Nenad's Dodad's

This Post is a tribute to Grandma "Nenad". I have very fond memories of my Grandma Ruby and Enid's house and spent a large amount of time either under their feet in the kitchen or begging to help garnish the relish platter. I've finally got a list going of my favorites and added a new favorite, Snowballs, which I have never had before but my mom and uncle remember them fondly...and for good reason they are delicious and festive. Please Enjoy!

JEZEBEL SAUCE
18 oz Pineapple Preserves
18 oz Apple Jelly
1 small jar horseradish (5 oz jar)
2 oz tin of dry mustard like Colmans

Combine all ingredients and mix well. After it sets awhile, taste, then you can add more horseradish if desired (I Desire).

Spread cream cheese on a Ritz (has to be Ritz) then top with a spoonful of Jezebel Sauce. You can also eat with Ham or simply plain like my father-in-law.

The next "Dodad" is Soda Pop Pears (I have not made these but might try this weekend)

SODA POP PEARS
6 Pears
1 liter (4 cups) cola-flavored carbonated beverage...can you tell from the language this is "retro"
1/3 c whipping cream
2 (8 oz) pkg reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
1/3 c sour cream
1/4 c whipping cream
2 Tbsp sugar
2 tsp vanilla
Garnish Fresh Mint

Peel Pears, leaving stems intact; cut a thin slice from rounded end of each par so pears can be served standing upright. Place pears and cola in a large Dutch oven; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, 30 Min or until pears are tender. Cool pears and cola in pan. Remove pears; set aside. Bring cola to a boil, and cook over med-high heat until cola is reduced to 1 cup. Add 1/3 cup whipping cream, and boil 1 min. Beat cream cheese in a med bowl at med speed with an electric mixer until fluffy; add source cream. 1/4 cup whipping cream, sugar, and vanilla, beating well. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly in center of 6 plates; stand 1 pear on mixture, and top with cola sauce

BROCCOLI PUFF
1/2 of a 10 oz pkg frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
4 tsp fine dry bread crumbs
1 c cream-style cottage cheese
3 eggs
1 1/2 c shredded swiss or cheddar (6 oz)
1/2 c all-purpose flour
1/4 c butter, melted
1/4 tsp onion salt
1/8 tsp finely shredded lemon peel

Oven 350. Cook broccoli in boiling water for 4 to 5 min or til crisp-tender; drain well. Grease a 1 qt souffle dish or casserole; sprinkle with bread crumbs. Set aside. In a bowl combine cottage cheese and eggs. Add shredded cheese, flour, butter, salt, and lm peel. Beat with an mixer, or in a food processor until smooth. Stir in Broccoli. Transfer mixture to the prepared dish. Bake in a 350 oven about 1 hour or til a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

It says serves 6, but Eli and I could eat the entire dish I Swear!

SNOW BALLS
2 eggs, beaten                                                              1 box Vanilla Wafers
1 stick butter, softened          
1 c sugar                                                                      1 sm carton Cool Whip
1 Tbsp flour                                                                 Shredded Coconut
1 sm can (8oz) crushed pineapple drained

Cook over med heat, stirring constantly until thickened (opt. stir in 3/4 c pecan pieces)

To Assemble: layer wafer, mixture, wafer, mixture, wafer

Refrigerate until mixture is firm then Coat with Cool Whip & Shredded Coconut


PINK SALAD
8 oz Cool Whip
8 oz Cottage Cheese
8 oz (dranined) crushed pineapple
sm box *strawberry jello (*or any flavor you want)

I really like this version because of the smooth texture. I would also add finely diced maraschino cherries just because I love them.