Orange Jello

Mom's Thanksgiving Tradition

2 small pkg orange gelatin
2 cups boiling water
3/4 cup cold water
6 ounces orange juice concentrate
1 can mandarin oranges, well drained

1 pkg. instant lemon pudding
1/2 small container cool whip
Parmesan cheese, if desired

Directions:
1 - Mix gelatin with 2 cups boiling water; dissolve completely.
2 - Combine 3/4 cup cold water with 6 oz. orange juice concentrate. Add to gelatin mixture. Chill until semi-set.
3 - Add mandarin oranges. Chill until set.
4 - Mix lemon pudding according to pkg. directions. When set fold in cool whip. Spread on gelatin mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
5 - Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and garnish with mandarin oranges.
6 - Chill until ready to serve.