Thought for the day

GOOD MORNING ~ Thought for the day ~ “For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” ― Nelson Mandela

Recipe for the day ~ All American Trifle

All American Trifle

(Courtesy of All Recipes)

Ingredients:

3 pounds fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

1/4 cup white sugar

1 quart heavy cream

1 (3.3 ounce) package instant white chocolate pudding mix

1 (6 ounce) container lemon yogurt

2 Tbspns coconut-flavored rum or to taste, divided (optional)

2 (16 ounce) prepared pound cakes, cubed

2 pints fresh blueberries, or as needed 

Directions:

In a bowl, sprinkle the strawberries with sugar

Stir to distribute the sugar and set aside

Chill a large metal mixing bowl and beaters from an electric mixer

Pour the cream into the chilled mixing bowl 

Add white chocolate pudding mix, lemon yogurt and 1 Tbspn coconut rum (optional)

Beat until fluffy with an electric mixer set on Medium speed

Spread layer of pound cake into the bottom of a glass 10x15 baking dish or a big glass bowl

Sprinkle the cubes with another tablespoon of coconut rum (optional)

Cover the pound cake with a layer of strawberries

Sprinkle blueberries over the strawberries

Spread a thick layer of whipped cream over the berries

Repeat the layers several times, ending with a thick layer of strawberries sprinkled with blueberries and reserving about 1 cup whipped cream

Top the trifle with dollops of whipped cream to serve

Refrigerate leftovers

  

Thought for the day

GOOD MORNING ~ Thought for the day ~ “I predict future happiness for Americans, if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.” ― Thomas Jefferson

Baked Beans

(Courtesy of Food Network)

Ingredients:

1 (29 ounce) can pork and beans

1/2 cup chopped white onion

1/2 cup chopped green pepper

1 cup diced raw bacon

1/2 cup ketchup

1/2 cup brown sugar

Directions:

Place all ingredients together in a slow cooker

Cook on LOW for about 4-6 hours

Stir often

Thought for the day

GOOD MORNING ~ Thought for the day ~ “One love, one heart, one destiny.” ― Bob Marley

Recipe for the day ~ S'mores Brownies

S'mores Brownies

(Courtesy of Betty Crocker™)

Ingredients:

1 box (1 lb 2.4 ounce) Betty Crocker™ Original Supreme Premium brownie mix 

***Prepare brownie mix according the directions on the box***

2 cups miniature marshmallows

4 graham crackers, broken into pieces

2 Hershey's® milk chocolate candy bars, broken into 1-inch squares

Directions:

Heat oven to 350

Make brownies as directed on the box

After removing pan from oven, set oven to broil

Immediately sprinkle marshmallows and graham crackers over warm brownies

Broil for about 4 to 5 inches from heat 30-60 seconds or until marshmallows are golden brown

(Watch carefully because the marshmallows and graham crackers will brown quickly)

Sprinkle with chocolate candy

To serve warm, cool for about 30 minutes

For brownies, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows

**Tips from Betty Crocker™**

Use a plastic knife to cut brownies

Wrap up brownies individually in waxed paper or foil when you go on picnics or tailgating

Thought for the day

GOOD MORNING ~ Thought for the day ~ “Gravitation is not responsible for people falling in love.” 
― Albert Einstein