Preparation:
Sprinkle gelatin on 1/2 cup tomato juice to soften. Place over a low
heat and sti until gelatin is dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in
remaining 1 1/4 cup tomato juice, and seasonings. Turn into a 2-cup mold
or individual molds. Chill unti firm, unmold and garnish with greens
cucmber slices and black olives.
Variations:
1. 1 cup shredded cabbage, 1/2 c, chopped celery, 1c. chopped green
pepper, fold in after gelatin has chilled and is slightly thickened.
2. 1 1/2 c. cooked vegetables,1 c diced cooked chicken 1/4 c sliced
olives.
3. 1 c. cooked shrimp
4. 1 c. cooked ham,slivered,1/4 c pickle relish
5. Combine 3 oz. cream cheese, 1 Tbl. each minced celery, chopped
stuffed olives, chopped chives, and 1/2 tsp.salt. form into 6 balls.
Pour tomato gel into a 3-cup ring mold to a depth of 1/4". Chill until
almost set. place cheese balls on top and carefully pour remaining gel
on top. Chill until firm. |
