Tasty Tuesday

                  Can you believe it's July already? WOW! Before you know it, we will be thinking about Christmas, then again, I need to start thinking that far ahead, to avoid the rush! But, it's all about celebrating our freedom and family get together's this week, and when I found this recipe in the recent issue of Better Homes and Gardens, I knew what I was making on the 4th, so in case you'd like to join me, I'm sharing the recipe this week. I just love the star shortcake!

 Cherry Berry Shortcake Stars

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ingredients

• 1 1/2cups fresh or frozen* tart red cherries, pitted
• 1 1/2cups fresh or frozen*blueberries
• 1/3cup sugar
• 2cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4teaspoon salt
• 1/3cup butter
• 1egg
• 1cup whipping cream
• 1/4cup honey
• 1teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4cup fresh or frozen* tart red cherries, pitted and chopped
• 1/4cup fresh or frozen*blueberries, chopped

directions

1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a medium bowl combine 1 1/2 cup cherries, 1 1/2 cup blueberries, and sugar. Set aside.

2.For shortcakes, in a large bowl combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl combine egg, 1/2 cup cream. honey, 1/4 cup cherries, and 1/4 cup blueberries; add to flour mixture. Using a fork, gently stir until moistened and dough comes together.

3.On a floured surface, knead dough by gently folding and gently pressing it just until it just holds together. Pat dough out to 3/4-inch thickness. Using a floured 2 1/2-inch star cutter, cut out shortcakes; re-form scraps as necessary.

4.Place shortcakes 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes.

5.Meanwhile combine remaining whipping cream and vanilla; beat to soft peaks.

6.Serve shortcakes with cherry berry mixture. Top with whipped cream.