Orange Cream Gelatin Dessert is an easy dessert that you can make from a few items in the pantry and freezer at any time of the year. It works well for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Mother's Day, bridal or baby showers, etc. It is sweet and rich, yet somehow also seems light and refreshing. It is a rather nostalgic dessert as it reminds me a little of an orange push-up ice cream treat from my childhood. Plus, it is a molded gelatin dessert, which always reminds me of the past. As with other gelatin and fruit dishes, someone might call this a "Jello salad" in the United States. However, this recipe uses an entire quart of orange sherbert in addition to gelatin, so I can not bring myself … Continue Reading about Orange Cream Gelatin Dessert
Ruben Casserole
About a year ago, I saw a demonstration at a “cooking school” for a Ruben casserole. I decided to make it for my family the next week and used the recipe I received at the event. It was rather dry and not very tasty. I ended up throwing most of it out. Although it took […]
Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes (with or without ham)
I always want to make scalloped potatoes the day after we have a ham dinner. I think it is because it is what my mom usually did. My mom made wonderful scalloped potatoes. As she taught us how to make it without ever referencing a recipe, I have done my best to construct a recipe. […]
Three Bean Casserole: A Great Busy Day Dish
Three Bean Casserole is a great dish to make in the crock-pot when you have a lot of things to do. Not only is this old recipe easy, it is very tasty also.
Easy Pepperoni and Pasta Casserole
Whether it is a quickly prepared meal for a busy weeknight or a dish needed to take to a friend who is ill or had a death in the family, casseroles are my “go-to” dishes. Besides being comfort food, they usually reheat well and can often be frozen…a great benefit when things are hectic. The […]
