8 Key Benefits Of Using Silicone Bakeware

8 Key Benefits Of Using Silicone Bakeware

Silicone baking products came out onto the market place several years ago. When I first saw these products in the local retail stores, I was skeptical that they would perform just as well as my traditional baking dishes.

I decided to purchase a loaf pan and take it home to try it out. After all, I am an avid baker and would really put it through the test. After a few uses, I can honestly say that I was pleasantly surprised at how well it performed, matter of fact, it performed better than my metal and glass baking dishes.

Over the years, I have purchased numerous pieces of silicone bakeware and I can honestly say, I now use them every day when I bake for my family.

Here are 8 key benefits of why you need to use this type of bakeware in your own kitchen.

1. You will find that you can readily purchase the baking pans out in the market and for an economical price...many will come with a multi-year warranty, which makes them a great investment.

2. You will find that you will get even heat distribution, completely baked centers and even browning of your baked goods.

3. Silicone bakeware does not rust, dent or stain. Your bakeware will look beautiful for many years, with the proper care.

4. You will find that the majority of the baking pans are dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, freezer, conventional oven and convection oven safe, up to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Please read manufacturers instructions as this can vary.

5. You will save time and calories because these types of baking pans do not need any greasing or flouring. They are made from a nonstick material, making the removal of your baked item, quick and easy.

6. Once they are removed from the oven, they cool down quickly.

7. Due to the type of material they are constructed from, you can easily fold the baking pans in half or collapse them for storage which saves on kitchen and cabinet space.

8. Clean up is a snap! You can place them on the top rack of your dishwasher or easily hand wash them in hot soapy water.

In closing, I think once you try a piece or two, you will be pleasantly surprised at how silicone bakeware will out perform your metal and glass baking pans. Your baked goods will bake better, taste delicious and clean up...will be a snap.

This article is copyright 2009 by Shelly Hill, all rights reserved. This article can not be reprinted without Shelly's permission.

How To Can Peach Pie Filling Recipe

Peach Pie Filling

6 lbs. fresh peaches
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons bottled lemon juice
3 3/4 cups water
5 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
ascorbic acid or fruit fresh

Peel, pit, and slice your fresh peaches. Loosen the skins in boiling water for 35 seconds, then submerge in cold water. Gently peel off the skins. Place peach slices in water that contains ascorbic acid, until all peaches are sliced. Combine lemon juice, water, granulated sugar, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg in a large saucepan. Stir and cook over medium heat until mixture boils. Drain peaches and add to syrup mixture. Cook for 3 minutes. Ladle into hot quart-sized canning jars. Release air bubbles, clean rims and seal using water bath canner for 30 minutes.

How To Make And Can Pineapple Jam Recipe

Pineapple Jam

1 quart finely chopped, cored, peeled pineapple (about 5 pounds)
1/2 lemon, thinly sliced
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup water

Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring slowly to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cook rapidly to gelling point, about 30 minutes. As mixture thickens, stir frequently to prevent sticking. (I like to use my Tupperware Saucy Silicone Spatula for this task.) Remove from heat. Ladle hot jam into hot jars, leaving 1/2" head space. Apply caps and seals. Process the jars for 15 minutes in a boiling water bath canner.

Red Velvet Dessert Cake Recipe

Red Velvet Dessert Cake Recipe

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup shortening
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon table salt
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
2 ounces red food coloring

In a large bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and shortening; slowly stir in the eggs and mix well. Stir in the cocoa powder and red food coloring until all ingredients are well combined. In a small bowl combine the all-purpose flour and table salt. Slowly stir flour mixture into the first bowl. Stir in buttermilk, add in the vanilla extract and baking soda. Pour in the white vinegar and mix all ingredients well.

Lightly grease and flour two 9" round baking pans. Bake in a 350 degree oven for approximately 25 minutes or until center of cake is done.

Red Velvet Cake Icing

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup cold milk
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup margarine or butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a medium sized saucepan, combine the flour with the milk over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture has thickened. Remove from heat and cool until it is cool enough to place in the refrigerator to chill. Remove from the refrigerator and mix in the shortening, margarine and granulated sugar with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until the icing is smooth and creamy. Stir in the vanilla extract and beat for 30 seconds on medium speed. Spread icing on the top and sides of your cake.

Easy Chocolate Vanilla Fudge Recipe

If you love chocolate fudge with just a hint of vanilla taste to it then this recipe is for you! This is one of our favorite fudge recipes and it always turns out great when we make it.

Chocolate Vanilla Fudge

4 1/2 c. sugar
1 lg. can evaporated milk
2 (5 oz.) Hershey (tm) candy bars
3 sm. pkgs. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (8 ounce) jar marshmallow cream
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine sugar and milk in a saucepan. Cook the mixture for 5 1/2 minutes. Stir occasionally so that it won't scorch. Break up candy bars into small pieces into a large bowl. Add the chocolate chips, marshmallow cream, salt and vanilla. Pour hot mixture over the other ingredients in the bowl and stir until smooth. Pour into buttered pans. Let set for 24 hours and then cut into squares.

Homemade Bleu Cheese Salad Dressing Recipe

During the summer months, we enjoy fresh salads almost daily to use up the veggies in our garden. We prefer homemade salad dressings over the pricey store bought ones.

Bleu Cheese Salad Dressing

1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup Bleu Cheese, crumbled

In a small Tupperware mixing bowl, combine the yogurt, sour cream, lemon juice, minced garlic and black pepper. Whisk by hand until mixture is smooth. Stir in the crumbled Bleu Cheese using the Tupperware Saucy Silicone Spatula. Serve over your fresh salad or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Makes 1 1/3 cups.

How To Can Blueberry Jam Recipe

Here is our favorite recipe for canning homemade blueberry jam.

Blueberry Jam

2 1/2 pints fresh blueberries
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
5 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup water
1 box Sure Jell

Wash and thoroughly crush blueberries, one layer at a time, in a saucepan. Add lemon juice and water. Stir in Sure Jell and bring to a full, rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in the sugar and return to a full rolling boil. Boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, quickly skim off foam and fill hot, sterile jars, leaving 1/2" head space. Wipe jar rims. Adjust lids and process for 5 minutes in boiling water bath canner.

Easy To Make Classic Spicy Chili Recipe

If you are looking for a moderate to spicy chili recipe, then you should try this one. If you like more heat in your chili, you can increase the chili powder and red cayenne pepper.

Classic Chili Recipe

2 lbs. lean ground beef
1 clove garlic, minced
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon red cayenne pepper
dash of cloves
2 large cans kidney beans plus juice
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons basil
4 cups tomato juice
1 can crushed tomatoes

Note: If you like it really spicy, you can increase the chili powder to 4 tablespoons.

In a large skillet, brown your lean ground beef with minced garlic and finely chopped onions until ground beef is no longer pink. Drain grease from beef and set aside. In a large stock pot, combine all of the above ingredients including the spices. Stir in the browned ground beef. Turn heat to low and simmer for approximately 45 minutes or until its done.

Easy Blueberry Freezer Jam Recipe

We love to make freezer jams here at our home, especially when our blueberries are in season. I use the classic recipe that comes with the box of Sure Jell.

Blueberry Freezer Jam

2 1/2 pints fresh blueberries
5 1/4 cups granulated sugar
freezer-safe containers


Wash and discards any stems. Crush blueberries using a potato masher or lightly blend in a blender. Do not puree the fruit, there should be small chunks of fruit in jam. Place crushed blueberries into a bowl with EXACTLY 5 1/4 cups of granulated sugar. Stir to coat the berries and then let it sit for exactly 10 minutes. In a saucepan, bring 3/4 cup of water to a boil and then stir in 1 box of Sure Jell. Bring to a rolling boil and boil for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir pectin in with the blueberries, stirring constantly until the sugar is dissolved (about 3-4 minutes.)

Pour mixture into your prepared containers, leaving a 1/2" head space at top to allow for expansion during freezing time. Cover or seal container. Let this mixture stand at room temperature for 24 hours or until set.

You can store them jam in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or in your freezer for up to 1 year. Thaw in refrigerator before using.

Homemade Freezer Apple Jelly Recipe

If you enjoy making your own homemade apple jelly, I think you will appreciate this easy recipe that is by Sure Jell.

Apple Jelly Recipe

3 cups bottled apple juice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
5 cups granulated sugar
1 box of Sure Jell

Wash and rinse your plastic containers.

In a large bowl, combine the bottled apple juice, lemon juice and 5 cups of sugar and set aside. You need to be exact on all measurements for the recipe to turn out correctly. Let this mixture stand for 10-12 minutes while you prepare the sure jell.

In a small saucepan, combine 1 box of Sure Jell with 3/4 cup of water. Bring to a boil on HIGH heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.

Stir the Sure Jell mixture into the fruit juice mixture. Stir constantly until all of the granulated sugar is completely dissolved. You will need to stir it for 3-4 minutes.

Pour this mixture into your prepared plastic containers, leaving a 1/2" head space at the top to allow for expansion during freezing time. Seal containers. Let jelly stand at room temperature for 24 hours or until set. You can refrigerate the jelly for up to 3 weeks or for up to 1 year in your freezer.

How To Make Homemade Potato Chips Plus Recipe

We enjoy making our own homemade potato chips and then flavoring them as desired. You will need a deep fryer for this recipe and several paper towels.

Homemade Potato Chips Recipe

4-6 white potatoes
water
vegetable oil (for deep frying)
salt

Wash and scrub the skins of your potatoes. Remove skins from potatoes using a paring knife or vegetable peeler. Using a paring knife, cut thin round or oval slices. Cut out and remove any bad parts. Fill a large bowl with cold tap water and soak your slices in the water for 30 minutes. Remove slices from water and pat dry with paper towels. Turn your deep fryer on and set the temperature at 350 degrees. When the oil is hot and has reached the desired temperature, place a handful of slices into the frying basket and drop down into the oil. Deep fry your slices until they are crisp and lightly browned. This process usually takes 2-4 minutes. Remove basket from hot oil and let it drain over the deep fryer for 2-3 minutes. Line a large plate or platter with 3 thick paper towels. Pour the chips onto the plate and use a separate paper towel to blot off any excess oil. Season with salt if desired.

Optional: If you like your potato chips seasoned with Old Bay, place some Old Bay Spice in an old salt shaker. Shake the desired amount on the chips. Wait 1 minute, flip the chips over and season the other side.

Storage: Once the chips have cooled, place them in an airtight plastic container. If you own a plastic cookie canister, this will work well for storing them.

Black Raspberry Jam Recipe For Canning

Our black raspberries are finally ready for picking! We enjoy making our own black raspberry jam and this is the recipe we like to use when we can our jam.

Black Raspberry Jam

4 to 4 1/2 pints black raspberries
6 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 box of Sure Jell
1/2 teaspoon margarine

Wash and crush raspberries using a potato masher. You will need 5 cups of crushed berries for this recipe. In a large pot, combine the crushed berries, granulated sugar, Sure Jell and margarine. Bring mixture to a boil stirring constantly. Boil the mixture for 1 1/2 minutes and then turn off the heat so that you can skim off any foam that developes. Ladle jam into clean, hot and sterilzed jars. Seal in the water bath canner for approximately 10 minutes and then remove jars to cool. This recipe will make about 8 jars that hold 8 ounces each. Please remember to leave a 1/2" head space in your jars before sealing them.

Strawberry Rhubarb Pineapple Jam Canning Recipe

This is one of our favorite recipes to make homemade strawberry rhubarb jam and the pineapple addition to the recipe makes it delicious!

Strawberry Rhubarb Pineapple Jam

5 cups rhubarb, finely chopped (use a food processor to make it easier)
5 cups strawberries, crushed
1 (20 ounce) can of crushed pineapples
5 cups granulated sugar
2 (3 ounce) boxes of sure jell
1/2 teaspoon margarine

Put all ingredients into a large stock pot (except for sure jell), stirring until they are combined. Cook on medium-high heat for 30-45 minutes, stirring almost constantly. If the mixture seems to be too soft, cook for a few minutes longer. Remove from heat and stir in 2 boxes of Sure Jell. Ladle mixture into clean, hot and sterilized canning jars and seal. Place jars in your water bath canner for 5 minutes. This recipe will make ten 8 ounce jars of jam.

Crock Pot Apple Butter For Canning Recipe

During the fall months, I enjoy making and canning our own apple butter. When I make my apple butter, I use my crock pot to cook it. I will load up the crock pot with my recipe ingredients before I go to bed and then the next morning, it will be ready for you to can.

Crock Pot Apple Butter

Apples (peeled, cored and sliced)
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
4 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon table salt
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 (25 ounce) jar applesauce

Fill your 3 quart or larger crock pot with peeled and sliced apple wedges. Mix up the granulated sugar, cinnamon, cloves, salt and cider vinegar and dump into the crockpot. Finally stir in the jar of applesauce. Cook mixture on high for 1 hour and then turn down the crock pot to the low setting. Let mixture cook down for 6 hours without scorching it. Once its done cooking, mash it with a potato masher or run through your blender on the low setting. Ladle mixture into hot sterlized canning jars and seal. Process in your water bath canner for 10 minutes and then remove them from the water bath to cool.

Potato Stuffed Meatloaf Recipe

If you enjoy eating meatloaf but looking for an old-fashioned twist to the traditional meatloaf recipe, I think you will enjoy this vintage 1935 recipe.

Potato Stuffed Meatloaf

1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
1/2 lb. ground pork
1 tablespoon onion, minced
2 tablespoons horseradish sauce
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon table salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

In a large bowl, combine all of the above ingredients together in the order that they are given. Place mixture in a 9" by 5" by 3" loaf pan and pat it down so that it measures approximately 1" thick in size.

Potato Stuffing Topping

4 cups mashed potatoes
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons pimento, minced
2 tablespoons green pepper, finely chopped
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1/4 cup cold milk

In a large bowl, combine the above ingredients together in the order given. Pour the mixture into the loaf pan on top of the meat mixture. Bake for 1 hour in a 350 degree oven. Remove from oven and if desired, sprinkle your favorite cheese on top and place back into the oven for 5 minutes to melt the cheese.

Fresh Peach Dessert Cake Recipe

This is the summer season so finding fresh peaches is plentiful right now. One of the things I enjoy making is some peach cake which is an awesome dessert cake.

Peach Dessert Cake

7 peaches (peeled and sliced)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pint sour cream
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 box yellow cake mix
3/4 stick of butter

Combine cake mix and butter with a pastry blender in a medium-sized bowl. Press cake mixture in a 9 x 13" lightly greased baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes in a 350 degree oven. Spread fresh sliced peaches over the baked cake crust. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Combine sour cream and egg. Pour sour cream mixture over the peaches. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 40 minutes or until done.

Tupperware Peaches and Cream Gelatin Salad Mold

Here is another delicious recipe by Tupperware that utilizes their famous Jel-ring Mold.

Peaches and Cream Gelatin Salad Mold

1 can (28 ounrces) peaches in syrup
1 box lemon flavored gelatin
2/3 cup creamed cottage cheese
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup chilled whipping cream

Drain and reserve syrup from peaches. Heat one cup of syrup from peaches until hot. In a medium sized bowl, empty gelatin mix and then add hot peach syrup, stirring until the gelatin has dissolved. Cool. Chill until gelatin mixture is thickened. Lightly spray a Tupperware Jel-Ring Mold with nonstick cooking spray, set aside. When gelatin mixture is thickened, mix in peaches, cottage cheese and chopped pecans. In a separate bowl, beat whipped cream until it forms soft peaks. Fold in whipped cream into the gelatin mixture and pour the mixture into the Tupperware Jel-Ring Mold and seal. Place in the refrigerator for 4 hours or until firm. Unmold the gelatin onto a bed of fresh lettuce leaves.

Pork Chops and Scallop Potatoes Recipe

If you enjoy eating some thick cut pork chops along with scallop potatoes, I think you will enjoy this easy recipe and will serve 4 making it a great small family dinner.

Smoked Pork Chops and Scallop Potatoes

4 cups sliced raw potatoes
1/2 cup sliced onion
2 Tablespoons flour
salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups heated warm milk
4 lean pork chops

Place a layer of potatoes and sliced onion in a greased 2 quart casserole dish. Sprinkle chops with a little flour, salt and pepper to taste. Repeat layers, ending with potatoes and onion on top. Pour heated up warm milk over the top. In a skillet, over medium heat, brown the pork chops on each side. Remove chops from skillet and place in casserole dish over the potato mixture. Cover and place in a preheated 350 degree oven for 45 minutes, uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes or until done.

Lipton's Crispy Garlic Chicken Recipe

Lipton's Crispy Garlic Chicken Recipe

This recipe was taken from the package of Lipton's Recipe Secrets.

1 envelope Lipton Recipe Secrets (tm) Savory Herb with Garlic Soup Mix
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated Paremesan cheese
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 Tablespoons dry bread crumbs

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine soup mix, mayonnaise and cheese, set aside. On a baking sheet, arrange chicken. Evenly top chicken with soup mixture, then evenly sprinkle bread crumbs on top. Bake for 20-25 minutes in a 400 degree oven or until chicken is no longer pink.

Old-Fashioned Green Grape Gelatin Mold Dessert Recipe

This is a recipe that I got from my great auntie about 30 years ago to make her delicious green grape gelatin salad. This recipe is super easy to make!

Green Grape Gelatin Mold

1 tbsp. unflavored gelatin mix
2 tbsp. cold water
2 cups boiling water
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup granulated sugar

In a large saucepan, combine all of the above ingredients over medium heat and bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Let is sit until it starts to firm up and stir in 2 lbs. of green seedless grapes. Stir and then pour into the Tupperware Jel-Ring Mold, seal. Place in the refrigerator for 4 hours or until firm. Unmold the ring onto a bed of fresh crisp lettuce.

Easy Vanilla Butter Cream Frosting Recipe

Here is a very easy recipe to make that you can use to frost cookies, cakes, cupcakes or brownies.

Vanilla Butter Cream Frosting

1/4 cup butter (not margarine)
1 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar (powdered sugar)
milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a medium-sized Tupperware mixing bowl, cream the butter together with the confectioner's sugar. Add a little cold milk and vanilla extract until frosting is of spreading consistency.

Gluten Free - Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

If you are allergic to flour or have issues eating cookies made with flour, then this might be a good recipe for you to try.

Gluten-Free Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies

1 cup creamy smooth peanut butter
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 egg
24 milk chocolate Hershey Candy Kisses

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine peanut butter, sugar and egg in a Tupperware mixing bowl; beat until blended and smooth. Shape dough into 24 balls about 1 1/2" in diameter. Place the balls 2" apart on a baking sheet lined with the Tupperware Nonstick Silicone Wonder baking mat. Press one chocolate kiss in the center of each cookie. Bake for 8-11 minutes or until they are done. Store in an airtight container once they are cooled.

Chocolate Chip Rice Krispies Cookies Recipe

This is a recipe that was given to me a few years ago by my sister in law. My nephews love to eat these cookies!

Chocolate Chip Rice Krispies Cookies

1 cup brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup butter
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 cups flour
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup Rice Krispies Cereal
1 cup quick oatmeal
12 oz. bag milk chocolate morsels

Mix together the sugars, vegetable oil, butter, egg and vanilla extract. Add in the remaining ingredients one at a time and stirring after each addition. Line a baking sheet with the Tupperware Silicone Nonstick Baking Mat. Drop dough onto the cookie sheet by rounded teaspoonfuls. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until they are done. Store cookies in an airtight canister once cooled.

Baked Apple Stuffed Pork Chops Recipe

Here is another fabulous recipe given to me by my 83 year old aunt. She has been making this recipe for years and passed the recipe down to me.

Baked Apple Stuffed Pork Chops

1 cup diced apples
1/4 cup raisins
3/4 cup bread crumbs
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon onions, minced
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons hot water
4 pork chops, 1/2" thick with pocket
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup water

Mix together the apples, raisins, bread crumbs, salt and sugar in a large bowl. Saute onions in butter for 5 minutes and then add to the bread crumb mixture. Add hot water, blend. Sprinkle salt and pepper on inside pocket of pork chops. Fill pockets with stuffing mixture, fasten close with a toothpick. Brown pork chops well on both sides. Place pork chops in a large glass baking dish. Add 1/2 cup water to drippings in the fry pan and then pour drippings into the baking dish. Cover baking dish with foil or lid. Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 1 hour.

Delicious Peach Raspberry Smoothie Recipe

Here is another fantastic recipe by Tupperware to make homemade Peach Raspberry Smoothies! Delish!

Peach Raspberry Smoothie Recipe

1 fresh peach, cut into quarters and pit removed
1/4 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
1/2 cup orange juice
4 ice cubes

Place all 4 ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a Tupperware Smoothie Cup and enjoy.

Hot Bacon Dressing For Salads Recipe

If you like a hot dressing on your fresh salads, then I recommend this bacon dressing which is really easy to make.

Hot Bacon Dressing

1/4 lb. bacon
1 Tbsp. flour
2 eggs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
dash of salt
dash of black pepper
3/4 cup water

In a skillet, fry your bacon slices until crisp. (I use 5 slices of bacon). In a large bowl, combine flour, eggs, sugar, vinegar, salt, pepper and water. Crumble in the cooked bacon and mix until combined. Pour the mixture into a saucepan and boil for 1 minute or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and let it slightly cool before serving it on a fresh salad.

Madonna Gelatin Dessert Salad Recipe

This is a fabulous tasting jello dessert type of salad you can make for your family or special family dinners. You will need a Jello-ring to make it in which makes for a nice presentation.

Madonna Dessert Salad

1 (3 ounce) pkg. apricot gelatin mix
1/2 cup granulated sugar
8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 jar Gerber apricot baby food
8 oz. container Cool Whip
1 large can crushed pineapples with juice

In a saucepan, combine gelatin, pineapples with juice and granulated sugar. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for exactly 2 minutes and set aside to cool down. In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese and jar of baby food. Fold in Cool Whip and then add in the gelatin mixture, stir until everything is combined. Pour this mixture into the Tupperware Jel-Ring Mold and seal. Place in the refrigerator for 4 hours so that it firms up.

Honey Mustard Vinaigrette Salad Dressing Recipe

This is a fabulous salad dressing recipe and one of our favorites here at my home.

Honey Mustard Vinaigrette Dressing

1 Tbsp. raspberry vinegar
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
4 tsp. Dijon mustard
4 tsp. honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup hazlenut oil
salt and pepper to taste

In a small Tupperware bowl, combine the vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, honey and minced garlic. Slowly whisk in the olive oil and hazlenut oils. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate dressing for 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to infuse. I like to store mine in the Tupperware Quick Shake Container that way it will easily pour onto our salads when we are ready to use it. Recipe will make approximate 3/4 cup of dressing.

Tupperware Egg Salad Mold Recipe

My family really enjoys this recipe, especially during the hot summer months when I am looking to make food that doesn't require the use of a oven.

Egg Salad Mold

6 hard boiled eggs, chopped

1 small box lemon gelatin dissolved in 1/2 cup boiling water
8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 cup celery, chopped
1/3 cup onion, finely chopped
2 Tbsp. mayonnaise

Disslove gelatin (jello) in 1/2 cup boiling water. Stir in the cream cheese and mix well. Slowly add the rest of the ingredients, stirring between each addition. Pour mixture into the Tupperware Jel-Ring Mold, seal and refrigerate for 3-4 hours before serving. This is great served with your favorite crackers.

How To Can Pickle Relish Recipe

This is a great recipe to use up some of your home grown cucumbers and to make some pickle relish. I like to can it in pint size wide mouth jars. You should try this pickle relish on hamburgers and hotdogs...it is delish!

Pickle Relish Recipe

12 cucumber pickles
6 green peppers
6 red peppers
9 large onions
3 tbsp. salt
2 tbsp. celery seed
5 cups granulated sugar
4 cups white vinegar

Put pickles, peppers and onions through a food processor until they are grinded to the consistency of relish. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of salt onto mixture and refrigerate over night. Remove from refrigerate and drain away the liquid. In a large pan, bring vinegar, sugar and celery seed to a rapid boil. Stir in the relish mixture. Boil for 15-20 minutes. Ladle relish into hot and stelized jars and process in your water bath canner for 10 minutes.

Easy To Make Baked Eggplant Recipe

Baked Eggplant

1 large eggplant
3 eggs
1/4 lb. crackers or bread crumbs
salt and pepper to taste

Peel, dice and cook eggplant in water until soft. Drain all of the water away and set eggplant aside. Smash crackers into cracker crumbs or use bread crumbs if desired. Beat eggs in a small bowl. Pour half of egg mixture into the bottom of a greased 2 quart casserole dish. Place sliced eggplant on top and then finish up with the rest of the egg mixture. Sprinkle cracker crumbs on top along with salt and pepper. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes or until done.

Fried Zucchini with Bacon and Onions Recipe

We picked 2 of our zucchinis earlier today and decided to make fried Zucchini tonight for dinner. What I like about this recipe is the little addition of chopped onions and bacon...gives it a nice taste. This recipe will feed 4 people.

Fried Zucchini with Bacon and Onion

2 medium to large fresh Zucchini
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
6 strips of cooked and crumbled bacon
bread crumbs
3 beaten eggs
vegetable oil

I used my Tupperware Quick Chef to finely chop my onion. Wash and peel the skin from your 2 Zucchini's and then slice into thin slices. In a small bowl, hand beat your eggs and set aside. In a large frying pan, add enough vegetable oil to coat the bottom of the pan. Turn burner onto medium heat. Stir in finely chopped onion and crumbled bacon. Pour some bread crumbs onto a plate. Dip your sliced Zucchini into egg mixture and then into the bread crumb mixture. Place in the frying pan and fry until the zucchini is soft. Drain on paper towels before serving.