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Although the 4th of july has already passed, a flag cake would make a fun dessert for any summer party.

• 1 pkg Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe Classic White Cake Mix
• 1 3 oz pkg red flavor gelatin
• 1 8 oz container whipped topping
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1 pint strawberries
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 cup miniature marshmallows
• aluminum foil/fancy foil – color of your choice
• star shaped stickers
• miniature American candy flags

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 °F. Grease and flour a 13×9-inch pan.
2. Prepare, bake and cool cake according to package directions.
3. Use a large fork to make holes in the cake about every 1/2-inch.
4. Pour gelatin into a large bowl. Add boiling water and mix until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in cold water. Pour gelatin over the cake allowing it to run into the holes.
5. Refrigerate cake for 3 to 4 hours before serving.
6. Cover a cake tray with aluminum foil then place on tray to decorate.
7. Frost the sides and top with whipped topping. Then arrange strawberries, blueberries and marshmallows on the cake to create a ‘stars & stripes’ pattern. Use the blueberries to create a blue background in the upper left hand corner.
8. Take your foil stars and miniature American flags and decorate the sides of the cake. Once you have finished decorating the cake, place in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve it.

****I think this flag is so cute, i love that the recipe uses fruit instead of a lot of candy.   I didn’t get to finish the entire cake, due to lack of products needed, but it was ok. Marshmallows and fruit don’t really go together, but it tasted sweet.

For more recipes visit www.duncanhines.com

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Here is a recipe with Finlandia Cheese just in time for summer.

A little about Finlandia Cheese-Finlandia cheeses are imported, with over 150 years experience Finlandia creates expertly crafted, delicious tasting cheeses that are rich, robust and full of flavor. Finlandia cheeses are also all natural, lactose free, and hormone free.

The Ultimate Cheeseburger

• 1 1/4 pounds of ground beef
• 1 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 3 tbsp ketchup
• 1tbsp prepared horseradish
• 2 tsp prepared mustard
• salt and pepper to taste
• Finlandia Cheese(Swiss. Muenster or Gouda)
• 4 sesame seed buns or hard rolls

Combine lean ground beef with onion, ketchup, horseradish,mustard,salt and pepper. Gently mix with hands till all ingredients are blended. Shape into 4 patties about 1/2 inch thick. Grill or broil until desired doneness. Pile high with your favorite Finlandia cheeses.

****This recipe was good. I have never had aged cheese or imported cheese. I had never even heard of Finlandia cheese before. The problem I had was none of the Finlandia cheese i found was lactose free, they all said contains milk in them.

For more recipes please visit www.finlandiacheese.com

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With Summer in full swing it’s a great time to get out BBQ and have a great time. Here are some Summer time recipes with Frank’s

Grilled Burgers with Sweet Chili Mayo

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup FRANK’S® REDHOT® Sweet Chili Sauce
• 6 (4 oz.) ground beef patties
• 6 large Kaiser or hamburger rolls, split and toasted

Directions:

• MIX mayonnaise with Sweet Chili Sauce; set aside.
• GRILL or broil patties about 10 min. for medium rare.
• Serve burgers on rolls with lettuce and tomatoes. Spoon Sweet Chili Mayo on burgers before covering with top half of rolls.

****This was actually very tastey, but a little mild. my kids thought it was to hot. We love Frank’s hot sauce, specially on our chicken wings. It’s the best.

Visit www.vlasic.com for more recipes

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