Strawberry Poke Cake - Your Guests Will Do More Than Poke at This Dish!

If you love strawberry desserts like a strawberry pie jello recipe or plump, juicy strawberries with ice cream, you are going to love strawberry poke cake. A poke cake is made by poking holes in a baked cake and then pouring jello over the cake and allowing it to set.

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You can make small holes with a fork or bigger ones with a chopstick. Any flavor of jello is great for making poke cake recipes, although contrasting colors are good so strawberry or raspberry jello would look nice on a white cake and anything would go with a chocolate cake.

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Part of the appeal of poke cakes is how great they taste. Not only does the jello give a fruity flavor to the cake but also the whole cake is covered in jello, which gives it a great texture. If you accidentally overcook a cake and it comes out of the oven dry, you can pour jello over it to disguise the fact!

Poke cakes are great fun to make and that is true whether the kids are helping you to bake or whether you are doing it yourself. Poking the holes with the fork is fun and so is pouring the jello mixture over the cake and waiting patiently for it to set so you can have a big slice!

You can either serve a poke cake plain or garnish it with whipped cream and fresh fruit. If you do not use the cream and fruit, why not serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or some chocolate ice cream syrup, to dress it up a bit? This dessert is great for kids and adults alike. It is ideal for anyone who loves jello recipes and that includes nearly everybody.

Recipe for Strawberry Poke Cake

The following recipe makes a beautiful cake, which serves six people. You can use a cake mix, for convenience sake, and decorate the cake with the juiciest, plumpest fresh strawberries you can find, for spectacular results. Keep any leftover cake in the refrigerator.

What you will need:

3 oz package strawberry jello 1 package white cake mix Oil, eggs, and water (as specified on the cake mix container) 1 cup boiling water 12 oz whipped cream 12 fresh strawberries

How to make it:

Make the cake, following the instructions on the package. Bake the cake for about forty minutes or until it is done at 350 degrees F. Let it cool in the cake pan for fifteen minutes, and then let it finish cooling on a wire rack. Poke holes all over the cake using a fork.

Dissolve the strawberry jello in the boiling water and pour this mixture all over the cake. You should set the wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet to catch any jello drips. Chill the strawberry poke cake for four hours or until the jello has set. Decorate the cake with whipped cream and fresh strawberries.

Strawberry Poke Cake - Your Guests Will Do More Than Poke at This Dish!

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Nailing Jello To a Tree and Other Unproductive Endeavors

As I was thinking about a topic for this month's column, I was struck by the fact that a woman who taught me a lot about life and probably helped shape many of my perspectives, passed away three years ago last week...my Aunt Mary.

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A very important person in my life, my Aunt Mary, who has passed on, taught me a lot as a kid that all of us should embrace in our quest for happiness, sanity and productivity.

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It's fitting that her wisdom would appear in my management writing since my business philosophy of Do business on your own terms! (R) and family first was heavily influenced by her. She raised 5 good kids and was able to maintain her humor, sanity and a positive outlook on life even during her last few years when she was quite sick.

Not one to waste time, or mince words, she was always ready with comfort, advice or admonishment when necessary. When the kids would get on her nerves and she needed a short break, she was famous for assigning the task, "Go nail Jello(R) to a tree or something, will you!" Clearly, this is a task that is pointless, fruitless and a visual that is just plain funny.

On the serious side though, how many of us can't find the humor in things, can't figure out a way to take a break or can't overcome everyday stress because we are spending way too much of our time focused on pointless and fruitless things? Is it because of some sense of misguided responsibility that we HAVE to do these things? Do we do them because we have allowed someone else to override our priorities with theirs? Or is it because we simply haven't stopped to think about and separate what's important from all of what I call, LifeClutter(c)?

Make yourself a promise that for one week you will force yourself to look at all of the things you 'have to do' every day and ask yourself, is this productive or pointless? Am I doing this because I truly have to or because it's a habit I can't break? Is it LifeClutter(c)?

One of my favorite questions is, "What could happen if I don't do this?" Based on the answer my follow-up question is, "Do I care about that outcome?" If the outcome isn't a problem, then I have the freedom to decide if I'm going to take action or not...ahh. Cleaning out the LifeClutter(c).

If you actually make time to do this exercise and examine how you spend your time, you will quickly find that just like that closet full of clothes you'll never wear again, there are a lot of things that can be given away (delegated) or simply discarded that will free up space for the good stuff.

Although nailing Jello(R) to a tree might be an amusing time waster, and it should probably become a YouTube video, I suggest that there are a lot of other unproductive time wasters in each of our lives that deserve to be cleaned out and thrown away so that we can fill life with the good stuff.

Nailing Jello To a Tree and Other Unproductive Endeavors

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Frilly Jello Recipes

Thanks to the creators of Jell-O everyone around the world can create an interesting dessert. Of course, the more experience one gets while making these creations, the more spectacular the result turns out to be. No bake cheesecake constantly gets a winning vote. Pudding so creamy it is unbelievable and sparkling jello the color of the rainbow inspire all of us, and when you are ready to use one of the many jello recipes you will be happy to know you can make it early in the day, chill it in the refrigerator, and enjoy it later that evening. Yes, you can even enjoy jello with breakfast.

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No Bake Cheesecake Or Apples And Pudding

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You can buy gelatin and pudding in sugar free flavors, which opens up a whole new world of recipes for those who have been prevented from trying some delicious dishes. Just imagine the delight of an adult or child who can treat themselves to a parfait well within their safe sugar intake. Always be certain to determine what the things you add will do to the count and look through our delicious sugar free jello recipes to find the ones that let you know exactly what you are serving. Using such exchanges as low fat milk and carob will surprise you when you taste how good healthy can be.

Sometimes you are told at the last minute that there will be guests for dinner. With milk, pudding, apples, and granola, you can have dessert ready in no time at all. You will be so relaxed that no one will think it was a surprise thanks to this delicious, appealing pudding dessert.

Quick Apples And Pudding

What You Need:

4 yellow delicious apples 1 box instant vanilla pudding 2 cups milk 1/2 cup granola

How To Make It:

In a small glass mixing bowl, mix the pudding and milk according to the directions on the pudding box. Put the bowl in the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes. Wash, dry, core, and remove the stem from the apples. Cut them lengthwise and put them on a platter, cored side facing up. Scoop the vanilla pudding in each half, covering the edges of each apple. Sprinkle the pudding with granola, cover with plastic wrap, and put the dessert platter in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve them.

The crystals found in the jello package can be used to thicken glazes and add flavor to the food you are preparing. When making jello for dessert, be sure to give it plenty of time to set. Even the quick set method needs about 90 minutes to firmly set. Create the jello recipes first and leave yourself plenty of time to fix dinner afterward. Sometimes what you have fixed for dessert gives you the inspiration of what to serve for dinner, and while the after-dinner treat chills in the refrigerator, you will have the opportunity to prepare the rest of the meal.

If it has been awhile since you have enjoyed jello, browse the net for some recipes, and see what you have been missing. The flavors are so easy to make and today's jello recipes are inspirational and kid-friendly, providing quality time with the kids in the kitchen while you teach them how to make good things for others, and give them the confidence of cooking.

Be imaginative! It is so easy to please family and guests with no bake cheesecake and more.

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Incredibly Delicious Italian Dessert Recipes For Dessert Lovers

In the history of desserts, famous Italian dessert recipes definitely stand out. Italian desserts range in flavor from bitter to sweet and they go nicely with a glass of wine. In Italy, the locals are just as likely to eat a piece of fruit for dessert as an indulgent, creamy confection.

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If you have visited an Italian bakery, you will have seen many different varieties of cookies and biscotti. The Italians like to dunk their biscotti in red wine. A lot of Italian cookies are sweet but not excessively so and light glazes often provide most of the flavoring. Nuts or candied fruit are often added too. Biscotti might be very popular in the United States but in Italy hard, slightly sweet twice baked cookies are more popular. They are baked twice to remove as much moisture as possible, which makes the cookies dry, crumbly, and hard.

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Which is the Most Famous Italian Dessert?

Tiramisu is thought to have originated in Siena. Duke Cosimo de Medici enjoyed it so much that it spread around the world with Italian immigrants. Tiramisu is a delicious combination of lady finger cookies, liquor, espresso, cocoa, mascarpone cheese, and eggs.

The best known Italian cake has to be panettone, which is from Milan. Boxes of this cake can be found in cafes and Italian bakeries during the holiday season all over the world. The fluffy panettone dough is flavored with raisins and candied fruit pieces and the cake is shaped like a dome. Italians enjoy panettone with zabaglione custard or mascarpone cheese and a glass of liqueur or dessert wine.

Perhaps you have tried Italian gelato. This is ice cream made with milk, sugar and flavoring. Sometimes it contains eggs and cream. Gelato is churned less than regular ice cream, making it less airy and more dense. Italian desserts are best eaten in moderation because a lot of them are very rich. If you find a lot of Italian desserts heavenly but a bit too rich, why not make your own and change the ingredients to tone them down a bit?

Using Jello in Italian Dessert Recipes

Gelato is a great candidate for experimentation with jello. Italian ice cream is nearly free of air, which makes it dense and super heavy. By combining gelato, boiling water, and jello powder, you can create a deliciously light dessert with a nice texture and any jello flavor you like. You can use sugar free jello to halve the calories because half the dessert is jello and the sugar free kind is also calorie free.

If you happen to own an ice cream machine, you can make gelato with kool aid and jello, which tastes great and makes a refreshing dessert on balmy summer evenings. Jello goes with a lot of ingredients, with fruit trifle being a great example.

Jello also goes nicely with fruit pieces, with custard or zabaglione or with chocolate. In fact, it is one of the most versatile dessert ingredients you can get and it is great for making Italian dessert recipes lighter. Dessert making is a creative process and you might feel like making a rich, luxurious tiramisu one day and healthier layer jello recipes the next.

Incredibly Delicious Italian Dessert Recipes For Dessert Lovers

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Simple Jello Recipes: Strawberry Banana Marshmallow Fruit Salad

Do you and your family love to eat jello puddings and gelatins? I know our family loves anything we make while using these types of ingredients to make snacks and desserts. Many are simple jello recipes that only include just a few ingredients. However, there are many you can find that include so many more different and delicious ingredients such as fresh, frozen and canned fruits. You can use regular fruits or you can choose to use the sugar free types for your recipes.

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This is a simple dessert that you can make and then store in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve it to your family, friends, and guests. It combines the different flavors of canned and fresh fruits such as grapes, strawberries, bananas, mandarin oranges, assorted fruits in fruit cocktail. You can choose from regular or tropical fruit cocktail to add to your own recipe. Choose that which best suits you and your sense of flavor. The cream cheese and whipped topping adds the creamy goodness that just about everyone loves.

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Whether you are serving a large family with young children or a large party crowd at a potluck dinner, this is a delicious dessert that you can whip up in hardly any time at all and then have it ready to take along with you or serve as an after dinner treat. Adapt the recipe by taking out the marshmallows. Add some chopped walnuts, pecans, pistachios, or even peanuts if you like.

Recipe for Strawberry Banana Marshmallow Fruit Salad

What You Need

1 cup quartered grapes 1 cup sliced strawberries 2 medium sliced bananas 1 can fruit cocktail 16 ounce 1 can mandarin orange sections 11 ounce 1 can pineapple chunks 16 ounce 1 package softened cream cheese 3 ounce 1 container whipped topping 8 ounce 1 package strawberry banana flavored jello gelatin mix 1 bag miniature marshmallows

How to Make It

Soften the cream cheese to room temperature by placing it on the countertop about 20 minutes before preparation time.

Rinse and drain the fresh fruits and then cut the grapes in quarters, slice the bananas and strawberries. Drain the liquid from the fruit cocktail, mandarin orange sections, and the pineapple chunks. Place all the fruit into a large size mixing bowl and then add about 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Toss fruit to cover and combine. Set aside in the refrigerator to chill until needed.

Using an electric mixer and a large mixing bowl add the soften cream cheese and beat until smooth. Sprinkle in the package of strawberry banana flavored jello gelatin mix and beat to combine. Fold in the whipped topping, while making sure to completely dissolve any dry gelatin mix.

Stir in the miniature marshmallows and then stir into the fruit mixture. You can serve this immediately or you can place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least an hour before serving. Remember, the longer you allow these types of fruit salads to set and chill the better the flavors of all the mixed fruits and ingredients.

Simple Jello Recipes: Strawberry Banana Marshmallow Fruit Salad

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Fun Jello Poke Cake

If you want a really easy cake to make for a potluck or you want something fun to make with your kids, take a look at Jello Poke Cake. The recipe here uses raspberry Jello, but you can use any flavor you like. You can even do two different layers in different Jello colors. When you cut into the double layered cake, it will look impressive. Just imagine making one with a red layer and a green layer for the holidays. It would look so festive and pretty!

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This recipe would be considered hip and retro these days; it dates back to Jello recipe books from the mid-1970s. Many of you may remember eating this as a kid. No matter if you remember it or not, this is a tasty dessert that is easy to throw together. Your kids will have a great time poking the cake with a fork and watching the Jello seep into the cake. Go ahead and let them go a little crazy. They will be amazed when you cut them a slice and they see the colorful streaks of Jello running throughout the cake. Do not be surprised if they ask you to make this dessert over and over again.

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If you want to make it true to its 1970s roots, top the cake off with Dream Whip. If you prefer Cool Whip today, use that. You could even use real whipped cream if you want, but it will separate faster than the other two choices. This is a great blast from the past recipe that actually tastes great. Let yourself indulge in a little nostalgia and give it a try sometime.

Because of its history, you may want to make this for a family reunion, or for a '70s theme party. Of course, you can make this recipe just because you want to. You really do not need any specific reason. It is just one of those fun desserts to indulge in once in awhile. We all need that sometimes. Go ahead and relax with a plate of Poke Cake.

Recipe for Gelatin Poke Cake

This is a colorful fun cake to make anytime.

What You Need

1 package white cake mix 1 package (4 serving size) Jello Vanilla Instant Pudding 4 eggs 1 cup water 1/4 cup oil 1 package (3 ounces) Jello Raspberry Gelatin

How to Make It

Combine the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, water, and oil in a large bowl and mix well. Pour the mixture into a greased and floured 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 to 45 minutes. Do not underbake the cake. Let the finished cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes.

Dissolve the gelatin according to the directions on the package. Poke holes in the cake with a fork. Pour the warm gelatin over the top of the cake. Let the cake chill in the refrigerator for 4 hours.

Top with frosting or whipped topping.

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Patriotic Party With Classic Menu Items and Recipe for Jello Mold

A Patriotic party is just what you need to make your holidays special. The food at this patriotic party should also fit the theme as well as be quite tasty.

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You can also go down the classic picnic route with your Patriotic party. That means you'll make up plenty of deviled eggs, potato salad, ham and cheese croissants, and pie for dessert. You can also set up the old grill and put a few sides of beef out to cook. Grilled veggies are a great side dish for these treats. A good old red, white and blue Jell-O mold is just perfect for dessert.

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Patriotic Jell-O Mold

For this delicious party dessert you'll need the following items: 1 (3 oz) pkg. of Strawberry Jell-O, 1 1/3 cups boiling water, 1 (10 oz) pkg Strawberries, 1 (3 oz) pkg. Lemon Jell-O, 1 cup boiling water, 1 pint vanilla ice cream, 1 (3 oz) pkg. blueberry Jell-O, 1 cup boiling water, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup cold water, and 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries.

Start with the red layer for your frozen patriotic treat. Mix up the strawberry Jell-O according to instructions on the box and using the 1 1/3 cups boiling water. Add fruit to the still warm mixture. Let cool to a little above room temperature. Pour the mixture into a bundt pan. Place into fridge to let chill until set while you make the other Jell-os.

Begin the white layer of Jell-O by dumping the lemon Jell-O into 1 1/3 cups boiling water. Stir until smooth. Blend in the vanilla ice cream and blend until mixture is smooth. Chill at room temperature until thickened. Slowly spoon or pour the white layer of the patriotic Jell-O mold over the red layer in the bundt pan. Chill in fridge as before.

The last layer of the patriotic Jell-O mold begins by mixing the blueberry Jell-O mix with sugar in one cup boiling water. Add cold water. Let sit at room temperature until thickened. Stir in blueberries. Spoon the cooled mixture over top the white layer of Jell-O in the bundt pan. Let the patriotic mold chill overnight. Remove from mold and serve at your party.

This Red, White and Blue Jell-O Mold is a delight to see at your Patriotic party. You'll be giggling when you see it a wriggling and a jiggling on the buffet table.

Patriotic Party With Classic Menu Items and Recipe for Jello Mold

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