Cranberry Pretzel Salad

You really can't go wrong with sweet and salty side dishes.  The pretzel crust is my favorite part... and I freely admit that I often made an extra thick pretzel crust, and less of the gelatin mix when I am making it for myself.  But this is my Mom's recipe... and her recipes have never failed me yet... except her amazing roll recipe.  That frequently fails me, because mine NEVER turn out as delicious as hers do even when I do exactly what she says.  Sigh.  I'll stick to the side dishes and leave the breads to her.

Strawberry Green Salad

This salad passes all the tests of flavor, health, and beauty...it is amazing!  (okay, okay... the dressing has quite a bit of oil. and sugar.. but as I've said before, don't make a soup of it... just drizzle a bit on top and you can't go wrong)  All credit goes to my sweet friend Janet R.  You HAVE to try this recipe!!!  

Frog-eye Salad

This recipe was given to me by my Mother-in-law.  This recipe is a staple at EVERY single family gathering on my hubby's side of the family.  I include it here so that I can access the recipe whenever there might be a surprise family gathering.  There will be no tears shed on my watch!

Cranberry Broccoli Slaw

This is an easy side dish (and so pretty).  I make it frequently for pot-luck get-togethers.  My Aunt Susie gave me this recipe, and she substituted ordinary dried cranberries for the orange-flavored craisins... I celebrated in my mouth with every bite.  It was so good!  Of course, I can never find the orange-flavored craisins anymore, but ordinary dried cranberries and/or raisins are still lovely.