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Patriotic Yogurt Parfait

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Patriotic Yogurt Parfait

Patriotic yogurt parfaits offer a cool and refreshing alternative or addition to, the often overly sweet holiday desserts. These yogurt parfaits are easy to make and are great for the Fourth of July or Memorial Day get-togethers.

I love the fact that they only contain a mixture of yogurt and a variety of fresh fruit. How could you go wrong, by choosing this healthy alternative?

 

Patriotic Yogurt Parfait
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Patriotic Yogurt Parfait

Patriotic yogurt parfaits offer a refreshing and healthy dessert alternative for a 4th of July get together.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Patti from CooksRecipeCollection.com

Ingredients

  • 32 ounces vanilla yogurt
  • 2 pints blueberries
  • 12 ounces raspberries
  • sprigs of fresh mint for garnish

Instructions

  • Layer yogurt, raspberries, yogurt and finish with blueberries.
  • Top with 1 more spoonful of yogurt then a sprig of mint or the garnish of your choice.

Notes

  • The exact ingredient amounts will vary depending on the size of the glasses you are using.
  • I prefer using whole milk yogurt for this recipe, to add additional richness to the dessert.

Patriotic Yogurt Parfait - This Yogurt Parfait offers a refreshing and healthy dessert alternative for a 4th of July get together.

Bread Pudding with Amaretto Sauce

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This version of bread pudding with amaretto sauce has become our household favorite. By adding the bananas and soaking the bread in the milk/egg mixture, the final result becomes a moist and delicious pudding. Additionally, by soaking the raisins they become a plump and juicy addition. I hope this becomes a favorite in your home like it is in ours.

Bread Pudding with Amaretto Sauce Recipe

Bread pudding is by far my husband’s favorite desserts. Each time I make this I definitely earn “brownie points” with him!

This version of bread pudding with amaretto sauce has become our household favorite.

By adding the bananas and soaking the bread in the milk/egg mixture, the final result becomes a moist and delicious pudding. Additionally, by soaking the raisins they become a plump and juicy addition. I hope this becomes a favorite in your home like it is in ours.

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Bread Pudding with Amaretto Sauce

This version of bread pudding with amaretto sauce has become our household favorite. By adding the bananas and soaking the bread in the milk/egg mixture, the final result becomes a moist and delicious pudding. Additionally, by soaking the raisins they become a plump and juicy addition. I hope this becomes a favorite in your home like it is in ours.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Author: Patti from Cooks Recipe Collection

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf French bread
  • 1 quart milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 8 eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup Amaretto
  • 4 bananas ripe
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

For Amaretto Sauce:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup Amaretto
  • 1 stick butter

Instructions

  • Soak raisins for at least 1/2 an hour in 1/2 cup Amaretto (longer if time permits).
  • Coat 13″ x 9″ baking dish with cooking spray or butter; set aside.
  • Heat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Cut bread into 1-inch cubes.
  • Mash bananas with the tines of a fork.
  • Combine milk, eggs, sugar, bananas, vanilla, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl.
  • Soak the bread cubes in the milk and egg mixture. Mix to ensure liquid is evenly absorbed.
  • Add raisins and Amaretto that have been soaking into the bread mixture and stir to combine.
  • Pour mixture into baking dish and bake for 30 – 45 minutes. The top will be golden brown and all liquid will be absorbed.
  • For Amaretto sauce: Over low heat, melt butter and sugar together in small saucepan, stirring consistently.
  • When butter is completely melted and sugar has dissolved, add Amaretto.
  • Pour over Bread Pudding and serve warm.

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Homemade Brownie Mix

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Brownie

Homemade Brownie

There is no reason to buy expensive pre-made brownie mix when you can mix up your own. By making your own you can monitor the ingredients that you and your family eat, and save some money along the way.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup cocoa powder
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts), optional
3/4 cup butter, softened
3 eggs, slightly beaten

Directions:

  1. Combine all dry ingredients (sugar, cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, chocolate chips, and nuts) in a bowl and mix to combine.
  2. Store ingredients in a heavy duty zip top bag, glass or plastic container.
  3. Print or write recipe on large mailing labels and attach to containers:
    1 batch Brownie Mix
    3/4 cup butter, softened
    3 eggs, slightly beaten
    Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In large mixing bowl, mix butter and eggs. Add the Brownie Mix and mix until all ingredients are combined. Turn mixture into a lightly greased 9×122 inch pan. Bake for 30-40 minutes. Cool then cut into squares.

Baklava

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Ingredients:

1/2 pound Phyllo Pastry Sheets
3/4 cups melted Butter
1/2 pound Walnuts, chopped fine
1/3 cup Sugar
1/2 t. Cinnamon
1/4 t. Cloves

Ingredients for Syrup:
2 cups Sugar
1 cup Water
Juice of one lemon, or to taste

Directions:

  1. Butter 9×13 inch baking pan. Place one phyllo pastry sheet in pan and brush with more melted butter. Layer second phyllo sheet on  top of first and brush with more melted butter. Repeat until you have six buttered phyllo sheets.
  2. Combine walnuts, sugar, cinnamon and cloves.
  3. Sprinkle 1/2 of the walnut mixture over phyllo sheets.
  4. Layer six more phyllo pastry sheets, buttering between each addition, sprinkle with the remaining walnut mixture, then end with six more phyllo sheet brushed with melted butter between each.
  5. Brush top with remaining melted butter, and trim any edges needed with a sharp knife.
  6. Cut on the diagonal to create diamond shaped pieces, then sprinkle with water.
  7. Bake at 325 degrees for about 45 minutes, or until golden brown.

For Syrup:

  1. Boil sugar, water, and lemon juice for about 10 minutes to create a syrup.
  2. Pour hot syrup over freshly baked baklava, and allow to stand for a few hours for syrup and flavors to mingle before serving.