Seafoam Salad

When we were younger our mom would make Seafoam Salad at least twice a week. It would be one of our side dishes to many meals. Our family loved eating this salad until one day we all got tired of eating it. It was probably because our mom made it so often. It has been many years since anybody in our family has made it but we have many memories associated to this salad.

1 pkg. big Jello (any flavor you want)
1 quart pears
1 pkg. cream cheese
1 tub cool whip
2 cups water

Make the jello according to the package. Blend pears in the blender. Mix cream cheese, cool whip, pears, and jello together in large bowl. Put in refrigerator until set.

Broccoili-Raisin Salad

This recipe originally came from our SFL 110 class we took together. We really enjoyed this recipe and now have made it several family gatherings and other events. Everyone that has tried this recipe loves it and gets the recipe from us.

Serves: 6

1/2 large head broccoli washed and trimmed
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1/4 pound bacon, fried crisp and crumbled
¼ cup & 2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon vinegar
1/4 cup sugar

1. Cut broccoli into small florets, peel the stem and cut into 1/2" pieces.
2. Combine broccoli, onions, raisins, nuts (optional), and bacon (optional).
3. In a small separate bowl, make dressing of mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar.
4. Pour dressing over salad.
5. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
6. Toss before serving.
7. This can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for hours, even overnight.