Month: June 2011

Coke Salad

Contributor:  Dorothy ChristensenCC Original Heat juice from one can bing cherries and 1 can crushed pineapple (small cans).  Add and dissolve and 1 package cherry jello then add 1 package cream cheese and 1 bottle of Coke.  Finally, add walnuts (according to taste) and fruit.  

Orange Jello Salad

Contributor:  Ann BridgesCC Original Boil 1 cup water and 3/4 cup water.  Add 1 large package orange jello and dissolve.  Add 2 cups water and let partially set.  Add: 1 cup grated mild cheese1 cup crushed pineapple, drained1 cup whipped cream Printable Version

Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup

Contributor:  Zelda Roberts
CC Original

2 tsp chicken soup base
3 cups chicken soup stock
2 cups chopped carrots
2 cups chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1/4 cup evaporated milk or 1/2 cup whole milk
2 cups cooked diced chicken
2 1/2 oz. cooked noodles
salt and pepper

Heat chicken soup base and stock together.  Add vegetables and simmer until tender.  Add cream of chicken soup and milk.  Thicken with flour/butter, thickening as desired, then add cooked chicken and noodles.  Add salt and pepper to taste.  Makes about 2 1/2 quarts or 10 one-cup servings.

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Pistachio Pudding Jello Salad

Contributor:  Beth SibbettCC Original Drain juice from 1 can fruit cocktail and 1 can mandarin oranges and set the juice aside. Put drained fruit into salad bowl.  Put into 1 can crushed pineapple (small can).  Add 1/2 cup coconut, 1 cup small marshmallows and 1/2 

Lime Jello Salad

Contributor:  Ann BridgesCC Original “Great on summer afternoons.” Boil, cool and let half set: 1 large package lime jello2 cups liquid Add: 1 cup drained crushed pineapple1 cup Miracle Whip1 cup cottage cheese1 cup nuts1 cup evaporated milk Printable Version

Marinated Carrot Salad

Contributor:  Frankleen Cozzens
CC Original

“A big salad that keeps well.”

5 cups cooked carrots cut in chunks
1 sliced onion
1 green pepper cut in strips
1 can tomato soup
1/2 cup salad oil
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup vinegar
1 tsp prepared mustard
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp basil
1 tsp celery seed
1 tsp Worcestershire

Marinate at least 7 or 8 hours before serving.

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Pineapple-Ana Jello

Contributor:  Peggy RasmussenCC Original “The things you learn from your kids!  My daughter Ronda introduced me to this cool and delicious salad.” Combine: 3 small packages lemon jello3 cups boiling water1 cup pineapple chunks (small)3 sliced bananas Chill.  Then top with: 1 cup pineapple juice1 

Clam Chowder

Contributor:  LeRose PetersonCC Original “LaRae Smith served this at a High Council Christmas party years ago.  It has become a favorite of mine.” 2 small cans clams1 cup chopped celery1 cup chopped onions1 cup cubed potatoes Pour clam juice on vegetables and add enough water 

Wheat Chili

Contributor:  Miriam Roberts
CC Original

1 cup dry beans
1 cup wheat
2 quarts water
1/2 lb hamburger
1 medium onion
2 cups canned tomatoes
1 T flour
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp seasoning salt
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp cumin
2 T honey

Simmer beans in water until tender.  Drain off water; add 2 quarts fresh water and wheat; simmer until wheat is tender.  Meanwhile, combine hamburger and onion and brown.  Drain off fat; add meat mixture and remaining ingredients to cooked beans and wheat.  Let simmer an hour.  Even better if it sits a day before being served.


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Yum-Yum Salad

Contributor:  Ann BridgesCC Original “Great anytime!” Soak 1 T plain gelatin in 1/4 cup cold water for 10 minutes.  Meanwhile, combine: 1 cup crushed pineapple4 T sugarjuice of 1/2 lemon Heat well.  Add gelatin mixture to this mixture while still hot.  Place in refrigerator until