Thompson Girls' Recipes

1 large box cook and serve vanilla pudding 1 large box orange jello 12 oz cool whip 2 cans mandarin oranges Drain oranges into measuring cup. Add water to make 3 cups. Bring juice/water to a boil. Add 1 box orange jello and stir until completely dissolved. Chill at least 6 hours or overnight. Fluffy with beaters rhea. Add 12 oz. cool whip. Fold in mandarin oranges. Chill until served. 

8 oz cream cheese 1/2 c sour cream 2 c shredded Swiss 2 c shredded cheddar 3 T onion seasoning 3T sweet pickle relish 1 T horseradish (optional) 1/4 t salt 1/4 t lemon pepper 1/8 t garlic powder Bacon bits/ crumbled bacon 1/4 c minced parsley  Pecan optional  Combine cream cheese and sour cream. Add cheeses onion, relish, horseradish, and seasonings. Roll into a ball. Cover in bacon and parsley bits and pecans if desired. Optional: split into two balls and freeze one until needed. 

3 c. Chicken 3 c. Hard boil eggs (diced) 1 1/2 c. dice celery 1 c. Pineapple tidbits 1 1/2 c. grapes (in half) 1/2 c. nuts (pecans) water chestnuts to taste Sauce: 1 c. mayo 1 t. salt 1 t. dry mustard 3 T. lemon juice Combine ingredients for sauce and mix with other ingredients. Enjoy!