Mandarin Orange Salad

This is not your Mama's recipe so you won't find marshmallows or coconut in this Mandarin Orange Salad. It's a creamy dessert that will become your family's favorite.

3 cups water

1 - 3 oz. pkg orange gelatin

1 - 3 oz pkg. instant vanilla pudding

1 - 3 oz. pkg tapioca pudding mix

1 - 15 oz can mandarin oranges, drained

1 - 15 oz can crushed pineapple, drained

1 - 8 oz carton frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 - 2 TBSP of love

1. Open packages of pudding and pour into a small bowl so it's ready to use. 
2. In saucepan, bring 3 cups of water to a boil. 
3. Whisk in gelatin and pudding mixes.  
4. Return to a boil, stirring constantly, boil for 1 minute. I repeat, don't set the timer UNTIL the mixture comes to a full, rolling boil.  
5. Remove from heat and cool completely. I like to pour the mixture in a bowl so it cools a little quicker.

Broccoli Salad

Make this popular summer Broccoli Salad with Marzetti's Slaw Dressing instead of the sauce recipe below.  It's so quick and refreshing!

2-3 bunches broccoli

1 med. red onion

1/2 cup raisins or grapes

8 slices bacon, fried, crumbled

Dash of love

SAUCE: 
1 cup Marzetti's Slaw Dressing
or

1 cup mayonnaise                           

1/2 cup sugar

2 TBSP vinegar

Pour 1 cup of  Marzetti's Slaw Dressing and combine with all ingredients. Don't forget the love. Refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.  

Macaroni Salad

This post was first published in 2012. So far July has been pretty mild this year - knock on wood!

Today is National Macaroni Day and since the temperature is suppose to reach 100 here in Northeast Ohio I thought I'd make Macaroni Salad. I got this recipe from Mrs. Beorn when she served this salad at her son's Eagle Scout reception. It's so easy and the slaw dressing gives it that sweet tangy flavor.

4 cups uncooked macaroni
1 jar Hartville Kitchen Slaw Dressing
1/2 cup diced carrots
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup diced red sweet pepper

Vada's Pretzel Salad

I found this recipe in Vada's file box when we visited during Easter. But most of the Landon Family will remember this being a popular dessert made by our beloved Aunt Barbara.

2-2/3 cups of crushed, salted pretzels (9 oz bag)
1-1/2 sticks margarine, melted
4 Tbsp sugar
8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 medium container Cool Whip
one - 6 oz and one 3 ounce pack of strawberry jello
4 cups boiling water
10 oz pack frozen strawberries, sliced

Combine crushed pretzels, melted margarine and sugar. Place in 9x13 pan, bake at 400 for 8 minutes. Let cool. 

Mix cream cheese ( softened) and sugar until smooth. Fold in container Cool whip. Spread over pretzels.

Mix both packages of strawberry jello with 4 cups boiling water. Add one 10 oz package of frozen sliced strawberries. Let this cool until it begins to thicken. Spread on top of cream cheese layer. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.

Irish Fluff, great for St. Patrick's Day Celebrations.

Also known as Watergate Salad

1 pkg instant pistachio pudding mix
1 pkg small marshmallows
1 can crushed pineapple(do not drain)
1 small tub whipped topping

In large mixing bowl combine dry pudding mix and pineapple with juice. Mix well,add marshmallows and whipped topping. Mix, then refrigerate for one hour. Serve. 

Pasta Salad

1 lb. Rotini, cooked and cooled

1 red onion, chopped

1 green/red pepper, chopped

1 bunch broccoli, chopped

cubed cheese

salami & pepperoni

jar of salad supreme

Italian Dressing

Ranch Dressing, to taste

Salad Dressing

1 cup oil

1/3 cup vinegar

1 onion, chopped fine

1 tsp salt

1 tsp celery seed

2/3 cup sugar          

Broccoli Salad

Make this popular summer Broccoli Salad with Marzetti's Slaw Dressing instead of the sauce recipe below.  It's so refreshing!

2-3 bunches broccoli

1 med. red onion

1/2 cup raisins or grapes

8 slices bacon, fried, crumbled

Dash of love

SAUCE: 
1 cup Marzetti's Slaw Dressing
or

1 cup mayonnaise                           

1/2 cup sugar

2 TBSP vinegar

Pour 1 cup of  Marzetti's Slaw Dressing and combine with all ingredients. Don't forget the love. Refrigerate a few hours or overnight.  

Potato Salad

Recently I used Golden Yukon Potatoes  for a beautiful shade of yellow. Mom taught me to bring the potatoes and 2 eggs to a boil in the same pan. Cook the eggs for 10 minutes then removed them and continue to cook the potatoes. Yukon's don't take as long as Idahos so keep checking. Don't forget to place the eggs in cold water immediately. See Mom's Deviled Eggs for tips on the perfect hard-boiled egg.

Boil 6 – 8 medium potatoes until done. 

2 eggs, hard-boiled and diced

Onion, small, chopped

1 rib celery, chopped

½ to 1 cup Miracle Whip

1 tsp mustard

Celery seed

Salt & pepper
Generous amount of love
paprika for decoration

Cool, peel and dice potatoes.
Fold all ingredients together. Sprinkle with paprika when serving.

Obtained from Sharon Shockey

Mom's Egg Salad

6 – 8 boiled eggs, shelled & chopped

½ cup Miracle Whip

Squirt of mustard

1 tsp vinegar

¼ cup green olives, chopped

Salt & pepper to taste

Helpful Tips:

• Use eggs that are at least a week old.
• Set eggs out for half an hour so they're not cold. 
• Place in a pan of cool water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 - 12 minutes. 
• Place pan in sink and run cold water over the eggs. As they begin to cool, tap each egg to crack shells and place back in cold water until completely cooled. Shells should come right off. 

Similar to Mom's Deviled Eggs

Mandarin Orange Salad

This is a very popular family favorite and several friends have been asking for the recipe since we served it at Katie's graduation party. You only need six ingredients and it's so easy to put together. 

Double the recipe for a crowd

3 cups water

1 - 3 oz. pkg orange gelatin

1 - 3 oz pkg. instant vanilla pudding

1 - 3 oz. pkg tapioca pudding mix

1 - 15oz can mandarin oranges, drained

1 - 15 oz can crushed pineapple, drained

1 - 8 oz carton frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 - 2 TBSP of love

1. Open packages of pudding and pour into a small bowl so it's ready to use. 
2. In saucepan, bring 3 cups of water to a boil. 
   
3. Whisk in gelatin and pudding mixes.  
4. Return to a boil, stirring constantly, boil for 1 minute. I repeat, don't set the timer UNTIL the mixture comes to a full, rolling boil.  
5. Remove from heat and cool completely. I like to pour the mixture in a bowl so it cools a little quicker.
6. Make sure the fruit is well drained. I press the pineapple against the strainer with a spoon to squeeze out the juice. 
7. Gently fold in oranges, pineapple and whipped topping.  
8. Spoon into a serving bowl.  
9. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.

Wilted Lettuce

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup vinegar
1 small onion, diced
6 strips bacon


1.  Fry bacon, cool on paper towel. Pour off most of the grease
2. Saute' onion in remaining grease.
3. Break bacon into small pieces
4. Add sugar, vinegar and bacon. Heat until sugar dissolves.
5. Tear black seeded Simpson lettuce into 10 inch diameter bowl.
6. Pour hot ingredients over lettuce. Toss gently.
Serves 6

Original Wilted Lettuce