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Ginger Ale Salad

From Jell-O Cookbook, 1904

Pour one-half cup of boiling water over one package of Lemon Jell-O. Set in hot water until thoroughly dissolved, stirring all the time. Cool and add 1-1/2 cups ginger ale. Set in a cold place until it begins to thicken, then stir in 1/4 cup finely cut nutmeats, 1/4 cup finely cut celery, one cup finely cut assorted fruits (pineapple, orange, apple, cherries, or grapes), one tablespoonful finely cut crystallized ginger.

Neapolitan Jell-O

Jell-O, America's Most Famous Dessert, 1916

Layer pieces are made in great variety, with all layers of plain Jell-O, or all whipped, or alternate plain and whipped. The most common one of four layers is made as follows: Dissolve a package of Lemon Jell-O in a pint of boiling water. Pour two-thirds of it into a mould of proper shape and when it has set whip the rest, pour it on and let it harden. Dissolve a package of Strawberry or Raspberry Jell-O in a pint of boiling water and when it is cold put two-thirds of it, a spoonful at a time, on the Lemon Jell-O. For the fourth layer whip the rest of the Strawberry or Raspberry Jell-O and pour it on the hardened plain layer. Each layer must be hard before the others are added. Serve with whipped cream or custard.

Olive Relish

Bright Spots For Wartime Meals - 66 Ration-Wise Recipes, 1944

1 pkg Lime Jell-O
1 pint hot water
3 tbsp. vinegar
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 cup sliced stuffed olives
1/2 cup sliced sweet pickles
1/4 cup diced celery, if desired

Dissolve Jell-O in hot water. Add vinegar and salt. Chill. When slightly thickened, add remaining ingredients. Turn into small individual molds. Chill until firm. Unmold. Serve with fish or meat. Makes 12 molds. Hospitality needn't cost you much ... either money or pints. Try some of these color-and-savor combinations, all made with food easy to get nowadays. They'll prove to you and your friends that you can still do luscious entertaining in spite of shortages and rations. Say welcome in wartime!

More recipes to come...

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