51 ring recipes

A truly amazing combination of flavors. The dressing is divine, the warm and tart goat cheese combined with the sweetness of apple ring is truly out of this world.

Maple nut biscuit ring made with refrigerated biscuit dough, brown sugar, pecans, and maple syrup. Five ingredients, one bundt pan, and golden pull-apart bread in under an hour.

Broiled ring bologna sandwiches: ground ring bologna blended with Cheese Whiz, spread on buns, and run under the broiler until melty and golden. A retro, two-bite game-day snack.

Quick pickled onion rings in a sweet vinegar brine with a hit of hot sauce. Two-day refrigerator pickle that brightens burgers, sandwiches, and egg salad.

One of Mrs. Carter's favorite recipes was for a simple cheddar cheese mold. Served in a ring to be spread on crackers, the cheese appetizer was prepared for many of the Carter's family dinners and some of their official functions. One unusual ingredient was the strawberry preserves served in the centre of the ring.

A scrumptious side dish that has a unique flavor everyone in your family will love.

Fresh cucumber rounds hollowed out and filled with roasted eggplant paté blended with almonds, garlic, and parsley. A cool, elegant vegetarian appetizer that looks as good as it tastes.

Pumpkin spice angel food cake baked in a tube pan, made with whipped egg whites and real pumpkin puree. Light, airy, and fat-free with warm fall spices.

Make-ahead breakfast ring with bulk sausage, grated apple, onions, and cracker crumbs molded into a circle. Chill overnight, then bake and fill the center with scrambled eggs for impressive brunch presentation.

A show-stopping crescent roll ring stuffed with ham, Swiss cheese, broccoli, and mustard, baked golden brown and topped with Parmesan. Potluck gold that takes just 50 minutes.

Turkey meatloaf ring: a lean, veggie-flecked ground turkey loaf baked in a ring pan with peas, corn, and a tomato glaze, then filled with steamed broccoli and cauliflower. A lighter take on meatloaf.

Retro cucumber gelatin ring mold filled with a lemon-tarragon chicken salad. An elegant, make-ahead appetizer or luncheon centerpiece that's cool, creamy, and refreshing.

Orange gelatin dessert ring made with sweet white wine and apricot syrup, filled with fresh apricots, grapes, and banana. A retro molded dessert for parties and holidays.

Cranberry ring mold with apple pecan salad filling: a retro Thanksgiving centerpiece with tangy cranberry gelatin surrounding a creamy apple-pecan salad.

Czech beer-braised chicken with caraway and onions, roasted until golden. Dark beer creates rich gravy in this Central European comfort dish. Serve with red cabbage and dumplings.

Instead of frozen veggies we used fresh broccoli and cauliflower and steamed them part way. We also used swiss cheese instead of cheddar and the results were surprisingly good.