What do bricks of tomato gelatin, pizzas made with baked beans, and hors d'oeuvre-impaled Santas have in common? They're all part of America's rich and fragrant history of bizarre food concoctions. Applewood Books presents four Kooky Cookery titles, on Brunch, Appetizers, Meat, and Jello, which highlight our nation's golden age of peculiar creations. Available in inexpensive paperback editions, these irregular recipe collections from yesteryear feature: - bizarre combinations and presentations of foodstuffs - truly unappetizing photographs - hilarious running commentary

What do bricks of tomato gelatin, pizzas made with baked beans, and hors-d'oeuvre impaled Santas have in common? They're all part of American's rich and fragrant history of bizarre food concoctions. Kooky Cookery is a campy cookbook parody and humorous archive of the nation's Golden Age of peculiar creations.

Food blogger Victoria Belanger shares the secrets to creating inspired, modern gelatin desserts—with fresh fruits and flavors, new twists on trendy treats, and easy but artistic presentations. A classic, nostalgic treat is getting a makeover, thanks to innovative culinary bloggers like Victoria Belanger—aka the Jello Mold Mistress of Brooklyn—whose jiggly creations have caught the eye of food journalists, trendspotters, and a new generation of food crafters. In Hello, Jell-O!, Belanger shares her secrets for turning humble gelatin into impressive yet economical desserts that will steal the show at your next party or potluck. Featuring holiday crowd-pleasers such as Pumpkin Pie and Eggnog Rum, kid-friendly favorites like Root Beer Float Squares, grownup boozy bites like Sparkling Champagne and Strawberries, and vegan delights like Watermelon Basil Agar, the Jello Mold Mistress serves up recipes for every occasion. The deliciously wiggly versions of Key Lime Pie, Chai Tea Panna Cotta, and Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups will charm the inner child in every sophisticated home cook. Readers can create these whimsical recipes using their favorite gelatin products, from unflavored gelatin powders to preflavored gelatins from popular brands like Knox and Jell-O (both brands are registered trademarks, and their owners are not sponsors of Hello, Jell-O! or otherwise affiliated with the book).

A collection of dessert recipes using Jell-o products.