Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Jello Cake

My family use to make this all the time when I was a kid. It's really easy to make. Bake a white cake according to directions. Error on the side of over-baking and not under baking if you have to. Let it cool, and then poke a bunch of holes in it with a fork or knife all over. Make a SMALL box of whatever flavored gelatin you fancy (we like lime or strawberry the best). Carefully, pour the liquid gelatin over the cake evenly. Let it set up in the fridge for a few hours. Right before serving cover it with whipped cream.



Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Gina's Chinese Cabbage Salad

1/2 head cabbage
2 chicken breasts (cooked and shredded)
4 green onions
1 package slivered almonds (the smaller size at the store)
2 T. sesame seeds
1/2 c. olive oil
3 T. vinegar (white usually)
2 T. sugar
1 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper
1 Package Top Ramen Noodles

Chop cabbage and onions and refrigerate. Cook chicken. Cool and shred. Toast almonds and sesame seeds with a bit of butter. Set aside. Combine oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper and seasoning packet from noodles. Whisk or shake to emulsify. Just before serving, crumble noodles over entire contents and toss with dressing.