Test Kitchen Recipes
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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
Pretzel Gelatin Dessert
This is one of my mother's absolute favorite desserts. The salty pretzel crust is the perfect complement to the sweet...
Patriotic Gelatin Salad
Almost as spectacular as the fireworks, this lovely salad makes quite a "bang" at our July Fourth meal. It's exciting...
Cherry Gelatin Supreme
When I was growing up, this yummy, easy dessert was always on the menu at holiday get-togethers. Years ago, my...
Grandmother’s Orange Salad
This orange salad dessert is slightly sweet and tangy, too. It adds beautiful color to any meal and appeals to...
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...
Grapefruit Gelatin
We have no idea where this recipe originated, but this unique salad is always well received. It's a popular choice...
Cranberry Pineapple Salad
Impress dinner guests with this delightfully different take on traditional cranberry sauce. The nuts add a tasty crunch. —Dorothy Angley,...
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...
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...
Cucumber & Grapefruit Mold
This old-fashioned gelatin is sure to bring back memories of Christmases past. It’s a refreshing addition to a heavy meal.
Holiday Cranberry Salad
My mom made this every Thanksgiving and Christmas, and I have continued the tradition. We now are on our fourth...
Layered Christmas Gelatin
Christmastime always means that this recipe comes out of my recipe box. The traditional holiday colors in this salad make...
Frosted Pineapple Lemon Gelatin
A refreshing, summery treat, this dessert incorporates ginger ale to add a zesty bite.
—Penny Burpeau, Londonderry, New Hampshire
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...
Pineapple Gelatin Salad
My family enjoys this lovely layered salad in the summer with grilled hamburgers. Although I haven't used the recipe long,...
Fruit Parfaits
These parfaits are a refreshing fruity treat, and you can use whatever flavor of gelatin you like. Because it calls...
Seven-Layer Gelatin Salad
By alternating fruity layers of gelatin in harvest colors with sweetened sour cream, Melody Mellinger of Myerstown, Pennsylvania created one...
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...
Molded Cranberry Gelatin Salad
To create this pretty salad mold, Jill combines the extra spiced cranberry sauce with fresh fruit, and some celery and...
Creamy Blueberry Gelatin Salad
Plump blueberries and a fluffy topping star in this pretty, refreshing salad. My mom's blueberry salad was served at every...
Frosted Cranberry Gelatin Salad
Covered with a fluffy white topping, squares of this fruity gelatin salad can be served as a side dish or...
Layered Gelatin Salad
It's nice to offer a cool gelatin salad as an alternate to hot side dishes. Make it ahead and relax...
Grapefruit Gelatin Molds
I found this recipe in a magazine back in the '50s. It's a nice salad, particularly with a heavy meal....
Swedish Rice Ring
This recipe, which originated in Sweden, is famous at church suppers with our Minnesota neighbors. It's a delicious addition at...
Hidden Pear Salad
Light and fluffy, this colorful salad is a very flavorful family favorite. When I made it for my husband's family...
Spiced Peach Salad
This refreshing salad is my most requested recipe. A touch of cinnamon makes it taste like fresh peach pie. My...
Cinnamon Gelatin Salad
Crunchy apples and pecans contrast nicely with smooth gelatin in this pretty salad. —Denita DeValcourt, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee