Tomato Aspic

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Registered: 01-03-2006
Tomato Aspic
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Mon, 08-11-2008 - 3:21pm



TOMATO ASPIC
 



1 env. Knox gelatin
1/2 c. V8 or tomato juice
1 c. boiling V8 or tomato juice
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. sugar substitute
1/4 c. lemon juice
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped cucumber and/or avocado


Soften gelatin in cold water or juice. Add boiling tomato juice. Add salt, sugar, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce. Pour into jello mold or small bowl. Refrigerate. When partially chilled, add chopped vegetables. Return to refrigerator until firmly set. Serve by turning out of mold or bowl and slicing into a wedge; add a dollop of light mayonnaise and a squeeze of fresh lemon.
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Registered: 04-01-2004
In reply to: karezz
Sun, 08-17-2008 - 6:51pm

I just have to ask....


I know this looks pretty on a buffet table, but does anyone really like aspic?

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Registered: 01-03-2006
In reply to: karezz
Sun, 08-17-2008 - 9:04pm
I remember my mother making this in the 70's. She recently reminded me of it. I think I'm going to give it a whirl. With the crunchiness of the veggies, a squeeze of fresh lemon, and a dollop of mayo, I think it sounds rather refreshing.
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