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Tips For Seeing The Blue Man Group With Kids

December 17th, 2013June 7th, 2019

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The Blue Man Group Show is Orlando Florida is located within Universal Orlando. The performance will keep the whole family moving, grooving, and having fun! My family and I received free tickets to see this amazing show. No other compensation was received. All opinions are 100% my own.

Tips For Seeing The Blue Man Group With Kids

Have you witnessed the magic of the Blue Man Group? This past weekend my family and I were blessed with the opportunity to see the show in Orlando at Universal Studios. It is definitely one of the things you must do in Florida!

Experience the mystery, the humor, the euphoria and the indescribable celebration of art, technology and music that is Blue Man Group at Universal Orlando® Resort. Lose yourself in the incredible performances, the astounding music and the captivating stage show. Combining science and laughter, Blue Man Group makes for an explosive evening of entertainment that has wowed more than 25 million people worldwide.

And lose ourselves we did…

We went to the 9:00 pm show and my kiddos are 8 and 6, so my husband and I were slightly worried that they would be antsy in the show.

Did they? NO. It was an AMAZING show. How is it possible that 3 Blue Men can keep a totally filled audience completely engaged for 2 hours? Well, you will just have to see the show 😉 But I will tell you that there is paint, art, food, and a lot of audience participation. We laughed and smiled for 2 hours straight.

The only part of the show that you can take pictures is during the “Booty Shaking” and that was definitely a FUN part. My son was laughing non-stop at all the different names they came up for your bum. And me and Sadie…well, we were Booty Shaking! I told you guys that we love to dance 🙂

At the end of the show my son told me that his art teacher shows clips of the show in her class because it shows different ways to express art. How cool is that? First of all, I love that his teacher thinks outside the box, second – I love that he gets to see clips of this amazing show!

One of my other favorite parts of the show…the end. Well, not that it ended, but that when the show was over the Blue Man Group and the musicians were outside and available for pictures!

We got to have our pictures taken with the STARS!

Even if you have seen the show before, I highly recommend it. My husband and I both saw it about 10 years ago and it was a whole new experience…especially when you witness it through your children’s eyes.

After the show – head over to City Walk and enjoy some of the Orlando Night Life. If we had the grandparents with us, we would sent the kids home with them and done a little dancing 😉 The music and lights coming from all the restaurants and clubs was definitely attention grabbing.

Be sure to check out the Blue Man Group online, on Facebook, and Twitter to stay up to date on everything BLUE 🙂

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Have FUN checking out the Blue Man Group in Orlando, FL…We sure did!

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Old-Fashioned Molasses Cookies Recipe

December 16th, 2013July 6th, 2019

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Molasses Cookies Recipe #SweetCreations

I told you guys that we had some fun baking this past weekend and when I was deciding what cookies to bake, I really wanted to make Molasses Cookies. It is one recipe that my grandmas used to make all the time. You don’t see Molasses Cookies much anymore, so I wanted to share this one…they are delicious!

Molasses Cookies

Recipe Type: Cookie

Author: Tracy

Prep time: 20 mins

Cook time: 12 mins

Total time: 32 mins

Serves: LOTS

Ingredients

1 cup molasses
1 cup sugar
1 cup shortening
1 egg
1 cup hot water
4 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons of baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

In mixing bowl stir the water and baking soda until dissolved
Add in molasses and stir
In separate mixing bowl (or bowl for your mixer) mix together the shortening and sugar
Add egg to sugar mixture – mix
In separate mixing bowl mix the dry ingredients
Add 1/2 of the dry ingredients mixture and the molasses mixture to the sugar mixture
Mix for approx 30 seconds – 1 minute
Add in remaining dry ingredients
Mix well
Cover and Chill for at least 1 hour
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Roll into balls and place on cookie sheet 3 inches apart
Place a pinch of sugar on top of each cookie
Bake for 12 minutes

Notes

I had 5 trays of cookies when I was done using all my dough, this is a recipe will definitely give you enough cookies to share

These are the Sweet Creations products I used in this recipe:

Stainless Steel Cookie Dropper
Mixing Bowl 3pc Set
Hi-Temp Spatula, with Measurement Markings
Large Cookie Sheets
Flex Cookie Turner

I received the products listed above for review to make this fun recipe to share with you guys from the folks at Sweet Creations. All opinions are 100% my own!

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Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies

December 16th, 2013July 6th, 2019

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Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies #SweetCreations

Are you planning your cookie recipes yet? We will all be baking up all sorts of delicious goodies for family, friends, and of course SANTA here real soon, so I thought I would share one of my favorite cookie recipes 🙂

Peanut Butter and Jelly are two of may favorite things…so why not in a cookie?!

Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies #SweetCreations

Recipe Type: Peanut Butter Jelly Cookies

Author: Tracy

Prep time: 20 mins

Cook time: 10 mins

Total time: 30 mins

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup peanut butter – I used whipped
1/2 cup butter – room temperature
1 egg
Jam/Jelly of your choice

Instructions

Beat butter until creamy – approx 1-2 minutes
Add in sugars – mix for 1-2 minutes
Add in peanut butter and egg – mix
In separate bowl mix the dry ingredients together
Add the dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture
Mix well
Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Shape dough into balls – I used the Sweet Creations Stainless Steel Cookie Dropper
Place with 3 inches apart on ungreased Cookie Sheet
Use spoon or finger to make an indention in the ball and fill with jelly of your choice – I used Grape and Strawberry
Bake for 10 minutes

Notes

When you include the time that the dough takes to chill, total prep time is 3 hours and 20 minutes

This is set I used to make our cookies:

These are the Sweet Creations products I used in this recipe:

Stainless Steel Cookie Dropper
Mixing Bowl 3pc Set
Hi-Temp Spatula, with Measurement Markings
Large Cookie Sheets
Flex Cookie Turner

I received the products listed above for review to make this fun recipe to share with you guys from the folks at Sweet Creations. All opinions are 100% my own!

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The Importance Of Family Game Night

November 24th, 2013September 4th, 2019

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I was recently presented with an amazing opportunity for the wonderful folks at Hasbro. I have told you guys in the past that I LOVE Hasbro and this is just another reason why….

According to a recent survey from Hasbro Games, 91% of families who make the time to play games together report that game playing sessions give their family mood a positive boost. Dr. Christine Carter, a happiness expert, sociologist and parent educator based out of UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, assisted with the survey and shared some tips on how families can make the most out of family time — whenever we’re able to schedule it!

I was given the opportunity to have a one-on-one interview with Dr. Carter and I wanted to share it with you guys. The holidays are here, and they are all about family togetherness and family traditions. Make sure you are giving your family quality time!

Here are the questions (Q) and answers (A) from my interview. Make sure you CLICK TO CONTINUE to see everything. Please feel free to leave your comments and questions in the comments on this post.

Q. Do you think the amount of time families spend together has diminished over the years?

A. Studies show that families are actually spending more tine together, but less QUALITY time. We are spending more time running errands, go to functions, etc…but less actual quality time.

Q. Do you feel as though Family Game nights are better than Movie nights? You are still together as a family…

A. Movie night and game nights are just…DIFFERENT. Movie nights are more passive. Game nights are get everyone active. Kids learn to be an active part of something that is bigger than just them…a team. Skills are used on game nights…such as: team work, win gracefully, to not be a sore loser, etc.

First Day Of School – Did You Cry?

August 19th, 2013August 28th, 2019

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So my kiddos started back to school today. They were both excited yesterday, but more nervous today. I walked them both to class to meet the teachers and they had to deal with me taking pictures of them at their new desks 🙂 Both had friends from last year in their classes…hopefully that makes the day a little easier for them both.

Do you still cry? I did! I was really surprised too! Steven is in 3rd grade, and this year he had a “real” desk! For some reason, that made me really tear up! No more table…it was a DESK. That means he is getting big – real big! And before you know it he will be driving. Seriously, where does the time go?

Being a mom is the most magical thing in the world, but I guess NOTHING can prepare you for these moments. The moments that just pull at those heart strings and just make the tears flow. For reason you can’t understand…

So, to all the moms out there – Thank you for being an awesome mom! And to all the kids out there…Can you stop growing for just a few minutes 😉

Happy First Day of school everyone!

Cannelloni Recipe

March 21st, 2013August 9th, 2019

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Cannelloni Recipe

This is one of my favorite recipes and my husband just made it for us over the weekend, so I thought I would share this yummy Cannelloni Recipe with you guys again.

It is NOT a quick OR easy one though – so be aware. It IS a great one to print out and have available when you want to treat you and your family to some amazing Italian Cannelloni.

What You Need:

For the filling….

1/2 cup olive oil
1lb lean ground beef
1 onion
1/4 teaspoon dried sage
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
salt to taste
1/2 cup white wine (we like dry – cook with a wine you also like to drink…)
12 oz of mozzarella cubed
2 egg yolks
4 tablespoons of butter
4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
2 cups of milk

For the sauce….

2 cans of stewed tomatoes
1 onion
2 tablespoons of butter
1/2 cup white wine (we like dry – cook with a wine you also like to drink…)
salt & pepper to taste
12 cannelloni shells

What You Do:

FOR THE FILLING (in one pan):

Warm oil in large skillet over medium heat
Saute beef, onion, sage, and rosemary – cook until meat is brown
Add salt and 1/2 cup white wine – Cook until wine evaporates

PREPARE THE BECHAMEL SAUCE (in another pan):

Melt 4 tablespoons of butter
Add flour and stir while mixed well
Stir in milk and bring to a slow boil until thickens
Stir the sauce INTO the meat mixture
Mix in mozzarella, egg yolks
SET ASIDE

In ANOTHER sauce pan:

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter
Saute 1 onion
Add 1/2 cup wine
Cook down to evaporate some of the wine
add stewed tomatoes and salt & pepper to taste
Simmer for 15 minutes
Cook cannelloni shells according to package instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Spoon filling into shells (we have found that using a baby spoon works best) – CAUTION – noodles will be HOT at first
Cover with tomato sauce
Bake for 15 minutes
Let set 5 minutes before serving

I hope you enjoy this amazing Cannelloni Recipe!

Easter Recipe Ideas

March 14th, 2013March 14th, 2013

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Easter Recipe Ideas

I have a few ideas for you guys for your Easter Meals. Can you believe that Easter is just about 2 weeks away? Wasn’t it just Christmas?! I know that ham is a common Easter dinner meal, and I make mine in the Crock Pot and it is so easy!

What You Need:

Ham
Orange Juice
Honey
You can also use Coke!

What You Do:

Put everything in the crock pot!
You want enough liquid to cover about 1/4 of the ham
Baste the ham throughout the day to insure the whole ham gets the yummy flavors

For dessert – how about a Strawberry Chocolate Truffle?? Sounds good to me 🙂

What You Need:

2 small boxes instant chocolate pudding mix, prepared (using 1 1/2 cups milk, instead of two)
chocolate cake, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 quart strawberries, washed and cut in fourths
1 container of strawberry glaze
16 oz. Cool Whip

What You Do:

Put a half of the chocolate cake in the bottom of a trifle bowl or a large see-through bowl.
Next, spread a third of the pudding on top of cake, followed by half of the strawberries. (Remember to save a few strawberries out for garnish.)
Now spread half of the strawberry glaze on top of strawberries in the bowl, followed by a third of Cool Whip.
Next, repeat layers in the same order- cake, 1/3 of pudding, strawberries, strawberry glaze, 1/3 of Cool Whip.
On top of that, add the remaining 1/3 of chocolate pudding, followed by the remaining 1/3 of Cool Whip.
Garnish with strawberries and chocolate shavings, if desired.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Enjoy!

Tips For Hiking With Kids

January 10th, 2013October 15th, 2020

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Hiking can be fun for the whole family, but before you go out exploring, be sure to visit these tips for hiking with kids. Have fun and be safe!

Tips For Hiking With Kids

Spring is in full swing around here and it is time to get outdoors and take a hike. Taking a hike is a fun, physical activity that the whole family can enjoy together, and bonus, it’s free. Even if it’s still a little chilly outside where you are, you can still go on a short walk in the great outdoors to see what you can find.

When you are hiking with kids, your #1 goal should be to simply have fun. This means you are going to have to be flexible. Being flexible means that you may go slower on your hike than if you were by yourself, it means that the kids may want to look at something that you may not, it may mean that they want to take breaks a little more frequently than you. But that’s okay. Your goal when hiking with your kids is to have fun.

Here are some tips for hiking with kids:

Be flexible
As I mentioned, your #1 goal is to have fun and explore, so let the kids set the pace.

Bring water and snacks
It’s easy to lose track of time when you are having fun, so make sure to stop frequently and have snack and water breaks. Consider packing high protein snacks to keep everyone fueled longer.

Be aware of the temperature
If you are starting your hike and it’s chilly, you will want to dress in layers because as the day goes on it may warm up, or your body temperature will due to the exercise.

Don’t forget bug spray and sunscreen
The woods are usually filled with lots of bugs, so it doesn’t hurt to have a bit of bug spray. Sunscreen is always important when you are outside, and don’t forget to reapply your sunscreen.

Pick a short trail
Don’t take the kids out on a 10 mile journey for their first hike, pick a short one that will have lots of interesting things to see. If you have a pond/lake/waterfall near by, even better!

Bring a map
Yes they still exist! And now is a great time to show your kids what they are and how to read them. You can even bring a compass and teach your kids how to read a compass.

Safety First
Have your child carry a small water bottle and a snack on their own, heaven forbid you get separated, they need to have something will them. Make sure each child has a safety whistle with them, attached is best so it doesn’t get dropped. Every single time you go out for a hike wit your kids discuss what happens if you do get separated. Make sure your child(ren) that they know don’t move – stay where they are – and blow their whistle 3 times in sharp bursts. Tell your child that blowing the whistle will help mom and dad find them.

Clean up after yourself
Make sure to tuck a plastic bag in your and your child’s their pack so that they can carry out any trash they might find on the trail. They are never too young to teach them about being good stewards of the environment.

Now that you and your family are ready to go out on your hike, here are some fun things for you to do while you are out on your hike:

Ask your kids to look for ten things of a certain color.
Whoever finds ten items of one color first gets to pick the next color to search for.

Before heading out make a list of sights, sounds, and smells that you might encounter on your hike.
When you find those things check them off of the list you made together. You can search for pine cones, acorns, rocks in different shapes, flowers, or running water.

Collect interesting bits of nature on your hike and bring them home for an art project.
Don’t take anything living though. Some ideas of things you might collect are leaves, interesting rocks, pine cones or sticks. You can put all of your finds together in a mason jar to depict a memory of your walk, or you can glue your items to cardboard and have your children write memories about the hike on it for a fun show and tell project. With your help, and depending on how many rocks you find, you can make your own Rock Flower Art.

Play I spy as you walk along the trail.
I spy is always a fun game to play and it keeps kids engaged as they walk along the trail.

Use your imaginations
Let the kids pretend that they are animals as they walk along the trail. If they don’t want to be animals, why not super heroes? You can pretend that you are on a mission to save the world and you have to reach the end of the trail by a certain time!

Play follow the leader
If you are on a well marked trail take turns letting your kids be the “leader”. It makes the hike more fun for little guys if they know that in a few minutes they will get to lead the group.

Have a scavenger hunt
Make a list of things to search for while you are on your hike. You may even want to have a small prize or treat for whoever finds all of the items on the list first. You can print a fun (and free) scavenger hunt printable here.

Spending time outdoors and hiking can be hungry work especially for the kids so make sure that you pack plenty of healthy snack and drinks to enjoy along the way, and it doesn’t hurt to have a cooler in the car with sandwiches ready to go when you get back.

Get outside, spend time together outdoors exploring and hiking, and enjoy this beautiful spring weather we are having.

Looking for more fun activities for families?

Plan a Family Cooking Competition

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Delicious Turkey Pot Pie Recipe

November 29th, 2012November 9th, 2020

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Leftover turkey just got a whole lot tastier. This turkey pot pie recipe is the perfect way to enjoy turkey again! Everyone will be asking for seconds.

Delicious Turkey Pot Pie Recipe

Yes, I said TURKEY Pot Pie. While we definitely love Chicken Pot Pie, whenever we make a turkey we end up with leftovers. So, we decided that we should use that delicious leftover turkey and make a pot pie. The result is just what you’d expect. Delicious. So if you have some leftover turkey this Thanksgiving or Christmas, or if you just so happen to have some in freezer bags because you didn’t want to throw it away and you weren’t sure what you wanted to do with it. You know have your solution. Turkey Pot Pie.

You can add in whatever vegetables that you would like. We went with the standard carrots and celery, but feel free to add in some corn, broccoli or even cauliflower. That’s the beauty of a pot pie, just about every vegetable tastes good when it’s baked to perfection and underneath a crispy pie crust!

What You Need To Make Turkey Pot Pie:

Refrigerated Pie Crust
Butter
Onion
Celery
Carrots
Dried parsley
Dried oregano
Chicken bouillon
Water
Potatoes, peeled and cubed
Cooked turkey
All-purpose flour
Milk
Salt and pepper to taste

Now, if you are making this around the holidays, it’s a pretty safe bet that you have all those ingredients right in your pantry and refrigerator.

How To Make Turkey Pot Pie

Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Roll out bottom pie crust, press into a 10 inch pie pan, and set aside.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add the onion, celery, carrots, parsley, oregano, and salt and pepper.
Cook and stir until the vegetables are soft.
Stir in the bouillon and water.
Bring mixture to a boil.
Stir in the potatoes, and cook until tender but still firm.
In a medium saucepan, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
Stir in the turkey and flour.
Add the milk, and heat through.
Stir the turkey mixture into the vegetable mixture, and cook until thickened.
Cool slightly, then pour mixture into the unbaked pie shell.
Roll out the top crust, and place on top of filling.
Flute edges, and make 4 slits in the top crust to let out steam.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees and continue baking for 20 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.
Enjoy!

See, that isn’t that hard is it? And the results are delish.

Now, here is the Leftover Turkey Pot Pie Recipe, be sure to Print It and Pin It so that you can make it again and again. Especially when you are looking for something new to do with those turkey leftovers!

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Turkey Pot Pie

Turn that leftover Thanksgiving turkey into something new and delicious! This turkey pot pie recipe will have everyone asking for seconds.

Prep Time25

Cook Time50

Total Time1 15

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Christmas, Thanksgiving

Keyword: baking, christmas, pot pie, thanksgiving, turkey

Servings:

Author: Tracy

Equipment

Stove
Oven

Ingredients

1 refrigerated pie crust
4 tbsp butter divided
1 small onion minced
2 stalks celery chopped
2 carrots diced
3 medium size potatoes peeled and cubed
1 ½ cups cooked turkey shredded or cubed, however you prefer
3 tbsp dried parsley
1 tsp dried oregano
2 cubes chicken bouillon
3 tbsp all purpose flour
2 cups water
½ cup milk - I used skim

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Instructions

.Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Roll out bottom pie crust, press into a 10 inch pie pan, and set aside.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add the onion, celery, carrots, parsley, oregano, and salt and pepper.
Cook and stir until the vegetables are soft.
Stir in the bouillon and water. Bring mixture to a boil.
Stir in the potatoes, and cook until tender but still firm.
In a different medium saucepan, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
Stir in the turkey and flour.
Add the milk, and heat through.
Stir the turkey mixture into the vegetable mixture, and cook until thickened.
Cool slightly, then pour mixture into the unbaked pie shell.
Roll out the top crust, and place on top of filling. Flute edges, and make 4 slits in the top crust to let out steam.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees, and continue baking for 20 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.
Enjoy!

I hope you enjoy this Pot Pie Recipe as much as we do!

Looking for something to serve with your yummy Pot Pie?

Try my Homemade Pumpkin Dinner Rolls

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Orange Jello Cottage Cheese Ambrosia Salad Recipe

October 25th, 2012February 26th, 2024

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Who knew adding jello, cottage cheese, cool whip and some fruit together would be so good!? Grab this easy Orange Jello Cottage Cheese Ambrosia Salad Recipe and enjoy!

Orange Jello Cottage Cheese Ambrosia Salad

If you’re looking for a delicious, light, and sweet side dish to serve at your next gathering, look no further than Ambrosia Salad! This classic Southern dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

There are about a million different Ambrosia Salad Recipes out there, and you probably have one that you make at home already. That’s the beauty of an Ambrosia Salad, it’s completely customizable to your tastes. Want to add in grapes? Go for it! Want to add in pecans? Go for it! Want to add in maraschino cherries? Go for it! Want to add coconut? Go for it! However, if you do like coconut, I do recommended toasting the coconut first, it gives it a bit more flavor.

I know that some people call Ambrosia Salad, Watergate Salad too, I think it really all depends on what your grandparents called it. And no matter what you call this fluffy salad-like dessert, if you are here reading this post, you know you like it. Ambrosia Salad is super easy to make and is usually served around the holidays or as a side to BBQs or picnics. I know that it reminds me of summer.

What You Need To Make Cottage Cheese Ambrosia Salad is

1 15 oz. can of Crushed Pineapples, drained very well
1 11 oz can of Mandarin orange segments, drained well
1 16 oz tub of Cool Whip (make sure it’s not frozen)
1 16 oz tub of small curd cottage cheese
2 cups mini marshmallows
1 large box of Orange Jello

What You Do To Make Orange Cottage Cheese Ambrosia Salad:

In a medium sized bowl, mix the Cool Whip, cottage cheese, and orange Jello. Mix it thoroughly to dissolve the jello mix.

After mixing these ingredients together, add in the crushed pineapple and mandarin orange segments. Fold these ingredients in – don’t just whisk or stir (this helps in keeping the orange segments together).

It is best firmed up and cold, so after mixing all of the ingredients together – cover and place in the fridge at least an hour!

Easy enough right? Do you remember having Orange Jello Cottage Cheese Salad when you were a kid?

Ambrosia salad has become a beloved dessert dish across the United States, but have you ever wondered where it came from? This sweet and creamy concoction of marshmallows, oranges, pineapple, coconut and more has been around for over a century!

The exact origins of Ambrosia salad are unknown, but some say it was invented by the ladies of an Episcopal Church in North Carolina at the end of the 19th century. A recipe for Ambrosia first appeared in print in 1867 as a “mock ambrosia” made with oranges or lemons and sugar. By the 1920s recipes for Ambrosia had spread throughout America featuring other ingredients like nuts, cream cheese and maraschino cherries.

Now, here is the Orange Jello Cottage Cheese Ambrosia recipe, be sure to Print It and Pin It so that you can make it again and again.

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Orange Jello Cottage Cheese Ambrosia Salad

This Orange Jello Cottage Cheese Ambrosia Salad should bring you back to your childhood. Easy to make and delicious, grab the recipe and enjoy.

Prep Time5

Chilling Time1

Total Time1 5

Course: Dessert

Keyword: ambrosia, dessert, pineapple, salad

Author: Tracy

Ingredients

1 15 oz can crushed pineapple drained well
1 11 oz can Mandarin oranges drained well
1 16 oz tub
Cool Whip or similar whipped topping
1 16 oz tub
small curd cottage cheese
2 cups mini marshmallows
1 large box Orange Jello

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Instructions

In a medium sized bowl, add the Cool Whip, cottage cheese, and orange Jello.
Mix it thoroughly to dissolve the jello mix.
Gently fold in the crushed pineapple, mandarin oranges and marshmallows.
Cover and place in the fridge at least an hour.
Enjoy!

I hope you enjoy this Orange Jello Cottage Cheese Ambrosia Salad as much as we do!

How do you make Ambrosia Salad? Do you add in cottage cheese? How about Jello?

Looking for another easy and delicious dessert recipe?

Eclair Cake

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