Raspberry Lemonade2 (12 ounce) cans frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed2 (10 ounce) packages frozen sweetened raspberries, partially thawed2 to 4 tablespoons granulated sugar2 liters club soda, chilledIce cubesIn a blender, combine lemonade concentrate, raspberries

Southern Summertime Lemonade2 fresh lemons (about 1/3 cup juice) 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 quart water Sprigs of mint Ice cubesSqueeze lemons; add sugar, water and mint. Shake well and refrigerate for flavors to mellow (1/2 to 6 hours).Pour over ice cubes a

Strawberry Pink Lemonade1 (20 ounce) package whole frozen strawberries, partially thawed 1 (12 ounce) can frozen pink lemonade concentrateIce cubesChilled soda waterPut berries and lemonade concentrate in blender. Whirl smooth.For each drink, put 1/2 cup puree i

Raspberry Cream SodaSource: Sunset magazine, August 20021/4 cup raspberry syrup (such as Torani)2 scoops vanilla ice cream8 ounces club sodaPour raspberry syrup into a chilled tall glass (at least 16 ounces). Add ice cream and slowly pour in club soda.Makes a

Sno Cone Syrup1 envelope unsweetened Kool Aid 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup waterCombine all ingredients until completely dissolved. Store in a squeeze bottle and squeeze over shaved ice.

Watermelon Frost4 to 5 cups seeded cubed watermelon 6 ounces fruit punch concentratePuree watermelon in blender. Thaw fruit punch and stir into watermelon. Divide among 3 containers and freeze.

Watermelon Martini1 small (4 to 5 pound) seedless watermelon,    peeled, and cut into chunks1/3 cup very fine baker`s sugar3 tablespoons sweetened lime juice1 1/2 cups vodkaPlace watermelon chunks in a large bowl; add sugar and lime juice, stirring l

Baked Bean Bread1 tablespoon instant yeast 16 ounces (2 cups) baked beans with molasses,    canned or homemade2 1/4 cups bread flour1 teaspoon olive oilPut into bread machine and bake according to your machine`s instructions.This recipe fills

Butter Dips1/3 cup butter2 1/4 cups sifted Gold Medal� flour1 tablespoon granulated sugar3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 cup milkHeat oven hot (425 degrees F). Melt butter in oven in 13 x 9 x 1 1/2 inch pan. Remove pan when butter is melted.

Fourth of July Hats1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese1 cup pie crust mix3 tablespoons waterFlour1/2 stick butter or margarine, meltedCaraway or sesame seedIn a bowl add cheese to the pie crust mix. Mix well with wooden spoon. Add water until pastry balls form.p

Grilled Rosemary FlatbreadsSource: Sunset magazine, June 1997NOTES: Have dough and fire ready at the same time. Roll out breads first, then heat grill. (For an easier version, use 1 pound thawed frozen bread dough; knead in 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil and the onion, then proceed f

One Hour Hamburger Buns4 1/2 to 5 cups all purpose flour2 packages dry yeast1 cup milk3/4 cup water1/2 cup vegetable oil1/4 cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon saltStir 2 cups flour and dry yeast together.Heat milk, water, oil, sugar and salt until very

Sweet Onion Cornbread2 sweet onions, chopped1/2 cup butter3 cups corn muffin mix2 eggs2/3 cup milk1 (14 1/2 ounce) can cream corn4 drops hot sauce2 cups sour cream1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dill weed2 cups grated Monterey jack cheeseSaut?

Apple Picnic Cake1/2 cup solid shortening (Crisco)2 cups granulated sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract4 cups diced Granny Smith apples (peeled and cored)1 cup chopped walnuts1/2 cup golden raisins or dried cherries2 cups all purpose flour2 teaspoons bak

Fourth of July Flag Cake3/4 cup butter1 2/3 cup granulated sugar3 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cup all purpose flour2/3 cup cocoa1 1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 1/3 cup waterVanilla Buttercream Frosting (belo

Chocolate Coca Cola Cake1 cup Coca Cola 3 tablespoons cocoa 1 cup butter, softened2 cups all purpose flour 2 cups granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups miniature marshmallows 1/2 cup buttermilk 2

Picnic Caramel Cake1/2 cup shortening2 cups all purpose flour2 1/4 teaspoons baking powderPinch of salt1 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar2/3 cup milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 eggs, unbeaten1/2 cup nutsPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly

Sweet Potato Chocolate Nut CakeSource: Victory Garden 11 3 99 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled,    cooked and pureed to equal 2 cups 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil 4 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups all purpose flour 1 1/2 cups granulated

Cherry Pie Filling Cake1 (18.25 ounce) box white cake mix1/4 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup water2 eggs1 (16 to 20 ounce) can cherry pie fillingConfectioners` sugar (optional)Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Pour oil into a 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Tilt pan to cover

Firecracker Icebox Cake1 cup Nutella 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water 1 (16 ounce) frozen pound cake, defrosted 1 envelope gelatine 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup non fat sour cream 2 cups mixed fresh berries such as strawberries, blackberries and blueberries, sliced

Fresh Apple Cake with Penuche Frosting1 1/2 cups vegetable oil2 eggs1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon cinnamon2 1/2 to 3 cups all purpose flour2 cups granulated sugar3 cups chopped apples1/2 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons vanilla extractBake for one hour i

Wasp`s Nest Cake1 (18.25 ounce) box yellow cake mix 1 box regular or instant vanilla pudding mix1 (12 ounce) bag butterscotch chipsPrepare pudding as directed on box. Pour cake mix into the pudding mixture and stir well. The batter will be thick. Pour mixture into a 9 x 13

Red, White and Blueberry Pound CakeYield: 8 portions1 (10 3/4 ounce) frozen pound cake 1 (8 ounce) container whipped cream cheese 3 tablespoons confectioners` sugar 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries, divided 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries

Cool Whip Flag Cake2 pints strawberries 1 (12 ounce) frozen pound cake, thawed, cut into 10 slices 1 1/3 cups blueberries 1 (12 ounce) container COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawedSlice 1 cup strawberries; set aside. Halve remaining strawberries; set aside.Line bo

Red, White and Blue Angel Food Ice Cream Cake1 (16 ounce) box angel food cake mix 1 1/4 cups water 4 cups (2 pints) strawberry ice cream, softened 2 cups (1 pint) blueberry ice cream, softenedSweetened whipped cream1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted 1 cup fresh sma

All American Jell O Cake1 (18.25 ounce box) cake mix, baked in two layers1 small box strawberry Jell O1 small box blueberry Jell O1 (12 ounce) container Cool WhipPrepare cake mix according to directions on box, and bake in two layers.Remove cakes from pans. Clea

Red, White and Blue Chocolate Cupcakes2 cups granulated sugar1 3/4 cups all purpose flour3/4 cup Hershey`s cocoa or Hershey`s European style cocoa1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon salt2 eggs1 cup milk1/2 cup vegetable oilb

Star Spangled ShortcakesSource: Land O Lakes�uShortcake/u2 cups all purpose flour1/4 cup granulated sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/3 cup cold Land O Lakes Butter, cut into chunks3/4 cup milk1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugaruF

Apple Cinnamon Cake1 (18.25 ounce) box spice or yellow cake mix1 (21 ounce) can apple or peach pie filling3 eggs3 teaspoons granulated sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamonPreheat oven to 350 degrees F.Blend together cake mix, apple or peach filling and eggs in la

Butter Pecan Peach Cake1 large can sliced peaches in heavy syrup1 (18.25 ounce) box butter pecan cake mix (or vanilla cake mix)1/2 cup melted butter1 cup shredded coconut1 cup chopped pecansPour peaches with syrup into 9 x 13 inch pan. Sprinkle dry cake mix over pe

Georgia Cornbread Cake You won`t find any cornmeal in this cake! The pecans lend a cornmeal texture. 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 4 eggs, beaten 1 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups self rising flour 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups pec

Lemon Blast Picnic Cake1 3/4 cups all purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/4 cups sugar 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons grated fresh lemon zest (from 2 3 lemons) 4 large eggs 1 large egg

Red, White and Blue Jellyroll1 box yellow cake mix or your favorite jellyroll recipe8 10 strawberries, sliced2 (8 ounce) containers whipped topping1 bag MILKY WAY� Miniatures: 1/2 bag sliced,    1/2 bag chopped in half1 bag M&M`s� Milk Chocolate Can

Star Spangled Banner Cake2 (18.25 ounce) boxes white or yellow cake mixStrawberry or raspberry jamFresh strawberries or raspberriesPrepared white icing1 pint blueberriesPrepare two 9 x 13 inch layers white or yellow cake.Spread strawberry or raspberry jam on

Fourth of July Bean Casserole1/2 pound bacon, diced1/2 pound ground beef1 cup chopped onion1 (28 ounce) can pork and beans1 (17 ounce) can lima beans, rinsed and drained1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained1/2 cup barbecue sauce1/2 cup ketchup1

Firecracker Casserole2 pounds ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 2 tablespoons chili powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 (8 inch) flour tortillas 1 can mushroom soup 1 can Ro Tel, undrained 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded

Angry ChickenServes 6.6 (8 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1/2 tablespoon chopped garlic1/4 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped1/2 cup red wine vinegar1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon coriander1 tablespoon chili powder1 tablesp

Charcoaled Lemon Chicken4 broiler halvesJuice of 9 lemons2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauceAccent�Garlic saltCavenders�Lemon pepper marinade1/2 cup (1 stick) butterSprinkle chicken halves on both sides liberally with Accent, garlic salt, Cavenders� and

Chili Orange Grilled ChickenSource: iCanadian Living/i3/4 cup pasta or tomato sauce (175 mL)1/4 cup thawed orange juice concentrate (50 mL)2 tablespoons chili powder (25 mL)1 tablespoon cider vinegar (15 mL)1 teaspoon grated orange rind (5 mL)4 cloves garli

Classic Charcoal Grilled Chicken2 to 2 1/2 pounds cut up chicken 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 large cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepperArrange chick