Hey there, this is Val from ValSoCal, a Southern California food/life blog. I’m thrilled to be guest posting today At The Picket Fence. I adore both Vanessa and Heather. Summer is here and I love to entertain and whip up easy and delicious recipes. Hop on over to my blog and lets have some yummy fun! Here are a couple easy recipes! Enjoy.
This sweet dip is the epitome of what Summer is all about!! Refreshing and oh so good! Do you have a Summer get together that you are going to? Are you about to have a party at your own house? I beg you, Like, pleading with you to make this. Turn on some Jimmy Buffet or maybe Bob Marley and have a little fun.
Pina Colada Dip
1 package ( 8 ounce ) cream cheese, softened
1 jar ( 7 ounce ) marshmallow crème
1 can ( 8 ounce ) crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1 pound cake or angel food cake, cubed
strawberries
fresh pineapple, cubed
Directions:
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and marshmallow creme until fluffy. Fold in pineapple and coconut. Cover and chill until serving. Serve.
There are very few things in life that I love more than butter….It just make me happy. I love full fat with salt butter. I could slather it on everything. I wish I could indulge more often but my thighs would not like me. Everything in moderation, right? You need to make this…like today!!
Blueberry Butter
1 pint blueberries
1 stick salted butter
4 to 5 tablespoons of powdered sugar
lemon zest ( optional )
Directions:
In a small bowl mash blueberries and set aside. In a another bowl mix butter and sugar until well combined. Mix the blueberries and butter together and place in a canning jar or bowl. Refrigerate or sever room temp and thoroughly enjoy!
I came up with recipe because I needed to use up the berries I had! This is perfect for a hostess gift. I like to smear some on croissants any carb will do. The possibilities are endless. Enjoy!
Thank you so much Val for guest posting at the picket fence today! We encourage you to run… er um well…actually… type your way over as quickly as you can to Val’s fabulous, gorgeous blog and browse through all of her other amazing recipes! You will drool on your keyboard. we swear it!
Thanks for meeting us and Val from Val So Cal...at the picket fence!
Looks so yummy – thanks!
So nice to meet Val! The blueberry butter sounds so yummy!
Yum! My stomach is growling 🙂
I absolutely MUST try the pina colada dip!
Aww, I’m smiling big! Thank you ladies. You made my day!
Yay! Love seeing Val being featured around the blogosphere! She’s the best! xoxo
These both look and sound delicious!
Yum, looks pretty too.
Love Val, she is so sweet and all her recipes are YUMMY!!!!
xo
Great to meet Val!!! I too am from southern Cal!!! 😉 I will have to go and check out her blog now!!! I do love me some “food posts!” 😉
XOXO’s,
Jessie
I love Val, too! She is so talented and in so many ways, not only with her great inspiring recipes, but she is a fabulous decorator and photographer. Thanks for sharing! XO ~Liz
seriously, you need to stop! My tummy is hungry after seeing those photos and I just ate lunch!
I love flavored butter! We frequent a tapas restaurant that serves flavored. Utter and hot crush bread. Delicious! I must try this blueberry butter.
I love Val’s blog, and I’m so glad you featured her! These recipes look D’lish!!! I’ve got to try them before the summer is up. 🙂
So do you dip the cake into the dip?
Joyce
these are perfect for summertime! i cannot wait to try the blueberry butter! will you link it to foodie friday? http://notyourordinaryrecipes.blogspot.com/2011/08/foodie-friday-2.html
can’t wait to check out your blog!
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http://notyourordinaryrecipes.blogspot.com Oh and congrats for being featured here… what an honor!
Cake… creme… pineapple… aahh so yummy!!