1 small package orange Jell-O
1 (16-ounce) carton cottage cheese
1 (8-ounce) container Cool Whip
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 can mandarin oranges, drained

Mix dry Jell-O with cottage cheese until dissolved. Add oranges and fold in Cool Whip. Cover and keep cold.

Recipe courtesy of Laura’s maternal grandmother, Nana.