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   SENT: 89-07-26  18:00
   FROM: WILLIS_MARY-LOU @PLANO
     TO: DEAN_DELORIS @ORCA
     CC. DL.COSIG @ESSG
SUBJECT: COSIG:??NEED EXTRA SPECIAL FRUIT SALAD
In Reply to: 89-07-25  16:03  FROM DEAN_DELORIS @ORCA
         COSIG:??NEED EXTRA SPECIAL FRUIT SALAD

Deloris,

I make a really wonderful jello salad with fruit that you might want
to try.  It's really simple to make.  I'll also enclose my standard
fruit salad I make.

Jello Salad
-----------
1 large box of lime Jello
1 small jar of maraschino cherries
1 medium can of crushed pineapple (drained)
1 cup of chopped pecans
1 cup grated cheddar cheese (yes cheese, I know it sounds weird
                              but it tastes great)
1 small carton cool whip
40 large marshmellows

Prepare jello according to directions, using all hot water instead of
one hot and one cold.  After jello has dissolved, keep on heat and
melt 40 large marshmellows in jello.  Put in refrigerator and let set.
After jello has set, use electric mixer and whip til creamy.  Add
the rest of the ingredients and chill till ready to serve.

I also like to serve this at holidays.  It has become pretty much
standard fare along with turkey and dressing and ham.


Fruit Salad
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I'm not sure how many people you are serving, so amounts will depend
on people.  I'll put the amounts I use for a gathering of about 10.

bananas (small chunks)  2 - 4
maraschino cherries, (drained and halved)  medium jar
pineapple chunks (drained)  large can
mandarin oranges (canned, drained)  2 cans
grapes (seedless, halved)   1 small bunch
coconut   small bag
1 carton of sour cream  (small)

Mix and chill til ready to serve.


Hope this helps.  Even if you don't use this for the barbecue, I hope
you'll try them sometime, especially the jello salad.

Have a nice day!
Mary-Lou

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   SENT: 89-07-25  16:03
   FROM: DEAN_DELORIS @ORCA
     TO: DL.COSIG @ESSG
SUBJECT: COSIG:??NEED EXTRA SPECIAL FRUIT SALAD

    WE ARE GOING TO A BARBECUE SUNDAY.  GUESTS ARE BRINGING SIDE
    DISHES AND I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE A REALLY SCRUMPTIOUS FRUIT SALAD.
    ANY IDEAS WOULD BE APPRECIATED.
                               THANKS,
                               DELORIS
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   SENT: 89-07-28  14:38
   FROM: WEBB_SHERYL @EASY
     TO: DEAN_DELORIS @ORCA
     CC. DL.COSIG @ESSG
SUBJECT: COSIG:EXTRA SPECIAL FRUIT SALAD
In Reply to: 89-07-25  16:03  FROM DEAN_DELORIS @ORCA
         COSIG:??NEED EXTRA SPECIAL FRUIT SALAD

Deloris,
This is an unusual recipe (I think) for fruit salad .... it really
is delicious, especially for big fruit fans ..... it's almost
dessert like!  I varied it according to my tastes (ie:  used peaches
instead of pears, 8oz. apricot halves instead of 16oz., and I can't
remember whether I deleted the brown sugar or not, but with all these
natural fruits, extra sugar really isn't necessary .... depends on
your preference ..... Hope this helps .....

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HOT FRUIT SALAD
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1  16oz. can apricot halves
1  16oz. can pear halves
1  16oz. can pineapple chunks
1  16oz. can wild blueberries (I used frozen)
3  large bananas, sliced
1  16oz. can applesauce
1  16oz. can cranberry sauce
Brown sugar
Butter

Place fruits in colander to drain, blueberries in last.  Mix cranberry
sauce and applesauce until well blended.  Put half of this mixture in
bottom of a large baking dish.  Arrange fruit in dish, then pour
remaining sauce over the fruit.  Sprinkle with brown sugar and dot
with butter.  Bake at 350 degrees for 45 min.  Serves: 24