Use fresh blueberries in season or frozen ones anytime.
Blueberry Crisp
1/4 cup softened butter
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup uncooked oats
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
6 cups washed fresh or frozen blueberries
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon lemon juice
In medium bowl, combine butter with flour. Stir in 1/4 […]

The recipe for the dressing that goes with this salad makes about twice what you will need. You can keep the extra in the regrigerator for about a month.
Strawberry Salad
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1/2 small onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup vinegar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1 bunch leaf lettuce
1 pint strawberries, sliced
1 avocado, […]

Newspaper food and cooking columns can be an excellent resource when searching for holiday recipes. Here are some links to Mother’s Day recipes from around the U.S.
The Burlington Freepress (Vermont) has Decadent French Toast Souffle and instructions for making a Rice Krispie Treat Mug (for dessert - don’t use it for serving a beverage!).
Decadent […]

The chocolate blends with the bread while it’s cooking.
Chocolate Banana Bread
1 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup alkalized cocoa powder
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter the bottom and sides of a […]

An easy recipe that appeals to all ages. It can also be served as a dessert.
Frozen Fruit Salad
1 tablespoon flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 egg
1 (#2) can pineapple tidbits, unsweetened
4 bananas, cut up
1 - 2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 can mandarin oranges
Cook flour, sugar, egg, and juice from the pineapple in a double boiler until thickened.
Combine […]

Makes one loaf.
Apple Bread
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup peeled, chopped apple
extra cinnamon and sugar for topping
Cream shortening and sugar until light. Add egg and milk. Sift cinnamon, flour, salt, baking powder and soda into the liquid […]

Serve this spread with thin wheat crackers.
Fruit and Cheese Spread
2 1/2 cups shredded white Cheddar cheese
1/3 cup grated onion
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 cup seedless raspberry preserves
fresh raspberries
crackers
Combine cheese and onion in a mixing bowl. Blend in the mayonnaise. form into a flat-topped wheel on a serving dish. Top with preserves and fresh raspberries […]

Run for the Roses Strawberries
12 large, fresh strawberries, washed
3 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoon confectioner’s sugar
1 tablespoon sour cream
mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Slice off the stem end of each strawberry to form a flat base. With the base down, cut each in half vertically to within a 1/4″ of the base. Make another […]