Peppermint Stick Dessert
With every spoonful of this cool, creamy concoction, my family goes back in time to when our Grandma Dagmar made it each Christmas. The minty, refreshing flavor can't be topped. —Dianne Oertel, Racine, Wisconsin
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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Cherry Gelatin Supreme
When I was growing up, this yummy, easy dessert was always on the menu at holiday get-togethers. Years ago, my...
Sweet & Tart Lemon Jell-O
With its sunny lemon color, this gelatin mold brightens up any table. I usually make two molds for parties because...
Wearing o’ Green Cake
One bite of this moist, colorful cake and you'll think you've found the pot o' gold at the end of...
Jellied Champagne Dessert
This refreshing dessert looks just like a glass of bubbling champagne.—Vickie McLaughlin, Kingsport, Tennessee
Fluffy Cranberry Mousse
This is a delicious and pretty salad for the holidays, but it's so good that I serve it at other...
Grasshopper Cheesecake
What do you get when you combine a popular mint-chocolate drink with a cheesecake? Pure delight! Garnish the top with...
Marshmallow Easter Eggs
I've been making these wonderful marshmallow Easter eggs for years. These candies are a big hit with marshmallow lovers. —Betty...
Red, White ‘n’ Blue Salad
Our striking "flag" salad drew plenty of attention at our Independence Day party. The shimmering stripes are formed with distinctive...
Strawberry Graham Dessert
My mother passed the recipe for this luscious dessert on me...and my family has enjoyed it for years. These days,...
Orange Gelatin Pretzel Salad
Salty pretzels pair nicely with the sweet fruit in this refreshing layered salad. It’s a family favorite that is a...
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,...
Apricot Salad
Colorful gelatin salad adds a spot of brightness to any table. It blends well with this holiday feast. We children...
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...
Pina Colada Molded Salad
My gelatin ring gets a tropical twist from coconut, pineapple and macadamia nuts. It's a wonderful anytime treat. Now that...
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...
Patriotic Gelatin Salad
Almost as spectacular as the fireworks, this lovely salad makes quite a "bang" at our July Fourth meal. It's exciting...
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...
Patriotic Trifle
Get ready for oohs and aahs when you bring out this pretty trifle. Don't forget to include one tiny American...
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...
Cool Cucumber Salad
This Salad is a refreshing complement to any meal, and it's attractive on the table. Whenever I'm asked to bring...
Lime Chiffon Dessert
"This make-ahead recipe was given to me by an aunt many years ago," writes Joyce Key. "Her recipe called for...
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...
Amish Yum-Yum Salad
I received the recipe for Amish yum-yum salad from a friend of my mother's years ago. I always have the...
Grandmother’s Orange Salad
This orange salad dessert is slightly sweet and tangy, too. It adds beautiful color to any meal and appeals to...
Cranberry Pineapple Salad
Impress dinner guests with this delightfully different take on traditional cranberry sauce. The nuts add a tasty crunch. —Dorothy Angley,...
Triple Chocolate Mousse Torte
When it's too hot to bake something sweet but you're craving chocolate, my chocolate mousse torte is all you need....
Peach Bavarian
Fruit molds are my specialty. This one, with its refreshing peach taste, makes a colorful salad or dessert. —Adeline Piscitelli,...
Eggnog Pie
Even better than holiday eggnog in a glass is eggnog on a plate! This creamy pie delivers all that rich,...
