Fruit cocktail salad

By Kay Bedlan of Lewellen, Neb.

1-1/2 c. milk

3 oz. pkg. instant lemon pudding

2 c. minature marshmallows

16 oz. can fruit cocktail, drained

8 oz. Cool Whip

1/2 c. walnuts, chopped (optional)

Beat milk and pudding until thick. Add marshmallows and fruit cocktail to pudding. Fold in Cool Whip.

Easy custard

By Lois Mueller of Albion, Neb.

1-3/4 c. milk

1/4 c. sugar

3 eggs

1/4 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. vanilla

nutmeg

Place milk in a 4 cup glass measure. Microwave 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 minutes on high. Add the rest of the ingredients except nutmeg. Beat well with rotary beater. Pour into (4) 6 oz. custard cups. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Microwave 6-1/2 to 10 minutes on medium or until set in center. If necessary, remove what are done and continue cooking until all are done.

Lunchbox cake

By Toni Ring of Hyannis, Neb.

2-1/2 c. flour

2 tsp soda

1 tsp. salt

1 c. brown sugar

2 eggs

1/4 c. soft butter

1 lb. can fruit cocktail, undrained

1/2 c. chocolate chips

1/2 c. nuts

Put all ingredients into mixer bowl and blend at low speed until all mixed. Pour into a 9x13” pan and bake at 350˚ for 35-40 minutes. Frosting is not necessary.