As the heat wave returns we are still packing up and heading off to the beach as many times as we can. We try to save our beautiful flower and herb gardens daily, but swear we hear them softly coughing as we walk by. It’s just to hot! The weeks are flying by and there isn’t much time left before school starts. (Yeah!)
The last big picnic weekend of the summer is approaching, and we begin to plan a great menu, always jumping at a chance to have a crowd of people to try out new recipes.
Many of you have requested recipes from grilled meats and fish to side dishes and great summer salads. But once again I must ask, “what about dessert?” You may have noticed that Judy prefers to cook and I would rather bake. Chocolate cake, cupcakes, cookies… over a meal any day!
We have a great quick and easy “2 minute take” on a much loved elegant dessert called ” Pavlova”. A Pavlova is a meringue shell made out of whipped egg whites and baked in a very low oven for a long time. It comes out crispy and crunchy but the inside has a marshmallow-y texture that is pure delish-ish-ness when topped with fresh whipped cream and berries. We are using a store bought meringue cookie which works beautifully and saves time. Enjoy!
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. “Twice Baked 2 Minute Take” Summertime Pavlova
1 10 oz package of frozen strawberries, reduced sugar (works best)
1 8 oz container of frozen whipped topping
3 or 4 store bought meringue cookies, vanilla flavored, just slightly broken up with your hands
Strain most of the syrup from the berries. In a large bowl combine whipped topping and gently add crushed cookies and then the berries of your choice. Fold until just combined. Serve in martini glasses, (the plastic colored ones are great for outdoors) Makes about 6 individual servings.
