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Angler's Gelatin Delight

1 medium cucumber, peeled
1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1 cup chopped celery
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup (8 ounces) 4% cottage cheese
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 raisin
1 sweet red pepper strip
Lemon and lime slices, green grapes and celery leaves, optional

Cut one slice from center of cucumber for fish's eye; chill. Peel and chop
remaining cucumber. In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in water. Add the celery,
onion and chopped cucumber. Stir in the cottage cheese, mayonnaise and lemon
juice. Pour into one 8-in. round pan and one 8-in. square pan (or a 6-cup fish
and lobster mold) coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate overnight or until set.
Unmold round pan onto a 14-in. round serving platter. Unmold square pan onto a
cutting board; cut in half diagonally to form two triangles. Position one
triangle on the platter so tip touches circle, forming the tail. Cut remaining

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Angler's Gelatin Delight cont.

triangle in half. Place one half on top of the circle and the other on the bottom
for fins; gently curve fins toward the tail. For the eye, place reserved
cucumber slice on the side of the circle opposite the tail; place raisin in
center. Add red pepper strip for mouth. Garnish with lemon and lime slices,
grapes and celery leaves if desired. Chill until serving.

Yield: 6 servings.