Monday, July 28, 2014

Dennys Food and Recipes: Summer Slow Cooker: Strawberry Shortcake

Advocate staff photo by PATRICK DENNIS -- Have a red, white and blue treat with Slow Cooker Strawberry Shortcake.

Photo/Patrick Dennis @ The Advocate

Dennys Food and Recipes: Summer Slow Cooker: Strawberry Shortcake: From Denny: Summer heat. Bring on the berries! If you enjoy fresh strawberries and blueberries - along with a side dish of easy to make dessert - then this recipe is for you. Our local food columnist is a master at kid friendly recipes, quick recipes and less effort recipes for the working or busy parent.

So, when the summer heat gets you tired, think: what can the slow cooker do for me so I don't have to stand over the stove?

Julie Kay recommends this slow cooker recipe is best if you are home to make sure it does not over cook. In fact, it's one of those desserts that can be cooking while you serve dinner. If you have any extra fresh blueberries in the fridge then feel free to add them after the shortcake has cooked. This pretty dessert would be perfect for the Fourth of July holiday celebration too.