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gel it!
gel it!
easy ways to be a spectacular cook Here is your guide to new style in cooking, adding form to dishes, setting off flavors, colors and textures to your taste—and in new quick time, too. Amazing? Read on. You’ll find easy ways to chill a shapely salad, “bake” a handsome refrigerator cake or pie, mold a spectacular dessert or heap it high in a serving dish. As you cook your way through these pages, you’ll find that you have mastered more than one dish at a time. These recipes are patterns as conven
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new 30-minute gel!
new 30-minute gel!
Now you can cook the modern way—fast!—with gelatine. The new quick-gel method takes advantage of modern refrigeration and food products, to prepare gelatine dishes that are ready to serve minutes after you stir them together! After gelatine is softened, then dissolved in hot liquid, add frozen juices, fruits or soups, ice cream or ice cubes as part of the liquid. The frozen food or cubes will melt and quick-chill the gelatine, resulting in gels within half an hour! You’ll find new quick-gel reci
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easy guide to gel cookery cooking with gelatine is as easy as 1-2-3.
easy guide to gel cookery cooking with gelatine is as easy as 1-2-3.
1 An envelope of gelatine will gel 1 pint of liquid. First, choose the liquid you will use—water, juice, broth, milk or other as designated in recipes which follow. Sprinkle gelatine from the envelope over ½ cup of cold liquid and let stand a few minutes to soften. If sugar is to be added, stir sugar with the gelatine before you begin. (If 1 tablespoon or more of sugar is added, the gelatine-sugar mixture may be softened and dissolved directly in hot liquid.) 2 Stir softened gelatine over medium
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how to beat...
how to beat...
At a slightly thickened consistency, clear gelatine can be turned into an airy, frothy mixture. Whip the gelatine with rotary or electric beater until it is light and fluffy, then chill firm. Or add egg whites and beat all together to make an especially frothy “snow.” (See page 6 for recipes.)...
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how to set...
how to set...
To set gelatine, just put the mold in the refrigerator. To add solids, chill gelatine mixture until slightly thickened, to prevent solids from rising to the top or sinking to the bottom. When gelatine mixture reaches the consistency of unbeaten egg white, you can fold in cut-up drained fruits, vegetables, meats or other solids, whipped milk (evaporated or nonfat solids) or cream. Then chill. For an extra-fast set, first put mold in the freezer for 5 minutes. Or, put bowl or pan of gelatine mixtu
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how to unmold...
how to unmold...
Dip mold briefly into warm (not hot!) water just to level of gelatine mixture. Run the tip of a knife around edge of gelatine. Rinse a serving plate in cold water (makes it easier to slide mold to center of plate), place plate on top of the mold, invert plate and mold together, and shake gently to loosen gelatine. Lift off mold, slide gelatine into place in center of plate. Presto! A snack or main dish, salad or dessert with form and style!...
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essert magic
essert magic
Dessert is often the star of the meal—and you can quickly learn to select a superb dessert recipe first, then plan a meal which will lead up to your grand finale. As you begin to prepare and serve meals, it may seem you need some magic power to have all dishes and courses ready to serve at the right time. A gelatine dessert can be your abra-cadabra—prepare it ahead, have it ready in the refrigerator at serving time. This advance preparation need no longer require hours of chilling! With new quic
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simple fruit gel
simple fruit gel
1 envelope Knox Unflavored Gelatine ¼ cup sugar ⅛ tsp. salt ¾ cup boiling water 1 cup fruit juice [1] , unthawed 1 Tbsp. lemon juice Stir gelatine, sugar and salt together well. Pour boiling water over, stir until gelatine is completely dissolved. Add juices, stir, chill until firm. Makes 4 servings. Setting time: 1½ to 3 hours....
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quick fruit gel
quick fruit gel
1 envelope Knox Unflavored Gelatine ¾ cup cold water ¼ cup sugar 1 can (6 oz.) frozen juice concentrate [1] 3 ice cubes Sprinkle gelatine on cold water in small saucepan. Stir over medium heat until gelatine is dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in sugar. Add juice concentrate, ice cubes; stir smooth. Chill until firm. Makes 4 servings. Setting time: 25 to 30 minutes....
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whips...
whips...
Make either fruit gel, and chill until mixture is slightly thickened. Beat with electric or rotary beater until light, fluffy and double in volume. Pile in sherbet glasses and chill until firm. Makes 6 to 8 servings....
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snows...
snows...
Make either fruit gel and chill until mixture is slightly thickened. Add 2 unbeaten egg whites and beat until mixture begins to hold its shape, is light and fluffy, about 7 or 8 minutes. Turn into mold or serving dishes, chill until firm. Makes 6 to 8 servings....
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sherbet...
sherbet...
Make either fruit gel, using 1 cup sugar (instead of ¼ cup), and 1¾ cups boiling water (instead of ¾ cup). Add ¼ cup lemon juice. Freeze in refrigerator tray until mushy, beat well in cold bowl with rotary or electric beater. Freeze again in two ice trays. Cover with foil, store in freezer until serving time. Especially delicious with orange, grape or cranberry juice. Or make tangy lemon or lime sherbet, using just ½ cup lemon or lime juice altogether. Makes 8 servings....
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crazy cake
crazy cake
1 envelope Knox Unflavored Gelatine ½ cup cold water ¾ cup boiling water ⅔ cup sugar ½ cup fine graham cracker crumbs 3 egg whites (save yolks for Lemon Sauce* ) ½ tsp. salt 2 tsps. vanilla Sprinkle gelatine on cold water in 3-qt. mixing bowl to soften. Add boiling water and stir until gelatine is dissolved. Stir in sugar, chill slightly (15 minutes in refrigerator). In the meantime, sprinkle half of the graham cracker crumbs over bottom and sides of greased 9-inch square pan. Add egg whites, sa
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*lemon sauce
*lemon sauce
3 egg yolks ½ cup sugar ⅓ cup melted butter or margarine 3 Tbsps. lemon juice 1 Tbsp. grated lemon rind ⅓ cup heavy cream Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored. Stir in sugar, melted butter, lemon juice and grated rind. Whip cream, fold into lemon mixture....
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no-bake chocolate birthday cake
no-bake chocolate birthday cake
Here’s a new kind of birthday “cake”—no baking needed, and your imagination can turn a simple gelatine into a dessert to suit the taste of the king or queen of the day. 4 envelopes Knox Unflavored Gelatine 1½ cups sugar, divided ½ tsp. salt 1 cup cocoa 6 eggs, separated 5 cups milk 1 Tbsp. vanilla Vanilla wafers Whipped cream Mix gelatine, ¾ cup of sugar, salt and cocoa in top of double boiler. Beat egg yolks and milk together. Add to gelatine mixture. Cook over boiling water, stirring constantl
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5-minute berry cream pie a quick-gel recipe
5-minute berry cream pie a quick-gel recipe
1 envelope Knox Unflavored Gelatine ¾ cup cold orange juice or water [2] 1 pint strawberry ice cream [2] 8-inch baked pie shell or crumb crust Sprinkle gelatine on juice or cold water to soften, stir over moderate heat until gelatine is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Spoon ice cream into hot mixture and stir until melted and smooth. Turn into prepared pie shell and chill just 5 minutes. Garnish top of pie with fresh or frozen berries. Makes 6 servings....
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no-bake cheesecake pie
no-bake cheesecake pie
1 envelope Knox Unflavored Gelatine ½ cup milk or light cream ½ cup sugar 2 packages (8 oz. each) cream cheese 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla extract 9-inch crumb crust 1 cup commercial sour cream 1 Tbsp. sugar ½ tsp. vanilla extract Sprinkle gelatine on milk to soften, stir over very low heat until gelatine is dissolved, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in sugar. Beat cheese until creamy, gradually beat in dissolved gelatine mixture. Add eggs, beat well, beat in vanilla extract. Pour into prepared crumb crust
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tropical chiffon pie
tropical chiffon pie
1 envelope Knox Unflavored Gelatine 1 cup sugar, divided ⅛ tsp. salt 4 eggs, separated ½ cup lemon or lime juice ¼ cup water 2 tsps. grated lime or lemon rind 9-inch pie shell or crumb crust Mix gelatine, ½ cup sugar and salt in saucepan. Beat egg yolks, juice and water together, add to gelatine mixture. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until gelatine is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in grated rind. Chill until mixture mounds slightly when dropped from a spoon. Beat
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quick-gel casserole
quick-gel casserole
With frozen soups to speed setting, you can make a cold, flavorful main dish casserole that’s ready to eat just minutes after preparation. 1 envelope Knox Unflavored Gelatine 1¼ cups milk 1 can (10¼ oz.) frozen cream of potato soup [3] , half thawed 1½ cups diced ham 1 cucumber, peeled and diced 2 Tbsps. minced chives 3 radishes, sliced Chopped parsley for garnish Sprinkle gelatine on milk, let stand to soften, stir over low heat until gelatine is dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, spo
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dinner ring
dinner ring
Bits of meat, fish or poultry are suspended with crisp vegetables in this clear, shimmering main dish—mold it in a ring or fancy shape, then unmold to serve on salad greens. Delicious with potato salad. 2 envelopes Knox Unflavored Gelatine 1 can (10½ oz.) beef broth, divided 1 can (17½ oz.) tomato juice ½ tsp. salt 2 Tbsps. lemon juice ¼ tsp. Tabasco 2 cups diced cooked chicken [4] 1½ cups chopped celery ½ cup chopped cucumber ¼ cup sliced stuffed olives, if desired Sprinkle gelatine on 1 cup of
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easy as pie supper
easy as pie supper
A cold main dish in a crisp pie shell stars seafood, ham or egg salad in clever new form, fun to make and to eat. 2 envelopes Knox Unflavored Gelatine 1 cup cold water or tomato juice 1 can (10½ oz.) beef broth 1 cup mayonnaise ½ tsp. salt 2 Tbsps. lemon juice 1 cup diced raw vegetables or fruit [5] 2 cups diced chicken, meat, seafood or hard-cooked eggs 1 baked 9-inch pie shell Chopped parsley for garnish Sprinkle unflavored gelatine on water to soften, stir over moderate heat 2 to 3 minutes to
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easy cheese pie shell
easy cheese pie shell
Add ½ cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese to dry mixture for basic pie crust recipe or packaged mix, add liquid as usual. Serve a delicious gelatine salad with the main-course, or for a change, before (California style) or after the main dish (as in Europe). what they add... Gelatine salads add coolness, sparkle, interesting texture—all the wonderful contrasts that make a meal more exciting. Choose a flavor to complement the rest of the meal and serve a salad with the shape and style that only gelat
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perfection salad...
perfection salad...
The perfect salad is the one that tastes best to you, with your particular meal. This one can be varied to fit many menus! 1 envelope Knox Unflavored Gelatine ¼ cup sugar ½ tsp. salt 1¼ cups water, divided ¼ cup vinegar 1 Tbsp. lemon juice ½ cup finely shredded cabbage [1] 1 cup shredded carrot [1] 1 pimento, cut in small pieces, or 2 Tbsps. chopped red or green pepper [1] Mix gelatine, sugar and salt thoroughly in small saucepan. Add ½ cup of the water. Place over low heat, stirring constantly
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mixed fruit salad a quick-gel recipe
mixed fruit salad a quick-gel recipe
1 envelope Knox Unflavored Gelatine 2 Tbsps. sugar ⅛ tsp. salt ¾ cup cold water 1 can (6 oz.) frozen juice concentrate [6] , unthawed 1 Tbsp. lemon juice or vinegar 3 ice cubes 1½ cups diced fruits—fresh, canned or frozen [6] Combine gelatine, sugar and salt in saucepan, add water, and stir over low heat until gelatine dissolves, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Add frozen concentrate, lemon juice and ice cubes. Stir until juice and ice melt and the mixture is the consistency of unbeaten
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sliced peach salad a quick-gel recipe
sliced peach salad a quick-gel recipe
1 envelope Knox Unflavored Gelatine ¼ cup vinegar 1 can (12 oz.) peach nectar [7] Cinnamon stick, dash ginger ¼ tsp. salt 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen peaches [7] Sprinkle gelatine on vinegar, add nectar, spices and salt. Stir over low heat until gelatine is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Discard cinnamon. Stir in frozen fruits; by the time fruit thaws, mixture will be thickened. Turn into 4-cup mold or individual molds, chill until firm, about 30 minutes. Unmold, serve on greens with s
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molded waldorf salad
molded waldorf salad
1 envelope Knox Unflavored Gelatine ¼ cup sugar ½ tsp. salt 1½ cups apple juice, cider or water, divided ¼ cup lemon juice 2 cups diced unpeeled apples ½ cup diced celery ¼ cup chopped walnuts ¼ cup raisins Mix gelatine, sugar and salt in a saucepan. Stir in ½ cup juice. Stir over low heat until gelatine is dissolved, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add remaining liquid, chill until mixture is slightly thickened. Fold in remaining ingredients. Turn into 4-cup mold and chill until firm. Unmold on greens, s
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guacamole salad
guacamole salad
Serve this Mexican-inspired salad with a main dish, or mold it in a ring and fill with chicken, egg or tuna salad, or with cooked chilled shrimp or crab meat. 2 envelopes Knox Unflavored Gelatine 4 cups vegetable juice cocktail, divided 1 garlic clove, crushed 1-2 Tbsps. chopped chives ¼-½ tsp. Tabasco 2 ripe avocados 2 Tbsps. lemon juice Sprinkle gelatine on 1 cup vegetable juice, stir over low heat 2 to 3 minutes until gelatine is dissolved. Remove from heat. Add garlic, chives and Tabasco wit
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cranberry-orange relish
cranberry-orange relish
1 unpeeled orange, quartered and seeded [8] 2 cups cranberries 1 cup sugar 1 envelope Knox Unflavored Gelatine 1 cup bottled cranberry juice cocktail, divided Put orange and cranberries through food chopper. Add sugar, mix well. Sprinkle gelatine on half the cranberry juice to soften, place over low heat, and stir 2 to 3 minutes until gelatine is dissolved. Remove from heat, stir in remaining ½ cup cranberry juice and orange-cranberry mixture. Turn into 6 individual molds or 3-cup ring mold. Unm
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golives
golives
Gelatine plus olives equals “golives”—a delicious snack spiced with vegetable juice flavor: 3 envelopes Knox Unflavored Gelatine 2 cups vegetable juice cocktail 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp. lemon juice Pinch sugar Dash cayenne ½ cup chopped olives Sprinkle gelatine on 1 cup vegetable juice cocktail in a saucepan, stir over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes, until gelatine is dissolved. Add remaining juice, Worcestershire, lemon juice and seasonings. Cool to consistency of unbeaten egg whites, fol
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cola fruit salad
cola fruit salad
Fun as a TV snack, with cookies, salted nuts and a beverage. 1 envelope Knox Unflavored Gelatine 2 Tbsps. sugar ¼ cup water Juice of 1 lemon 1½ cups cola or ginger ale 1½ cups mixed diced fruits (no fresh or frozen pineapple) Mix gelatine and sugar in a saucepan. Add water and lemon juice and stir constantly over low heat, about 2 to 3 minutes, until gelatine and sugar are dissolved. Remove from heat, add cola. Chill until mixture is the consistency of unbeaten egg white. Fold in mixed diced fru
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fruit jewels
fruit jewels
This gelatine treat has a refreshing fruit flavor. It’s a delicious new way to enjoy the daily envelope of unflavored gelatine which has proven helpful in correcting problem fingernails—see back cover. One third the quantity of Fruit Jewels recipe equals one envelope of gelatine. 3 envelopes Knox Unflavored Gelatine ½ cup cold water ¾ cup boiling water 1 can (6 oz.) frozen juice or punch concentrate [9] , unthawed Sprinkle gelatine on cold water in a bowl. Let stand a few minutes to soften. Add
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golden salad
golden salad
1 can (8 oz.) low-calorie pineapple tidbits 1 envelope Knox Unflavored Gelatine Non-caloric sweetener to equal ¼ cup sugar ¼ tsp. salt ¼ cup orange juice ¼ cup vinegar ½ cup cut-up orange sections ½ cup coarsely grated carrots Drain liquid from pineapple into a saucepan. Sprinkle gelatine on this. Stir over low heat until gelatine is dissolved, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add sweetener and salt. Remove from heat and stir in orange juice and vinegar. Chill to unbeaten egg white consistency. Fold in pin
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applesauce whip a quick-gel recipe
applesauce whip a quick-gel recipe
1 envelope Knox Unflavored Gelatine ½ cup cold water Non-caloric sweetener to equal ¼ cup sugar 3 ice cubes 2 Tbsps. lemon juice 2 cups cold, unsweetened applesauce (or low-calorie applesauce) Sprinkle gelatine on cold water in saucepan to soften. Place over medium heat, stirring constantly until gelatine is dissolved, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in sweetener and ice cubes, until cubes melt. Stir in lemon juice and applesauce. Beat with rotary beater until light. Turn into servi
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how to be a happy dieter
how to be a happy dieter
For a protein pick-up that helps your dieting will power, make the KNOX DRINK with juice, bouillon, skim milk or water, and drink about one half hour before meals. You’ll eat the foods you like along with the family, but with Knox taking the edge off your hunger, you’ll eat less and like it....
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nail beauty
nail beauty
If you have problem nails, you can prove for yourself what medical tests have shown ... a daily supplement of 1 envelope of Knox has been effective in correcting 7 out of 10 cases of brittle, splitting nails! Drink the KNOX DRINK daily, making it with fruit juice, vegetable juice, bouillon or water, or enjoy your daily envelope of Knox in the new delicious fun-to-eat fruit bar form on page 14 ....
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the KNOX drink
the KNOX drink
Fill a glass with about 1 cup of fruit or vegetable juice, milk or water. Pour in 1 envelope Knox Unflavored Gelatine, whisking lightly with a fork for smooth dispersal of gelatine. Drink at once. For a hot Knox Drink , sprinkle 1 envelope Knox on ¼ cup cold water. Add ¾ cup hot broth (or 1 bouillon cube and ¾ cup boiling water). Stir until gelatine and bouillon are dissolved....
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