My Grandma Appel was a fantastic cook in every way. And… I feel so blessed at the special gift she gave me, and all of her grandchildren. She hand copied all of her favorite recipes into a My Recipes book. There are 32 recipes written on 3×5 cards. 
My grandma passed away two years ago, but she [...]

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The children just love this Jell-O Salad, and actually, it’s one of my favorites too! The Marinated Bean Salad is very yummy, especially when you get those green peppers and red onions fresh from your garden. 
 
Gloria’s Jell-O Salad 
1 – 6oz. box cherry jell-o
2 c. boiling water
Pour boiling water over Jell-O.
When dissolved, add:
1 – can cherry pie filling
1 – [...]

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This taco salad recipe is the best! Every, and I mean every time I take it to a party someone asks  for the recipe. Be sure and use iceberg lettuce, the others just get soggy. And, it’s best to put it together at the last minute. The secret ingredients are the Nally Hot Chili and the [...]

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These are a few of our family’s favorite salad recipes; a  great addition to any wedding reception.
Broccoli Salad
3-4 heads broccoli
2 gr. onions chopped
Cheddar cheese grated (add what you like)
1 lb. bacon-crisp
Dressing: ½ c. mayo, 1 Tbs. vinegar, ¼ c. sugar
Mix dressing ingredients and toss with other ingredients about 3-4 hrs. before serving. Toss occasionally.
Yogurt Salad
 
Mix [...]

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