Author Archives: Laura Peluso

1 package instant pudding1 envelope unflavored gelatin2 cups dairy-free milk alternative 1. Empty gelatin onto ½ cup of cold dairy-free milk alternative. Let sit for five minutes, allowing gelatin to bloom.2. Heat 1 ½ cups of dairy-free milk alternative until it is near boiling.3. Combine cold and hot liquids and stir until gelatin has dissolved.Continue reading “Instant Pudding Gelatin”

Honeyed Wine and Grapefruit Cocktail1 packet unflavored gelatin1 cup sweet rosé or blush wine ½ cup water1+ tablespoon honey1 small can of ruby red grapefruit 1. Add packet of gelatin to cold water and let sit for about five minutes as it blooms. 2. When gelatin is fully hydrated, combine with wine and microwave forContinue reading “Honeyed Wine and Grapefruit Cocktail”

Raspberry Jell-O MoldFrom the kitchen of Aunt Pearl 3 oz package of raspberry Jell-O1 ½ cups boiling water1 ½ cup cold water10 ounces frozen raspberries10 ounces applesauce 1. Dissolve Jell-O packets in boiling water, stirring until liquid is clear.2. Stir in frozen raspberries until they are defrosted and Jell-O begins to thicken.3. Stir in coldContinue reading “Raspberry Jell-O Mold”

Sunset Jelly1 ½ cups pulp-free orange juice1 ½ cups cranberry-raspberry juice2+ tablespoons sugar2 envelopes unflavored gelatinRaspberries (optional) 1. Sprinkle 1 packet of gelatin on surface of the orange juice. Let sit five minutes.2. Heat orange juice, gelatin, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Stir until dissolved.4. Taste, and if desired, add more sugar one teaspoon at aContinue reading “Sunset Jelly”

Blackberry Basil Jelly2 cups frozen blackberries¼ cup water1+ tablespoon sugar1 envelope unflavored gelatinThree large basil leaves Thaw blackberries and blend with water, adding more water if necessary. The puree will be quite thick. Strain to remove seeds. The remaining juice should be about 1.5 cups. Reserve 1/4 cup juice and sprinkle gelatin on surface. HeatContinue reading “Blackberry Basil and Lime Jelly”

“This is an especially fine salad.” Jell-O, America’s Most Famous Dessert Manhattan Salad1 ¾ cups boiling water¼ cup lemon juice¼ cup sugar (scant)1 cup granny smith apples1 cup chopped pecans1 cup celerylettuce (optional) 1. Combine gelatin with ¼ cup water. Let sit for five minutes.2. Heat remaining water until boiling and add gelatin. Stir untilContinue reading “Manhattan Salad”

Emerald Seas Dessert1 cup boiling water1 packet unflavored gelatin1 cup sugar2 envelopes gelatin unflavored¾ cup fresh lime juice3 large mint sprigs1 ¼ cup cool waterGreen food coloringDairy-free whipped creamChopped crystalized ginger (optional) Combine gelatin and ¼ cup cool water and set aside. Heat 1 cup water and sugar to a boil, stirring as sugar dissolves.Continue reading “Emerald Seas Dessert”

2/3 cups cold water1 envelope unflavored gelatinJuice from a small orange Grated orange peel1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice1 ¼ cups sugar1/3 cup confectioner’s sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch 1. Soak the gelatin in one-third cup cold water five minutes. 2. Combine sugar and one-third cup cold water in a large pot and heat until boiling. 3. AddContinue reading “Turkish Delight”

Beauty Salad 1 package Raspberry Jell-OPint of boiling water3 bananasLemon Juice (approximately 3 tablespoons)½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (to taste)Lettuce, banana slices, and walnuts (optional) 1. Dissolve a package of Raspberry Jell-O in a pint of boiling water and fill mold(s) one-fourth full. Let gel until almost solid. 2. Coarsely chop three bananas, sprinkleContinue reading “Beauty Salad”

“Since this salad is so packed full of delicious ingredients, unmolding might seem a frightful task. Here’s a helpful tip: Once your congealed salad is molded, take a bowl or a casserole dish and fill it with hot (not boiling) tap water. Gently submerge the bottom of the mold into the hot tap water forContinue reading “Sea Breeze Spinach Mold”