Thanksgiving Orange Gelatin Salad Recipe

INGREDIENTS:
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
2 (16 ounce) packages cottage cheese
1 (6 ounce) package orange flavored gelatin mix

DIRECTIONS:
In a large bowl, blend the thawed frozen whipped topping, mandarin oranges, cottage cheese and orange flavored gelatin mix. Chill in the refrigerator 2 to 3 hours before serving.

Pear Conserve with Cherries and Hazelnuts

INGREDIENTS:
2 pounds Bosc pears
1 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup hazelnuts

DIRECTIONS:
Peel, core, and cut pears into 1/2 inch cubes. There should be about 4 cups of fruit.
Combine pears, dried cherries, vinegar, sugar, ginger, pepper, and salt in a heavy large saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Remove from heat, and cool to room temperature. Cover, and refrigerate overnight. Can be prepared 4 days ahead.
Toast hazelnuts at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) on an ungreased baking sheet for 5 to 8 minutes. Husk the nuts, and chop coarsely. Stir into pear conserve. Serve at room temperature.

Pecan Pie Bars I

INGREDIENTS:
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup margarine
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups light corn syrup
1 1/2 cups white sugar
3 tablespoons margarine, melted
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups chopped pecans

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan.
In a large bowl, stir together the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt. Cut in 1 cup of margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the prepared pan, and press in firmly.
Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven.
While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. In a large bowl mix together the eggs, corn syrup, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 3 tablespoons margarine, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in the chopped pecans. Spread the filling evenly over the crust as soon as it comes out of the oven.
Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until set. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into bars.