Jan 11, 2023 · This old fashioned tomato aspic is a classic dish that everyone should try. It was served at so many luncheons back in the day and is such a unique recipe!

Mar 11, 2024 · Once upon a time, tomato aspics were the brilliant red centerpieces of luncheon buffets. They were peppered with pimiento-stuffed olives or crisp bits of celery, chilled in ring-shaped molds, turned out onto lettuce-lined trays, and filled with the host's signature blend of chicken or shrimp salad.

Pour into 5 1/2cup ring mold or bowl; chill until firm, about 4 hours. To serve, unmold and if desired, fill with your favorite salad greens, or cut-up fresh vegetables. **Applya thin layer of oil, or cooking spray to your mold or bowl to prevent aspic from sticking.

Add 2 cups tomato juice to saucepan. Sprinkle gelatin over top of tomato juice. Place pan over moderate heat; stir constantly until gelatin is dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in remaining tomato juice and seasonings. Pour tomato mix into a 6 cup ring mold and chill until very firm. Unmold on serving plate.

Apr 10, 2011 · Tomato aspic is made in a mold. And this can vary from person to person. My mother has a whole collection of aspic molds, from plain round to fancy. Party aspic is generally formed in a ring mold, so the center can be mounded up with shrimp, chicken salad, mayonnaise (homemade of course), artichoke hearts…

Even for the most adventurous eaters, tomato aspic is a tough sell. But what is tomato aspic anyway? The short answer is, it's seasoned jellied tomato sauce, not something most people would rush to try. However, if you can get over your initial reluctance and …

Apr 3, 2014 · You can’t get past the first serving station at the Highland Park Cafeteria without encountering an array of tempting congeals. Tomato aspic is one of my favorites. This prep is sure to warm the heart of anyone with roots in the south. Serves 12. Ingredients: 4 c tomato juice (I use Campbells) 1 T Worcestershire sauce 1 t salt (start with ...

Jul 15, 2014 · Step 1, Simmer 1 1/2 cups tomato juice with onion and bay leaf. Step 2, Soften gelatin in 1/2 cup juice. Step 3, Mix cream cheese and remaining cup of juice. Step 4, Strain hot tomato juice, mix in salt and softened gelatin, allow to cool. Step 5, Add cream cheese mixture and when it begins to thicken, fold in whipped cream.

"A cold tomato aspic, made in a ring mold. Very easy to make as well as inexpensive, this dish fits perfectly with any summer picnic or cookout. The shrimp can be substituted with crab meat, or tuna. Adapted from Lee Bailey's Soup Meals Cookbook, 1989."

Jan 14, 2024 · Pimiento-stuffed olives or crisp celery bits added a burst of flavor, and the chilled concoction, molded into elegant rings, was served on lettuce-lined trays, brimming with the hostess’s signature blend of chicken or shrimp salad.