13 cold summertime Recipes

strawberry gelatin, boiling water, cold water, unflavored gelatin, cold water, half-and-half cream, cream cheese, softened, sugar, vanilla extract, strawberry gelatin, boiling water, cold water, sliced fresh strawberries

boiling water, family-size tea bags or 8 regular tea bags, leaves fresh mint, frozen lemonade concentrate, sugar, cold water, ice cube , fresh mint sprigs

salad greens (any amount desired), cold cooked crabmeat, chunks, hard-boiled eggs, black olives, mayonnaise (hellman s is best), half-and-half cream, good-quality chili sauce, chopped green onions or 1/4 cup scallion, chopped green bell pepper, chopped green olives, fresh lemon , juice of, salt and pepper

diced cold chicken breasts, celery chopped fine, sliced red or white grapes, sliverd almonds toasted, minced parsley, salt (to taste), mayonnase (real mayo not salad dressing), cool whip

cold water, divided (8 cups), tea bags or 4 family-size bags, fresh mint leaves, loosely packed, orange juice (reconstituted frozen concentrate is fine), honey (according to your preference for sweetness, 8 tbsp = 1/2 cup), fresh mint , washed thoroughly, ice cubes or crushed ice

strawberry gelatin, boiling water, cold water, unflavored gelatin, cold water, half-and-half cream, cream cheese, softened, sugar, vanilla extract, strawberry gelatin, boiling water, cold water, sliced fresh strawberries

sugar, cold water, lemon juice, minced fresh gingerroot, cider vinegar

frozen pink lemonade concentrate, thawed, undiluted, frozen unsweetened strawberries, partially thawed, sugar, cold strong brewed tea, ginger ale, chilled, ice cube

brewed coffee , double strength and cooled, cold water, chocolate ice cream, dark rum or 1/4 tsp almond extract, salt, cream, ground nutmeg (to garnish ) or chocolate, gratings (to garnish)

fat free cream cheese, softened, low-calorie lemonade drink mix (crystal light), cold skim milk, fat-free cool whip, thawed, reduced fat graham cracker crust

sandwich spread, cream cheese, mayonnaise (not miracle whip), dry ranch dressing mix, hearty bread (i like dark rye for this) or bagels (cut bagels in half and toast very lightly), cucumber, peeled and sliced 1/4 thick, several ice cold crispy lettuce leaves, tomato slices, sweet onion slices, cheese slices (swiss, sharp cheddar, smoked gouda, havarti, goat, brie, just to name a few choices)