Recipe Talk

Helpdesk email request:

I AM LOOKING FOR AND OLD RECIPT THE IS MAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE AND LINE JELLO AND PEARS MY MOTHER HAS BEEN MAKING FOR ABOUT 30 YEARS AND SHE HAVE LOST IT AND WE ALWAY MAKE IT FOR THANKSGIVNG

Could this be it? Pear Delight:
1 large can pears 1(6oz)pkg.lime or lemon jello
1(8oz)pkg cream cheese 1 small carton Cool Whip
1 cup pecans,chopped

Drain pears,reserving juice; Add enough water to juice to make 2-1/2 cups liquid; Heat liquid & dissolve Jello;Let Jello partially set; Blend pears & cream cheese in blender; Mix together with Jello mixture & Cool Whip; Fold in pecans; Chill in a mold or 9x13" dish.

Hey, Sean - check this out & take your pick:

http://www.cooks.com/rec/search/0,1-0,lime_jello_pear_salad,FF.html

Happy (almost) Thanksgiving!