THE BEST BLOODY MARY'S!!!!

THE BEST BLOODY MARY'S!!

The Best Bloody Mary's

from the files of Saundra Carriker

1 46 OZ can of V-8 juice

1 tsp pepper

1 tsp salt

1 T Worcestershire sauce

1 lemon, juiced

1 T celery seed

4 shakes hot sauce (I use the Louisiana bright red hot sauce)

Ice Cubs

10 celery sticks

Pour V-8 juice into large pitcher. Add the pepper, salt, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, vodka, celery seed, hot sauce. Pour over ice cubes and use celery sticks as a garnish.

Happy Cooking!!

Saundra

BANANA SPLIT CAKE

While I will still be posting cold drinks for these hot summer days, I will still post some really great recipes for other things as well. I thought about this recipe that I ALWAYS made during Little League All-Star season. As moms, we would all bring a dish for a meal after practice and this was a favorite by many of the little leaguers, moms and dads. I hope ya'll enjoy it! I'm going to make it for our famiy for 4th of July.

BANANA SPLIT CAKE

from the files of Saundra Carriker

2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs

1 stick melted butter

Blend and press in 9 x 13 pan

2 sticks butter, melted and cooled

2 eggs

1 box powdered sugar

Beat with electric mixer for 15 minutes, pour over crumb crust

1 #2 can well drained pineapple (crushed)

4 to 5 bananas sliced

Some strawberries, either fresh or frozen

Layer these ingredients over the sugar mixture, bananas first, covered well by the pineapple and then some strawberries

**I also use some chopped pecans to throw in there as well and when I want to be really creative, I'll drizzle a little chocolate syrup on top of all of these.

Top with:

1 large container frozen whipped topping

1/2 cup chopped nuts

1 jar maraschino cherries

Chill and serve. Delicious!!

Happy Cooking!

Saundra

HALLEY'S MOJITO RECIPE

One of our Marketing Specialists, Halley, offered us this recipe for one of her favorites! We hope you enjoy trying this basic Mojito Recipe!

BASIC CUBAN MOJITO RECIPE

shared by Halley

Ingredients:

3 fresh mint sprigs

2 tsp sugar

3 tbsp fresh lime juice

1 1/2 oz light rum

club soda

Method - the Procedure

In a tall thin glass, crush part of the mint with a fork to coat the inside. Add the sugar and lime juice and stir thoroughly. Top with ice. Add rum and mix. Top off withg *chilled* club soda (or seltzer). Add a lime slice and the remaining mint, and serve.

Happy Cooking!

Saundra

FROZEN MARGARITAS

This drink recipe is always a hit in West Texas on a HOT July day.......or anytime for that matter.

FROZEN MARGARITAS

from the files of Saundra Carriker

lime wedge

salt

1 (6 oz) can frozen limeade concentrate, thawed, undiluted

3/4 cup tequila

1/4 cup Triple Sec liqueur

crushed ice

Rub rim of 4 cocktail glasses with lime. Place sale in saucer and spin rim of each glass in salt to coat. Combine limeade, tequila and Triple Sec in blender container; blend well. Add crushed ice and blend until crushed and thickened. Pour into prepared glasses. Serves 4.

Happy Cooking

Saundra

BEST MINTED TEA

This is another great cold tea for the summer - try it! Awesome!

BEST MINTED ICED TEA

1 quart boiling water

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup instant tea granules

2 to 4 tablespoons slightly crushed mint leaves

2 quarts cold water

1 (6 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed, undiluted

Combine boiling water, sugar, tea granules and mint in 4-quart non-metal container. Let stand 15 minutes. Stir in cold water and lemonade. Serve tea over ice. Serves: 12

Happy Cooking!!

Saundra

SUMMER DRINKS

Many apologies for not posting lately, but I've been quite busy with work and a little vacation. I just returned from New York City today and have to say that I thought about blogging some summer drinks while I was there. So.....for a few days that's what you'll see. It's that time of year and some days we have some scorching dry weather and what could be better than a refreshing new drink to try. First up is some Almond Tea - let me know how you like it! It's delicious.

Almond Tea

from the files of Saundra Carriker

1 1/2 quarts water

1 1/4 cups sugar (optional)

juice of 1 lemon

grated peel of 1 lemon

1 (6 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate, undiluted

2 cups strong tea or 1 family size tea bag plus 2 cups water

1 tablespoon vanilla

1 tablespoon almond extract

Combine water and sugar in saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add lemon juice and peel. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes. Add lemonade concentrate and tea or tea bag and water. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Remove tea bag if used. Stir in vanilla and almond flavorings. Serve tea warm or cold. Sweeten with sugar substitute if sugar is omitted. Serves 16.

Happy Cooking!

Saundra