Test Kitchen Recipes
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Peach Panna Cotta
This no-bake dessert is guaranteed to cool you off in the summer heat. I really enjoy the texture—rich and creamy Panna Cotta balanced by the sweet and pulpy texture of the peach puree. —Andrea Campbell, Los Angeles, California
Spiced Apple Cider Jelly Shots
These spiced, spiked gelatin squares are sure to get the party started at fall get-togethers. If you’re going for the...
Orange Cream Cake
Kids of all ages will enjoy the old-fashioned flavor of this super-moist cake topped with a soft light frosting. "This...
Cherry Gelatin Supreme
When I was growing up, this yummy, easy dessert was always on the menu at holiday get-togethers. Years ago, my...
Cranberry Pineapple Salad
Impress dinner guests with this delightfully different take on traditional cranberry sauce. The nuts add a tasty crunch. —Dorothy Angley,...
Eggnog Pie
Even better than holiday eggnog in a glass is eggnog on a plate! This creamy pie delivers all that rich,...
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...
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...
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...
Grandmother’s Orange Salad
This orange salad dessert is slightly sweet and tangy, too. It adds beautiful color to any meal and appeals to...
Patriotic Gelatin Salad
Almost as spectacular as the fireworks, this lovely salad makes quite a "bang" at our July Fourth meal. It's exciting...
Applesauce Gelatin Squares
"I make this attractive soft-set salad during the holidays and garnish it with ranch dressing that's tinted green," relates Judy...
Snow-White Salad
I love to collect recipes for all kinds of occasions. This sweet gelatin salad is one I often make for...
Lemon Fluff Dessert
Wondering what to do with the can of evaporated milk and graham crackers in your pantry? Try this light, lip-smacking...
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...
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...
Pineapple Gelatin Salad
My family enjoys this lovely layered salad in the summer with grilled hamburgers. Although I haven't used the recipe long,...
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...
Seven-Layer Gelatin Salad
By alternating fruity layers of gelatin in harvest colors with sweetened sour cream, Melody Mellinger of Myerstown, Pennsylvania created one...
Triple Chocolate Mousse Torte
When it's too hot to bake something sweet but you're craving chocolate, my chocolaty mousse tart is all you need....
Light Lemon Fluff Dessert
This came from my grandmother, whose family owned a bakery. My grandmother's was the full-fat version and I didn’t want...
Sensational Slush
Colorful and refreshing, this sweet-tart slush has become a family favorite. I freeze the mix in 2- and 4-cup containers...
Fluffy Cranberry Delight
This was originally my daughter's recipe, and she or I will make it for one or more of our holiday...
Raspberry Gelatin Jewels
Kids love this jiggly salad, and honestly, so do the adults. It's always going to be on my holiday buffet....
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...
Special Strawberry Salad
This berry-filled salad may take some time to prepare, but one taste and you'll agree it's worth the extra effort....
Snowy Raspberry Gelatin Mold
This mold is always on our holiday table. The raspberry layer makes an attractive base for the creamy cream cheese...
Strawberry-Banana Gelatin Salad
Our family gatherings wouldn't be the same without this classic gelatin salad with its festive fruit layers. Since it stays...
Strawberry Graham Dessert
My mother passed the recipe for this luscious dessert on me...and my family has enjoyed it for years. These days,...
Molded Cranberry-Orange Salad
When I take this dish to potlucks during the holidays, people always ooh and aah. Feel free to top with...