As you may have noticed, I have found a few blogs
(a few too many as Dave would say)
that inspire me in one way or another...
Since it is strawberry season, I am feeling particularly inspired in the 'food' or more specifically
the 'strawberry' department...
Other than the traditional 'smoothie' that is great with strawberries in it, here are a few 'recipe treasures' that I ran across and look 'muy delicioso':
Stuffed French Toast
(this looks like a great Mother's Day breakfast to me...)
Here’s how to put it together:
a loaf of French or Italian bread, (homemade whole wheat is a healthier-delicious substitute) sliced 1 1/2 in. thick - cut a slit in the top for the 'stuffing'...
...mix softened cream cheese with sugar and fresh fruit (strawberries are best of course) and stuff into bread pocket... (yogurt could be used instead of cream cheese if you don't want it quite so rich)
...dip both sides in a batter made with eggs, milk, and cinnamon and brown in frying pan... (be sure to use non-stick spray)
...sprinkle with powdered sugar or top with syrup whichever you prefer...
...you can add slivered almonds (or other chopped nuts) on top just for the fun of it...
Take a fork and savor every bite... if you don't simpy love it then you are not a real woman!
Strawberry n' Pudding Angel Food Cakes
(this is ...oh so simple... but still very refreshing)
These can be made with an angel food cake mix in muffin tins or buy the small cakes used for strawberry short cakes... (you know me...always looking for the easy way out...)Just add vanilla pudding and a strawberry and sugar glaze on top...a dollop of whipped cream would probably make these perfect... they are so good and easy, it is positively sinful...oooh...did I just say that?
Strawberry-Pretzel Dessert
...last the best of all the game...
(I make this alot and always get great feedback...)
1 lg. pkg strawberry jello - dissolve with 2 c. boiling water and then stir in 2 c. ice cubes
add about 3 c. sliced fresh or frozen strawberries & place in refrigerator to thicken
Crush 3 c. pretzels in 9 x 13 pan (glass looks nicest) and pour 1-2 cubes melted butter mixed with 3 T. brown sugar - bake @ 400 deg. about 5 min.
Mix 2 (8 oz.) pkg softened cream cheese and 1 1/2 c. sugar--
--stir in 1 (12 oz.) tub cool whip and spread on cooled crust...
When jello thickens, pour over top of mixture... (if it is already set then stir it up and spread it on)
Refrigerate at least 1-2 hours - do not cover... (it can be made the day before and it is still really good)
...the pretzels give it a crunchy-nutty flavor and make it taste yummy...
...like I said...everyone likes this one!
The recipes look so yummy! I am with you when it comes to Strawberries! That's THE ONLY THING I have in my garden this year! I graze in the strawberry patch every day!
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