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What You Need:

 

1 1/2 C of cold milk

1/2 C brewed coffee, cooled

1 (4 serving size) chocolate instant pudding and pie filling

12 chocolate sandwich cookies, divided

1 1/2 C frozen whipped topping, thawed

 

How to Make It:

 

Pour the milk into a large mixing bowl.

Add the coffee and stir slightly to combine.

Sprinkle in the pudding and pie filling.

Whisk for 2 minutes or until blended together well.

Transfer half of the pudding mixture into 4 dessert cups.

Crumble 2 cookies into each dessert cup.

Fold the whipped topping into the remaining pudding mixture.

Transfer the mixture equally into the 4 dessert cups.

Top each dessert with a cookie.

 

Makes 4 servings

 

If you’re Mom likes chocolate and coffee this dessert is right up her alley.  Chocolate chip cookies can be used in place of the sandwich cookies.  Instead of topping this dessert off with another cookie add a red or green maraschino cherry.

What You Need:

 

3/4 C cold milk

1 (4 serving size) box vanilla flavor instant pudding and pie filling

1 1/2 C whipped topping, thawed and divided

1 (10.75 oz.) prepared pound cake

1/4 C of orange juice

1 C of fresh raspberries

1 C of fresh strawberries, sliced

1/4 C fresh black berries

 

How to Make It:

 

Place the milk into a mixing bowl.

Sprinkle the pudding mix into the milk.

With an electric mixer, beat the mixture for 2 minutes or until well blended.

Fold in 1 C of the whipped topping until well combined.

Cut the pound cake into 3 layers lengthwise.

Place the first layer on a serving plate.

Brush the layer with orange juice.

Spread 1/2 of the pudding mixture on the cake layer.

Sprinkle 1/3 of the raspberries over the pudding.

Sprinkle 1/3 of the strawberries over the raspberries.

Add the next layer of cake and brush with orange juice.

Sprinkle on 1/3 of the raspberries and 1/3 of the strawberries.

Add the last layer of cake and brush with remaining orange juice.

Spread the last cake layer with the remaining whipped topping.

Sprinkle the remaining raspberries and strawberries over the top.

Finish by sprinkling the black berries over the top of the cake.

Cover loosely with foil and chill for at least 4 hours but no longer than 24 hours.

 

Makes 8 servings

 

Preparation time:  approximately 20 minutes

Refrigeration time:  approximately 4 hours

Total cooking time:  approximately 4 hours 20 minutes

 

Mom will think you worked all day making this cake.  French vanilla instant pudding and pie filling will also work.  If Mom is more into citrus fruit such as oranges, lemons and limes use those and use lemon pudding instead. 

What You Need:

 

1 1/2 T of butter

1/2 C chicken broth

3 T of maple syrup

2 t lemon juice

1 lb. baby cut carrots

1/4 t salt

1/4 t pepper

 

How to Make It:

 

Place the butter in a medium skillet positioned over medium heat.

When the butter has completely melted stir in the chicken broth, maple syrup and lemon juice.

Add the carrots and stir to coat them well with the maple sauce.

Set a lid slightly ajar over the skillet and cook the carrots for 7 minutes or until the carrots are fork tender and most of the sauce has been absorbed into the carrots.

Sprinkle with the salt and pepper just before serving.

 

Makes 4 servings

 

These carrots make a great side dish to serve with pork.  You can even add a little crunch to them by stirring in 1/4 C of chopped pecans just before serving.

• For The Tea/Coffee Lover – A thoughtful yet easy gift for your mother might include a pretty tea cup and saucer or a coffee mug with meaningful images or inspirational words. Add an assortment of tea bags or one pot coffee bags of different verities, flavored creamers or special sugars along with a new tea or coffee pot and maybe even a tea strainer for loose leaves or a special coffee scoop. A favorite book included in the package will make your gift extra special.

 

• For The Fresh Fruit Lover – Does your mom love Georgia peaches but you live in where Washington apples grow? Does she crave Florida or California citrus but you live in Michigan where cherries are plentiful but citrus is sparse? If your bank account isn’t rich enough to send her where her favorite fruit grows then think about “ordering in.” You could have her favorite fruit shipped to her (within agricultural guidelines) or even make a gift of fruit trees or plants for her ongoing pleasure.

 

• For The Food Lover – Another great idea is gifting a membership to a food of the month club. There are as many clubs as there are foods. Deserts, soups, steaks, cheese, hot sauce, salsas, barbeque sauce, pasta and pizza. Why, there’s even a bacon of the month club. Would you rather send a full meal instead of just one type of food? Then a dinner of the month club might be your answer.

 

So, give your mother the gift of food this Mother’s Day and she will think of you fondly all year long.

 

What You Need:

 

2 T of olive oil

2 C refrigerated sliced potatoes

1/2 t salt

1/4 t pepper

 

How to Make It:

 

Place the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Stir the potatoes into the oil.

Sprinkle the potatoes with the salt and pepper being sure to turn the potatoes to cover all sides.

Cook 6 minutes then turn the potatoes over.

Continue cooking an additional 6 minutes or until the potatoes is browned and crispy.

 

Makes 4 servings

 

Preparation time:  approximately 5 minutes

Cooking time:  approximately 12 minutes

Total time:  approximately 17 minutes

 

These potatoes are so easy to do even a child can help fix them.  They go great with bacon and eggs for breakfast or as a side dish with lunch or dinner.  One half cup of chopped onions and a half cup of chopped peppers can also be added for a special treat.