'Strawberry Poke Cake'

Recipe from Bettycrocker.com
Prep Time: 10 Min
Total Time: 3 Hr & 45 Min
Servings: 12

Ingredients:

1 box of white cake mix
water, oil, eggs called for on cake box
1 box of strawberry(or any other flavor)flavored gelatin
1 cup of boiling water
1/2 cup of cold water
1 container(8 oz) frozen whipped topping; thawed
Fresh strawberries; if desired

1. Heat oven to 350 (325 for dark or non stick pan)

2. Make & bake cake as directed on box for 13x9 pan.
Cool completely in pan; 1 hour.

3. Pierce cake all over with fork. In small bowl, stir gelatin & boiling water
until smooth; stir in cold water. Pour over cake. Run knife around sides of the pan
to loosen cake. Refridgerate 2 hours. Frost with whipped topping; Garnish with strawberries,
if desired. Store covered in refridgerator.

My Notes: best cake ever! I love this simple, easy & delicious cake! yummy summer treat!

'Slow Cooker Country Chive & Ranch Mashed Potatoes'

Recipe from Bettycrocker.com
Prep Time: 15 Min
Total Time: 6 Hr & 15 Min
Servings: 12

Ingredients:

3 Pounds of small red potatoes
1/3 cup of water
1 Container (8 ounces) sour cream & chive potato topper
2 Tablespoons of ranch dressing seasoning mix(from 1 ounce pkg.)
1/4 cup of chopped chives
1/3 cup of half & half

1. Cut poatoes in halves or fourths as needed to make similar size pieces. Place in 5-6 quart slow cooker. Add water; mix well to coat all pieces.

2. Cover & cook on low settings 5-6 hours.

3. Gently mash poatoes with fork or potato masher. Stir in potato topper, dressing mix(dry), & chives. Stir in half & half until potatoes are soft consistency. Poatoes will hold on low settings up to 1 hour; stir occasionally.

My Notes: To make them cheesy, add 1 cup of shredded cheese after you add the half & half. My husband, mom, sister, & matthew's parents LOVED this! This definately wont be the last time I make this....for sure a favorite! Enjoy!