Archive for August, 2007

Ruby Red Salad Mold 

2 cups cranberry juice cocktail 6 ounces raspberry Jell-O 1 cup pineapple tidbits 1/2 cup port wine 1/2 cup water 1 avocado, peeled and sliced 1 cup paired apple, diced 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped Heat cranberry juice cocktail to boiling. Add raspberry Jell-O, stirring to dissolve. Add pineapple tidbits (undrained), wine and water. Arrange […]

Raspberry Fruit Ring Recipe 

1 package raspberry Jell-O 2 cups hot water 1 cup pitted white cherries 1 cup canned pineapple, diced 1 cup orange sections Dissolve Jell-O in hot water. Chill until slightly thickened. Add well-drained fruit. Pour into 1 1/4 quart ring mold and chill until firm. Unmold and garnish with curly endive, if desired. Fill center […]

Pineapple-Rice Bavarian Recipe 

1 package flavored Jell-O 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup evaporated milk 1/2 cup water 2 cups cooked rice, cold 1 cup heavy cream, whipped 16 ounces crushed pineapple, well-drained Combine Jell-O, sugar and salt in a medium-size saucepan. Stir in evaporated milk and water. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until gelatin […]

Perfection Salad Recipe 

1 tablespoon plain gelatin 1/4 cup cold water 1 cup boiling water 2 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons vinegar 3 tablespoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup grated carrot 1/2 cup cabbage, tender crisp, shredded 1/2 cup crushed pineapple 2 tablespoons green pepper, chopped 2 teaspoons pimento, chopped mayonnaise Soften gelatin in cold water for […]

Strawberry Banana Salad Recipe 

2 packages strawberry Jell-O 1 cup boiling water 20 ounces frozen sliced strawberries, flawed 20 ounces crushed pineapple, drained 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 1 pint sour cream Dissolve Jell-O in water. Add all ingredients except the sour cream. Mix well; pour half of gelatin mixture into a 12 x 8 x 2 inch baking […]

Luscious Strawberry Salad Recipe 

6 ounces Strawberry Jell-O 1 1/2 cups boiling water 10 ounces frozen strawberries 8 1/4 ounces crushed pineapple 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1 cup sour cream Dissolve Jell-O in boiling water. Add strawberries and stir gently. Chill until lightly congealed. Add pineapple and chopped pecans. Pour half of the mixture into an oiled a 9 […]

St. Patrick Salad Recipe 

2 packages lemon Jell-O 1 cup boiling water 3 1/2 cups crushed pineapple 1 pint cottage cheese 4 ounces cream cheese 1/2 cup salad dressing green food coloring 1 cup cucumbers, diced Dissolve Jell-O in boiling water; let cool. Drain pineapple into 1 cup Pyrex measurer; reserve crushed fruit. Add water to pineapple juice to […]

Texas Pecan Cake Recipe 

1 pound butter 1 pound brown sugar 1 pound pecans one half pound glace cherries one half pound glace pineapple 4 cups flour six egg yolks six egg whites, beaten 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 1/2 ounces pure lemon extract Cream butter, then cream butter and sugar together. Add egg yolks one at a time […]

Paradise Cake Recipe 

4 cups self rising flour 6 eggs 1/2 cup butter 2 cups sugar 20 ounces crushed pineapple 2 cups dates, cut up 2 cups walnuts, chopped 1 cup dark raisins 1 cup light raisins 1 cup green cherries, cut up 1 cup red cherries, cut up 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 teaspoons allspice, ground 2 […]

Cranberry Fruit Punch Recipe 

1 1/2 quarts cranberries 3 cups water 1 1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons orange peel, grated 6 whole cloves 2 cups pineapple juice 1 quart apple cider Cook cranberries in boiling water until skins pop. Run water and cranberry pulp through a sieve. Add sugar and orange peel, cut from tart orange. Add cloves and […]