Creamy Orange Jello

My mom has made this recipe for as long as I can remember. It is so easy and so refreshing especially during these HOT summer days!

 

I always bring this when I make a meal for a new mom. There's just something so yummy about the cold fruit and pudding topping.

 

We've always had this as part of the meal, more like a side dish rather than dessert.

Creamy Orange Jello

2 boxes (3 oz) orange gelatin powder

1 cup boiling water

2 cups orange juice

1 can mandarin oranges, drained

1 can crushed pineapple, drained

Topping:

2 small boxes (instant) lemon pudding mix

2 cups milk

1 small carton cool whip

Combine gelatin and 1 cup boiling water in a 9x13 dish. Mix until powder is completely dissolved. Add 2 cups orange juice and stir. Add mandarin oranges and pineapple. Place in the refrigerator for a few hours until set.

For the topping: Mix together pudding mix with 2 cups milk. Beat for 2 minutes. Fold in cool whip. Spread topping over jello. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Crockpot Chicken Tacos

This is such an easy meal! Simply toss in a few ingredients and let it cook all day!

 

This is my go-to dish that I bring to new moms. I bring a box of hard taco shells and a bag of tortillas -- for variety. Toss in a bag of shredded cheese and a container of sour cream and you have an easy meal to deliver to a new family. Of course, I always bring my creamy orange jello too!

 

Crockpot Chicken Tacos

4 chicken breasts (no need to cook them, toss them in frozen or thawed)

1 can Rotel

1 can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 can whole kernel corn, drained

1 packet taco seasoning

Place chicken breasts in crockpot. Sprinkle chicken with half of the taco seasoning. Top chicken with corn, Rotel, and beans. Sprinkle remaining seasoning on top.

Mix slightly and cook on low for 8-10 hours. Remove chicken and shred with two forks; return to pot and stir.

Serve in your favorite taco shell with cheese, sour cream, and salsa.