Posted by Grandma Jeanne on May 24, 2010
16-ounce carton low fat cottage cheese
8 ounce container light Cool Whip, thawed
3 ounce package orange gelatin
20 ounce can pineapple chunks, drained
15 ounce can mandarin orange segments, drained
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
Combine cottage cheese and Cool Whip in a large mixing bowl.
Sprinkle dry gelatin over top and stir to mix.
Fold in drained fruits.
Stir in pecans just before serving.
6-8 servings
May use other fruits and gelatins
Posted by Grandma Jeanne on February 22, 2010
This cold salad is perfect for summer get togethers.
2 1/2 cups broccoli, cut up
2 1/2 cups cauliflower, cut up
1 small red onion, sliced
5 slices bacon, cooked and cut
Dressing:
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 cup sugar
Black pepper to taste
Toss vegetables and cut up bacon in a large bowl.
Mix dressing in separate bowl.
Toss with vegetables.
Chill for 3 hours or overnight.
Servings: 10 | Prep Time: 10 minutes
Posted by Grandma Jeanne on February 7, 2010
2 pounds asparagus
8 ounce can mandarin oranges, drained, juices reserved
1 tablespoon reserved mandarin orange juice
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
Salt
Directions
Snap off the tough part of the asparagus.
Leave the asparagus as whole pieces.
Wash.
Microwave the asparagus with a little water for 6 minutes or until crisp tender.
Fill a large bowl with ice water and set aside.
Whisk together the mandarin orange juice and olive oil.
Drain the asparagus and plunge into the ice bath for 1 minute. Set aside.
Toss the asparagus, blue cheese, and mandarin oranges together.
Drizzle the mixture of mandarin orange juice and olive oil over the salad.
Toss gently and sprinkle with salt to taste.
Posted by Grandma Jeanne on May 2, 2008
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup miniature marshmallows
8 ounces sour cream
3/4 cup unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
1 tablespoon brown sugar
In a small serving bowl, combine the first five ingredients.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Just before serving, sprinkle with nuts and brown sugar.
6 servings
Posted by Grandma Jeanne on April 9, 2008
2 cups fresh strawberries, quartered
1 cup cubed honeydew
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1 large apple, chopped
1 large navel orange, peeled and chopped
1 large ripe banana, cut into 1/4 inch slices
1/2 cup orange juice
In a large bowl, combine the fruit.
Drizzle with orange juice, and stir gently.
Serve immediately.
6 to 8 servings
