Five Cup Salad (Fruit Salad)

Step 1: The ingredient list supplies the reason for the recipe name, but it's only a starting point. Double the ingredients or triple them to fit the size of the crowd or to have the comfort of planned leftovers for later.

Step 2: Drain the pineapple and oranges very well.

Step 3: Mix all of the remaining ingredients in with the fruit.

Step 4: Chill it for at least two hours to let the marshmallows begin to blend in -- overnight if you wish.

Step 5: Variations that I have seen include substitution of yogurt for the sour cream and additions of maraschino cherries, halved red seedless grapes, and chopped pecans or walnuts. The cherries and grapes add color, of course, and the nuts add texture. Fresh mint adds a refreshing twist, if only as a garnish.