1 box of red Jell-O (cherry, strawberry or raspberry)
1 medium can of fruit cocktail
1 8 oz. package of cream cheese
½ cup of finely chopped nutmeat
1 medium can of crushed pineapple
1 box of orange Jell-O
½ cup of mayonnaise
1 box of lime Jell-O
4-6 medium bananas

Mix red Jell-O in 1 ¼ cups of hot water. Add fruit cocktail and juice. Pour into large loaf pan that has been greased with a little Wesson oil. Refrigerate until set up and firm.

Mix orange Jell-O in 1 ½ cups of hot water. Cream the cream cheese and mayonnaise together until soft. Add nuts and then add mixture to Jell-O and pour on the red Jell-O. Let set until firm.

Mix lime Jell-O in 1 ¼ cups of hot water. Add crushed pineapple and bananas. Pour over orange jello. Let stand until all is firm. Unmold, slice and serve. Serves 16 or more people.

Recipe courtesy of Laura’s maternal grandmother, Nana.