I got my new issue of Kraft Foods Food & Family last week & there are tons of summer recipes that I wanna try out! I love this magazine because if has like "normal" foods in it that don't require a bunch of crazy ingredients. They're just regular everyday kind of foods that get done pretty quick! It only comes out 4 times a year but sometimes they throw in a bonus issue around the holidays. Here are a few from the summer issue that I will probably try & you should too!
Peanut-Mango Coleslaw
Makes: 12 servings, 1/2 C. each
3/4 C. Mayo
2 Tbsp. Zesty Italian Dressing
1 pkg. Coleslaw Blend
1 Mango, chopped
1/4 C. fresh Cilantro, chopped
1/4 C. Red Onion, Chopped (i'll probably omit)
1/4 C. Dry Roasted Peanuts
Mix mayo & dressing, add next 4 ingredients, mix lightly. Refrigerate 1 hour. Top w/nuts.
Next...
Watermelon Salad
Makes: 8 Servings
8 C. Boston Lettuce, loosely torn
2 C. Watermelon, chunks
3/4 C. Cucumber, sliced & quartered
1/3 C. Red Onion, small slices
1/3 C. Raspberry Vinaigrette
1 Tbsp. Mayo
Combine first 4 ingredients. Whisk dressing & mayo until well blended. Add to salad & lightly toss.
And for Dessert...
Blueberry & Lemon Cream Angel Cake
Makes: 10 Servings
1 pkg. Vanilla Instant Pudding
1 C. Milk, cold
1 tsp. Lemon Zest
1 pkg. Angel Food Cake, cubed
2 C. fresh Blueberries
Beat pudding mix, milk & zest in bowl. Stir in 1 1/2 C. Cool Whip. Refrigerate 5 min. or until thickened. Layer cake cubes, pudding mixture & blueberries in 10 dessert bowls, top with remaining Cool Whip.
An extra treat...
I'm for sure going to try this one for the kids!
Fruity Lemonade Pops
Makes: 12 Servings
2 C. Water, boiling
1 pkg. Lemon Jell-O
1/4 C. Lemonade 4 fresh Strawberries, sliced
2 small Kiwi, peeled & sliced
1/2 C. Blueberries
Add boiling water to Jell-O, mix in large bowl, stir until completely dissolved. Stir in Lemonade. Place fruit in plastic popsicle molds or small paper cups. Pour Jell-O mixture over fruit, insert sticks. Freeze 3 hours or until firm. If using plastic cups cover with aluminum foil before inserting sticks & put stick through the top of the aluminum, when ready pop out of paper cup or tear paper cup off the pop.
Thanks guys, hope these sound good to you too!
