Dreamsicle Trifle

2 large cans mandarin oranges
1 small pkg. orange gelatin
1 pint orange sherbet
1 cup whip cream
1 angel food cake, cubed
Drain 1 cup liquid from mandarin oranges.
Bring the liquid to a boil in the microwave. Add gelatin, and stir to dissolve. Cool until just warm. Add orange sherbet, and mix until melted. Gently fold in whipped cream.
Add one half of the cake cubes in the trifle dish in a tight layer. Add the orange mixture over the top of the cake cubes.
Add a thin layer of whipped topping. Add a layer of mandarin oranges.
Repeat the process. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
Bonus Garnish Tip:
For attractive orange curls, use strips of orange peel. 

Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Bars

Ingredients
1 cup butter melted
2 cups graham cracker crumbs (use the boxed kind, or grind them in a food processor. Tiny granules.)
2 cups confectioners’ sugar (aka powdered sugar)
1 cup + 4 tablespoons peanut butter
1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
Directions
In a medium bowl, mix together the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, confectioners’ sugar, and 1 cup peanut butter until well blended. Press evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9×13 inch pan. (I did mine in a 9X9 square pan because I wanted them thicker) In the microwave, melt the chocolate chips with the peanut butter, stirring every 30 seconds until melted until smooth. Spread over the peanut butter layer. Refrigerate for at least one hour before cutting into squares.

Blackberry Dumplings

Strawberry Pie

Ingredients
1 cup crushed strawberries

1 cup sugar

1 cup water

3 tbsp cornstarch (mixed with a little water to dissolve)

3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced

1 pre-baked pie crust or graham cracker crust

Whipped cream (for garnish, optional)

Instructions
Cook the Filling:

In a pot, combine the crushed strawberries, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil for 2 minutes.

Stir in the dissolved cornstarch and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.

Add Fresh Strawberries:

Remove the pot from heat and gently fold in the sliced fresh strawberries.

Assemble the Pie:

Pour the strawberry mixture into the pre-baked pie crust.

Chill and Set:

Let the pie cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or until the filling sets).

Serve and Enjoy:

Slice, top with whipped cream, and enjoy your delicious homemade strawberry pie!