Monday, April 7, 2008

April Recipies





Spring Recipes



Spring means more fresh fruits and vegetables are available in the market, especially strawberries and asparagus, two foods particularly associated with spring.


Fresh Strawberry FoolSource: Better Homes and Gardens


Ingredients:1/2 cup whipping cream1/3 cup powdered sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla1 - 8-ounce carton lemon yogurt3 cups sliced fresh strawberries or 2 cups fresh blueberries1/2 cup coarsely crumbled shortbread cookies (5 cookies)
Directions:1. Beat whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla in a medium mixing bowl with an electric mixer or rotary beater until soft peaks form. By hand, fold in yogurt and half of the berries. 2. Spoon some of the whipped mixture into the bottom of 10-ounce individual glasses. 3. Top each with some of the remaining berries, the rest of the whipped cream mixture, and then the rest of the berries. If you wish, cover and chill up to 2 hours. Before serving, sprinkle with the crumbled cookies. Makes 4 servings.



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