Apricot Fluff
When we were young mothers, I asked my best friend if she had a recipe for an easy ambrosia salad that I could take to a cookout later that evening. She shared this recipe with me and it's become a must-have at every barbecue I attend. It's sublime with peaches and peach gelatin, too. —Melissa Meinke, Fawn Grove, Pennsylvania
Peppermint Stick Dessert
With every spoonful of this cool, creamy concoction, my family goes back in time to when our Grandma Dagmar made...
Stained Glass Gelatin
Kids love this sweet, wiggly gelatin and whipped topping dessert. Use different flavors of gelatin to make color versions that...
Homemade Holiday Marshmallows
This recipe was my grandpa’s favorite. Every year, he would busy himself by making Christmas marshmallows for his family
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Marshmallow Easter Eggs
I've been making these wonderful marshmallow Easter eggs for years. These candies are a big hit with marshmallow lovers. —Betty...
Creamy Blueberry Gelatin Salad
Plump blueberries and a fluffy topping star in this pretty, refreshing salad that was my mother's recipe. It was served...
Layered Christmas Gelatin
Christmastime always means that this recipe comes out of my recipe box. The traditional holiday colors in this salad make...
Pretzel Gelatin Dessert
This is one of my mother's absolute favorite desserts. The salty pretzel crust is the perfect complement to the sweet...
Quick & Easy Gumdrops
These homemade candies are softer than store-bought. They've got that classic, fun appeal that people really love. —Leah Rekau, Milwaukee,...
Simple Lime Gelatin Salad
Looking for a festive dish to light up the buffet? This pretty green gelatin salad is eye-catching and has a...
Orange Gelatin Salad
Our six kids love helping me peel, measure, pour and stir in the kitchen. With sweet orange segments, tangy pineapple...
Cool and Creamy Watermelon Pie
This simple pie is so refreshing that it never lasts long on warm summer days. Watermelon and a few convenience...
Lime Strawberry Surprise
Eye-catching in Christmas colors, this dish looks deliciously decorative on the table. Its combination of fruitiness and nutty crunch is...
Patriotic Gelatin Salad
Almost as spectacular as the fireworks, this lovely salad makes quite a "bang" at our July Fourth meal. It's exciting...
Three-Layer Gelatin Salad
My love of cooking started in high school. Now I get to try out recipes at church, where my husband...
Rainbow Gelatin Salad
This seven-layer gelatin salad will elicit oohs and aahs from all your guests. It's well worth the time it takes...
Sensational Slush
Colorful and refreshing, this sweet-tart slush has become a family favorite. I freeze the mix in 2- and 4-cup containers...
Strawberry Poke Cake
That classic spring treat—strawberry shortcake—takes on a wonderful new twist with this strawberry poke cake recipe. Strawberry gelatin and strawberries...
Frozen Citrus Fruit Cups
Add some sparkle to your next get-together or church supper with these sunny citrus treats. The refreshing cups burst with...
Circus Peanut Gelatin
Circus peanuts are one of the most popular candies in my hometown's old-fashioned candy shop. When I saw this circus...
Watermelon Cake
No one will ever guess how simple this make-ahead melon is to assemble. After one bite of the showstopping cake,...
Light Strawberry Gelatin Pie
There's plenty of sweet berry flavor in this refreshing dessert. Made with sugar-free gelatin and a graham cracker crust, the...
Lemon Chiffon Blueberry Dessert
This cool and creamy no-bake dessert is perfect for hot summer days. I sometimes replace raspberries for half of the...
Raspberry Gelatin Jewels
Kids love this jiggly salad, and honestly, so do the adults. It's always going to be on my holiday buffet....
