Your guests will be surprised to find that the pretty jelled filling in this avocado salad is pureed beet. It is easy to make for a party if you prepare the beet filling the night before. You must make the beet filling in advance. Serve leftover beet filling on lettuce topped with sliced green onions…
Gelatin
Spiced Applesauce Mold
This spicy applesauce mold is labeled a salad. And, by 1954 standards it is a salad: it’s got gelatin and fruit, and salad dressing. This week, check back each day as I share the recipes for Thanksgiving, 1954 from Michigan Consolidated Gas Company: Roast Turkey with Almond Celery Stuffing Turkey Pompons Spicy Applesauce Mold Green…
Molded Blue Cheese Spread
Nothing could be simpler to make than this smooth and delectable spread. Flavors blend beautifully and guests will think you spent hours preparing it. Roquefort or Gorgonzola cheese may be substituted for the blue cheese. Serve with crackers, celery, or pears. Makes 3 1/2 cups spread Easy and tasty Hot and Cold Appetizers, Section 1,…
Pineapple Bavarian Creme
This recipe is from the “Red Plastic Recipe Box” collection. This box was $6 at an estate sale. It is red and plastic, hence the inventive name “Red Plastic Recipe Box.” It’s difficult to read this recipe card. The writing is cursive and fading. It seems like it says 1 tablespoon gelatin, but other recipes…