I was in my 30s the first time I ever heard of something called “cracker salad.” Despite living in the South for most of my life, the Southern classic had slipped by me unnoticed, like a quiet ...

It takes less than 10 minutes to make.

2 cups of milk, bring just to a boil. Remove from heat, add 1 cup sugar and 2 envelopes of gelatin that has soaked in a ½ cup cold water to hot milk. Add 2 teaspoons vanilla and add 16 oz sour cream.