Luncheon Mold Recipes

MOLDED TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• Using salad oil, lightly grease (or spray w/PAM) a large round mold or 8 individual serving molds. Invert mold(s) on paper towels to allow drainage of any excess oil (Ramekins would work very well w/this).
• Combine tuna with eggs, olives & onion.
• Soften gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes. Then dissolve over hot water bath, remove from heat & add mayonnaise gradually, stirring constantly.
• Fold into tuna mixture, turn into mold(s) & chill till firm.
• TO SERVE: Unmold on lettuce leaves or mixed greens & garnish as desired.
• NOTE RE SERVING SIZES: The info I have given is based on individual salad servings as part of a meal. As a luncheon entree, I would expect 6 servings from this recipe.

BROCCOLI RING

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees
• In a large saucepan, cook broccoli until tender (about 10 minutes); drain, and let cool
• Chop into small pieces to fit blender or food processor; puree until almost smooth In a bowl, combine the brocolli puree, eggs, salt, heavy cream, pepper and nutmeg
• Butter a 4-cup ring mold with softened butter
• Spoon the broccoli mixture into the mold, and cover with foil (if making ahead, refrigerate at this point)
• Place the mold in a larger pan; pour in boiling water up to a 1-inch depth Place the pan with water and the mold in it in the oven; bake in a 350 oven for 30 minutes, or until custard is set
• Unmold, and serve with creamed onions in the center.

MOLDED AVOCADO CREAM SALAD

Steps:

• In a saucepan, soften the gelatin in the water. Stir over low heat till the gelatin is dissolved. Remove from heat source.
• Add yogurt, mashed avocado, tomato, onion, garlic, oil, lemon (or lime) juice, chili powder & salt.
• Mix thoroughly, taste & adjust seasoning as desired.
• Turn mixture into a well-chilled 4 cup ring mold. Cover w/aluminum foil & chill for at least 4 hrs or till well-set.
• To Unmold: Have ready a round, well-chilled platter large enough to allow for the salad assembly as described below. Run the pointed tip of a knife around the edges of the mold to release it. Dip the mold up to the rim into a basin of hot water for just a few seconds. Place the platter upside down over the mold. Hold the platter & mold together & invert. Shake gently to release the molded avocado cream. Repeat process if needed & refrigerate immediately.
• To Assemble Salad: Fill the center of the ring mold w/shrimp. Surround the outside of the ring w/salad greens & top the greens w/halved cherry tomatoes, olives, lime (or lemon) slices & any remaining shrimp.

LIME APPLESAUCE MOLD

Steps:

• Combine applesauce and gelatin in saucepan.
• Cook and stir till gelatin dissolves.
• Gently stir in soda.
• Pour into 3-cup mold and chill until firm.

JELLIED CHICKEN LOAF

Steps:

• 1. Place chicken, celery leaves, onion, salt. ginger, peppercorns and the 2 cups water in a large saucepan; cover. Heat to boiling, then simmer 1 hour or until chicken is tender.
• 2. Remove from broth; cool while fixing gelatin mixture. Strain broth into a 2-cup measure; add water, if needed, to make 2 cups; return to same saucepan.
• 3. Soften gelatin in the 1/4 cup cold water in a 1-cup measure; stir into broth. Heat, stirring constantly, just until gelatin dissolves; stir in mayonnaise or salad dressing and soy sauce.
• 4. Pour into a 6-cup bowl or mold; chill until as thick as unbeaten egg white.
• 5. While gelatin mixture chills, remove chicken from bones; chop meat very fine. (There should be about 2 1/4 cups.) Stir into chilled gelatin mixture with celery and walnuts. Chill several hours, or until firm.
• 6. Just before serving, run a sharp-tip, thin-blade knife around top of bowl or mold, then dip bowl very quickly in and out of a pan of hot water. Invert onto serving plate; carefully lift off bowl. Garnish with crisp lettuce and sliced tomatoes, and serve with crusty French bread or toasted hard rolls.

LUNCHEON MOLD

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water; stir in mayonnaise, horseradish and mustard. Chill until partially set; beat until foamy. Fold in corned beef, celery, green pepper, eggs and onion. Spoon into an oiled 4-cup mold. Chill until firm. Unmold onto a lettuce-lined platter if desired.

LUNCHEON MOLD

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water; stir in mayonnaise, horseradish and mustard. Chill until partially set; beat until foamy. Fold in corned beef, celery, green pepper, eggs and onion. Spoon into an oiled 4-cup mold. Chill until firm. Unmold onto a lettuce-lined platter if desired.