Slaw

This is our new favorite slaw.

1 package of pre-shredded slaw (I've been using broccoli slaw but cabbage is good too.)
1 package of Ramen noodles
1/2 cup of chopped pecans
1/2 cup of chopped fruit, raisin or craisins
poppy seed dressing

Break up and toast Ramen noodles in 2 tbsp of butter, until golden brown. Toast pecans in a tbsp of butter. Toss everything in a bowl with just enough dressing to lightly coat. Eat!

Frog Eye Salad

FROG EYE SALAD

Cook Acini Di Pepe macaroni: Bring 6 cups water to a rapid boil in 3 quart saucepan. Add 2 teaspoons salt. Slowly add 1 cup Acini Di Pepe. Return to rapid boil, stirring to separate. Boil only 2 minutes. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand 6 to 8 minutes. Drain immediately and rinse with cold water to chill.

3/4 c. sugar
2 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 c. pineapple juice (from canned pineapple shown below)
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. lemon juice

In small saucepan, mix sugar, flour and salt; stir in pineapple juice and egg. Cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly until thickened (or cook in microwave). Add lemon juice, set aside and cool.
Combine cooked, cooled mixture with cooled Acini Di Pepe. Cover, place in refrigerator until chilled. Add the following:


1 cans (11 oz. each) mandarin oranges, drained
1 can (20 oz.) pineapple tidbits, drained
2 can fruit cocktail, drained
1 carton (8 oz.) dairy whipped topping
1/2 c. coconut
1/2 c. chopped pecans

Stir lightly. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.
Serves 8-10.