A Spicy Pineapple Margarita is a refreshing cocktail with hints of sweetness and spice created by Chile Liqueur. Serve it over ice with a salt and chili powder rim followed by a garnishment of fresh pineapple and lime.
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Strawberries and Cream Layered Jello Shots
These Strawberries and Cream Layered Jello Shots are a festive Valentine’s Day treat with whipped cream vodka. A heart made out of melted white chocolate and sugar sprinkles makes the perfect topper.
I love how versatile Jello shots are for the holidays. I made these last weekend without alcohol so that my kids could enjoy them as well. The cream layer gets added flavor from pineapple juice and requires gelatin packets for firmness.
Making the Layers:
Layered Jello shots are much easier to make than you think. The hardest part is being patient enough to let each layer set before adding the next one. My Red White and Blue Jell-O Shots are a great example of layering 3 different colors horizontally. These Strawberries and Cream Layered Jello shots are easily made in a beautiful diagonal pattern by letting the first layer set at an angle in muffin tins. You can also, make horizontal layers if you want to take the easier route. Just let each layer firm up for about an hour before placing the next cooled layer.
Making the Heart Topper:
The heart topper can be made out of white chocolate chips or white chocolate melting wafers. I prefer the taste of the Ghirardelli brand for either variety. I added around 1/2 c. of chocolate chips to a small microwave-safe bowl with a dollop of coconut oil. You can also, use a bit of butter instead. Use a sheet of parchment paper as your work service to avoid any sticking.
When microwaving chocolate, ensure that you are only using around 30-50% power to avoid the chocolate hardening when it melts. Stir in 30 second intervals until completely melted. Once the chocolate is melted, place it in a plastic baggie and trim a small slit in one of the corners. Squeeze out the chocolate into a heart shape and sprinkle with colored sugar sprinkles immediately. Work quickly to avoid the chocolate hardening!
Needed Ingredients and Supplies for a Strawberries and Cream Layered Jello Shots:
- Clear 2 oz. Shot Glasses
- Muffin Tins
- Parchment Paper
- 1 Box Strawberry Jello
- 1 1/2 C. Heavy Whipping Cream
- 3 tbsps. Sugar
- 2/3 C. Pineapple Juice
- 2 Packs Gelatin
- 1 1/3 C. Whipped Cream Vodka
- Whipped Cream
- Sprinkles
- 2/3 C. White Chocolate chips or Melting Wafers
The shot glasses are available on Amazon. You can also, substitute the more water or pineapple juice in place of the alcohol for a kid-friendly version.
More to Love:
If you love these Strawberries and Cream Layered Jello Shots, be sure to check out some of my other great cocktails. You can’t go wrong with a Chocolate Covered Strawberry Martini for a dessert and cocktail combination.
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- Pretty in Pink Martini
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- Whipped Coffee Martini
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- Red Velvet Cake Martini
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- Red White and Blue Jello Shots
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- Chocolate Covered Strawberry Martini
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- Baileys Molten Chocolate Lave Cake
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- Red Velvet Waffles
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- Raspberry Cream Cheese Heart Pacakes
Strawberries and Cream Layered Jello Shots
Prep Time
3 hrs
These Strawberries and Cream Layered Jello Shots are a festive Valentine's Day treat with whipped cream vodka. A heart made out of melted white chocolate and sugar sprinkles makes the perfect topper.
Course:
Cocktail, Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Servings: 18
Ingredients
- 1 Box Strawberry Jello
- 1 1/2 C. Heavy Whipping Cream
- 3 tbsp. sugar
- 2/3 C. Pineapple Juice
- 2 packs Gelatin
- 1 1/3 C. Whipped Cream Vodka
- 1 1/3 C. water
Toppings:
- 2/3 C. White Chocolate Chips or Melting Wafers
- 1 dollop coconut oil or butter
- sprinkles
- whipped cream
Instructions
White Chocolate Heart:
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Add the white chocolate chips or wafers to a small microwave-safe bowl.
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Microwave at 30-50% power in 30 second intervals until melted; stirring frequently until melted.
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Place a layer of parchment paper on the work surface.
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Add the melted chocolate to a plastic baggie.
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Trim a small hole in one corner of the plastic bag.
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Squeeze out the chocolate into heart shapes onto the parchment paper.
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Immediately sprinkle each heart with colored sugar sprinkles.
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Carefully remove heart from parchment paper once cooled.
Jello Shots:
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Bring one cup of water to a boil and stir into the Strawberry Jello mix until dissolved. Stir in 1/3 C. of cold water and allow to set until cooled. (May place in the fridge for around 20 minutes).
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Once cooled, stir in 2/3 C. of vodka. Pour mixture into shot glasses so that they are around half full. Note: Place shot glasses into muffin tins and tilt glasses at an angle (see picture in post).
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Refrigerate until thickened for around 1-2 hours.
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In a small bowl, mix gelatin mix and pineapple juice together.
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In a small saucepan, bring heavy whipping cream and sugar to a near boil; stirring constantly.
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Remove from heat and stir in the pineapple juice mixture.
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Allow to cool to room temperature (may stick it in the fridge for a bit to speed the process).
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Once cooled, mix 2/3 C. of vodka into the whipping cream mixture.
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Add the whipped cream mixture to the opposite side of the firmed strawberry layer in the shot glasses.
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Allow to firm completely for 1-2 hours.
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Top the Jello Shots with whipped cream, sprinkles and the white chocolate heart right before serving.
Grinch Sangria
This Grinch Sangria with Pinot Grigio, Midori and pineapple juice is a sweet addition to your Christmas menu. A red sugar sprinkle rim and a small strawberry heart cut-out make this gorgeous cocktail festive for the holidays.
The Grinch is one of my family’s favorite films to watch over the holidays. His green body and little heart embody the grumpy character that I can relate to after an endless 2020. This cocktail mimics his appearance, but adds the sweetness that his character takes on in the end.
Adding a little bit of heart to it:
A heart cut-out makes the perfect garnishment to this Grinch Sangria and it is also a great addition to this Strawberry Rose Sangria for Valentine’s Day. You can use a small paring knife to carve them or make your own little aluminum cut-out. I created mine with a disposable aluminum baking pan that was leftover from last year’s holiday feast.
Use a rolling pan to flatten any indentations and cut it into strips around 3-4 inches wide. Fold each end in around 1 inch and flatten again with a rolling pin. Use a marker to shape the top part of the heart and continue working with it until the desired heart shape is achieved. Cut any remaining length off and seal with a glue gun.
Ingredients Needed:
- 1 bottle of Pinot Grigio
- 1 1/2 C. Midori Melon Liqueur
- 1 C. Pineapple Juice
- 1 splash of Sprite
- 2 lbs. of strawberries; hulled and sliced
- Honey and red sugar sprinkles for garnishment (optional)
Recipe Tips:
- If you like a lot of sweetness in your sangria, a Moscato can also be used.
- Make a small heart cut-out as described above or purchase one here. I love the idea of purchasing cut-outs that can be used to make veggies into shapes for my kids’ lunches.
- Make a festive rim for your glass by lightly dipping it onto a plate of honey; followed by a a plate of sprinkles.
More to Love:
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- Christmas Sangria
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- Pumpkin Pie Martini
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- Sugar Cookie Martini
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- Cranberry Mimosa
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- Candy Cane Martini
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- Gingerbread Martini
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- Snowflake Martini
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- Christmas Punch
Grinch Sangria
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
This Grinch Sangria with Pinot Grigio, Midori and pineapple juice is a sweet addition to your Christmas menu. A red sugar sprinkle rim and a small strawberry heart cut-out make this gorgeous cocktail festive for the holidays.
Course:
Cocktail
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 bottle Pinot Grigio
- 1 1/2 C. Midori Melon Liqueur
- 1 C. Pineapple Juice
- 1 splash Sprite
- 2 pounds Strawberries; hulled and sliced
Garnishments
- 3 tbsp. honey
- 1 tbsp. red sugar sprinkles
- 1 heart-shaped strawberry
Instructions
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In a large pitcher, add sliced strawberries, Midori, pineapple juice and Pinot Grigio.
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Lightly stir ingredients and add a splash of Sprite.
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Prepare the punch glasses by lightly dipping the rims in a plate of honey and a plate of red sugar sprinkles until coated.
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Garnish with a heart-shaped strawberry. See tips above for tips on creating easy cut-outs.
Easy Red White and Blue Jello Cake
This Easy Red White and Blue Jello Cake is bursting with flavor and colors for a great summer dessert. You can also, switch out for your favorite Jello and top it with fresh berries. A cool whip and pudding icing keeps things light and refreshing with little effort.
Red White and Blue Jello Cake
As you can see, I’m running a bit behind with my blog posts lately. I still wanted to post this Jello cake as one of the easiest summer desserts that kids can really have fun with. You can make this into a fun rainbow cake and even add a few sprinkles for maximum kiddo enjoyment. I will definitely be making a version of this again before the end of the summer with a few new additions.
I was concerned that the red and blue Jello would bleed together; creating an ugly brown or unwanted purple effect. I took extra precautions to prevent any color bleeding by using a children’s medicine syringe to inject the Jello and letting the blue color set in the fridge for awhile before adding the red. I was thrilled with the end results. It was so much prettier than the Jello cakes I’ve made in the past. A topping of strawberries and blueberries keeps things festive and goes well with the Jello.
We ended of having a little BBQ with the family for the 4th and had some of this cake along with my Red White and Blue Jello Shots and Red White and Blue Pinwheel Rice Krispy Treats that my mom made. Needless to say, I don’t even remember what real food was on the menu. Beware of the sneaky effect of said Jello shots my friends.
This cake looks like it has a case of the measles, but this is just to show the spacing I used for the different Jello flavors. I initially, used a butter knife to poke the cake, but then decided to go with the medicine syringe idea to prevent unwanted color bleeding.
MORE TO LOVE
RedWhite and Blue Jello Shots or a Pina Colada pair perfectly with your patriotic theme. An easy Fruit Pizza can also, be made with fresh strawberries and blueberries.
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- Red White and Blue Jello Shots
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- Easy Fruit Pizza
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- Red White and Blue Pina Colada
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- Strawberry Cheesecake Fluff
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- Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler
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- Georgia Peach Martini
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- Pineapple Orange Creamsicle Mimosas
Easy Red White and Blue Jello Cake
Prep Time
4 hrs
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
4 hrs 25 mins
This Easy Red White and Blue Jello Cake makes a great addition to your summer holiday menu with a light cool whip and pudding icing.
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Servings: 16
Ingredients
- 1 Box White Cake Mix
- 1 Box Instant Berry Blue Jello
- 1 Box Instant Strawberry Jello
- 1 16 oz. Cool Whip
- 1 Box Instant Vanilla pudding
- 1 C. thinly sliced strawberries
- 1/2 C. fresh blueberries
Instructions
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Prepare cake mix according to package directions.
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Allow cake to cool and prepare Berry Blue Jello according to package directions.
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Allow Jello to cool slightly before adding to cake.
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Using a syringe, inject cake with around 1 tsp of Jello around every inch. You may also, just poke the cake with a butter knife and pour jello with a teaspoon.
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Place cake in refrigerator and allow the Blue Jello to set for around 2 hours before adding the Red Jello. This keeps the colors from bleeding.
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Prepare the Strawberry Jello according to the package instructions; allow to cool. Inject the Jello around ever 1 inch between the Blue Jello.
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Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before adding the icing.
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For the icing, in a large bowl; stir the vanilla pudding mix in with the cool whip until smooth and thickened. Spread over the top of the cake. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Add sliced strawberries and blueberries to the top right before serving for best results.
Red White and Blue Jello Shots
These festive, Red White and Blue Jello Shots can be made with or without alcohol and are perfect for summer holidays and BBQ’s. Mini muffin tins can be used to make preparation effortless with even layers.
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Broccoli Slaw Salad
This Broccoli Slaw Salad is perfect for summer holidays and BBQ’s and is super easy to make. A mixture of broccoli, raisins, almond and carrot slivers, radicchio and your favorite slaw dressing gets tossed together and chilled before serving.
This easy recipe was a huge hit with the whole family. You can make slaw dressing from scratch or purchase ready-made at the store. The ingredients can be changed up a bit to your desired taste. Fresh grapes could be switched out for raisins and red cabbage could be used in place of radicchio as desired.
This dish adds great pops of color to your meal and is so simple to throw together with your weeknight BBQ. I made this in the afternoon and served it with grilled chicken and fresh fruit for a fairly healthy meal that the whole family enjoyed. My husband was even caught red-handed eating out of the bowl after dinner. More importantly, the little ones actually consumed their veggies…miracle!
I purchased reduced-fat coleslaw dressing from the grocery store, but you can very easily make your own. You will likely have all the ingredients on hand as it is primarily made of mayo, lemon juice, sugar, salt and pepper. I don’t usually use mayo, so prefer to buy the dressing already made to avoid wasting the leftovers.
Father’s day is right around the corner and I plan on making this along with my favorite, Skinny Kale Caesar Salad and Strawberry Cheesecake Fluff. I’ll leave the mandatory warm dishes to the rest of the family. I may even make my dad’s favorite, Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler. Its one of the easiest desserts I’ve ever made and uses frozen rhubarb.
Don’t forget to plan for a nice cocktail or 3 when hosting a summer BBQ. Whiskey Sour or Watermelon Margarita Slushes are the perfect way to keep cool! Visit my cocktail page for more great ideas!
MORE TO LOVE
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- Easy Fruit Pizza
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- Sun-dried tomato and Kale Pasta Salad
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- Strawberry Cheesecake Fluff
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- Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini Soup
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- Whiskey Sour Slushes
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- Watermelon Margarita Slush Bucket
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- Pineapple Orange Creamsicle Mimosas
Broccoli Slaw Salad
Prep Time
10 mins
This Broccoli Slaw Salad is a perfect BBQ side dish and easy to make with slaw dressing, broccoli, raisins, carrot and almond slivers.
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 5 c. broccoli florets
- 1/2 c. raisins
- 1/3 c. slivered almonds
- 1 carrot; shredded
- 1 c. radicchio or red cabbage; roughly chopped
- 1 c. coleslaw dressing
- 1/2 c. sweet yellow onion; finely chopped
Instructions
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Add all ingredients to a large bowl and toss to evenly coat with dressing.
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Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving.
16 Amazing BBQ Side Dish Recipes
These 16 Amazing BBQ Side Dish Recipes are perfect for upcoming summer holidays and gatherings! Memorial Day is right around the corner and I’m ready for plenty of vibrant, fresh fruits and vegetables with my BBQ. Avoid messy cleanups by grilling your potatoes and veggies in foil packets. Use seasonal vegetables to make fresh pasta salads with homemade dressing and plenty of seasoning. Fresh fruits make a beautiful fruit pizza or easy salad.
These grilled sweet potatoes get topped with a cilantro vinaigrette for plenty of added flavor!
Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Cilantro Vinaigrette Via Cookin Canuck
Is it salsa or salad? I don’t know, but I want it!
Cowboy Caviar Via The View From Great Island
Plenty of flavor packed into this light salad with asparagus and tomato!
Asparagus and Tomato Salad Via Haute & Healthy Living
This Pasta Salad is full of great flavor and super easy with Italian salad dressing!
Insanely Good Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing Via Savory Tooth
This is no ordinary potato salad!
Bacon Sriracha Potato Salad Via Peas and Crayons
I’m a sucker for grilled corn and like how this starts off in a pressure cooker for faster cook time.
Instant Pot Mexican Street Corn Via Meatloaf and Melodrama
This easy, Broccoli Salad side dish is made with bacon, cranberries, sunflower seeds, cheddar cheese and a homemade dressing.
Broccoli Salad Via Sugar Spun Run
This Easy Fruit Pizza has gotten rave reviews!
Easy Fruit Pizza Via 3 Yummy Tummies
I love that this Watermelon Arugula Salad has a bit of extra spice!
Spicy Watermelon Arugula Salad Via Rhubarbians
I’m loving the flavors in this Couscous Salad!
Israeli Couscous Tabbouleh Salad Via Platings and Pairings
Grill up your potatoes and serve with plenty of topping options!
Grilled “Baked” Potato Bar Via Platings and Pairings
These cheesy, Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes with Spinach are low-carb.
Keto Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes with Spinach Via Low Carb Yum
My kids can’t get enough of this Strawberry Cheesecake Fluff!
Strawberry Cheesecake Fluff Via 3 Yummy Tummies
These no fuss Veggie Foil Packets are packed with plenty of seasoning and can be made in the oven or grilled.
Vegetable Foil Packets Via Happy Foods Tube
Hello cheesy goodness! These Easy Scalloped Potatoes can be made in an Instant Pot or oven.
Easy Scalloped Potatoes Via Recipes From A Pantry
Avocado Deviled Eggs are quickly demolished around here!
Avocado Deviled Eggs Via 3 Yummy Tummies
This Hawaiian Potato Salad has me ready for a trip!
Hawaiian Potato Salad Via Cooking with Curls
HOW ABOUT A COCKTAIL?
If you are trying out one or two of these 16 Amazing BBQ Side Dish Recipes, be sure to have a good cocktail to go with it! Whiskey Sour Slushes are always a favorite amongst guests.
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- Whiskey Sour Slushes
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- Orange Creamsicle Margarita
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- Red White and Blue Pina Colada
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- Watermelon Margarita Slush Bucket
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- Pineapple Orange Creamsicle Mimosas
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- Georgia Peach Martini
Tropical Mimosas
With Mother’s Day around the corner, I can’t help but think about brunching it up with a few of my favorite cocktails and casseroles. Mimosas are such a classic brunch cocktail, but I definitely prefer to add an extra bit of flair to the old orange juice recipe. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different fruit juices to mix things up a bit.
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Salmon Piccata with Sun Dried Tomatoes
This Salmon Piccata with Sun Dried Tomatoes is an easy, gourmet meal that is ready in under 30 minutes. The crispy outside of pan seared salmon is pure ecstasy when topped with a lemon butter, cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and capers.
I had a version of this when dining with my kiddos at the Olive Garden. I thought it was pretty good, but could’ve been better. While this version isn’t considered to be lean, it could easily be made that way with a few substitutions for a healthier meal. It is the perfect meal to prepare at home for special occasions and guests without all the usual fuss.
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Pretty in Pink Martini
A Pretty in Pink Martini is perfect for Valentine’s Day, wedding or baby showers! A blend of X-Ray Fusion Liqueur, peach liqueur and fruit juices create the perfect, fruity flavor that everyone is sure to drink up.
This is literally, my go-to cocktail when I’m in the mood for a bit of sweetness with a kick. The flavors are just out of this world delicious and you won’t even notice you are drinking alcohol (danger, danger). What girl doesn’t love a bit of pink in their life, anyway? My poor husband is probably SO tired of all things pink around here with a house of girls.
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