Tag: family dinners

COOKIE SALAD

I got this recipe from my husband’s aunt and it’s always a big hit at family dinners. It’s one of those salads that can be either a side dish or a dessert. My family would call it a dessert. My husband’s family calls it a salad. My husband would probably eat it for breakfast if I let him. (I can hear him now… “It has fruit! It’s healthy!” Ha. Nice try.) I like to serve it as a little treat alongside a nice Sunday dinner or for holiday dinners, like Easter or New Year’s. Regardless of when you plan to serve it, I hope you enjoy it- it’s delicious!

Cookie Salad
Serves 7-10

1- 3 oz box instant vanilla pudding
1 cup milk
1- 20 oz can crushed pineapple, drained well (I like to dump the fruit into a strainer and let it sit for a good 10 minutes, gently tapping and stirring it occasionally)
1- 10 oz can mandarin oranges
1- 8 oz tub of whipped topping
1/2 package of Keebler Fudge Striped cookies

Whisk pudding and milk until mostly smooth. Fold in whipped topping, then fold in fruit. Chill in fridge for at least 3-4 hours. Break up cookies into small pieces about the size of a nickel. Gently stir into salad.

Enjoy!

This salad can be saved until the next day, but it’s much better the first day you make it, so try and not have any leftovers, okay? 😉

SLOW COOKER PIZZA SOUP

I absolutely love soup and am always on the lookout for new recipes that are easy and yummy too! I found this recipe several years ago and have made it for lots of potlucks and family dinners! You can add any pizza toppings and customize the soup to taste just like your favorite pizza!

SLOW COOKER PIZZA SOUP

2 family-size cans tomato soup

6 cups water

2 cups diced tomatoes (you can use fresh or canned tomatoes)

1 medium onion diced

1 green pepper, diced

4 ounces black olives, sliced

8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced

1 lb. Italian sausage browned, drained and crumbled

1 small pkg. pepperoni, diced

1 1/2 Tbsp. dried basil

2 Tbsp. dried oregano

1 Tbsp. onion powder

1 Tbsp. garlic powder

I added the onion to my sausage while I was browning it. Once the sausage and onions are cooked, put all of the ingredients into a large Crockpot and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours. Top with mozzarella and/or parmesan cheese and enjoy!