Ruth's Recipe Exchange

So, here we go, the recipe exchange.  In selecting a few things to get going, I went to those items that are fixed in memory, either fondly or in horror.  The two I offer I’m pretty certain are unique enough to have not been much seen before but they are also part of holiday traditions for me. Here is the opportunity to share with others the peculiar and special and memorable food traditions of your family and country.  The things you love and make over and over and the things you really would never make but must be shared and cherished.

Where possible I have added metric measures, but you'll probably want to check.  I use a kitchen scale myself.  Also, I have to ask what is the metric equivalent of the standard US 9X13 baking pan?  Do you call it the 23 X 33 baking pan?

In comments, please feel free to add your own or link and to answer questions that others have about things like equivalents. I'd make a banner to cut and paste and icons but I don't know how to do that sort of thing. 
 
( Lime Jello Pretzel Salad with added 7-Up )

 
 
( Caramel Chocolate Death Bars )