Tyrande Whisperwind's Ambrosia

TGF: I'd like to thank Priestess Tyrande Whisperwind for meeting with me. I always feel in awe whenever I step foot into the Temple, it is so beautiful here.

Tyrande: It's a please to have you here. You represent our night elves with honor and strength.
The Gamer's Fridge is very popular around here.

Malfurion: The Gamer's Fridge? Are you the one who got Garrosh all up in arms over his lemon squares.
Hahahaha. That made being referred to as "Antler McBeardly face" worth it, I think I could hear his great mother screaming at him from Ogrimmar.

TGF: Thank you so much Shan'do Stormrage I am a huge fan of yours, It's why I began my journey as a drui...

Tyrande: Ahem....Malfurion hasn't eaten much in the last 10,000 years. I'm afraid his knowledge in the kitchen is very limited.

Malfurion: Of course Tyrande is correct. </bows> I am pleased by your presence here and I look forward to sampling you & Tyrande's creations.

TGF: Tell my readers Tyrande, what is your favorite dish?

Tyrande: Ambrosia, It is served at many of our celebrations especially Lunar Festival.

TGF: Awesome, let's get started.

You will need:

1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

1/2 cup chopped candied walnuts  (recipe is below.)

1 (8 ounce) can fruit cocktail, drained

2 1/2 cups shredded coconut  (I omitted)

1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained

1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained

3 cups miniature marshmallows

1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained 

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I omitted the coconut for personal preference. 

In a large bowl, combine the whipped topping, coconut, chopped nuts, fruit cocktail, pineapple, mandarin oranges, marshmallows, cherries.  

Mix together well and refrigerate for 30 to 45 minutes.

Candied Walnuts

1/2 pound walnut halves

1/2 cup white sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons milk

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread nuts in a single layer over a baking sheet. 

Roast for approximately 8 to 10 minutes, or until the nuts start to turn brown and the smell of roasting nuts fills the kitchen.

Stir together sugar, cinnamon, salt, and milk in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat for 8 minutes, or until the mixture reaches the soft ball stage of 236 degrees F (113 degrees C). 

Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla immediately. .

Add walnuts to sugar syrup, and stir to coat well.

Spoon nuts onto waxed paper, and immediately separate nuts with a fork. Cool, and add to ambrosia.

YUM!

Me, Malfurion & Tyrande