The Magic of JELL-O: 100 New and Favorite Recipes Celebrating 100 Years of Fun with JELL-O [Paperback]

Inc. Sterling Publishing Co. (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 2001

It jiggles, it wiggles, and you have loved how it tastes since you were little--now prepare JELL-O(r) in all kinds of luscious desserts and tempting snacks. These 100 recipes will take you from the official JELL-O(r) all-time favorites to the latest delights, and include the flavored gelatins and the pudding and pie fillings. Thrill the kids with Icy Blue Igloos (some of the recipes, such as Squisharoos, are simple enough for them to make on their own). If you're in a rush, whip up a Razzle Dazzle Berry Mousse in 20 minutes. Everyday meals draw to an exciting conclusion when you serve a Mocha Chocolate Delight Pie, while a celebration calls for a Sangria Splash Ring. And you won't believe how delicious such light delights as Strawberry Yogurt Fluff are. Bonus: "Tricks of the Trade" hints--including foolproof gelatin molding and unmolding tips--to ensure your desserts are perfect, time and time again.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Foods with Cult FollowingsWhat's more entertaining than a shimmering, jiggling bowl of Jell-O? For a century kids and grownups alike have enjoyed the sweet flavors of the humble, packaged gelatins and puddings. The Magic of Jell-O: 100 New and Favorite Recipes Celebrating 100 Years of Fun with Jell-O pays tribute to the staying power of this versatile treat. The brilliant color photos and tempting recipes will draw anyone in, whether for a brief trip down memory lane or a serious investigation. "Berry Blue Shooting Stars," "Wiggly Banana Splits" and a "Watermelon Pit Parfait" are as much fun to make as to consume. More mature palates will appreciate "Easy Tiramisu" with coffee liqueur, or the sinful "Cappuccino Cups." Birthdays and Halloween are just two of the occasions celebrated in this confection of a cookbook.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (December 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806979216
• ISBN-13: 978-0806979212
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #677,477 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Jello at its finest, July 3, 2007

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This review is from: The Magic of JELL-O: 100 New and Favorite Recipes Celebrating 100 Years of Fun with JELL-O (Paperback)

Bring back your old memories of those yummy Jello desserts that your Mom used to make you as a kid. My whole family loves all of the recipes that we have tried from this book. They satisfy your sweet tooth, but don't add to your waistline. Enjoy!

5.0 out of 5 stars Dessert gels before the days of molecular gastronomy, December 5, 2011

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ThirstyBrooks (Massachusetts, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Magic of JELL-O: 100 New and Favorite Recipes Celebrating 100 Years of Fun with JELL-O (Paperback)

The Magic of Jello gives a decent summary of the results of decades of moms and kids playing with Jello in the kitchen. Sure, it's self-promotional material by the makers of Jello, but it also organizes the results of millions of research hours in playing with gels.

If you really want dessert and you understand how much that costs in terms of calories, The Magic of Jello provides lots of good suggestions about where to apply your creativity. If you're an accomplished molecular gastronomist, The Magic of Jello makes an interesting retro coffee table book that can get your guests started on appreciating the finer things in life.

This book contains about 100 recipes, of which about 30 caught my eye. Many others that seemed just OK may turn out great.

5.0 out of 5 stars fun, yummy treats & eats, July 3, 2011

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Virginia Campbell (VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Magic of JELL-O: 100 New and Favorite Recipes Celebrating 100 Years of Fun with JELL-O (Paperback)

J-E-L-L-0! Who doesn't love a bowl of smooth, creamy pudding or a dish of jiggly, wiggly jello? This colorful book is packed with photos and recipes that are easy, creative and appealing. There is a very simple, 4-ingredient microwave fudge recipe that is so good! I have tried it using butterscotch, vanilla, or chocolate pudding, and they were all delicous. These recipes will please the child in all of us, and kids will have a lot of fun making the imaginative jello-based treats! There is a wide range of desserts from the simple to the spectacular, yet they are all very easy to make.