i don't think it's a joke, anna;
i have 84 variations on this theme in my database : )
LT

Frog-Eye Salad

1 cup sugar
2 Tbsp. flour
2 1/2 tsp. salt
1 3/4 cup pineapple juice
2 eggs, beaten
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
3 qts. water
1 Tbsp. oil
1 pkg. (16 oz.) Acini de Pepe (pasta)
3 (11 oz.) cans mandarin oranges
9 oz. maraschino cherries, halved
1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple
1 (20 oz.) can pineapple chunks
9 oz. whipped topping
1 cup mini marshmallows

Drain pineapple, reserving syrup. Drain mandarin oranges. Combine sugar,
flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Gradually stir in 1 3/4 cups pineapple juice
and eggs. Cook over moderate heat, stirring, until thickened. Add lemon
juice. Cool mixture to room temperature. Bring water, remaining 2
teaspoons of salt and oil to boil. Add Acini de Pepe; cook at rolling boil
until done. Drain pasta, rinse with water, drain again and cool to room
temperature. Combine egg mixture and Acini de Pepe. Mix lightly but
thoroughly. Refrigerate overnight in airtight container. Add remaining
ingredients and mix well. Makes 25 servings.



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