Category Archives: Reception Recipes

Reception Recipes – Grandma’s Best Ever Slush/Punch

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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 will never be forgotten in our home. I wonder if she knew how much that recipe book would be used and enjoyed. Even as my children move out on their own, grandma’s recipes are requested to put into their recipe boxes.

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 Grandma Appels Best Ever Slush/Punch 

4 C. sugar

6 C. water

2 – 12 oz. cans frozen lemonade

1 – 12 oz. can frozen orange juice

5 bananas mashed fine

1 – 46 oz.  can pineapple juice

4-5  tall bottles 7-Up or Ginger ale (this will be added at time of serving)

 

Boil sugar and water, let cool. Mix with fruit juices and mashed bananas. Pour into 4 – 48 oz.  containers (like plastic Ziploc containers) and freeze solid.

Frozen slush should sit out about 30 minutes before mixing. At serving time mix one 48 oz. container of slush with one tall bottle of  7-Up or Ginger ale in your punch bowl.

We use a fork to separate frozen slush, followed by a potato masher. Slush should be thick, do not make it runny by adding too much pop or mashing to fine.  Serves 35-45

Reception Recipes – Gloria’s Jell-O Salad,and Marinated Bean Salad

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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. 227_3184

 

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 – 20 oz. can crushed pineapple

Put into a greased 9 x 13 pan, and chill. 

Topping:

Mix, and spread over chilled and firm Jell-O

1 – pkg. 8oz. cream cheese (room temperature)

1 c. sour cream

½ c. sugar

1 tsp. vanilla 

You can also substitute: Black cherry Jell-O and Blackberry pie filling

 

Marinated Bean Salad                                                    

 1 -(1 lb.) can cut green beans

1 -(1 lb.) can wax beans

1 -(15 oz.) can garbanzo beans

1 -(15 oz.) can kidney beans

½ cup chopped green pepper

½ cup chopped red onion

 

1 cup cider vinegar

1 cup sugar

1 ½ tsp. salt

½ tsp. pepper

 ¾ cup salad oil

 

Drain canned vegetables: combine with the green peppers and onion. Set aside. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over vegetables, mixing well. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator overnight, stirring occasionally. Just before serving, drain well. Serves: 8-10

Reception Recipes – Taco Salad, and Chinese Noodle Slaw

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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 Light Catalina dressing. Enjoy!

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Taco Salad 

1 lb. hamburger

1 green bell pepper chopped

½ large onion chopped

1 can Nalley Hot Chili

I 16 oz. bottle of Kaft Light  Catalina dressing

1 head iceberg lettuce

1-2 tomatoes chopped

Grated cheese (add what you like)

1 small bag taco chips (crushed) 

Brown: hamburger, bell pepper and onion. Drain grease, then add the can of Nalley Hot Chili. Heat mixture and then set aside to cool. 

In a large bowel add: 1 head iceberg lettuce chopped, 1-2 tomatoes chopped, grated cheese (add what you like). When ready to serve, add the hamburger mix to the lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese. Add crushed taco chips and from ¾ to the full bottle of Catalina dressing. Stir and enjoy. This makes a big salad. It does not keep well, so it should be eaten the same day as prepared.

 

Chinese Noodle Slaw 

1 med. head cabbage, chopped

5 green onions with tops chopped

2 pkgs. Ramen noodles

½ c. butter

 1 Tbs. sesame seeds

½ c. slivered almonds

Dressing:

 ½ c. vegetable oil

 1 Tbs. soy sauce

1/3 c. sugar

¼ c. vinegar

In a bowl, combine cabbage & green onions and set aside.

Break noodles into small pieces and brown in a skillet with butter, sesame seeds, & almonds. Let cool slightly and then combine with dressing. Add to the cabbage mixture and then serve.

Reception Recipes – Broccoli Salad, and Yogurt Salad

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These are a few of our family’s favorite salad recipes; a  great addition to any wedding reception.

Broccoli Salad

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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 together with mixer:

2 small plain yogurts

2 Small pkgs. Pistachio inst. Pudding

 

Add:

2 cans mandarin oranges (drained)

1 can fruit cocktail (drained)

 

Mix in 2-12 oz. containers Cool Whip (not light, makes it runny)

Add: 3 bananas sliced, top with nuts if desired

This makes a very big salad. You can half it if you want.