Showing posts with label Salad. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Salad. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Cucumber Lime Salad

Sherri Walton shared this recipe with me yesterday that came from Myra Blau.

Cucumber Lime Salad
2 lbs. cucumbers (2or 3 large cucumbers)
Sliced green onions or chives or red onion, as much as you want
1 c. water
1/2 c. apple cider vinegar
2 T. lime juice
2 t. salt
1/4 c. sugar

Peel and slice cucumbers into a bowl, stir in the onions or chives.  Mix remaining ingredients together and pour over the cucumber mixture. Stir. Chill for several hours or overnight.  

Monday, January 12, 2026

Poppyseed Dressing

Joyce Hipwell shared this recipe with me. 

Poppyseed Dressing
1/2 c. olive oil, or avacado or canola or vegetable oil
1/4 c. red wine vinegar (can use any type vinegar or even lemon juice)
1/4 c. sugar or honey or maple syrup
1 t. dried mustard
1 t. poppyseeds
1/2 to 1 t. salt
Make in a jar and shake well.  Best when made ahead of time so the flavors blend.  Makes about 1 cup.  Store in refrigerator.

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Favorites of 2025

 Favorites of 2025!!!!

This was probably my most used recipe of 2025!!!
Salted Caramel No Bake Cookies
2 c. sugar
3/4 c. butter
2/3 c. evaporated milk
1/4 t. salt
1 t. vanilla
4 c. quick oats
3.4 oz. instant butterscotch pudding
1/2 c. toffee chips
course Kosher salt (for sprinkling)

Place in saucepan:  sugar, butter, evaporated milk and salt.  Cook over medium heat stirring frequently.  Bring to a full boil and boil for 45 seconds. Stir in the vanilla.   
Remove from heat and stir in the pudding mix until dissolved.  Add the oats and stir well.  Cool for about 3-5 minutes.
Stir in the toffee chips.  Scoop into cookie balls and drop on to waxed paper.  Sprinkle lightly with Kosher salt.  Cool until set up.  
Jane says, add coconut.  I need to try that!!!

This one was a big hit too!!!  
Karla's Sugar Cookie Bars
2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 t. salt
1 t. baking powder
1/2 c. butter, softened
3/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. powdered sugar
1 t. vanilla
2 eggs
1/4 c. sour cream 
Frosting
1/4 c. butter, softened
3 c. powdered sugar
3 to 5 T. cream or milk (as needed, for desired consistency
1/4 t. salt
1 t. vanilla
1/4 t. butter extract
1-2 drops pink food coloring (opt.)
Sift together dry ingredients and set aside.
Cream together:  butter and sugars.  Mixing about 3 minutes.
Add vanilla, eggs & sour cream and mix until combined.
Add sifted dry ingredients and mix just until combined.  
Spread into a sprayed 9x13 glass baking dish.
Bake at 350 for 20 minutes, until lightly browned.    Don't over bake.  
Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
Make frosting by combining all ingredients in mixer bowl and beat until smooth and fluffy.
Spread frosting over cooled bars.  For a decorative touch sprinkle with sprinkles (opt.).  
Cut and Serve.  

This is a long-time favorite!!  I always make it for Thanksgiving for as long as I can remember!!!  Lacey asked for the recipe and since it wasn't on here I decided it should be.  It has a favorite for too long not to share.  
This recipe came to me from Steve's Aunt, Maggie Dunlap at my Bridal Shower in  June of 1978.  Everyone raved about it and wanted the recipe, because they had never tasted anything like it before.  Aunt Maggie happily shared the recipe along with this story.  Her friend had gone to a fancy restaurant in New York and had this for dessert.  She commented to the waiter how much she like it and he asked her if she would like the recipe, to which she replied YES.  The recipe was immediately brought to her.  Then shortly after, she was brought her bill with a $100.00 charge added for the Butterscotch Delight recipe.  She tried to give the recipe back but they said you have already seen it and now you must pay for it.  To this she replied fine, but I am going to share it with everyone I know.  And so!!!   We are still sharing it and nowadays you see it in every flavor of pudding ever made (lemon, chocolate, pistachio) and lots of different titles too (Pudding cake, Lemon Lush, Chocolate Delight, 4 Layer Dessert and more).  
Butterscotch Delight
1 c. flour
1/2 c. margarine, melted (I use butter)
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
8 oz. cream cheese
1 c. powdered sugar
2 - 8 oz. Cool Whip
1 small pkg. Instant butterscotch pudding
1 small pkg. Instant vanilla pudding
3 c. cold milk
1 c. coconut, toasted (optional)
1/2 c. chopped walnuts (optional)  
Mix together in a 9x13 glass baking dish, flour, margarine and chopped walnuts.  Press into the bottom of the pan to form a crust.  Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.  Cool completely.
Mix together, cream cheese and powdered sugar.  Fold in carton of Cool Whip.  Spread over cooled crust. 
Mix together both boxes of pudding with the milk.  Beat until thick, about 2-3 minutes.  Spread over the cream cheese layer.  
Top with the remaining carton of Cool Whip.  The original recipe definitely had the toasted coconut and chopped walnuts sprinkled over the top.  And Aunt Maggie always made it that way too!  And I love it that way too!!!   BUT.....most of my family doesn't like coconut!  So I usually drizzle it with caramel topping or sprinkle with crushed toffee pieces.  You top it however you want....Enjoy!!! 

My newest creation, we love soup in the winter!!
Green Enchilada Chicken Soup in the crockpot
2 c. cooked chicken, diced
2 cans (15 oz.) white beans, rinsed and drained
1 c. corn, frozen or canned
10 oz. green enchilada sauce
2 to 3 c. chicken broth
1 t.. onion powder
1 t. garlic powder
1 t. chili powder
1/2 t. salt
1/2 c. sour cream
Place all ingredients except the sour cream in the crockpot.  Cover and cook on high for 2 - 3 hours.
Stir in the sour cream.  Serve with tortilla chips, cheese, sour cream and cilantro as desired.  

Last summer's favorite....I love anything cucumber!!
Tangy Cucumber Salad
4 c. sliced cucumbers
2 - 3 T. finely chopped fresh chives
1/4 c. vinegar
1 1/2 T. oil (olive or avocado is best) 
2 T. sugar or stevia 
1/4 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper
Place cucumbers and chives in a serving bowl.  Set aside.
Whisk together the vinegar, oil, sugar, salt and pepper.  Pour over the cucumbers.  
Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes or overnight.

Hope 2026 is filled with all things good!!!  


Saturday, August 9, 2025

Tangy Cucumber Salad

We have too many cucumbers in the garden right now.   Here is a new favorite that is tasty and healthy too.  

Tangy Cucumber Salad
4 c. sliced cucumbers
2 - 3 T. finely chopped fresh chives
1/4 c. vinegar
1 1/2 T. oil (olive or avocado is best) 
2 T. sugar or stevia 
1/4 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper
Place cucumbers and chives in a serving bowl.  Set aside.
Whisk together the vinegar, oil, sugar, salt and pepper.  Pour over the cucumbers.  
Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes or overnight.  

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Taco Pasta Salad

Well it is garden club time again and so I needed to come up with a new recipe using tomatoes.  I tried this out last week and Steve says it is a keeper.  We even liked the leftovers, cold straight out of the refrigerator.  Great on these hot summer days.  

Taco Pasta Salad
16 oz. cooked pasta (I used Penne, and cooked it for 2 minutes, 5 minutes NR in the instant pot)
1 lb. hamburger
1/3 c. water
2 T. taco seasoning
1 c. diced tomatoes
1/2 c. diced red onion (or green onions)
1/2 head lettuce, chopped  **
15 oz. corn, drained
15 oz. black beans, drained and rinsed)
1 1/2 c. crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos
16 oz. French Dressing 

Cook pasta and rinse with cold water.  Set aside.
Brown hamburger and then add water and taco seasoning and simmer for a few minutes. Set aside to cool.
Chop the tomatoes, onions and lettuce into a large mixing bowl.  Stir in the cooled pasta and hamburger.  Add the corn and black beans, doritos and french dressing.  Serve immediately or chill until serving time.  

Top with fresh cilantro at serving time.  

** With time I decided to leave the lettuce out entirely.  It goes mushy when leftover and this recipe makes a big salad and we like it leftover.  

Saturday, March 23, 2024

Lime Blender Salad

 Janet sent me this recipe to make for our sibling reunion to celebrate Dad's 100th birthday next week.  

Lime Blender Salad
1 - 6 oz. Lime Jello
1/4 c. sugar
2 c. boiling water
8 oz. cream cheese
2 c. ice cubes
Pour Jello and sugar into blender, add boiling water and blend for 1-2 minutes.  Add cream cheese and blend until all flecks of cream cheese disappear.  Add ice cubes and blend until completely melted.  Pour into a bowl or individual serving dishes.  Chill for at least 1 hour.  

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Karla's Pasta Salad

Karla's Pasta Salad
Small Batch (4 servings)

1 c. macaroni pasta
Cover with water and sprinkle in some granulated garlic.  
Cook in the instant pot for 4 minutes on high with quick release.  Drain and rinse.  Set aside.
Dressing:
Stir together
1/3 c. mayonnaise
1 T. white vinegar
1 t. sugar
1 t. . mustard
1/4 t. granulated garlic
1/4 t. salt
1/8 t. pepper
Vegetables:
1-2 T. snipped chives
1/4 c. diced celery
1/4 c. diced carrots
1/2 c. diced cucumber
Stir together the pasta, dressing and vegetables.  Chill for 2 hours before serving.

Big Batch (12 servings)
3 c. macaroni
Cover with water and sprinkle in some granulated garlic.  
Cook in the instant pot for 4 minutes on high with quick release.  Drain and rinse.  
Dressing:
Stir together.
1 c. mayonnaise
1/4 c. white vinegar
1 T. sugar
1 T. mustard
3/4 t. granulated garlic
3/4 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper
Vegetables:
4-6 T. snipped chives
3/4 c. diced celery
3/4 c. diced carrots
1 1/2 c. diced cucumber
Stir together the pasta, dressing and vegetables.  Chill for 2 hours before serving.  





Saturday, June 11, 2022

Baked Tortilla Bowls

Baked Tortilla Bowls
8 or 10 inch tortilla shells
Cooking Spray
Preheat oven to 375°.
Spray both sides of tortilla with cooking spray. Press tortilla into a 1-quart oven-safe bowl to shape the shell.  Make as many as needed.  
Place bowls on baking sheet. Bake on the middle or lower rack of the oven for 15-20 minutes, until lightly browned. It will crisp up more as it cools.  Cool to room temperature before filling.  



Sunday, October 10, 2021

Corn Class Recipes

Corn is rich in fiber and plant compounds that may aid digestive and eye health.  In moderation, corn can be part of a healthy diet. Corn is considered a whole grain, that is high in fiber and can help lower your cholesterol, according to the American Heart Association. Apr 24, 2017

Corn on the Cob Is Healthier Than You Think!  Nothing Says Summer Like Corn on the Cob!!

  • Corn is low in calories — yet filling. 
  • Corn is good for diabetics. 
  • Corn helps prevent eye diseases. 
  • Corn promotes colon health. 
  • Whole grain foods like corn protect against cardiovascular disease. 
  • Corn's antioxidants help prevent cancers.   ( Karla Kimball –AMFSA)  Sept. 2021 Garden Club 
Corn Dip
2 c. frozen corn or 4 ears of grilled sweet corn
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 c. sour cream
4 green onions, sliced or ¼ c. chives, snipped
1 ½ c. Mexican blend, cheddar, Monterey Jack cheeses
1 t. cumin
½ t. paprika
¼ t. cayenne pepper
½ t. salt
¼ t. pepper
2 T. lime juice
Several dashes Tabasco hot sauce (optional)

Place in a mixing bowl: cream cheese, sour cream, green onions/chives and beat well with flat beater. Mix in the cheeses, seasonings and lime juice. Finally add the corn and mix well. Add hot sauce or other variations, if desired. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to meld the flavors. Serve with tortilla chips.

Variations:
Add ¼ c. cilantro
Add 1 seeded diced jalapeno
Use this filling to make a quesadilla. Spread between 2 tortillas and grill with cooking spray until golden and cheese is melted.


Spicy Butter for Corn/Corn on the Cob
1 c. butter, softened
3 T. Montreal seasoning (or seasoning mix of your choice)
¼ t. cayenne pepper

Corn Gravy

4 slices bacon, chopped **
2 to 4 ears of corn on the cob or 1 small bag of freezer corn
2 c. water or milk
¼ c. regular clear jel or corn starch
Salt, pepper & butter to taste

Fry the bacon and leave in the grease. Cut corn off the cob into the frying pan. Scrape the cob with a knife to make it juicy. Mix together the water/milk and clear jel to make a thickening. Add to corn mixture. Cook until corn is tender (about 10 minutes). Season with salt, pepper and butter. Serve over sliced tomatoes and/or toast for a garden supper.

** Can use bacon grease and real bacon bits in place of the bacon.

Black Bean and Corn Salsa Salad
Place in mixing bowl:
15 oz. black beans, drained and rinsed
7 oz. canned corn, drained and rinsed
1 orange or yellow pepper, seeded and diced
¼ c. red onion, finely chopped
1 c. cherry tomatoes, halved
Salt and pepper to taste
Make Dressing in mini food processor:
2 cloves garlic
3 T. lime juice
2 t. salt
¼ t. chili powder
¼ c. cilantro, chopped
¼ c. olive oil
Blend and pour over beans and veggies.

Thursday, April 23, 2020

Sherri's Salad

Sherri Walton shared this on one of our walks.

Sherri's Salad
Place in large bowl:
1 bag broccoli slaw
green onions
sunflower seeds
ramen noodles (noodles only - add seasoning to dressing below)

Dressing
1 c. canola oil
1/2c. sugar
1/3 c. vinegar- rice seasoned
chicken flavoring packet from the ramen noodles
Mix together and pour over above mixture.  Serve.


Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Blueberry recipes

2 Berry Fluff
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 c. confectioners' sugar
2 c. heavy whipping cream
8 c. fresh strawberries (about 2 pounds), sliced
2 c. fresh blueberries
Additional fresh strawberries and blueberries, optional

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Slowly add cream, beating until thick and fluffy.
Fold in 8 cups strawberries and 2 cups blueberries. If desired, top with additional berries.

Frozen berries work just fine. 

Blueberry Sour Cream Pound Cake
6 eggs, separated
1 c. butter, softened
3 c. sugar
1 t. almonds extract
1 t. vanilla extract
1 t. butter flavoring
3 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 t. baking soda
1 c. sour cream
1-1/2 c. fresh or frozen blueberries

Let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the extracts and butter flavoring. Combine flour and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition. In another bowl and with clean beaters, beat egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter. Fold in blueberries.
Spoon into a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.



Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake
FOR POUND CAKE
Cooking spray, for pan
1 c. butter, softened
1 c. granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Zest of 1 lemon
2 c. plus 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour, divided
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 pt. fresh blueberries, some reserved for topping
FOR GLAZE
1 c. powdered sugar
2 tbsp. lemon juice

Make pound cake: Preheat oven to 350° and grease a 9"-x-5" loaf pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl with a hand mixer, beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla extract and lemon zest and beat until combined.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until just combined. In a medium bowl, combine most of the blueberries with remaining 2 tablespoons flour and toss to coat. Fold floured blueberries into cake batter; reserve unfloured blueberries for topping.
Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth top with a spatula. Sprinkle with reserved blueberries and bake for 1 hour 10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Let cool 10 minutes, then invert onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
Meanwhile, make glaze: in a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice. Drizzle over cooled pound cake and serve.
 

Blueberry Lemon Pound Cake
1 cup white granulated sugar
1 tablespoon lemon zest (1 medium size lemon)
1 and ½ cup all purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup vanilla greek yogurt
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ cup vegetable oil
1 cup blueberries, cleaned and dried
¼ teaspoon all purpose flour
Glaze
zest of 1 lemon
1 cup powdered sugar
1 and ½ tablespoons lemon juice (can sub with some half and half or heavy cream)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray loaf pan (mine is 9x5) with baking spray and set aside.
In small bowl combine the lemon zest and sugar. Mix together with your fingers until zest is coated with sugar and mixture is fragrant (will smell like lemon!)
In large bowl mix together the flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar zest mixture. Whisk together to combine.
In another medium bowl beat the eggs, add in the greek yogurt, vanilla extract, lemon juice, vegetable oil, stir until combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir gently to mix.
Toss the blueberries with the ½ tablespoon of flour. Once batter is mostly mixed, gently fold in the blueberries.
Pour the batter into the loaf pan. Using the back of the spoon evenly spread the batter.
Bake for approximately 50 minutes. Top will be browned and a toothpick inserted into the middle will come out clean once done. Allow to cool in pan for about 10 minutes then turn the pan upside down to remove the bread from the pan. Move loaf to wire rack to continue cooling.
While bread is cooling you can prepare the glaze. In small bowl add the powdered sugar, then the lemon zest. Pour in the lemon juice and stir. Start with 1 tablespoon and if the glaze is tasting tart enough (depends on the lemon used!) then use half and half or heavy cream to get the correct consistency. The glaze will be smooth. Stir until there are no clumps of sugar remaining. Add more sugar or more juice to obtain desired consistency.
Pour the glaze over the cooled bread.
Serve immediately or store bread in sealed container. I wrap mine in foil. Store at room temperature for 3-4 days.

Pioneer Woman Blueberry Crumb Cake
1/2 stick Butter
1 Tablespoon (additional) Butter
3/4 cups Sugar
1 whole Egg
1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
2 cups All-purpose Flour
2-1/4 teaspoons Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon Salt
3/4 cups Whole Milk
2 cups Fresh Blueberries
FOR THE TOPPING:
3/4 sticks Butter
1/2 cup Sugar
1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/2 cup Flour
1/4 teaspoon Salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine flour, baking powder, and a salt. Stir and set aside.
Cream 1/2 stick plus 1 tablespoon butter with cinnamon and sugar. Add egg and mix until combined. Add vanilla and mix. Add flour mixture and milk alternately until totally incorporated. Do not overbeat. Stir in blueberries until evenly distributed.
Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Pour in batter.
In a separate bowl, combine topping ingredients and cut together using two knives or a pastry cutter. Sprinkle over the top of the cake.
Bake cake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until golden brown. Sprinkle with sugar. Cut into squares and serve with softened butter.

Sunday, January 6, 2019

Cool Cucumber Pasta Salad


From my friend Sheila Rose Schroeder ......Karla, this is one of my favorite and most requested recipes. It is the perfect summer salad, but I love it any time of year.

Cool Cucumber Pasta Salad

8 ounces penne pasta
1 Tbs. vegetable oil
2 medium cucumbers, sliced very thin
1 medium onion, sliced very thin (I cut the onion in half first)
1 ½ cups sugar
1 cup water
¾ cup cider vinegar
1 Tbs. prepared mustard
1 Tbs. dried parsley flakes
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
½ garlic salt

Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; stir in oil, cucumbers and onion. *This is a very important step, to mix the oil with these ingredients until well coated.

Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over salad and toss. Cover and chill for 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve with a slotted spoon.


Sheila also wrote,   Karla, here is a website & FB page you (and others) may enjoy. She is very well known and followed here in SE Idaho. She even published a book (available on Amazon) called 'The Zucchini Houdini.' When she was a newscaster in Pocatello for several years, they had her on a cooking segment. They also publish her recipes in the Pocatello paper. and I think of you when I see them. It is: Tales of the Dinner Belle. For the website, just add .com

Sunday, May 20, 2018

Cucumbers.......

Sour Cream Cucumbers
1/2 c. sour cream
3 T. white vinegar
1 T. sugar
1/2 t. Pepper to taste
4 medium cucumbers, peeled if desired and thinly sliced
1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings

In a large bowl, whisk sour cream, vinegar, sugar and pepper until blended. Add cucumbers and onion; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Cucumbers with Dill
Mix together:
3/4 c. white or apple cider vinegar
1/3 c. snipped fresh dill
1/3 c. sugar
1/2 t. pepper
4 cucumbers, thinly sliced

Thursday, March 15, 2018

Sugared Walnuts


Sugared Nuts
1 c. walnuts or almonds or pecans
¼ c. sugar
1 T. butter

Heat all ingredients in a  medium non-stick skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.  When the sugar mixture starts melting, stir constantly until all sugar is melted and nuts are coated.
Transfer immediately onto parchment paper and separate the nuts right away so they don't all stick together.  Once the coating hardens (5-7 minutes), you can transfer them to a bowl and enjoy!

Monday, January 8, 2018

Strawberry Fluff

Strawberry Fluff
1 small box strawberry jello
1 c. boiling water
1 c. crushed ice
1 small box Instant Vanilla Pudding
20 oz. crushed pineapple
4 c. mini marshmallows
8 oz. whipped topping thawed
16 oz. strawberries chopped

Place jello in a medium bowl. Add boiling water and stir until dissolved.

Add ice and stir until melted. Place into refrigerator for 10 minutes or until it begins to set.

Place pineapple in a separate large bowl (juice and all).  Add vanilla pudding mix well. Add all remaining ingredients and stir.

Fold jello into the whipped topping mixture until smooth.

Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.

Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Mandarin Orange Pretzel Salad by Six Sisters' Stuff

Aunt Virginia Kimball brought this salad to Thanksgiving Dinner.  I loved it!

Here is the official link to it.    http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/recipe/2013/07/mandarin-orange-pretzel-salad-recipe/

Mandarin Orange Pretzel Salad

2 cups pretzels, crushed
1/2 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons sugar **
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese
1 (8 oz) container Cool-Whip (non-dairy whipped topping)
1 cup sugar
1 large box (6 oz) orange Jell-o**
2 cups boiling water**
1 can (11 oz) mandarin oranges

For the first layer, combine broken pretzels, melted butter and 3 tablespoons sugar. Stir together until well blended.  Press in  9 x 13" baking pan and bake at 350 degrees for 7** minutes.  Cool completely.
For the second layer, beat 1 cup sugar and cream cheese together until smooth.  Fold in Cool Whip.  Spread cream mixture over pretzel layer (be sure to seal the cream cheese layer against the sides of the pan so that the jello mixture (3rd layer) will not be able to leak through when added).
For the third layer, mix orange Jell-o and boiling water together until Jello is completely dissolved.  Add mandarin oranges and let cool until slightly set.  Pour Jell-o over cream cheese layer and refrigerate until firm.
Cut into squares and serve.

** Next time I would add a small box of jello along with the large one and use a total of 3 c. boiling water.  I thought the crust could have used a little more sugar, next time try 4 T.  and bake the crust a little longer 10 to 15 minutes.  It didn't want to stay together. 

Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Cashew Chicken Pasta Salad

Cashew Chicken Pasta Salad
16 oz. rotini or bowtie pasta
4 c. cubed chicken
2 c. seedless green/red grapes, halved
5 oz. dried cranberries
1 c. ranch salad dressing
3/4 c. mayonnaise
2 c. salted cashews
Cook the pasta according to packaged directions. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water.
In a large bowl combine chicken, grapes and cranberries. Add pasta.
In a small bowl, whisk ranch dressing and mayonnaise. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
Just before serving stir in cashews.

Creamy Cucumber Pasta Salad

Creamy Cucumber Pasta Salad
1/2 lb medium sized pasta (such as penne or rotini)
1 long cucumber or 2 regular, diced
1/2 sweet white onion, julienned *
Dressing
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 t. pepper
2 tablespoons fresh dill
2 tablespoons white vinegar

Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Run under cold water to stop cooking.
Dice Cucumber & julienne onion* and put in a bowl of water to soak.
Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
Toss all ingredients in a large bowl. Let sit at least 40 minutes before serving.
Recipe Notes
*Soaking the onions in cold water is optional but takes a bit of the "bite" out of the onion.

Hawaiian Pasta Salad

Hawaiian Pasta Salad
8 oz rotini or bow tie pasta
1 (14oz) can pineapple tidbits, juice reserved
1 red pepper , diced
2 cups diced ham
1 green onion , thinly sliced
Dressing
1/2 cup mayonnaise or dressing
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1/3 cup pineapple juice
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
black pepper to taste

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and run under cold water.
Whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth.

Monday, March 27, 2017

Strawberry Banana Salad

Strawberry Banana Salad
3 ripe bananas (diced or mashed)
½ lemon, juiced
⅓ c. sugar
14 oz. crushed pineapple, drained
1½ c. diced strawberries
½ c. chopped maraschino cherries
1 c. plain Greek yogurt
8 oz. whipped topping
Place diced bananas in a large bowl and stir in lemon juice from ½ of a lemon.
Add sugar, pineapple and greek yogurt. Stir until smooth. Stir in cherries and strawberries.
Fold in whipped topping. Refrigerate until serving.

Lacey Making Teddy Bear Cookies