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Midwest Living July/August 2014 Recipes

June 12, 2014
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Banana Split Ice Cream Torte

Banana Split Ice Cream Torte

A crust of crushed sugar cones holds two frosty layers: chocolate ice cream studded with chopped banana and strawberry ice cream bejeweled with pineapple.Banana Split Ice Cream Torte

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Fresh-Fruit Ice Cream Sodas

Fresh-Fruit Ice Cream Sodas

Puree berries, peaches or mangoes to make vibrant "syrups" for swirling with ice cream and sparkling water. (Or skip the ice cream to make refreshing fresh-fruit sodas.)Fresh-Fruit Ice Cream Sodas

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Strawberry Marmalade

Strawberry Marmalade

Strawberries lend sweetness to this marmalade, though enough bitterness remains to satisfy purists. This recipe comes from the Glass Rooster Cannery cooking school and farm store in Sunbury, Ohio.Strawberry Marmalade

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Neapolitan Party Cake

Neapolitan Party Cake

This crowd-pleaser is easier than it looks. (You only make one batter.) Garnish the strawberry-frosted cake with double-dipped berries to hint at the festive stripes hiding inside.Neapolitan Party Cake

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Cucumber White Sangria

Cucumber White Sangria

Garden flavor infuses this refreshing make-ahead white wine cocktail.Cucumber White Sangria

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Three-in-One Primavera

Three-in-One Primavera

Our ready-in-minutes recipe starts with pasta and mixed vegetables-then just pick the sauce that suits your mood. Choose among light lemon-basil, creamy Parmesan or peppercorn-ranch dressing for a pasta salad.Three-in-One Primavera

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Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Sundaes

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Sundaes

Quickly warm pineapple in butter and brown sugar, then spoon the softened fruit over crumbled pound cake and dulce de leche ice cream.Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Sundaes

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Soda Fountain Cupcakes

Soda Fountain Cupcakes

Chilled cupcakes (aka poke cakes) get cheerful colors from gelatin poured over the cakes and swirled into the cream cheese frosting. The recipe makes two colors of cupcakes. If you like, simplify and use two boxes of a single flavor of gelatin.Soda Fountain Cupcakes

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Chicken Sausage Sandwiches with Watermelon Salsa

Chicken Sausage Sandwiches with Watermelon Salsa

Basil and lime juice flavor the fruity salsa on this ready-in-minutes, low-cal grilled sausage sandwich.Chicken Sausage Sandwiches with Watermelon Salsa

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Sweet Corn Bruschetta

Sweet Corn Bruschetta

Trade bruschetta's traditional tomato for sunny sweet corn in this quick recipe from the cookbook Sweet Corn Spectacular (www.mhspress.org).Sweet Corn Bruschetta

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Cherry Phosphate Icebox Pie

Cherry Phosphate Icebox Pie

A humble pie if you ever saw one, this unassuming potluck star has an almondy crust and a yogurt-based filling that mimics the acidic tang of a phosphate. Amaretti (Italian almond cookies) are available at large supermarkets. You can substitute graham cracker crumbs.Cherry Phosphate Icebox Pie

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Butterscotch Brickle Pudding Pops

Butterscotch Brickle Pudding Pops

Chopped pecans and toffee bits add delightful crunch to creamy pudding pops. If you don't have plastic freezer-pop molds, use 5-ounce paper cups. Cover the filled cups with foil, make a small hole in the foil with a knife and insert a wooden stick.Butterscotch Brickle Pudding Pops

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Peachalope Jam

Peachalope Jam

Lemon, nutmeg and walnuts add layered flavor and texture to this unusual jam, which uses both peaches and cantaloupe. This recipe comes from the Glass Rooster Cannery cooking school and farm store in Sunbury, Ohio.Peachalope Jam

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Hot Pepper Mustard Butter

Hot Pepper Mustard Butter

Thanks to the thickener Clear Jel (available online), this unusual sandwich spread has a luscious, creamy consistency. If you want a milder taste, use 4 ounces of hot peppers and 4 ounces of mild peppers. This recipe comes from the Glass Rooster Cannery cooking school and farm store in Sunbury, Ohio.Hot Pepper Mustard Butter

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Root Beer Float Ice Cream Sandwiches

Root Beer Float Ice Cream Sandwiches

Stirring crushed root beer barrels into sugar-cookie dough adds irresistible sparkle and spot-on float flavor-especially when you add scoops of vanilla ice cream between two cooled cookies.Root Beer Float Ice Cream Sandwiches

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Zucchini Relish

Zucchini Relish

If you have a food processor, use it! This zingy relish requires lots of chopping. Try it on brats or burgers, or even with grilled chicken or pork chops. This recipe comes from the Glass Rooster Cannery cooking school and farm store in Sunbury, Ohio.Zucchini Relish

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Malted Mousse Brownies

Malted Mousse Brownies

We stirred chocolate-flavor malt powder into both the brownie base and the lush, fluffy topper. For an extra-indulgent dessert, substitute your favorite homemade brownie recipe. Just be sure it bakes in a 13x9x2-inch pan.Malted Mousse Brownies

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Sour Cherry-Almond Conserve

Sour Cherry-Almond Conserve

Spread this sweet-and-tart mixture over English muffins or on a sandwich. The recipe comes from the Glass Rooster Cannery cooking school and farm store in Sunbury, Ohio.Sour Cherry-Almond Conserve

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Sweet-Hot Peppers

Sweet-Hot Peppers

Look for Hungarian hot wax peppers at farmers markets or sub banana peppers. This recipe comes from the Glass Rooster Cannery cooking school and farm store in Sunbury, Ohio.Sweet-Hot Peppers

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Ratatouille-Style Tomato Sauce

Ratatouille-Style Tomato Sauce

This eggplant-laden sauce is a hearty, meatless alternative to spaghetti sauce. This recipe comes from the Glass Rooster Cannery cooking school and farm store in Sunbury, Ohio.Ratatouille-Style Tomato Sauce

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Mexican Corn Salsa

Mexican Corn Salsa

We love the sweet heat of this sunny salsa. This recipe comes from the Glass Rooster Cannery cooking school and farm store in Sunbury, Ohio.Mexican Corn Salsa

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Blueberry Chardonnay Jam

Blueberry Chardonnay Jam

This jam doesn't taste boozy; the white wine just deepens the flavor, like red wine in a stew. This recipe comes from the Glass Rooster Cannery cooking school and farm store in Sunbury, Ohio.Blueberry Chardonnay Jam

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Bread & Butter Pickles

Bread & Butter Pickles

Be sure to use small pickling cucumbers, which have fewer seeds and crisper texture than English or salad cucumbers. This recipe comes from the Glass Rooster Cannery cooking school and farm store in Sunbury, Ohio.Bread & Butter Pickles

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    1 of 23 Banana Split Ice Cream Torte
    2 of 23 Fresh-Fruit Ice Cream Sodas
    3 of 23 Strawberry Marmalade
    4 of 23 Neapolitan Party Cake
    5 of 23 Cucumber White Sangria
    6 of 23 Three-in-One Primavera
    7 of 23 Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Sundaes
    8 of 23 Soda Fountain Cupcakes
    9 of 23 Chicken Sausage Sandwiches with Watermelon Salsa
    10 of 23 Sweet Corn Bruschetta
    11 of 23 Cherry Phosphate Icebox Pie
    12 of 23 Butterscotch Brickle Pudding Pops
    13 of 23 Peachalope Jam
    14 of 23 Hot Pepper Mustard Butter
    15 of 23 Root Beer Float Ice Cream Sandwiches
    16 of 23 Zucchini Relish
    17 of 23 Malted Mousse Brownies
    18 of 23 Sour Cherry-Almond Conserve
    19 of 23 Sweet-Hot Peppers
    20 of 23 Ratatouille-Style Tomato Sauce
    21 of 23 Mexican Corn Salsa
    22 of 23 Blueberry Chardonnay Jam
    23 of 23 Bread & Butter Pickles

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