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[NoelSeven]

On 3/23/2015 chickenbutt said:

Yeah, one of the biggest complaints you hear about hams are either too salty or too fatty. These are neither.

Additionally, there are bad companies out there, like Smithfield and all the companies under the Smithfield umbrella (includes Cooks , Morrell, and several others). For me, it's more than the whole thing about them being bought out by a Chinese company. It's the animal torture and abuse that just breaks my heart. It doesn't have to be like that and I don't even want to think about what kind of people do such horrible, egregious things to animals!

I agree with you, CB, I won't buy a Smithfield.

[NoelSeven]

On 3/23/2015 RainCityGirl said:

I always go to Mukilteo which is north of Seattle and sits on the water just opposite Whidbey Island. There is usually a big crowd and we all bring side dishes to go with the ham dinner that is planned. For some reason, the hostess always wants me to bring the mandarin salad that Bob Bowersox made on the Q, but last year I brought raspberry pretzel salad instead. I also like to bring au gratin potatoes.

Oh, that truly sounds wonderful! I love Seattle and have toured around the islands nearby. We once had the tribal salmon feast at Tillicm village.

I've always wanted to try a pretzel salad, is that on the QVC recipes list?

Edit: I see the Q recipes are listed by host. Tired a search but didn't find the salad.

[RainCityGirl]

Mandarin Orange Salad

6-8 servings

1 8 oz. container of Cool Whip

1 17 oz. can pineapple chunks, well drained

1 17 oz. can mandarin orange slices, well drained

1 large container cottage cheese

1 6 oz. package of orange Jello

Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and stir together thoroughly. Do this very gently so as not to break up fruit. Place in a mold of your choice and let set in the refrigerator several hours before serving, or keep in a bowl and serve that way. For a healthier recipe, use light Cool Whip, fruit in its own juices, low fat cottage cheese, and sugar free Jello.

P.S. I've never found that this works well as a mold, so I just serve it in a pretty bowl.

[RainCityGirl]

Raspberry Pretzel Dessert

Crust:

?1 ½ cups crushed pretzels

?½ cup sugar

?½ cup butter, melted

Press into 9X13 inch pan and bake at 325 for 6 minutes. Cool

Filling:

?8 oz pkg. cream cheese, softened

?½ c sugar

?8 oz container cool whip

Cream together cream cheese and sugar. Then add cool whip. Spread on top of cooled crust.

Topping:

?6 oz pkg. raspberry jello

?2 cups boiling water

?24 oz bag frozen raspberries (if using fresh, add ½ cup more water)

Pour boiling water into jello and whisk until dissolved. Add raspberries and mix well. Place in refrigerator until it is the consistency of egg white. Then pour on top of cool whip layer. Refrigerate until firmly set, overnight works well.

Note – This is a perfect make-ahead dish to take to a gathering.

[RainCityGirl]

The Mandarin Salad was once on Q recipes, but probably when Bowersox left, they removed it. It is so simple you can't believe it. You don't even mix the gelatin ahead. You just sprinkle it over the rest of the mixture and gently fold in.

The pretzel salad came from the internet. I chose the raspberry on, but I think there is a strawberry one on the internet too.

[MaRina]

Easter is April 5th....Hi Noel, not sure what we are having probably a Ham and just maybe I'll make your scalloped potatoes recipe. JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON!!!

[NoelSeven]

On 3/23/2015 RainCityGirl said:

Raspberry Pretzel Dessert

Crust:

?1 ½ cups crushed pretzels

?½ cup sugar

?½ cup butter, melted

Press into 9X13 inch pan and bake at 325 for 6 minutes. Cool

Filling:

?8 oz pkg. cream cheese, softened

?½ c sugar

?8 oz container cool whip

Cream together cream cheese and sugar. Then add cool whip. Spread on top of cooled crust.

Topping:

?6 oz pkg. raspberry jello

?2 cups boiling water

?24 oz bag frozen raspberries (if using fresh, add ½ cup more water)

Pour boiling water into jello and whisk until dissolved. Add raspberries and mix well. Place in refrigerator until it is the consistency of egg white. Then pour on top of cool whip layer. Refrigerate until firmly set, overnight works well.

Note – This is a perfect make-ahead dish to take to a gathering.

This sounds incredible to me It's not heavy and I love raspberries and pretzels!

Thank you so much for taking the time to share this, RCG!

[NoelSeven]

On 3/23/2015 RainCityGirl said:

Mandarin Orange Salad

6-8 servings

1 8 oz. container of Cool Whip

1 17 oz. can pineapple chunks, well drained

1 17 oz. can mandarin orange slices, well drained

1 large container cottage cheese

1 6 oz. package of orange Jello

Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and stir together thoroughly. Do this very gently so as not to break up fruit. Place in a mold of your choice and let set in the refrigerator several hours before serving, or keep in a bowl and serve that way. For a healthier recipe, use light Cool Whip, fruit in its own juices, low fat cottage cheese, and sugar free Jello.

P.S. I've never found that this works well as a mold, so I just serve it in a pretty bowl.

I love this kind of side dish! Light and easy. I came across one I haven't tried, but I thought it would be perfect for Easter. I'll look for that one to share also, in case anyone is interested.

Again, thank you!

[NoelSeven]

On 3/23/2015 RainCityGirl said:

The Mandarin Salad was once on Q recipes, but probably when Bowersox left, they removed it. It is so simple you can't believe it. You don't even mix the gelatin ahead. You just sprinkle it over the rest of the mixture and gently fold in.

The pretzel salad came from the internet. I chose the raspberry on, but I think there is a strawberry one on the internet too.

I'm a big raspberry fan, too! That's my choice

[NoelSeven]

On 3/23/2015 serenna said: Easter is April 5th....Hi Noel, not sure what we are having probably a Ham and just maybe I'll make your scalloped potatoes recipe. JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON!!!

Hi serenna

Your Easter dinner sounds like mine! Good to see you.