by Patricia Mitchell If you’ve cooked for a family for any length of time, you probably have dishes in your repertoire whose ingredients you wisely keep secret. If they knew that moist, rich chocolate cake contained mayonnaise, for instance, they might not eat it. I wonder, in fact, if that same psychology is the reason behind […]
Originally found in the recipe files of Nina Zell Bradashaw Jones, this recipe for Pistachio Salad persists in historical legand as the famous “Watergate Salad” proudly served at its namesake hotel in the 1970’s. Its true origin probably comes from the marketing people at Jell-O, who sought recipes for their boxes of pistachio pudding mix.
Molded salads harken back to the Fifties when many things were served on lettuce leaves. But this will be a beautiful, delicious addition to your holiday table or buffet. For our Ruby Cranberry Mold, you can skip the lettuce leaves — or not. Monitor the Jell-O/gelatin mixture carefully once it’s refrigerated. Depending on the temperature