Individual Lemon Cream Pies

I think some of the best recipes are the ones that are really easy to make with very few ingredients. This absolutely delightful dessert is perfect for parties, family gatherings, or for yourself! Indulge! 

Ingredients:

- Individual Keebler ready pie crust

- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened

- 1 can sweetened condensed milk

- 1/2 cup freshly-squeezed lemon juice

- zest from a lemon, optional

- yellow food coloring, optional

In a mixer, combine all of the ingredients except lemon zest. If you desire a more yellow color, feel free to add a few drops of yellow food coloring. After blended and smooth pour into mini shells and refrigerate. Enjoy!! If you'd like a printer-friendly version of this recipe, Click Here.

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Strawberry Cake Squares

This very popular cake is always in great demand around here! Made with fresh strawberries, it goes from being a sweet magnificent dessert to health food! :) 

Ingredients:

- 3 cups flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup applesauce
- 4 eggs
- 4 cups strawberries, chopped small

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 15x10 baking dish. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside. In a mixer, blend sugar, oil, applesauce, and eggs. After blended, add flour mixture. Combine flour mixture and add strawberries. Pour into baking dish and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the middle. If you'd like a printer-friendly version of this recipe, Click Here.

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Strawberry Caprese Salad

A new twist on caprese salad makes this one refreshing summer dish!

Ingredients:

- strawberries
- mozzarella
- 2 cups fresh basil
- 3 Tbs olive oil
- handful of raw almonds
- 1 to 2 tsp. white balsamic vinegar 

Note I didn't put how many of the strawberries and mozzarella to add to this delicious salad. That is because it can be totally left up to you! Some people may like a lot of mozzarella and less strawberries, while others prefer the opposite. 

Dice the strawberries and mozzarella into small bite-size pieces. Put 2 cups fresh basil in a food processor, along with 3 tablespoons of olive oil and a handful of almonds. Process until well blended and drizzle in about 1 to 2 tsp. balsamic vinegar.  Combine basil mixture with strawberries and mozzarella, and you have yourself one amazing salad! Enjoy! 

"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food." - Hippocrates 

Pico de Mango

A fruity twist on a classic dish! This pico de gallo has been magnificently modified with mangos!!! The already delicious dish is even more summery fresh with chopped mangos added. With enough fruit to refresh and enough heat to satisfy, it's becoming the #1 choice recipe this summer!

Ingredients:

- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped small
- 1/2 avocado, chopped small
- 3 green onions, (white and green parts), chopped small
- 1/2 green pepper, chopped small
- 1 mango, chopped small
- 1 Tbs diced jalapeno
- 2 Tbs chopped basil
- 1 Tbs chopped cilantro
- 2 Tbs lemon juice
- 2 Tbs olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients and dive in! :) If you'd like a printer-friendly version of this recipe, Click Here!

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