Ingredients:
2 cups crushed fresh strawberries
3 cups miniature marshmallows
1 (6 ounce) pkg strawberry flavored gelatin
1 (18 ounce) pkg yellow cake mix
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Spread crushed strawberries on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan. Evenly sprinkle strawberries with the dry gelatin powder, and top with mini marshmallows.
3. Prepare the cake mix as directed on the package, and pour on top of the marshmallows. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40 to 50 minutes. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Run a knife around the to loosen the sides, and turn the cake out onto a serving tray. Store cake in refrigerator.
Strawberry Salsa
Ingredients:
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
1/2 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and julienned
1/2 yellow bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and julienned
1/2 green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and julienned
1/4 cup finely shredded fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 pint (1 cup) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 Tablespoons strawberry jam
Preparation:
Place red onions, jalapeno pepper, bell peppers, cilantro, strawberries, orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, salt, pepper and jam in large mixing bowl, and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to 4 hours. Fifteen minutes before serving, remove the salsa from the refrigerator, so it loses some of its chill.
This sweet summery salsa can accompany anything from toasted pita triangles to a cut of grilled fish, shrimp or chicken.
Makes about 2 1/2 cups.
Strawberry Freezer Jam
Ingredients:
2 cups crushed fresh strawberries
4 cups sugar
1 (1.75 ounce) package dry pectin
3/4 cup water
Directions:
1. Mix crushed strawberries with sugar, and let stand for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, stir the pectin into the water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and boil for 1 minute. Stir the boiling water into the strawberries. Allow to stand for 3 minutes before pouring into jars or other storage containers.
2. Place tops on the containers, and leave for 24 hours. Place into freezer, and store frozen until ready to use.
