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So who is bringing the fruit salad to Thanksgiving? We call this ambrosia in Texas when we want to sound fancy. Do not laugh! This recipe is actually a terrific side dish. Be sure to add the pecans and the marshmallows right before serving so it's all fresh and crunchy.

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Ambrosia

Ambrosia

This is no ordinary fruit salad. The combination of delectable fresh fruits and the creamy, sweet tang of the dressing makes this salad unique and fit for any table, especially for a holiday meal. One taste, and you'll understand why people who raise unicorns feed them ambrosia.

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange peel (orange zest)
  • 3 large oranges, peeled, sectioned and cut into chunks
  • 3 cups pineapple chunks
  • 2 ripe bananas, sliced
  • 1 large apple, cored, unpeeled, chopped
  • 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, cut in half
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup flaked coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup miniature marshmallows (optional)
Preparation:
  1. Stir together the sour cream, brown sugar and orange peel. Chill.
  2. Mix all fruits in a large salad bowl. Drain excess fruit juice from bowl. Sprinkle with the lemon juice and toss. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. At serving time, pour the chilled sour cream mixture over fruit and toss to coat. Stir in the coconut and pecans and miniature marshmallows, if desired, and serve.

Lone Star List

Here are 10 things that caught my eye this week!

  1. Dessert recipes for Thanksgiving: Chocolate Fudge, Butterscotch Pie, Sweet Potato Praline Pie, and Texas Pecan Pie.
  2. Addie Broyles: Which Grocery Store Makes the Best Pumpkin Pie? (Winner - Randall's / Tom Thumb)
  3. Texas Monthly: How to Keep Brisket Juicy.
  4. Eater: Bill Addison's fifth annual list for Eater is out and includes two Texas barbecue joints, Franklin's Barbecue in Austin and 2M Smokehouse in San Antonio - America's Essential Restaurants 2018
  5. Houston Chronicls: Whole Hog Barbecue Is Making Its Way to Texas.
  6. Homesick Texan - well ooo la la! Carrot soufflé, Texas style
  7. MySA: Great places for menudo in San Antonio.
  8. A Pleasant Little Kitchen: Slow Cooker OR Pressure Cooker Collard Greens.
  9. NYT Food: The Rise and Fall of Turkey Brining
  10. Saveur: An Italian Thanksgiving - with recipes.

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