Wednesday’s Chow – Cherry Cola Salad

If you like to cook, I have THE basket for you at the Brenda Novak’s 8th Annual Auction for Diabetes Cure: Cooking Gift Basket.

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Just so you know what you’ll be getting if you win this auction, here’s a sample recipe from CORDON BUBBA: Texas Cuisine.

CHERRY COLA SALAD

Ingredients:

1 (16 oz) can pitted Bing cherries

1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple

Juice from cherry and pineapple cans, plus water to make 2 cups

2 regular packages black cherry gelatin

1 (12 oz) can Coke

1 cup chopped pecans

Directions:

Place drained fruit in a bowl.  Heat fruit juice to boiling point and stir in gelatin until dissolved.  Add cola, chill until slightly thick.  Stir in fruit and nuts and pour into a gelatin mold. Chill until firm. Serves 12.

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