It's Hot!!!

Ok girlfriends, it’s hot in Texas! I thought I’d share a couple of refreshing recipes. If you have a good one to share leave it in my comments. If you post anonymously please leave your name so I’ll know where the delicious recipe came from.

Cranberry Iced Tea
2 - Quarts Iced Tea ( I prefer using Lady Grey)
1 - Can (6 ounces) frozen cranberry concentrate, partially thawed
1 - Cup orange juice
1/4 - Cup sugar

In large pitcher, combine the cranberry and orange juice. Mix well. Then pour in the ice tea. Add the sugar and mix until sugar dissolves. Chill about 1 hour. Serve in ice-filled glasses.

Raspberry Lemonade
1 - can of frozen pink lemonade
1 - 32 oz bottle of raspberry soda (Wal-Mart has a great generic one)

Mix together and serve.


Butter Pecan Ice Cream
4 eggs, beaten
2-1/4 cups sugar
5 cups milk
4 cups whipping cream
4-1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter
2 cups chopped pecans
1/4 cup brown sugar

In a large mixing bowl, gradually add sugar to eggs, beating until stiff. Add milk, cream, vanilla and salt and mix well. Refrigerate. Melt butter and sauté pecans. Add brown sugar and stir until melted. Cool well. Add to ice cream mixture and freeze in ice cream freezer.

YIELD: 1 gallon

Grilled Peaches and Berries
Allow 1/2 peach per serving
large ripe peaches
blueberries
brown sugar
lemon juice

Wash, peel and halve the peaches, removing pit. Place each half on a double thickness of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Fill peach halves generously with fresh or frozen blueberries. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons brown sugar and 1 teaspoon lemon juice on each. Wrap securely.

Cook on grill 18 to 20 minutes turning once. Serve right out of the foil. Can also be baked in the oven and served in stemmed glasses to dress up a meal. Bake in foil or glass dish for about 15 minutes at 350 degrees or until peaches are done.

Coconut Fruit Dip
1 Can Cream of Coconut
7 oz Marshmallow Cream
8 oz Cream Cheese

Mix together all ingredients. Stir well before serving. Great with fresh chilled fruit.