Test Kitchen Recipes

This cranberry mold has become a tradition in our home during the holidays. You can use a blender to combine...

Our family gatherings wouldn't be the same without this classic gelatin salad with its festive fruit layers. Since it stays...

When I take this dish to potlucks during the holidays, people always ooh and aah. Feel free to top with...

This berry-filled salad may take some time to prepare, but one taste and you'll agree it's worth the extra effort....

We try lots of cranberry recipes, and this one is always requested when we have family get-togethers at Thanksgiving and...

I always make two of these pies at a time because my husband and five children devour them! It's so...

This mold is always on our holiday table. The raspberry layer makes an attractive base for the creamy cream cheese...

This cool and creamy no-bake dessert is perfect for hot summer days. I sometimes replace raspberries for half of the...

A dear friend shared this recipe with me years ago. Now it's my favorite dish to take to a church...

Cool, creamy and pretty as a picture, this luscious Italian dessert is elegant enough for the fanciest dinner party. Instead...

Colorful and refreshing, this sweet-tart slush has become a family favorite. I freeze the mix in 2- and 4-cup containers...

My mother passed the recipe for this luscious dessert on me...and my family has enjoyed it for years. These days,...

Refreshing and bursting with flavor, this festive jello salad is a great choice for a holiday potluck...

My gelatin ring gets a tropical twist from coconut, pineapple and macadamia nuts. It's a wonderful anytime treat. Now that...

"This gorgeous salad is so refreshing and bursting with flavor that you won't think of it as sugar-free," says Eleanor...

This patriotic-themed cake makes a stunningly delicious centerpiece on any summer celebration table. To honor our troops, pass it along...

This thick and creamy dessert is my interpretation of my mother’s recipe for Swedish krem. It has just a hint...

One bite of these pretty pastries and you'll think they came fresh off the tree instead of the cookie plate....

This layered bar hits all the sweet spots: It’s airy, creamy, crunchy and the perfect mix of cool mint and...

What do you get when you combine a popular mint-chocolate drink with a cheesecake? Pure delight! Garnish the top with...

Looking for a festive dish to light up the buffet? This pretty green gelatin salad is eye-catching and has a...

This was originally my daughter's recipe, and she or I will make it for one or more of our holiday...

Kids love this jiggly salad, and honestly, so do the adults. It's always going to be on my holiday buffet....

There's plenty of sweet berry flavor in this refreshing dessert. Made with sugar-free gelatin and a graham cracker crust, the...

"Cranberries add tang to this whipped gelatin salad," comments field editor Bobbie Talbott of Veneta, Oregon.