaxed and laid back day full of fun. In celebration of the 4th of July, I will have Bring “4th” the Desserts week, beginning this Thursday, June 26! 7 days full of red, white and blue [...]

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