Lala's recipes aren't all desserts.  I have a small section of recipes labeled "Salads".  This includes anything from dressings to savory Jell-O sides.  Later this week, I'm making Grapefruit and Avocado salad.  The first step in making this dish states, "Pour boiling water over Jell-O."  Can you imagine?  Soon it will be my reality to share with you, not to worry. Today's recipe for Thousand Island Dressing comes together in just a few minutes, and makes plenty for a crowd.  You're likely to never buy this pre-made again. If you're in Central Wisconsin and are interested in being a part of a group taste testing,  email me  your name and best way to contact you.   If you like this recipe, you're going to love the other foods produced by Caught Red Threaded.  To find out more, visit  Caught Red Threaded .  Be sure to leave a comment in the thread below to let me know how this turned out when you made it (and photos are

These are REALLY GOOD cookies.  This recipe is why this box of recipes exists.  It is the best example so far, of the true greatness that can come from tried and true recipes, honed over decades or generations. To begin, cream together the butter and sugar, just as in most baking recipes.  Next, add the egg and vanilla.  To that stir in all dry ingredients.  Bake at 350* for 8-10 minutes.  It's that easy! I could go on for another 1000 words about how great cookies are, but these really do speak for themselves.  My only regret is that I never tried them when Lala made them.  As for others remembering her cookies, Lala was known for her Toll House Chocolate Chip cookies.  From what my Dad says, the recipe on the back of the bag is what she used, and only ever Toll House chocolate chips.  But this recipe is different.  Sure, it is a chocolate chip cookie, but she includes nuts and raisins (I used pecans and craisins because that's what was in the pantry).  I was lucky to ge