Fruit Kabobs

These hand friendly fruit are definitely a unique way to serve fruit at any occasion. Place them on a serving plate, or in your favorite vase! When they are displayed this way, you can't resist trying one-what fun!

INGREDIENTS:

strawberries
kiwis
bananas
lemon juice


DIRECTIONS:

-slice fruit as desired
-dip in lemon juice so they stay fresh
-thread on to wooden skewers

note: go ahead and experiment with your favorite fruit. Bring them out to your kids while they are playing outside, they are more likely to eat it  this way, than if they were just sliced on a plate!

credits: Arielle B.

Strawberry Shortcake Minis

I had a party recently and made these adorable mini strawberry shortcakes. They looked adorable on the sweet table, and stayed neat. These are a lot simpler than making a full cake.

INGREDIENTS:

2 pounds fresh strawberries, sliced
1 cup all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

5 eggs, separated

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/4 cups white sugar

canned dairy whipped cream

DIRECTIONS:

-preheat an oven to 375ºF (190ºC)

-grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish.

-whisk the flour together with cornstarch, and baking powder in a mixing bowl.

-beat the egg yolks in a small bowl with the vanilla extract until smooth; set aside.

-whip the egg whites with an electric mixer, slowly add the sugar to the egg whites, until the sugar is incorporated and the whites are stiff..

-fold in the yolk mixture until almost fully blended into the whites.

-fold in the flour mixture until just combined.

-scrape the batter into the prepared baking dish. 

-bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 22 to 25 minutes.

-cool in the pan for 10 minutes.

-with a round cutter or bottom of a cup, cut as many circles as you can.

-whip your cream in a circular motion on top of each cake.

-decorate with 2-3 sliced strawberries on top.               

preparation: 35 minutes

bake time: 25 minutes

yields: 10-12 servings

notes: you may also bake these in seperate small cake pans, just be sure to bake it for a little less time, and check on it often. hope you enjoy!

credits: Arielle B.

Simple Strawberry Ice Cream

INGREDIENTS:

3 egg whites
1/2 cup sugar
1 package frozen strawberries, blended
1 teaspoon lemon juice

DIRECTIONS:

-beat egg whites on high speed until stiff, gradually add the sugar and rest of ingredients
-mix gently until smooth
-freeze mixture for minimum of 1 hour

preparation: 20 minutes
yields: 8-10 servings