Lemony Orange Dessert

This is usually a hit at family gatherings. It's a fairly flexible recipe, I like to use the lrg box of orange jello and 2 cans of mandarins. You end up with a nice creamy jello dessert. The orange jello mellows out the tang of the lemon pudding.

You will need:

1 large (8 servings) box Lemon Pudding - cook 'n' serve
1 sm (4 servings) or 1 lrg box Orange Jello
1 or 2 cans mandarin oranges - drained
1 tub whipped topping

Mix up the orange jello leaving out half of the cold water. Set aside. Cook the lemon pudding according to directions. Remove from heat and mix in the orange jello with a wisk. Pour into a 13 x 9 in dish. You can mix in the mandarins before you pour it into the dish or drop them in afterward. Chill until set - I like to make it the day before. Top with the whipped topping and serve.

Triple Berry Dessert

This is a recipe that one of the senior missionary sisters gave me in Hawaii. It was a hit at every luau she brought it to. Be aware that it does serve a lot, so it is not something you would fix for a small family, unless you want to eat it for the next few days. It does hold up for several days, if you are sure to thaw the berries before you put it in the whipped cream.

1 can sweeten condensed milk
1 12 oz tub of a dairy whip (or larger if you want)
1 package of thawed triple berries (Costco, Sams)

Allow the berries to thaw for about an hour before you start this.

First mix the condensed milk and the dairy whip together in very large bowl
Then add the thawed berries and carefully blend into the creamy mix

Refrigerate until time to serve. Serves many.

French Bread Pizza

So easy, virtually no clean-up... except for the dishes ;)

French bread, sliced about 1 inch thick
pizza sauce
cheese
pepperoni or any other favorite toppings

Line a cookie sheet with foil and place the French bread slices on it. spoon just enough pizza sauce on each slice to coat. Top with cheese and favorite topping. Bake in a 375 degree oven until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Small Things

I decided to be a part of this blog to do small things, but I might be able to get some recipes from my mom.


Here is a meal I hope you ALL know!!!!

Cereal In A Bowl
Ingredients:
any kind of cereal

milk

sugar or anything you want to add

Directions:
Take a bowl and spoon out. Pour the cereal into the bowl and add milk. Then TADA!

Key Lime Pie

Key Lime Pie by GourmetSleuth

This is a recipe for "real" Key Lime pie. Real Key lime pie is not green and it does not have a soft "pudding" texture. The pie gets its true pale yellow color from the egg yolks that predominate the ingredient list. And the texture is a "firm custard". Be careful that you don't over-bake the pie or it will be "rubbery". For best results use fresh Key Limes, not bottled juice. The traditional preparation does not put any meringue on the top of the pie. This is a very simple recipe and only takes a few minutes to prepare and 12 minutes to bake.

I N G R E D I E N T S Crust 16 graham crackers, crushed3 tablespoons sugar1 cube (1/4 lb) margarine or butterI N S T R U C T I O N S Mix the ingredients and press them into a 9" pie plate. Bake in a preheated 350F oven for 10 - 12 minutes until lightly browned. Place on a rack to cool.

I N G R E D I E N T S Pie 4 large or extra large egg yolks1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk1/2 cup fresh key lime juice (approximately 12 Key limes) 2 teaspoons grated lime peel, green portion onlyWhipping cream for garnish (optional)

I N S T R U C T I O N S Use an electric mixer and beat the egg yolks until they are thick and turn to a light yellow, don't over mix. Turn the mixer off and add the sweetened condensed milk. Turn speed to low and mix in half of the lime juice. Once the juice is incorporated add the other half of the juice and the zest, continue to mix until blended (just a few seconds). Pour the mixture into the pie shell and bake at 350F for 12 minutes to set the yolks and kill any salmonella in the eggs.s e r v i n gIf you are using the whipping cream garnish, prepare the cream. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream.

Oreo Ice Cream Dessert

This is a very yummy and easy dessert.

1/2 gallon vanilla or peppermint ice cream
8 ounce carton cool whip
1 package Oreos

Soften ice cream so it can be stirred. Mix with cool whip. Fold in crushed oreos (save 1/2 cup crushed oreos to sprinkle on top). Pour mixture into a 9 x 13 pan. Sprinkle remaining cookies crumbs on top for garnish (you could also sprinkle crushed candy cane on top). Freeze 2 hours. Cut into squares. Serves 15

Cheesy Little Link Snack Wraps

Kids and adults love these!

6 Kraft cheese singles
1 can (8 oz.) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
24 Little Smokies

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut each cheese single into four strips; cut strips in half.

Separate dough into triangles; cut lengthwise into thirds. Top each dough piece with two cheese singles pieces and one Little Smokie. Roll up. Place on ungreased baking sheet.
Bake 12 minutes or until golden brown.