The Punch!

So, you've got your cupcakes (and hopefully, if you're in my area, you've bought them from me!) but you need some other refreshments to go with them. Company is headed over, and you need food to feed the hungry mob!
Here's a few recipes to go along with your delicious cupcake dessert!


Paula Deen's Lime Sherber Punch

2 quarts lime sherbet

2 liters ginger ale

1 (46-ounce) can pineapple juice

Lemon slices

Lime slices

Maraschino cherries

In a punch bowl, add 2 quarts of lime sherbet. Then add ginger ale and pineapple juice. Decorate with lemon and lime slices and some maraschino cherries.

Old Fashioned, Home-made Chex Mix!

3	cups Corn Chex cereal
3	cups Rice Chex cereal
3	cups Wheat Chex cereal
1	cup mixed nuts
1	cup bite-size pretzels
1	cup garlic-flavor bite-size bagel chips or regular-size bagel chips, broken into 1-inch pieces
6	tablespoons butter or margarine
2	tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2	teaspoons seasoned salt
3/4	teaspoon garlic powder
1/2	teaspoon onion powder

In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, nuts, pretzels and bagel chips; set aside. In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 40 seconds or until melted. Stir in seasonings. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.

Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 6 minutes, thoroughly stirring every 2 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool. Store in airtight container.

Fix some great party sandwiches, and you're set to go!