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Saturday, July 4, 2015

Banana Split Pie

Banana Split Pie

1 graham cracker crust

1 small vanilla instant pudding

2 cups cold milk

2 bananas

1 small can crushed pineapple- well drained

1 cup diced strawberries

1/2 cup chopped pecans

whipped topping or whipped cream

chocolate syrup

In graham cracker crust, layer in this order: sliced bananas, crushed pineapple, pudding (mix according to pkg.), strawberries, 1/4 cup nuts, whipped cream. Garnish with more diced strawberries, 1/4 cup nuts, and a little chocolate syrup. I also added blueberries today since this was for our 4th of July picnic. DELISH!!!

Grilled Jalapeno Poppers

Grilled Jalapeno Poppers

We had these super easy and super delicious poppers today for our 4th of July cookout.

5 jalapeno peppers

cream cheese

bacon

Cut peppers lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Fill with cream cheese and wrap in bacon. Put on rack on grill pan and grill until bacon is cooked and slightly crisp. These things are addictive!

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Peanut Butter Brownie Trifle

Peanut Butter Brownie Trifle
1 fudge brownie mix (13x9 size)
2 (13 oz.) pkg. miniature Reeses Peanut Butter Cups
4 cups milk
2 (5.1 oz.) vanilla instant pudding
1 cup creamy peanut butter
4 tsp. vanilla
2 (8 oz.) Cool Whip whipped topping (thawed)

1) Prepare and bake brownies according to package directions. Cool and set aside. Cut into small squares.
2) Cut peanut butter cups in half, set aside enough for garnish.
3) In a large bowl, whisk together milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Add peanut butter and vanilla. Mix well. Fold in 1-1/2 cartons Cool Whip. (Save remaining 1/2 container for top.)
4) Layer a third of the brownies, then a third of the pudding mixture, then a third of the Reeses, then repeat 2 more times.
5) Top with Cool Whip and garnish with remaining Reeses.
6) Chill.