Sangria Punch

Sangria Punch


Ingredients:
1 packet (makes 1 pitcher) Crystal Light Raspberry Ice
1 qt (4 cups) cold cranberry juice cocktail
1 cup cold orange juice
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
3 cups lemon-lime soda
2 medium oranges, sliced
2 medium limes, sliced


Directions:
Empty drink mix into large pitcer.
Add cranberry, orange, and lime juices.
Stir until drink mix is completely dissolved.
Refridgerate until ready to serve.
Serve over ice, filling half the cup with the juice mixture and half with soda. Add sliced fruit.


Makes 8 servings, 1 cup each.


(Note: I originally found this recipe in a Kraft Foods magazine, but I cannot find the exact same one on their website http://www.kraftrecipes.com/.  Check out the site for a lot of great simple recipes!!)

Lemon Shakes!

Lemon Shakes sound like a delicious summer treat!  Plus, I never know what to do with my extra buttermilk.  I may have to try it out while the weather is still warm.  I found the recipe at Old Fashioned Tips.

Lemon Shake


Put 3 cups chilled buttermilk , 1/2 cup cold lemon juice, pinch of salt, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 tsp. lemon rind, 2 small scoops ice cream into mixer. Shake or beat thoroughly. Serve at once with a dash of ginger. Makes about 1 quart

Snack Cracker Mix

This recipe looks simple but delicious.  I found it on the Old Fashioned Tips blog.

Snack Cracker Mix



Ingredients:

2 cups oyster crackers

1 cup mini pretzels

1 cup square cheese crackers like Cheeze-Its

3/4 cup vegetable oil

1 (1 ounce) package dry Ranch-style dressing mix

1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder



Whisk together the oil, dressing mix, lemon pepper and garlic powder. Pour over the crackers in a large bowl, and stir until coated. Place the crackers evenly on a large baking sheet or two if needed. Bake in the preheated 275 degrees F oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven and cool before storing in a resealable plastic bag.

Notes: I often use garlic pepper in place of the lemon pepper and garlic powder-- using 1/2-1 tsp. to spice this up. Another variation is to use garlic powder AND 1/2 tsp. of Cajun seasoning.

The cracker mixture can vary depending on your family's tastes.

Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken

Here is one of my favorite slow cooker recipes. Simple and delicious!

Hawaiian Chicken
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (15 ounce) can pineapple slices, reserve juice
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 cup cornstarch

1. Place chicken breasts in oblong slow cooker sprayed with vegetable cooking spray and sprinkle with a little salt. Place pineapple slices over chicken.
2. In small bowl, combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, lemon juice, ginger and cornstarch and stir until cornstarch mixes with liquids. Pour over chicken breasts.
3. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours or on HIGH for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Serve over hot buttered rice.

Blueberry Breakfast Cake

Is it just me, or is your mouth watering just looking at this cake? Get the recipe from Amanda's Cookin'.

Individual Smore Gift

Is this not the cutest teacher gift?! Go to Executive Homemaker to get all of the details, including the file to print. The text on the tag could also be changed for more occasions... Mother's Day, Christmas.

Oreo Cookie Turkeys

Check out these edible and adorable Oreo Cookie Turkeys at the Idea Room. I might have to make these for Thanksgiving this year!

Patriotic Dessert

Easy and Delicious

Chocolate Waffle Ice Cream Bowls!

I saw this dessert and thought it looked too delicious not to share! The description says the the bowl ends up being the consistency of a thin brownie.

Go to The Idea Room to see a picture and the complete description.