MORE FOURTH OF JULY RECIPES!!!

Bluebarb Pie

*Fourth of July Collection-PREP: 50 min and chilling time BAKE: 40 min and cooling time A twist on a old favorite! 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp salt 2/3 cup shortening 6-8 TB ice water FILLING: 1-1/2 cups sugar 3 TB quick-cooking tapioca 1/4 tsp salt 4 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed 1 TB butter 1 tsp 2%milk Coarse sugar or additional granulated sugar,optional *In a small bowl, combine the flour and salt, cut in the shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until the dough forms a ball. Divide dough in half so that one portion is slightly larger than the other; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until easy to handle.*On a lightly floured surface,roll out larger portion of dough to fit in a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry even with edge.*For filling, in a large bowl, combine the sugar,tapioca and salt. Add rhubarb and blueberries, toss to coat. Let stand for 15 min. Transfer to crust. Dot with butter. *Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie. Place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in pastry. Brush with milk; sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.*Bake at 400 degrees for 40-45 min or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cover edges with foil during the last 15 min to prevent overbrowning if necessary. Cool on a wire rack. Yield: 8 servings NOTE: If using frozen rhubarb,measure the rhubarb while still frozen, then thaw completely. Drain in a colander, but do not press liquid out. (Source: Taste of Home & photo from kaboom wallpaper)

4TH of JULY TIP

*Decorate dishes of strawberry or blueberry ice cream with candy stars, star-shaped sugar cookies or red and blue sprinkles.

STRAWBERRY PATCH FROST

*Fourth of July Collection-PREP/TOTAL TIME: 5 min 2 TB strawberry jam 1 tsp water 3 scoops strawberry ice cream 1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream or half-and-half cream 1 cup chilled strawberry or raspberry sparkling water Whipped cream Colored Sprinkles *In a tall glass, combine strawberry jam and water. Add ice cream, strawberries and cream. Top with sparkling water. Garnish with whipped cream and sprinkles. Serve immediately. YIELD: 1 serving. (Source: Taste of Home and kaboom wallpaper)

4TH of JULY TIP

*Turn your favorite strawberry shortcake into a red, white and blue dessert by adding blueberries and whipped cream.

Berry Splash Smoothies

*Fourth of July Collection-PREP/TOTAL TIME: 10 min. 1/4 cup fat-free milk 1 cup (8 oz) cherry yogurt 2 cups frozen unsweetened mixed berries 1/4 cup fresh blueberries, divided Sugar,optional 3 TB vanilla yogurt *In a blender,combine the milk, cherry yogurt, mixed berries, half of the blueberries and sugar if desired; cover and process until smooth. Stir if necessary. Pour smoothies into chilled glassed. Spoon vanilla yogurt over the top; sprinkle with the remaining blueberries. YIELD: 3 servings.(Source: Taste of Home & kaboom wallpaper)

4TH of JULY TIP

*Enhance a bowl of fruit punch with strawberries and blueberries. Or, freeze the berries in ice cubes and add the cubes to the punch.