Cherry Coke Salad
This sparkling salad was as popular at my sister's party as the cherry-flavored cola was back in the 1950s.—Judy Nix, Toccoa, Georgia
Slimy Red Goop Salad
This frightfully fun salad features cola, which adds to the bright, sparkling taste.
Orange Angel Food Cake Dessert
With just one bite of Janet Springer's light-as-air angel food, even dieters will be on cloud nine! Cutting back on...
Seven-Layer Gelatin Salad
By alternating fruity layers of gelatin in harvest colors with sweetened sour cream, Melody Mellinger of Myerstown, Pennsylvania created one...
Cranberry Waldorf Gelatin
We enjoy this easy-to-make salad in the fall when apples are in season. Their crisp freshness adds so much to...
Lime Sherbet Molded Salad
For an eye-appealing addition to a picnic, potluck or other gathering, try this molded gelatin salad. With lovely color, creamy...
Luau Centerpiece
We couldn't wait to dig into this centerpiece at our Hawaiian Luau theme parties.—Carol Wakley, North East, Pennsylvania
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...
Orange Fluff Salad
My sister gave me this fluffy salad recipe that whips up in a jiffy. Unlike many gelatin recipes, there's no...
Raspberry Pineapple Gelatin Salad
When I misplaced my recipe for cranberry salad, I created my own. My daughter likes it so much and asks...
Christmas Ribbon Salad
Spirits are light at holiday time around Debra Stoner's home--and so are many of the meas she serves. "I make...
Apricot Delight
"My mother sent me the original recipe for this delightful dessert 45 years ago, and I lightened it up," writes...
No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake
Because this no-bake blueberry cheesecake doesn't contain eggs, it's lighter but also very creamy and refreshing.—Ken Gallagher, Hastings, Nebraska
Carrot-Pineapple Gelatin Salad
"My grandma frequently fixed the salad when she was asked to bring a dish to a family gathering," writes Sue...
Rainbow Gelatin Cubes
These layered jello cubes are fun to serve and to eat! I vary the colors to match the occasion. Kids...
Frosted Orange Salad
Pineapple, bananas and marshmallows are folded into orange Jell-O in this refreshing salad. Frosted with a creamy topping, pecans and...
Strawberry Graham Dessert
My mother passed the recipe for this luscious dessert on me...and my family has enjoyed it for years. These days,...
Cranberry Gelatin Mold
Tangy and fruity, this festive gelatin mold is not only easy to prepare but pretty, too. Once they've tried it,...
Pineapple Lime Gelatin
This recipe was passed down by my mother. We serve it often, but especially at Christmas and Thanksgiving. Of course,...
Layered Cranberry Dessert
On occasion, I like to “fancy up” one of my favorite gelatin desserts with a buttery graham cracker crust and...
Pear-Lime Gelatin Salad
A “must” at our family reunions is this easy make-ahead gelatin salad. Try decorating the top with maraschino cherries. The...
Triple Cranberry Salad Mold
What's a holiday meal without at least one jolly gelatin salad chock-full of fruit and nuts? My mother made this...
Favorite Cranberry Mousse
We live about 100 miles from Cape Cod, which is known for its cranberries. When we spent a weekend there,...
Red-Hot Gelatin Salad
“This is my grandma’s recipe,” writes Paula Ptomey of Porterville, California. “My mother makes this salad just about every year...
Pineapple-Lime Gelatin Mold
Jolly, jiggly gelatin comes in a rainbow of colors and fits any party mold! This lime-green salad from Christine Arter...
Molded Shrimp Spread
I usually make this recipe for parties and family gatherings. It never lasts long, because folks go straight for it.
Watermelon Cake
No one will ever guess how simple this make-ahead watermelon cake is to assemble. After one bite of the showstopping...
Orange Gelatin Cups
My mother used gelatin in so many good dishes, and as I got older, I did the same. This recipe...