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Almost ten years ago, I found pistachio muffins at my local chain grocery store, and I was smitten. That particular store only bakes them in March (for St. Patrick’s Day), and I pined for them 11 months out of the year.
I’m not very good at waiting.
Today, Grace and I were in a different grocery store with my mom and my sister, when my sister picked up a package of muffins.
The muffins were green.
“Hey!” I said, “Are those pistachio? I thought you could only get pistachio in March.”
“Nope,” my sister replied. “I buy these all the time.”
And there they were. I bought a pack, and half of the muffins are already gone.
I’m going to need to find a recipe because they are expensive and everyone here loves them.
Anyway, eating the green muffin made me think of the green pudding I like to make. Like many of my recipes, I don’t know where I got it. I think it’s one of those recipes that is floating around everywhere. It tastes a lot like the muffins, and it’s so much cheaper.
I also don’t know why it’s called Watergate Salad. If you know, please tell me in the comments.
| Watergate Salad |
- 1 small package instant pistachio pudding
- 1 1/2 cups small marshmallows
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 8 oz whipped topping
- 10 oz can crushed pineapple, undrained
- Mix pudding and pineapple well, then add everything else. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
- Top with additional whipped cream, chopped pecans, or mini marshmallows before serving.
If you use sugar free, fat free pudding and Cool Whip, this is a very low calorie dessert.
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sounds delicious!
.-= Felicia´s last blog ..A Big Kid Growth Chart that is Cheap and Simple! Make Something Monday. =-.
sounds delicious!
.-= Felicia´s last blog ..A Big Kid Growth Chart that is Cheap and Simple! Make Something Monday. =-.
Refreshing–and it brings back memories. I remember eating this at church pitch-ins. Thanks for participating!
.-= Ann Kroeker´s last blog ..Make-Do Mondays: If You Can’t Move It, Use It =-.
Refreshing–and it brings back memories. I remember eating this at church pitch-ins. Thanks for participating!
.-= Ann Kroeker´s last blog ..Make-Do Mondays: If You Can’t Move It, Use It =-.
I love this salad and i have so many memories since it was made on special holidays when I was a child
.-= angie´s last blog ..Blue Monday July 20, 2009 =-.
I love this salad and i have so many memories since it was made on special holidays when I was a child
.-= angie´s last blog ..Blue Monday July 20, 2009 =-.
here is a bit of history on Watergate Salad that you might like: http://www.foodtimeline.org/foodsalads.html#watergatesalad
.-= Robyn’s Online World´s last blog ..OXO Hand-held Slicer Review =-.
This does sound great. I think I want to look for ‘green’ muffins too. I love pistachios!
Thanks for sharing.
Shari
.-= Sharinskishe´s last blog ..Keeping Pen and Notebook Together =-.
This does sound great. I think I want to look for ‘green’ muffins too. I love pistachios!
Thanks for sharing.
Shari
.-= Sharinskishe´s last blog ..Keeping Pen and Notebook Together =-.
That sounds good!
.-= Stefany´s last blog ..Not My Child Monday =-.
That sounds good!
.-= Stefany´s last blog ..Not My Child Monday =-.
Oh Yeah! I love this stuff and never had the recipe. I call it Pistachio Fluff, never knew it’s called Watergate. Maybe Nixon liked it!
Thanks for sharing!
~Liz
.-= Liz@HoosierHomemade´s last blog ..Chocolate Zucchini Cake =-.
Oh Yeah! I love this stuff and never had the recipe. I call it Pistachio Fluff, never knew it’s called Watergate. Maybe Nixon liked it!
Thanks for sharing!
~Liz
.-= Liz@HoosierHomemade´s last blog ..Chocolate Zucchini Cake =-.
LOL! Someone made that for our church potluck yesterday, and I was saying how much I LOVE it!! Thanks for sharing the recipe! Yum!
.-= The Jacobsen Family´s last blog ..Make Something Monday- More from VCS =-.
LOL! Someone made that for our church potluck yesterday, and I was saying how much I LOVE it!! Thanks for sharing the recipe! Yum!
.-= The Jacobsen Family´s last blog ..Make Something Monday- More from VCS =-.
here is a bit of history on Watergate Salad that you might like: http://www.foodtimeline.org/foodsalads.html#watergatesalad
.-= Robyn’s Online World´s last blog ..OXO Hand-held Slicer Review =-.
We always make this for family get-togethers (minus the pecans or walnuts). It’s a big hit!! Watergate salad rocks
.-= Jodie R.´s last blog ..Hebron, Kentucky or Bust and a stupid criminal =-.
We always make this for family get-togethers (minus the pecans or walnuts). It’s a big hit!! Watergate salad rocks
.-= Jodie R.´s last blog ..Hebron, Kentucky or Bust and a stupid criminal =-.
You have me drooling thinking about pistachio muffins! I’ll have to make Watergate salad to get my pistachio fix because I don’t think I’ll find pistachio muffins here *L*
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You have me drooling thinking about pistachio muffins! I’ll have to make Watergate salad to get my pistachio fix because I don’t think I’ll find pistachio muffins here *L*
.-= mub´s last blog ..Lemon Sponge Pie =-.
What a yummy tackle!
.-= Susie’s Homemade´s last blog ..Tackling Vegan Cupcakes =-.
What a yummy tackle!
.-= Susie’s Homemade´s last blog ..Tackling Vegan Cupcakes =-.
This sounds so good. Thanks for sharingBeginning August 5, I will be hosting Crock Pot Wednesdays on diningwithdebbie.blogspot.com. I hope you will join in with your favorites. There will be prizes:)
.-= darnold23´s last blog ..CUISINE AT HOME WEEK – Cilantro Pesto Halibut with Chile-Garlic Dipping Sauce and Sweet and Sour Slaw =-.
This sounds so good. Thanks for sharingBeginning August 5, I will be hosting Crock Pot Wednesdays on diningwithdebbie.blogspot.com. I hope you will join in with your favorites. There will be prizes:)
.-= darnold23´s last blog ..CUISINE AT HOME WEEK – Cilantro Pesto Halibut with Chile-Garlic Dipping Sauce and Sweet and Sour Slaw =-.
I love this salad. I haven’t actually ever made it but it seems to be a favorite at pot lucks. Good reason . . . it’s yummy!
Christi
.-= Christi at A Southern Life´s last blog ..Southern Memories =-.
I love this salad. I haven’t actually ever made it but it seems to be a favorite at pot lucks. Good reason . . . it’s yummy!
Christi
.-= Christi at A Southern Life´s last blog ..Southern Memories =-.
I do love these types of salads. I like them because, when the meal is done… you can have more of the salad as “dessert”.
.-= Lisa@Blessedwithgrace´s last blog ..Tempt My Tummy Tuesday….some TMTT Favorites =-.
I do love these types of salads. I like them because, when the meal is done… you can have more of the salad as “dessert”.
.-= Lisa@Blessedwithgrace´s last blog ..Tempt My Tummy Tuesday….some TMTT Favorites =-.
What luck to find the muffins somewhere else – that must have made your day! (I feel like I’ve seen green muffins in some stores around here too.) My family has lots of favorites we search for for years, so I know that feeling.
What luck to find the muffins somewhere else – that must have made your day! (I feel like I’ve seen green muffins in some stores around here too.) My family has lots of favorites we search for for years, so I know that feeling.
I love this stuff! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
.-= Angie´s last blog ..Special Sale at EyeBuyDirect.com 7/20/09 to 7/26/09 =-.
I love this stuff! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
.-= Angie´s last blog ..Special Sale at EyeBuyDirect.com 7/20/09 to 7/26/09 =-.
I’ve never had pistacio muffins, but I love this salad!
I’ve never had pistacio muffins, but I love this salad!
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