Nov 07 2008
Four Foods on Friday #54
Since we were in the heat of the election process when Val was thinking up questions for this week’s meme, she went with the red, white and blue theme. Good thinking Val! Head over to Fun, Crafts and Recipes and join in on this fun meme.
#1. Name a food you like that uses a red sauce or anything red in it.
I love salted peanuts with red hot candies mixed in. A little wine from the wine of the month club would also be nice.
#2. Name a food you like with whipped cream in it or on it.
Pumpkin pie is yummy with a dab of cool whip plopped on it.
#3. Name a food you like with blueberry in it.
Pancakes!
#4. Share a recipe for pasta or dessert or a beverage.
I like to make slushy punch for large gatherings. It can be prepared ahead and frozen. In fact, you will want to make it ahead so it has time to cool before putting it into zip lock bags to be frozen. Because it is frozen, it stays cold as it thaws. I just chip away at it as needed when serving it.
* 2 1/2 cups white sugar (can reduce amount to 1 cup or use splenda)
* 6 cups water
* 2 (3 ounce) packages strawberry flavored gelatin mix (change the color to match theme)
* 1 (46 fluid ounce) can pineapple juice
* 2/3 cup lemon juice
* 1 quart orange juice
* 2 (2 liter) bottles lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage (ginger ale, sprite, 7-up)
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large saucepan, combine sugar, water, and strawberry flavored gelatin. Boil for 3 minutes. Stir in pineapple juice, lemon juice, and orange juice. Divide mixture in half, and freeze in 2 separate containers.
2. When ready to serve, place the frozen contents of one container in a punch bowl, and stir in 1 bottle of lemon-lime soda until slushy.
13 Responses to “Four Foods on Friday #54”
:::sigh::: Reading blogs is SO bad for my diet. I am TRYING to lose my Halloween candy weight before Xmas, but salted peanuts with red candy? Never heard of it and boy, does it sound yummy. Salty and sweet is my favorite combo. Throw in a little zing of cinnamon and I’m afraid I might become addicted.
I’m blaming you, Karen, when I’m still hoping to lose 20 pounds between Christmas Eve and Christmas Day!
Oh my god!
The slush punch looks delicious…
(Makes note of recipe)
Is it ok if i add “adult-themed” flavourings to the punch? What do you think – Rum or Vodka? :p
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Once again, we have the exact same answers to 2 of the questions! Although, I’ve never heard of mixing peanuts with red hots! Is that a Hoosier thing?
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Hi Karen,
Thanks for checking out my pasta recipe today! I responded to your comment about the cheese grater.
-Amy
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That punch sounds awesome. My mom always used to make punch for parties. This sounds great for the holidays.
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Ohmygosh I can’t even imagine peanuts with red hots. I’d be rolling on the ground dying of thirst but then my mouth would be burning even more from the red hots :/
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I’m printing out your punch recipe to have on hand for a shower.
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Reading recipes and food blogs is very bad for my diet. I am trying to lose my weight, but salted peanuts with red candy? Never heard of it and boy, does it sound yummy. Salty and sweet is my favorite combo. Throw in a little zing of cinnamon and I’m afraid I might become addicted.
That slush sounds so yummy I feel like having a glass now. The weather is in the stifling 90s today
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[...] Karen shared a recipe for SlushPunch. [...]
My mom was just looking for a good punch recipe for her Halloween party. I’ll have to pass it on for Christmas!
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Throw some tequila in there and you’ve got a PARTY!
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