Pistachio Jello Salad

1 pistachio pudding

1 (20 oz) crushed pineapple

3 marachino cherries

1/2 c walnuts

3 c marshmallows

2 small cool whip

Fold together & chill

Mango & Blueberry Salad

We saw this on Fox news one morning. Josh LOVES mangoes so we gave it a try & we love it. We usually make this for special occasions now.

2 limes

1/3 c water

1/3 c sugar

3 large mangoes, peeled & cut into 1 inch pieces

3 cups blueberries

1/4 c finely chopped crystalized ginger

Remove zest from 1 lime in strips with a veggie peeler & cut any white pith away from strips with a sharp knife. Squeeze 2 tablespoons juice from limes. Bring zest, water, & sugar to boil in a 1 quart saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then boil uncovered about 3 minutes. Remove from heat & stir in lime juice. Let syrup stand 20 minutes then remove zest with slotted spoon & discard. Toss together blueberries, mangoes & syrup in a large bowl & sprinkle with ginger.

Raspberry Jello

This is so easy & so good. I got this recipe from my mom who got it from my sister in law Amy’s mom. How’s that for geneology?

Extra large Cool Whip

2 lb vanilla yogurt

1 large box instant vanilla pudding

1/2 c sugar

Mix & add:

1 pkg frozen raspberries

Add just before serving:

2 sliced bananas

Grandma Elly’s Yams

When I married into this family, everyone raved about Grandma’s yams. Now I know why…

3 Yams

1/2 c sugar

1/2 c melted butter

1/3 c milk

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla

Boil yams then peel them & mash. Add remaining ingredients, mix well, pour into 9X13 pan.

Topping:

1 c brown sugar

1/3 c flour

1/3 c melted butter

1 c nuts (pecans)

Put on topping & bake for 45 minutes at 350.