Jiggly Holidays!

I don't know about you, but I am in full-blown Holiday mode. Thanksgiving just passed and Christmas is right around the corner, so I am plotting my festive gelatinized dishes!

There are SO MANY to choose from!

And why shouldn't there be? A gelatine mold is the PERFECT food for any holiday party. It's colorful, versatile and convenient! Any good homemaker knows that jello molds are great for entertaining. They can be made ahead of time, then unmolded and proudly displayed when your guests arrive. No muss, no fuss!

Also - jello molds are a great way to impress your friends and/or make them jealous. What could be better than a triple-layer multi-colored molded masterpiece sitting in the middle of your buffet? Nothing. That's what. And your guests will have no choice but to stand there in awe of your amazing creation. They might even clap.

Just look at this and tell me you don't agree:

What a Show Off

Having said all that, let's take a look at my very own holiday-themed gelatine project for week #1 of December....

According to my "Knox on Camera Cookbook", the Cranberry Souffle Salad is a fit companion for holiday turkey, chicken or ham. It is colorful, festive and has chopped nuts. And mayonnaise. So not only is it creamy, but it is also crunchy. Ummm...

That's right - This recipe involves cranberry sauce, pineapple tidbits and a hearty serving of mayo and chopped walnuts. But before placing all of the ingredients into the mold, we get to beat the gelatine and mayonnaise together until "frothy". Let me tell you, if you ever get the chance to take a sniff of this combo - don't. Just no. The smell will never leave you. It will haunt your dreams.

OK - so here are some action shots as it all came together...

I love this moment just before unmolding!

Extreme Close-Up

More like "No, No, No", am I right?? LOL

Well...What do you think? Would you ever serve this at your next holiday gathering? What do you think your friends and family would do? Would your guests enjoy it or would they stage an intervention and have you committed? Do tell...

Obligatory pre-taste shot with Oakley staring awkwardly at it

THE VERDICT: Not as bad as you would imagine. You really can't taste the mayo, and the balance of sweet & savory is sorta interesting. The crunchiness of the walnut is a bit unsettling, so I would leave it out. Otherwise - I say thumbs up to the Cranberry Souffle for your holiday table!