Recipe Spotlight: Kelly's 4th of July Cake
July 2nd, 2014
Are you as excited for the 4th of July as we are here at Rick Johns Dental? We love the fireworks, the BBQ, and of course a day full of friends and family! And what's a 4th of July celebrating without some patriotic themed snacks?
Kelly is a dental hygienist on our team, and we highly recommend you try out her 4th of July cake. It's as easy to make as it is to eat, so enjoy it while you watch the fireworks!
Ingredients:
- Two pound cakes
- Sliced banana
- Cool Whip
- 1 pint blueberries
- 2 quarts of strawberries
Directions:
- Take two pound cakes and slice them each in half.
- Place side by side on a plate or in a pan.
- Put a layer of sliced banana on top of the cakes and then spread a layer of cool whip topping over the top of the bananas and cake.
- Decorate in the theme of the American Flag using 1 pint of blueberries and 2 quarts of strawberries.
- Enjoy!
Recipe Spotlight: Kelly's Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Chips
May 29th, 2014
Now that Memorial Day has passed, we're officially in the final stretch for summer! We love eating light this time of year and Kelly, one of our Dental Hygienists, has an awesome summer snack to share! Her husband found this recipe a few years back, and it's become a staple for them as the sun shines extra bright!
Salsa Ingredients:
- 2 kiwi
- 2 golden delicious apples
- 8 oz raspberries
- 1 pound strawberries
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons fruit preserves any flavor (she uses strawberry)
Salsa Directions:
- Peel and dice kiwi, golden delicious apples, raspberries, and strawberries
- Mix with white sugar, brown sugar, and fruit preserves
- Cover and chill for 15 minutes
You can buy ready made cinnamon tortilla chips , but with a little bit of work you can make your own! Here are some quick directions:
Mix 1/2 cup of sugar with 2 tablespoons cinnamon.
Spray package of flour tortillas with butter flavored cooking spray on both sides, & cut into wedges using a pizza cutter. Dredge the tortillas through the mixture and place on a cookie sheet in a single layer. Bake at 350 for about 8 minutes.
Let them cool and serve with fruit.
