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Culinary Fun with Bulldog Chefs – Ambrosia a Southern Favorite

December 14, 2023

The holidays are in full swing and that means gathering with family and friends to share a festive meal that might include Ambrosia. Wylie Growl’s student guest chef, Wylie senior Cadee Powers, shares her recipe for Ambrosia – the quick and easy fruit salad that pairs well with any holiday meal. 

Ambrosia by Cadee Powers 

Began culinary arts classes: 2021 

Why did you select the recipe you prepared?
It’s something that’s been served at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter for as long as I can remember. 

Tell me a little bit about your interest in cooking.
I’ve had an interest in cooking for a long time.   

What have you learned from being in culinary classes?
I’ve learned a lot of new information from being in culinary classes. To name a few things: proper cleaning skills, how to handle a knife correctly, and how to work better with my peers. 

Recipe created by Cadee Powers 

1 (20 oz) Can of Crushed Pineapple 
1 (16 oz) Jar of Maraschino Cherries 
1 (15 oz) Can of Mandarin Oranges 
4 oz of Cream Cheese 
1 Container of Cool Whip 
1/2 Cup Pecans 
1 Package of Mini Marshmallows 
1 Box of Cherry Jello 
1/8 Cup of Sugar 

  •   Use a strainer to thoroughly drain the maraschino cherries, mandarin oranges, and pineapple chunks. Cut each piece of fruit in half and set aside
  •  In a bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the cream cheese until light and fluffy. Slowly add the sugar until combined.
  •  Add the thawed cool whip and marshmallows to the cream cheese mixture. Fold in with a spatula until completely combined.
  •  Add the maraschino cherries, mandarin oranges, and pineapple. Fold with a spatula until combined.
  •  Fold in pecans.
  •  Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

 FUN FACT: Cadee’s recipe is a creative twist of her family’s recipe and an online recipe she used to create her own Ambrosia recipe. 

 

Photos by K. Johnson 

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