the snow is melting at a rapid pace. It is 30 degrees now and to reach 40 today. I am off to another appointment this morning and then I hope this is it for a few weeks.
My son is having a birthday on April 8th. He is planning to come home on April 6th. I am going to order a birthday cake. My menu will be spiral sliced ham, fried chicken, baked beans and potato salad. I think I will make a mandarin orange salad to go with that. What is funny is that he keeps reminding me of the turkey and dressing I fixed a few weeks ago. I am not sure if I am up to fixing another Thanksgiving dinner. I think I will stick with my previously mentioned menu.
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Mandarin Orange Salad
•1 small pkg orange Jello
•1 small pkg vanilla pudding (the kind you cook)
•1 small pkg tapioca pudding (the kind you cook)
•3 cups water
•1 large can crushed pineapple (drained)
•1 large can mandarin oranges (drained)
•1 – 12 ounce container cool whip
Place Jello and the two boxes of pudding in a saucepan with the 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium heat until it starts to thicken, stirring constantly to prevent scorching. Remove from heat and cool in fridge. Add fruit to the cooled mixture. Fold in Cool Whip and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
**I love this stuff. I have been making it since my children were small.
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Have a peaceful day. Stay safe and be happy!!
Beth
