Easy Jello Salad

I thought Becca's idea was great and decided to post a Thanksgiving favorite at the Carpenter (my maiden name) house. We were pretty traditional as far as Thanksgiving goes. This was the only recipe I could think of that was unique. It's super easy and yummy but definitely lacking in any health properties.

Ingredients:
-2 drained (small) cans of mandarin oranges
-1 drained can of pineapple chunks
-1 package of orange Jello
-1 (medium, possibly 12 oz?) package of cottage cheese.
-1 tub of extra creamy whip cream.

Drain fruit REALLY well. Runny jello salad is gross. Combine fruit, and jello.  It's important you combine these ingredients first or the jello will not disintegrate properly and you'll have odd jello flavoring chunks. Stir in cottage cheese till well mixed. Stir in whip cream. Chill overnight or serve immediately! Makes plenty for a large family.

The traditional way of having this is with Orange jello, but we later experimented with pineapple jello and it is quite delicious and very pretty. Really any flavor would work. Happy Thanksgiving girls!

Posted by: Rachel

Spinach Almond Salad

Now that Thanksgiving is approaching, I think it would be fun if each of us shared one of our favorite dishes at Thanksgiving. Just an idea. Well, here is one of mine. A salad recipe that I just LOVE! I think I could eat the whole salad by myself in one sitting. It is that good.

Sorry I don't have a picture for it. I seem to forget to take pictures while I am cooking. Well, here goes:

SPINACH ALMOND SALAD

1 (9 oz) bag fresh spinach
1 medium apple, diced
crumbled fried bacon
3/4 cup toasted* slivered or sliced almonds

*Place almonds on cookie sheet in a 300 degree oven for 8 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool, then toss all ingredients together.

Dressing:
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup oil
1/4 tsp salt
3 Tbs. cider vinegar
A slice of a small, red onion

Blend dressing ingredients together in a blender. Pour over salad just before serving.

Simple and delicious. Enjoy!

Now I want to hear some of your menu items planned for the big Turkey day...may give me some ideas of what I want to make... :)

Indulging His Southern Roots

So I know this isn't a great picture, but it makes this meal look even more appetizing.... that's what I think anyway.   I thought I'd make Jason a lovely catfish dinner, and it turned out wonderfully.  It was so yummy that I thought I might as well share it with you fine ladies(since it's been a while since I have shared a recipe). 

Fried Catfish

4 catfish fillets
salt and pepper
Cornmeal
All-Purpose Flour
Paprika
Parsley
Garlic Powder
Olive Oil

Sprinkle the fillets with the salt and pepper.  Mix the Cornmeal, All-Purpose Flour, Paprika, Parsley, and Garlic Powder in a bowl or dish large enough to coat the fillets in.  Start the Olive Oil heating in a pan (I use Olive Oil when frying anything because it is much better for you).  Coat the fish with the spice mixture, and then fry it in the oil until done!  :)

I then made a Spinach Salad with mandarin oranges and chow mein noodles, then I made a nice Potato Salad, and some Biscuits.  Yummy!
Posted by: Cybil