Dinner Party & Dessert

Friday evening we went to dinner at a friends house and she made a wonderful dinner. Seriously the BEST Wild Mushroom Soup ever!!! I took dessert and after a crazy day I went with my go to easy favorite: Orange Zest Shortcakes with Berries Stewed in Grand Marnier. Photos and recipe below.

Orange Zest Shortcakes

Zest of 2-3 Oranges

Zest of 1 Lemon

Juice of the fruit above (should be about 1/4 cup)

2 1/3 cups Bisquick

1/4 cup Milk

3 tablespoons Sugar

3 tablespoons Butter, melted

Preheat to 425 degrees. Stir together all ingredients, the batter should be like bread dough. Drop onto a cookie sheet and bake for 10-15minutes. They will be cooked all the way through and golden brown on the top.

Berries Stewed in Grad Marnier

3 1/2 pints Mixed Berries (I use Raspberries, Blackberries and Strawberries)

1/2 cup Grand Marier

Juice of 1 lemon (if you like)

Sugar to taste

Place all ingredients in a sauce pan and bring to a boil while stirring. Cook until sugar is melted and berries are tender. I reserve a few berries and add them in later, especially the more delicate berries like raspberries. Do not let the sauce boil over or you will have the biggest, stickiest mess ever. Allow to cool. Sauce can be made in advance.

Pour sauce over shortcake with whipped cream as a garnish. It really only takes 20 mins!