🍰 PATRIOTIC BERRY TRIFLE
INGREDIENTS
• 1 angel food cake, cut into cubes
• 1-pint strawberries, sliced
• 1-pint blueberries
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 (12-ounce) tub whipped topping
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS
1. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add condensed milk, vanilla, and whipped topping.
2. In a trifle bowl, layer cake cubes, cream, and berries.
3. Repeat layers and top with more berries. Chill before serving.
🥤 RED, WHITE & BLUE LAYERED DRINK (NON-ALCOHOLIC)
INGREDIENTS
• Cranberry juice (red)
• White lemonade or Gatorade (white)
• Blue sports drink (blue)
• Ice
DIRECTIONS
1. Fill glass to the top with ice.
2. Pour cranberry juice slowly over the ice.
3. Gently pour white drink next using the back of a spoon.
4. Finish with blue drink on top. Serve with a straw.
GRILLED BBQ CHICKEN AND PINEAPPLE SKEWERS
INGREDIENTS
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1.5-inch chunks
• 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
• 1 red onion, cut into wedges
• 3/4 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite brand or homemade)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Skewers (if wooden, soak in water for 30 minutes)
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
2. Thread chicken, pineapple, bell pepper, and onion onto skewers.
3. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
4. Grill skewers for 12 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally and brushing with barbecue sauce during the last 5 minutes.
5. Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro or parsley if desired.
Note: Optional side idea: Serve with corn on the cob or coleslaw!
