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[hsawaknow]

It will be a hard day for me. Its my daughters birthday on Easter and I'm going thru a divorce and will not be able to see my kids. I suppose I will be doing nothing.

[RainCityGirl]

On 3/23/2015 NoelSeven said:

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

It's almost a dessert salad, so it can have multiple uses. I love stawberries, but I thought something tart would be nice with the ham. However, the mandarin salad is great when you are short on time. You just throw it all together the night before and refrigerate over night to set.

[NoelSeven]

When my daughter was little, I used to put on big Easter parties with a full dinner. At the time, Pina Coladas were traditional to serve at Easter, which we did. Recently I came across this recipe for Pina Colada Fluff. I haven't tried it, but it looks good and the ingredients seem just right.

Bring that tropical feeling home with Pina Colada Fluff! An incredibly easy and delicious dessert salad!

Author: Trish - Mom On Timeout

Recipe type: Dessert

Serves: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 3.4 oz vanilla instant pudding mix
• 1 20 oz can crushed pineapple (do not drain!)
• 1 8 oz container Cool Whip (I used lite) - thawed
• 1 tsp rum extract (I'm going for real rum)
• 2 cups miniature marshmallows
• 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
• ½ cup chopped nuts (your favorite)

Instructions

1. Combine pudding mix and the entire can of crushed pineapple in a large bowl.
2. Stir until completely combined.
3. Fold in Cool Whip, rum extract, marshmallows, coconut, and nuts,
4. Chill until ready to served

Oooops, forgot the link:

http://www.momontimeout.com/2015/02/pina-colada-fluff/

[MaRina]

That looks delicious Noel

[NoelSeven]

On 3/23/2015 hsawaknow said: It will be a hard day for me. Its my daughters birthday on Easter and I'm going thru a divorce and will not be able to see my kids. I suppose I will be doing nothing.

hsawaknow,

I'm really sorry to hear how tough it is for you right now. I remember a lot of the problems and difficult times you had to deal with.

My best to you, H.

[NoelSeven]

On 3/23/2015 RainCityGirl said:

On 3/23/2015 NoelSeven said:

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

It's almost a dessert salad, so it can have multiple uses. I love stawberries, but I thought something tart would be nice with the ham. However, the mandarin salad is great when you are short on time. You just throw it all together the night before and refrigerate over night to set.

IMO, it's perfect!

I also like to have something like that ahead of time, to get in the mood for a holiday... but not heavy. I love side salads.

I just made a new recipe we all loved, Israeli cous cous with asparagus pieces, greens, a little EVOO and lemon juice. Delicious and very Spring.

[NoelSeven]

On 3/23/2015 serenna said: That looks delicious Noel

To me, too serenna

[Shorty2U]

DH and I will go out to a restaurant for Easter.

$11.95 for appetizer, entrée of our choice, PA Dutch potato filling, 2 veggies of our choice, bread, salad, soup, and dessert. (Soda & other drinks are extra). Otherwise my husband works every day around the holiday, (except for Easter itself of course). And if there is anything good in the movies we will probably catch a movie too. My children will be with their dads family (along with my grandchildren).

I will see my grandchildren this coming Saturday when we have them for the day, and then my children (and all) will be here later for an Italian dinner. :-)

[NoelSeven]

On 3/23/2015 Shorty2U said:

DH and I will go out to a restaurant for Easter.

$11.95 for appetizer, entrée of our choice, PA Dutch potato filling, 2 veggies of our choice, bread, salad, soup, and dessert. (Soda & other drinks are extra). Otherwise my husband works every day around the holiday, (except for Easter itself of course). And if there is anything good in the movies we will probably catch a movie too. My children will be with their dads family (along with my grandchildren).

I will see my grandchildren this coming Saturday when we have them for the day, and then my children (and all) will be here later for an Italian dinner. :-)

Shorty, that meal sounds delicious, and the price is unbelievable!

I hope your holiday is wonderful

[Chrystaltree2]

This Easter, we are going to my married daughter's home for dinner. She lives about an hour away from us in a gorgeous home on the beach, I love being near the water. I'm not thrilled that her inlaws will be there, rather I'm not thrilled that her mil will be there. She is a nice woman, we are just very different people. We don't have much in common. She's one of those people who never stops talking, like NEVER. If there's any lull at all in the conversation, she fills it up with pointless chatter. My ears hurt after an hour with her. But our kids are married to each other; we'll share grandchildren some day; so I accept that she's a part of my life now. The good part is that she is a marvelous cook and she's making the desserts. Hubby and will bring wine and a plant.