Monday, July 29, 2013

Orange Fluff Jello Salad


From Six Sisters Stuff (http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2011/12/orange-fluff-jello-salad-recipe.html)

Ingredients:
1 large package Cook and Serve vanilla pudding (4.6 ounces)
1 large package orange jell-o (6 ounces)
2 cups water
1 16 oz Cool-Whip (lite or fat-free is fine)
1/2 bag mini marshmallows
20 ounce can pineapple tidbits (drained)
22 ounces mandarin oranges (drained)
2 to 3  bananas, sliced (Optional, put in before serving so they don't turn brown in the fridge)
 
Directions:
Mix together pudding, Jell-o, and water over medium heat until it boils. Remove from heat and pour into a large mixing bowl. Refrigerate until mixture has thickened (about an hour). Beat until creamy. Fold in Cool Whip, marshmallows, and fruit. Chill about an hour before serving.

Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing





From The Teenage Taste (http://teenagetaste.com/2012/04/07/cilantro-lime-ranch-dressing/)

Ingredients:
  • ¾ cup light mayo
  • ¾ cup greek yogurt (I used fat-free.)
  • 2 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lime juice  (about ½ a lime)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 small bunch (~1/3 cup, packed) cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Directions:
  1. Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend for 30 seconds. Check consistency and blend an additional 30 seconds, if desired.  Store in an air-tight jar in the fridge.  Leftovers will keep 2-3 weeks.
Yield:  ~1 ½ cups dressing