Foamy Peach Dessert

This was one of my Mother's favourite recipes.  She got it off of a box of Jello.  I still have that piece of Jello box with the recipe.  This is such an easy and light dessert.

Here's what you'll need:

1 14 oz. can of sliced peaches in fruit juice
1 pkg Jello raspberry powder
1/2 cup ice cubes
hand full of blueberries (this is my addition to the recipe)

Drain peaches reserving juice.  Add water to juice to make 3/4 cup.  Bring liquid to a boil.  Pour boiling liquid into blender.  Add Jello powder and blend on low until dissolved, about 1 minute.  Add ice cubes and blend on low until partially melted.  Add peaches and blend on high until ice is all melted: about 30 seconds.  Add a few blueberries to 6 dessert dishes and pour Jello mixture over.  Chill until set; about 1 hour.

Homemade Croutons

These are so easy.  They are really worth making as they come out light and full of flavour.  Great in a salad or on soup but we even eat them as a snack!

Here's what you'll need:

a few slices of day old bread cut into cubes
about 1/4 cup of butter
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tbsp. garlic seasoning ( I use Club House Garlic Plus)

Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.  Place bread cubes on baking sheet and bake about 10 minutes or until they start to lightly brown.  Melt butter and olive oil in frying pan until bubbly and add garlic powder and garlic seasoning; then toss in toasted bread cubes.  Toss to coat and place on paper towel lined plate to cool.

Note:  I have used all different breads including regular and whole wheat sliced bread.  But I do prefer slicing my own with breads such as Italian, French, Sourdough or my favourite Calabrese from the bakery section of the supermarket.