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Summer Trifle Salad

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We pretty much all love a salad of some sort, but they can get a little boring after a while, especially if you eat them a lot. Enter the idea of the trifle bowl, and a show-stopping main meal salad that is as gorgeous as it is delicious!

Trifles go back to the 16th century. In fact, they were also called Fruit Fools, believed to have originated from the French word “fouler” which means to mash or press. That’s the fun thing about the trifle. The presentation is stunning, and then you just dive in and scoop up soupy, fruity spoonfuls of goodness! Well, why not take the same idea and turn it into a scrumptious salad, which is exactly what I decided to do this week! With this Trifle Salad, you can combine and layer any of your favorite salad fixings in a trifle bowl (or any large clear glass bowl), drizzle with your best Italian dressing and serve it up as a main dish!

The sky’s the limit on what you can add to your Trifle Salad. If you’re looking to make it ahead for a special occasion or picnic, you’ll want to choose ingredients that will hold up and not wilt. Color, texture and flavor are also considerations. If you don’t have a trifle bow, a large, clear bowl makes a great substitute, especially if you place it on top of a cake stand for the ultimate presentation.

For individual servings, mini trifle bowls make every guest or family member feel super special by turning a regular salad into a little work of art!

Watch my How To video for Trifle Salad Here: https://jandatri.com/recipe/Triflesalad/

Baked Ziti with Pesto and Tiramisu Truffles

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Everyone needs a favorite Italian go-to dish that is certain to wow a crowd, and this is it! Baked Ziti enrobed in pesto with Italian sausage, an amazing Arizona pasta sauce and lots of cheese is the ultimate comfort food. Plus, Tiramisu Truffles are just down-right decadent and the easiest chocolaty treat ever!

Gnocchi alla Sorrentina and Italian Ricotta Crumble Cake

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Potato Gnocchi is a favorite Italian dish, but when you add Gnocchi to a casserole loaded up with a good pasta sauce and lots of cheese, you have a beautiful baked meal. And, a scrumptious Italian Ricotta Crumble Cake will win your heart and tummy! Plus, meet Isabel Baney, the wonderful creator of the all-natural and beautifully scented Sonoran Sanctuary candles!

Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Thai Peanut Sauce

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There are certain foods that I can eat every day, and a good Thai lettuce wrap is one of them! The ingredient that always wins me over is the full fat coconut milk. Add a smooth peanut butter and some acid and spices like soy sauce, cider vinegar and red curry paste, and you’ve pretty much checked all the boxes for great flavor! Another ingredient used often in Thai cuisine is ginger. They can be a bit tricky to peel, and the very best way to do that is to take a teaspoon and simply scrape the skin off. You won’t lose a single bit of ginger! Enjoy this light and easy dish for lunch or dinner this week!

Strawberry Fool

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Don’t let the name fool you. This perfect-for-summer treat is luscious looking, rich tasting and as simple as a dessert gets. Strawberry Fool should be Arizona’s official summertime treasure!

If you love having recipes that are so simple and yet produce the most stunning results, I can guarantee that if you make this light, fluffy mousse-like dish, folks will wonder how you found time to make such an exotic dessert. Well, they have just been Fooled! Yes, think fruit fool may be a new favorite for you and your family, whether it’s strawberry, raspberry, gooseberry or any one of your favorite fruits. Actually, we should rename this delight The Four Ingredient Wonder. That’s all it takes to create Summertime Strawberry Fool, and it couldn’t be easier to whip up!

What gives this strawberry mixture a wonderful texture is straining out the grainy strawberry seeds. You’re left with a perfect puree that will easily blend into the whipped cream.

I’m pretty obsessed with this dessert and I plan on trying it with fresh peaches, pineapple and mango. I love the name, too! In doing research on this centuries-old British dessert, many accounts claim the word “fool” is most likely derived from the French verb “fouler” which means “to press” and it’s been around for centuries. One thing’s for sure. I’d be a fool not to make this for my dessert-loving family members!

Watch my how to video for Strawberry Fool here!

Ina’s Chocolate Cupcakes

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Ina Garten, how I adore you! I love your commitment to making sure your recipes are accurate. I love that you test each dish about 25 times. I love ideas for entertaining, everyday meals, appetizers and for creating dishes for people we love as much as you love Jeffrey! It’s why we’ve created Cooking Ina’s Favorites as a regular feature up at Sweet Basil Culinary Center where I teach.

But Ina, your Chocolate Cake can change the world, and it’s why it’s one of your most popular recipes. Am I overstating how delicious and moist the cake is? Or that the frosting leaves a rich, not too sweet satiny finish on your tongue? Here’s what I will tell you. Just. Make.Them.