Cherry Jubilee

Made by Mary

Cherry Jubilee (Funeral Fruit Salad)

Mix:

1 can fat free sweetened condensed milk

1 can lite cherry pie filling

Fold:

12 oz. cool whip, thawed

Add:

1 1/2 c. chopped pecans

1 small can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple, drained

1 c. mini marshmallows

Mix all together and refrigerate for several hours 

Can store in fridge up to 2 weeks in Tupperware container!  Enjoy!

 

Grilled Thai Beef Salad

Made by: Marné

1 lb top-round London broil or flank steak, about 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick, cut into thin slices

3 Tbsp lime juice, divided

3 Tbsp soy sauce

3 Tbsp canola oil

2 Tbsp brown sugar

1 tsp minced garlic

1 1/2 tsp minced ginger

1 1/2 tsp red curry paste

1/2 head red leaf lettuce

green onions

cucumbers

1/2 cup cilantro

1 cup basil leaves

Combine 1 Tbsp of lime juice, soy sauce, oil, brown sugar, garlic, ginger and red curry paste. Pour half the mixture into a ziplock bag. Add meat slices. Add the remaining 2 Tbsp lime juice to the bag. Seal tightly, marinate for 4 hours to overnight. Save the rest of the mixture for dressing the salad.

Grill steak slices on medium-high heat, for just a few minutes on each side, or until desired doneness.

Combine vegetables and herbs in a salad bowl and coat with dressing. Place steak on top and enjoy!

Recipe from FoodNetwork.com, via an aunt.

Fruit Salad

Made by: Jennifer

Slice watermelon, cantaloupe, fresh pineapple, strawberries and blueberries, and any other fresh seasonal fruits you have on hand. Stir gently to combine. Enjoy!

No bbq is complete without a fresh fruit salad!

Spinach Salad with Maple-Cider Vinaigrette

Made by: Lynne

Dressing:

3 Tbsp cider vinegar

1 Tbsp maple syrup

2 tsp Dijon mustard (or brown mustard)

salt and pepper to taste

1/3 cup olive oil

Whisk together the first four ingredients. Gradually whisk in oil until well blended.

Salad:

6 oz spinach, washed and torn into pieces (or use baby spinach)

1 cup sliced strawberries

1/4 cup sunflower seed kernels

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1-2 green onions, diced (optional)

Combine ingredients in a bowl. Drizzle with desired amount of vinaigrette; toss to coat.

Variation: Substitute sliced apples, peaches or nectarines for the fruit; substitute cashews, almonds, walnuts or pecans for the nuts; use whatever cheese you have on hand: cheddar, Swiss, feta or blends.