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
Warm Crab Dip
A tasty, warm and gooey crab dip is a great addition to any celebratory or entertaining appetizer or finger food menu.
This is a recipe is from my husband’s aunt, who spent many hours putting together a collection of recipes for the family after she was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Not only did she share her family’s food heritage, but she inspired me on to start this blog instead of just thinking about it. I am very grateful for both.
Her original recipe did not have any green onions. I added them after making it the first time because I wanted an additional texture to the dip. However, the dip tastes great with or without them…I think my husband prefers it without.
As my husband and his family are from Delaware, the recipe was made with blue crab lump meat, but other crab meat would work in it. No matter what crab meat you use, it is best to check it for cartilage, etc. before using.
