Happy Flag Day

For all those who are responsible for keeping the USA free....THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart!

There's a 1st time for everything...

I made homemade salsa Saturday night and it's actually pretty good! I got the recipe here. I'm not a fan of store bought salsa so I got inspired to make some. I tried some before I let it set and it was a bit hotter than I prefer, but the heat died down a bit after I let it set. =) I also don't like chunky salsa so this recipe was perfect! I bought a food processor specifically to make salsa, but I ended up using my blender because a 3 cup processor just won't cut it! (I didn't think it through very well, did I?!) So, next week I'll be returning the food  processor! Oh well. I guess it saves me money since my blender did a perfectly fine job...although it almost blew it's top! So go to your local grocery store, stock up on the ingredients, and make your own! Truly amazing!

Strawberry Pie

2 pints fresh strawberries, hulled

2 Tb. cornstarch

1 1/2 c. cold water

1 pkg. (.3 oz) sugar-free strawberry jello

3 Tb. sugar

1 graham cracker or shortbread crust

whipped topping

Slice strawberries and set aside.

In saucepan, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Remove from the heat; stir in jello mix and sugar until dissolved.

Stir in sliced strawberries.

Pour into the crust. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hrs. or until firm.

Serve with whipped topping. Voila! You have a quick, delicious dessert!

(Or in my husband's words, "It was truly legendary.")