RecipesGelatin Dessert “This yummy recipe from my husband’s sister, Gloria, is a favorite when we gather with our five married children,” reports Janis Garrett of Macon, Georgia.
RecipesSugar-Free Cranberry Gelatin Salad “We don’t miss the sugar in this cool, tart and tangy gelatin salad,” writes Janet Davis of Atkinson, Nebraska. “It’s my family’s favorite, especially at the holidays because of its festive color. Walnuts and celery adds a delightful crunch.”
RecipesCinnamon Apple Salad THIS RECIPE came from my mother. It’s a family favorite and one I took with me when I left home. The color complements the holiday season. It’s very pretty when cut into squares and served on a lettuce-lined plate. I also like that I can fix it a day ahead of time, especially when preparing a big holiday meal. -Lisa Andis, Morristown, Indiana
RecipesStrawberry Lime Pretzel Salad I gave a classic summer salad a holiday twist by making green, white and red layers. The combination of salty, sweet, creamy and fruity is always a hit! —Renee Conneally, Northville, Michigan
RecipesLayered Cranberry Gelatin Salad Light and tangy, this gelatin is guaranteed to please. Kids go crazy for the marshmallow-cream cheese layer on top. —Irma Senner, Dixmont, Maine
RecipesRed-Hot Gelatin Salad “This is my grandma’s recipe,” writes Paula Ptomey of Porterville, California. “My mother makes this salad just about every year during the holidays. It has a spicy cinnamon taste that is really good. Even my daughter, who is a picky eater, likes it.”
RecipesCabbage-Cucumber Gelatin Cups When we have fresh cabbage and cucumbers from the garden, this is one of my favorite salads to make for Sunday dinner. But with fresh produce available year-round, it’s good anytime.
RecipesSlimy Red Goop Salad This frightfully fun salad features cola, which adds to the bright, sparkling taste.
RecipesOrange Gelatin Cups My mother used gelatin in so many good dishes, and as I got older, I did the same. This recipe is one I created. It’s a refreshing accompaniment to any meal. -Mrs. John Eaton, Palm Harbor, Florida
RecipesRaspberry Congealed Salad My sisters and I especially enjoyed Mom’s cool tangy side dish, which looks so lovely on the table. The pineapple and raspberries are a delectable duo, and pecans add a hearty crunch. -Nancy Duty, Jacksonville, Florida
Holidays & Events73 Vintage Fourth of July Recipes Celebrate Independence Day with an old-fashioned Fourth of July menu! With classics like apple pie and canapes, along with buttermilk biscuits and cucumber salad, these recipes are a guaranteed hit.
RecipesApricot Gelatin Salad I serve this smooth, fluffy salad all year for special meals, but it’s so pleasant around Eastertime with its pretty color and fruity flavor. The apricot pieces are an unexpected treat. — Ellen Benninger, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania
RecipesHoliday Cranberry Gelatin Salad This light, delicious holiday salad is very popular in my family and has been requested every year since I first brought it to Christmas Eve dinner. The refreshing, not-too-sweet flavor is a perfect pairing with just about any meat. —Jennifer Mastnick, Hartville, Ohio
RecipesApplesauce-Raspberry Gelatin Mold “The children in our families especially enjoy this tangy, refreshing salad, and its pretty, bright red color makes it a festive addition to a special occasion meal”. —Kathy Spang, Manheim, Pennsylvania
RecipesLime Sherbet Molded Salad For an eye-appealing addition to a picnic, potluck or other gathering, try this molded gelatin salad. With lovely color, creamy texture and refreshing flavor, it’s sure to disappear in a jiffy. —Cyndi Fynaardt, Oskaloosa, Iowa