Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Ambrosia

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Makes 4 servings


1 1-pound can fruit cocktail drained
1 banana peeled and sliced
1 orange peeled and cut in sections
1 can of Mandarin oranges
1/2 cup cream whipped
1/3 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
1 cup miniature marshmallows
Flaked coconut

Combine first six ingredients. Chill. Sprinkle with coconut.

Friday, December 2, 2011

Cookie Exchange

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Every year my neighbor and I do a cookie exchange. So, I am always looking for something simple and yummy to make to put in her cookie tin. I have found just that in these pretzel turtles. Three ingredients make this super easy. Beside the fact that my pecans are free of cost. Thanks to my step-daughter and her hubby. Now let's see if I can make them without my husband devouring them all before I put them in the cookie tin with the other cookies.