Recipes From CindyLouWho

[CindyLouWho]

This is my 1st topic so hope I do it right  :-[  I'll add more recipes when I can & hope some of you will find something you like   :)

This is a real good & yummy dessert to make for large gatherings as it makes a lot.  I've been making it for years & everyone loves it.  Thought it may come in handy for anyone having to cook for lot of people for Easter or any holiday. 


ORZO SALAD


1 LB. ORZO MACARONI,  COOKED & DRAINED
1  16 OZ. CAN CRUSHED PINEAPPLE
2  11 OZ. CANS MANDARIN ORANGES

STRAIN FRUITS & SAVE JUICES.  SAVE FRUITS
TO ADD LATER.. PUT JUICES IN PAN & ADD.......

2  BEATEN EGGS
2  TABLESPOONS FLOUR
1/2  TSP SALT
1  TSP LEMON JUICE
1 1/2  CUPS SUGAR

COOK & BRING TO A BOIL....POUR OVER
ORZO MACARONI & MIX TOGETHER.  LET SET
OVERNIGHT...NEXT DAY ADD THE FRUIT &
12 OZ. COOL WHIP & MIX TOGETHER.

****NOTE
COUPLE CHANGES I MADE TO THIS RECIPE
IS THAT I USE A BIG CAN OF FRUIT COCKTAIL
INSTEAD OF THE MANDARIN ORANGES & I
ALWAYS ADD MORE COOL WHIP THAN WHAT
IT SAYS.

[nightperson]

sounds good ty and easy to fix

[CindyLouWho]

Welcome. 

It is easy or I wouldn't make it.   :))   When I mix it up the next morning, I do it in a great big bowl then put it in a smaller 1 that won't take up so much room in the fridge, lol. 

[CindyLouWho]

Cool N' Easy Pie
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This recipe is from Kraftkitchens-

2/3 cup boiling water
1 pkg. (4-serving size) Jell-O and flavor you like
ice cubes
1/2 cup cold water
1 8oz. tub of frozen whipped topping thawed
1 graham cracker crust

Stir boiling water into jello for @ least 2 minutes.
until completely dissolved. Add ice to cold water
to make one cup and add to jello stirring until
slightly thickened. remove any remaining ice.

Add whipped topping stir with wire wisk until well
blended and refrigerate 15 to 20 minutes until
mixture in very thick and will mound. Spoon into crust.

Refrigerate @ least 4 hours until completely firm.

[CindyLouWho]

Easy  Banana Pudding


Ingredients

3-1/2 cups cold milk

2 pkg. (4-serving size each) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding & Pie Filling

32 NILLA Wafers

2 bananas, sliced

1 tub (8 oz) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed

Preparation
POUR cold milk into large bowl. Add pudding mixes. Beat with wire whisk 1 minute or until well blended. Let stand 5 minutes.

ARRANGE layer of wafers on bottom and up side of 2-quart serving bowl. Add layer of banana slices; top with 1/3 of the pudding. Repeat layers, ending with pudding. Spread whipped topping over pudding.

REFRIGERATE 3 hours or until ready to serve.

[CindyLouWho]

Watergate Salad

This is an ole fave but posting it in case anyone wants it.  I leave the nuts out cause my picky son won't eat anything w/nuts in it.  lol 


1 pkg. pistachio instant pudding - 4 oz. size
1 can crushed pineapple in its own juice (not heavy syrup) - 20 oz. size do NOT drain
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 3/4 cups whipped topping, such as Cool Whip - thawed
Preparation -
Stir pudding mix, crushed pineapple, marshmallows and nuts until well blended. Fold in whipped topping.

Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

[Helen]

They all sound yummy and easy to make!!! Thanks for sharing.

[Jackpotloser]

Hey, fast and easy great,thanks for sharing

[CindyLouWho]

Very welcome.  I've done so much cooking over the years that now, if its not fast & easy, I usually won't make it if I can help it.  :))

[CindyLouWho]

CHEESECAKE PIE (NO BAKING)     
     

1 (6-oz.) ready crust graham cracker pie crust
1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
1 (14-oz.) can eagle® brand sweetened condensed
           milk (not evaporated milk)
1/3 cup lemon juice from concentrate
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (21-oz.) can cherry pie filling, chilled or
           any other fruit in season

With mixer, beat cheese until fluffy. Gradually
beat in Eagle Brand, until smooth. Stir in lemon
juice, and vanilla. Pour into crust. Chill at
least 3 hours.

After chilled, top with pie filling. Refrigerate
leftovers.

Tip: Add whipped cream or other garnish as desired.

[SaintHiρρo]

Maybe it's just me but all these recipes have cheese in there in one form or another. I'm starting my own food chain and there will be no cheese in anything!!!!

[CindyLouWho]

OK Its not Christmas but just had to go ahead & post this now.  And it has NO CHEESE in it, lmao.  But if you made it, don't think you'd notice if it did.   :))  :))

Fruitcake Recipe

1 cup water
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs
2 cups dried fruit
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup brown sugar
lemon juice
nuts
1 gallon whiskey

Sample the whiskey to check for quality. Take a large bowl.
Check the whiskey again to be sure it is of the highest quality.
Pour one level cup and drink. Repeat.

Turn on the electric mixer; beat 1 cup butter in a large, fluffy
bowl. Add 1 teaspoon sugar and beat again.

Make sure the whiskey is still OK. Cry another tup.

Turn off mixer. Break 2 legs and add to the bowl and chuck in the
cup of dried fruit. Mix on the turner. If the fried druit gets
stuck in the beaterers, pry it loose with a drewscriver.

Sample the whiskey to check for tonsisticity. Next, sift 2 cups
of salt. Or something. Who cares? Check the whiskey.

Now sift the lemon juice and strain your nuts. Add one table.
Spoon. Of sugar or something. Whatever you can find.

Grease the oven. Turn the cake tin to 350 degrees. Don't forget
to beat off the turner. Throw the bowl out of the window.

Check the whiskey again.

Go to bed. Who the hell likes fruitcake anyway?

[SaintHiρρo]

OK Its not Christmas but just had to go ahead & post this now.  And it has NO CHEESE in it, lmao.  But if you made it, don't think you'd notice if it did.   :))  :))

Fruitcake Recipe

1 cup water
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs
2 cups dried fruit
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup brown sugar
lemon juice
nuts
1 gallon whiskey

Sample the whiskey to check for quality. Take a large bowl.
Check the whiskey again to be sure it is of the highest quality.
Pour one level cup and drink. Repeat.

Turn on the electric mixer; beat 1 cup butter in a large, fluffy
bowl. Add 1 teaspoon sugar and beat again.

Make sure the whiskey is still OK. Cry another tup.

Turn off mixer. Break 2 legs and add to the bowl and chuck in the
cup of dried fruit. Mix on the turner. If the fried druit gets
stuck in the beaterers, pry it loose with a drewscriver.

Sample the whiskey to check for tonsisticity. Next, sift 2 cups
of salt. Or something. Who cares? Check the whiskey.

Now sift the lemon juice and strain your nuts. Add one table.
Spoon. Of sugar or something. Whatever you can find.

Grease the oven. Turn the cake tin to 350 degrees. Don't forget
to beat off the turner. Throw the bowl out of the window.

Check the whiskey again.

Go to bed. Who the hell likes fruitcake anyway?

LoL, finally something without cheese. My stomach thanks you!

[CindyLouWho]

OK Its not Christmas but just had to go ahead & post this now.  And it has NO CHEESE in it, lmao.  But if you made it, don't think you'd notice if it did.   :))  :))

Fruitcake Recipe

1 cup water
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs
2 cups dried fruit
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup brown sugar
lemon juice
nuts
1 gallon whiskey

Sample the whiskey to check for quality. Take a large bowl.
Check the whiskey again to be sure it is of the highest quality.
Pour one level cup and drink. Repeat.

Turn on the electric mixer; beat 1 cup butter in a large, fluffy
bowl. Add 1 teaspoon sugar and beat again.

Make sure the whiskey is still OK. Cry another tup.

Turn off mixer. Break 2 legs and add to the bowl and chuck in the
cup of dried fruit. Mix on the turner. If the fried druit gets
stuck in the beaterers, pry it loose with a drewscriver.

Sample the whiskey to check for tonsisticity. Next, sift 2 cups
of salt. Or something. Who cares? Check the whiskey.

Now sift the lemon juice and strain your nuts. Add one table.
Spoon. Of sugar or something. Whatever you can find.

Grease the oven. Turn the cake tin to 350 degrees. Don't forget
to beat off the turner. Throw the bowl out of the window.

Check the whiskey again.

Go to bed. Who the hell likes fruitcake anyway?

LoL, finally something without cheese. My stomach thanks you!

Welcome!  But I only posted 1 so far that had cheese in it & that was cream cheese,   :)) 

[SaintHiρρo]

Welcome!  But I only posted 1 so far that had cheese in it & that was cream cheese,   :)) 

Cheese is cheese is cheese and it makes me feel like this =>  :x

[Homer]

I guess you won't be visiting Wisconsin anytime soon then? :o :))

[CindyLouWho]

okie dokie, won't invite you to dinner when we have grilled cheese & tomato soup then  :))

[Helen]

I guess you won't be visiting Wisconsin anytime soon then? :o :))

:)) :)) :))

[CindyLouWho]

I guess you won't be visiting Wisconsin anytime soon then? :o :))

[CindyLouWho]

Maryland Cream of Crab Soup  (no cheese...lol )

Ingredients

1 lb. crab meat
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 vegetable bouillon cube
1/8 teaspoon pepper;
1 cup boiling water
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup margarine or butter
1 quart milk
2 tablespoons flour
Parsley (for garnish)

Directions

Remove cartilage from crab meat. Dissolve bouillon cube in the
boiling water. In a 4-quart saucepan, cook onion in margarine or
butter until tender. Blend in flour and seasonings. Add milk and
bouillon gradually and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly,
until mixture thickens enough to coat spoon. Add crab meat; heat,
but do not boil. Garnish with parsley before serving.