Party Punch

Party Punch. We made this for Michael's dinner after his baptism Easter Sunday. It went over very well and I liked the flavors. There are many combinations. KathleenP gets credit for sharing this tasty drink!

Party Punch
1 2 liter bottle Sprite or 7 UP
1/2 gallon carton sherbet - any flavor
3/4 gallon pineapple juice
1 lemon sliced thin
1 lime sliced thin

In large punch bowl combine sherbet with pineapple juice. Add soda. Place lemon/lime sliced on top of punch as a garnish.

Olive Garden's Zuppa Tuscana

Olive Garden's Zuppa Tuscana
1 lb sausage
6 medium red potatoes, cut in half lengthwise and cut into 1/4 inch slices
3/4 cup diced onions
6 slices bacon
1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
2 cups fresh baby spinach, sliced thinly
3 TBSP chicken boullion
2 quarts water
1 cup heavy cream

Cook ground sausage until done. Cook bacon and onion over medium heat, when bacon is crisp - remove. Leave the onion. Add garlic to the onion and cook 1 minute. Add boullion, water, and potatoes. Simmer 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Crumble bacon. Add to soup. Add heavy cream and heat thoroughly. Serve with croutons or crackers or french bread or breadsticks.

Itty Bitty Cheesecakes

Itty Bitty Cheesecakes
I am a huge fan of cheesecake. Just not of making them. Believe it or not - the thought of using a springform pan intimidates the heck out of me. Not that I have actually tried. I haven't. It's just one of those mind tricks I suppose. So when I came across this recipe - my cheesecake intimidation days are over! Super easy. KathleenP from Michigan totally gets the credit for this tasty treat.

6 miniature graham cracker pie crusts
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 2/3 TBSP sugar
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 TBSP lemon juice
1/4 cup sour cream
1/8 cup flour

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Fill a 9x13 pan with water and place on lower rack in oven. Combine cream cheese with sugar and beat until fluffy. Add egg and egg yolk. Beat until smooth. Add remaining ingredients. Beat until smooth. Spoon into individual graham cracker crusts. Place filled crusts on a baking sheet. Bake about 30-35 minutes or until firm. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack. Top with favorite topping. I topped mine with this http://www.recipezaar.com/Leftover-Summer-Freezer-Jam-306664 . All I got from the boys when asking what they thought was "Oh yeah!"