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Fourth of July Ice Cream Cake

Submitted by: Anne Scholovich 
This eye-catching dessert is actually easy to prepare and keeps well in the freezer for days. It's nice to be able to serve cake and ice cream in one slice. --Anne Scholovich, Waukesha, Wisconsin 

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Oodles of Noodles Soup

Submitted by: Lorri Reinhardt 
'When my godchild, Alex Van Ackeren, was young, I often gave her a children's cookbook for her birthday or other special occasions,' shares Lorri Reinhardt of Big Bend, Wisconsin. 'We'd plan an entire menu from the books, prepare the meal together and serve it to her family. This soup recipe was a favorite.' 

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Patriotic Gelatin Salad

Submitted by: Sue Gronholz 
Almost as spectacular as the fireworks, this lovely salad make quite a 'bang' at our July Fourth meal. It's exciting to serve, and our guests loved the cool fruity and creamy layers. This salad really added to my patriotic theme. --Sue Gronholz, Columbus, Ohio 

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Fourth of July Bean Casserole

Submitted by: Donna Fancher 
The outstanding barbecue taste of these beans makes them a favorite for cookouts all summer and into the fall. It's a popular dish with everyone--even kids. Having meat in with the beans is so much better than plain pork and beans. --Donna Fancher, Lawrence, Indiana 

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Christmas Gelatin Ring

Submitted by: Dorothy Duzynski 
This colorful salad with its red and green layers is fun to serve for a festive dinner or brunch. It's been my family's favorite for many years- everyone loves the Jell-O and cream cheese combination. It goes with all kinds of entrees. 

Cottage Cheese Gelatin Mold

Submitted by: Vera Ambroselli 
'my husband is diabetic, so finding desserts for him is quite a challenge,' says Vera Ambroselli of Lehigh Arcres, Florida. 'One day I dreamed up this cool treat and he loved it. Now I make it all the time.' 

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Seven-Layer Gelatin Salad

Submitted by: Melody Mellinger 
By alternating fruity layers of gelatin in harvest colors with sweetened sour cream, Melody Mellinger of Myerstown, Pennsylvania created one eye-catching treat. 'Kids really fall for it,' she says with a laugh, 'but it's impressive enough to satisfy any adult.' 

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Holiday Ribbon Gelatin

Submitted by: Jenny Hughson 
Layers of red and green make this festive salad a favorite during the Christmas season. Kids are sure to find it fun to eat, and adults will enjoy the combination of sweet-tart flavors. -Jenny Hughson, Mitchell, Nebraska 

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Winner's Trophy Dessert

Submitted by: Taste of Home Test Kitchen 
Lemon and orange gelatin make these tangy trophies simple, but vanilla ice cream and mandarin oranges are what really get the crowd cheering. 

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Dinosaur Eggs

Submitted by: Robin Werner 
The mold I'd used to make Jell-O treats at Easter inspired me to include these unusual fun green 'dinosaur eggs' on the party lunch menu. Instant pudding and cinnamon give the eggs a creamy look with speckles. --Robin Werner, Brush Prairie, Washington 
 
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