Very Berry Blackberry Dump Cake

Last weekend I made my favorite Very Berry Blackberry Dump Cake and I couldn't wait to share the recipe with all of you. Whenever I have blackberries on hand I usually make this recipe or my simple cobbler. If I had to make a choice out of the two the dump cake would be the winner by far.

Dump cakes aren't anything new, but most recipe are made using canned pie filling. This recipe is a bit different because it uses fresh blackberries and another ingredient that makes this dump cake a very berry dump cake

The ingredient I am talking about is blackberry Jello. I think the jello really makes the fresh blackberries pop with flavor. Blackberry jello can sometimes be hard to find, so if you can't find it just use raspberry jello instead. I got this recipe from a friend 8 years ago and it's one of my favorite cherished recipes. I have this recipe on a tattered piece of paper that has butter spatters on it. Don't you just love those kind? I do because you know it's a good recipe.

This recipe is easy peasy to make just dump all the ingredients into the pan and bake.

I usually bake my dump cake just before or while dinner is cooking. That way the dump cake has time to cool a bit while we eat. The topping gets nice and crunchy as it cools making it perfect by the time dessert rolls around.

Serve with a dollop of whipped cream, cool whip or vanilla ice cream and enjoy!!!

Very Berry Black Berry Dump Cake

4 - cups fresh blackberries, drained
1 - 3 oz box raspberry or blackberry jell-o
1/3 - cup sugar or splenda
1 - 18 oz box yellow or butter cake mix
1 1/2 - cups water
1 - 2 - sticks butter, melted
(your preference, but I recommed two sticks)
1/2 - cup pecans pieces, optional

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread berries into a 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Mix jell-O and sugar together and sprinkle over the berries. Sprinkle the cake mix over the jell-o and berries. If using nuts add them now. Pour the melted butter over the cake mix and then slowly add the water.

Bake @ 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the cake portion comes out clean. Let cool before serving. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Note: I used fresh blackberries that had been frozen. If using frozen berries make sure to drain off any of the juice before adding them to the baking pan.

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Crispy Fried Green Beans W/Zesty Dipping Sauce

One of my favorite appetizers to order from PF Chang's is their Crispy Fried Green Beans. I'm so addicted to to them that I could probably eat the entire basket all by myself. Last month I attended the Walmart Shareholders meeting in Bentonville, Arkansas we had dinner at PF Chang's. Between all of us girls we chowed down on a couple baskets of these yummy green beans.

I don't know the exact dipping sauce PF Chang's uses, but I do know it was an Asian inspired sauce. The recipe that I am sharing with you today includes a Zesty Dipping Sauce. I didn't care for the sauce too much so I used a Asian Sesame Dressing instead. I can't remember the exact brand, but you can find it in the salad dressing isle at the grocery store.

I found this recipe in Taste of the Souths, Southern Favorites Magazine. These green beans are crispy on the outside and tender, but still have a bit crunch on the inside. I was a little bit worried that the green beans would not cook all the way through by frying them, but they did. I also double dipped my beans in the batter after the first batch. The batter seemed to stick better doing it twice.

If you love fried green beans you need to try this recipe. It's really easy just start with a pound of fresh, cleaned and rinsed green beans. Pat dry and

dip in the buttermilk and then dredge through the flour and cornmeal mixture. I recommend double dipping because the batter really sticks so much better. Fry in small batches so you don't crowd the deep fryer or skillet. Fry about 3-5 minutes per batch or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels

and enjoy with your own favorite sauce or use the Zesty Dipping sauce recipe below.

Crispy Fried Green Beans

vegetable oil for frying
1 - cup all purpose flour
1 - cup yellow cornmeal
1 - tablespoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1/2 - teaspoon ground red pepper
1 - pound fresh green beans, ends trimmed
1 - cup whole buttermilk
1 - recipe zesty dipping sauce

In a large dutch oven, pour oil to a depth of 2 inches. Heat oil over medium-high heat to 375 degrees. In a medium bowl combine flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper and red pepper. Dip green bean in buttermilk then dredge we beans in flour mixture to coat. (I doubled dipped the beans)

Fry beans in batches, until golden brown and crisp, approximately 3 to 5 minutes per batch. remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with zesty dipping sauce or Asian sesame dressing. Yields 4-6 servings

Zesty Dipping Sauce

1/3 - cup mayonnaise
1/3 - cup ketchup
1 - tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt

In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, worcestershire, pepper, and garlic salt. Whisking to blend. Store in refrigerator until ready to use.


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Creamy Frozen Key Lime Pie {No Bake}

Yesterday was officially the hottest day so far here in North Texas. The mercury reached a whopping 105 degrees and we are only in the middle of July! These are the days that I find myself dreaming of Fall and Winter. Texas summers are brutal to say the least. Today I have a yummy recipe to share with y'all that's guaranteed to cool you off just a bit. This recipe is for one of my favorite summer desserts, Creamy Frozen Key Lime Pie.

With the temperatures being so hot refreshing no bake desserts is always the way to go. I got this recipe from my mother in law years ago when I got my first bite of this yummy pie. This recipe is easy to make and always a hit with everyone. You start with a store bought graham cracker crust and cream cheese. No worries though because surprisingly this pie does not have a cheese cake taste at all.

It's best to use key limes for this recipe so the lime flavor really comes through. They can be a stickler to find at times, so regular limes can be substituted. If you do come across key limes then definitely buy them. I love Key limes best because of their intense flavor and aroma.

Key limes may be smaller, but they pack a bigger flavor punch than regular limes making them perfect for this pie. I love the intense lime flavor so much that I will be replacing regular limes in my marinades and drink recipes as well. Lets get started and I will show you just how quick and easy this pie is to toss together.

In a medium size mixing bowl beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the condensed and evaporated milk. Beat until smooth. On medium speed, add key lime juice and beat for one minute. Pour mixture into prepared pie crust.

Look at all that creamy goodness. Now just look because this pie isn't ready quite yet. Freeze for at least 2 hours. Then let stand at room temperature 10 - 15 minutes before serving.

Garnish with whipped cream and sliced key limes.

Slice and enjoy!!!!

Creamy Frozen Key Lime Pie

1 - 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
1 - 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
1 - cup evaporated milk
1/2 - cup freshly squeezed key lime juice
or regular lime juice (key limes are the best)
1 - prepared graham cracker, shortbread or vanilla wafer crust

In a medium size mixing bowl beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the condensed and evaporated milk. Beat until smooth. On medium speed, add lime juice and beat for one minute. Pour mixture into prepared pie crust and freeze at least 2 hours. Let stand at room temperature 10 - 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with whipped cream, key lime slices or mint. Store leftover pie in freezer.

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Turkey & Stuffing Roll Ups {Weeknight Easy}

Turkey and stuffing is always a great combination. Well in my book it is. Now you can enjoy turkey and stuffing throughout the year and not just on Thanksgiving. Today I wanted to share a recipe for one of my favorite go to dinner meals. It's for Turkey & Stuffing Roll Ups.

This recipe is super easy and only requires three ingredients. Sliced turkey breast, boxed stuffing and turkey gravy. Turkey Roll ups are sliced turkey breast filled with stuffing and topped with a yummy turkey gravy. Easy peasy and yummy all rolled into one.

When making these rolls make sure to use a good quality turkey breast not a pressed one. I use either deli turkey breast or Kirkland's sliced oven roasted turkey breast from Costco. It is sliced semi thick so it's perfect. This recipe is also great around the holidays when you have leftover stuffing/dressing and turkey gravy.

I usually serve these turkey roll ups with mashed potatoes, warm rolls and a vegetable or salad to complete the meal. If you're looking for a weeknight easy dinner I hope you will give this one a try. I have also included a few step by step photos of this easy dish below.

Prepare stuffing according to package directions and set aside. Spoon 1/4 cup or two tablespoons stuffing onto each turkey slice. Roll up and place seam side down on a greased 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Continue rolling the remaining turkey rolls and place in baking pan.

Prepare the gravy according to packet directions and pour all over the top of the turkey rolls. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until bubbly.

Remove from oven and let cool. Serve with mashed potatoes, green beans and warm rolls.

Turkey & Stuffing Roll Ups

1 - (16 oz) package sliced Smoked or Oven Roasted Turkey Breast (good quality turkey breast)
1 - (6oz) package Stove Top Stuffing (Turkey or Cornbread) or homemade
2 - packets turkey gravy, prepared or one 16 oz jarred gravy
1 - 10 oz can cream of chicken soup

Prepare stuffing according to package directions and set aside. Prepare gravy according to packet directions or use jarred gravy add the soup and mix until blended. Spoon 1/4 cup stuffing onto each turkey slice. Roll up and place seam side down in a greased 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Continue rolling the remaining turkey slices. Pour gravy mixture over turkey rolls and cover with foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until bubbly. Recipe yields 12 turkey rolls.

For a more Hearty Gravy add one 10 oz can cream of chicken soup to the gravy. Mix to combine and then pour over the turkey rolls and bake.

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Strawberry Dessert Pizza {4th of July Dessert}

4Th of July is tomorrow. Do you need a quick, easy and festive dessert? I was challenged by Walmart to come up with an easy dessert for your 4Th of July celebration. I knew immediately which dessert that I wanted to make my favorite Strawberry Dessert Pizza. Strawberry Pizza is just a spin on a fruit pizza.

What I love most about fruit pizza's is just how versatile they are. You can make the cookie crust and cream cheese filling and then use any combination of fruits that you like. When I think of Independence Day red, white and blue come to mind. This recipe can be made with all strawberries, but feel free to add a few blueberries to complete the patriotic color scheme.

I chose to leave off the blueberries because my kids love plain strawberries. This recipe only requires a handful of ingredients making it easy to make. If you need a last minute 4th of July themed dessert I hope you will try this one because I know you will love it.

These are the ingredients you will need:
One roll refrigerated sugar cookie dough (two are pictured but we only used one), 16 oz container fresh strawberries, 2 - 8 oz packages cream cheese, sugar (not pictured) and strawberry glaze (found in the produce section). Total cost for this dessert was under $10.

If you cannot find the strawberry glaze I have included a recipe for a homemade version. Click here for the recipe. It is the same glaze I use to make my favorite Strawberry Pie.

Enjoy and I hope everyone has a happy and safe July 4Th.

Strawberry Dessert Pizza

1 - 16 oz package refrigerated cookie dough
2 - 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
2/3 - cup sugar
1 - 16 oz container fresh strawberries, halved
1 - 13 oz container strawberry glaze (I use Marzetti's)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut cookie dough into 1/4 inch slices and arrange on a lightly greased 14 - 15 inch pizza pan. You can also layer foil over the pizza pan for easy cookie removal. Press the cookie dough pieces together to form a pizza crust. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 15-18 minutes or until the cookie dough is cooked and golden brown. Let cookie crust cool completely.

Beat cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy. Spread cream cheese mixture over cooled crust to within 1/2 inch from the cookie edge. Spread the strawberry glaze over the cream cheese mixture and top with strawberry halves. Serve immediately. Or, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Store leftovers in refrigerator.

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