Month: June 2011

Ranch Style Salad Dressing

Contributor:  Ann BridgesCC Original 2 cups mayonnaise2 cups buttermilk1 tsp MSG1 T parsley flakes1/2 tsp salt1 tsp onion salt1/4 tsp garlic salt Combine and beat well.  Printable Version

Margie’s Salad

Contributor:  Peggy RasmussenCC Original “I got this vegetable salad from my sister Margery.  There are no specific measurements, which allows you to make as much or as little as you wish.” Combine in bowl: chopped fresh broccolichopped fresh cauliflowerchopped fresh green onions Toss together, then 

Frosted Salad

Contributor:  Anna Lisa Welch
CC Original

2 small pkg lemon jello
2 cups boiling water
2 cups 7-Up
1 medium can pineapple, drained (save juice)
1-2 bananas

Grind and mash fruit.  Dissolve jello in water and cool.  Add 7-Up and chill, then add fruit.  Top and chill.

Topping:

1/2 cup sugar
2 T flour
1 cup pineapple juice
1 slightly beaten egg
1 cup whipped cream

Combine sugar, flour and stir in pineapple and egg.  Cook over low heat to boiling, stirring constantly.  Boil about 3 minutes or until thick.  Remove and add butter.  Cool and fold in whipped cream.

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Frozen Cherry Salad

Contributor:  Peggy RasmussenCC Original “I made this for the dinner I gave for Dale’s Junior Prom (1977).  I made it for the Priest-Laurel class formal dinner (1978) also.” Combine: 1 can evaporated milk1/4 cup lemon juice1 can cherry pie filling9 oz crushed pineapple1/4 tsp almond 

Butter-Mint Jello Salad

Contributor:  Reva BennionCC Original “Something different and delicious.” Two 20 oz cans crushed pineapple2-3 oz pkg lime gelatin2 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows1 small package Cool Whip8 oz pkg butter mints, crushedwhipped topping (optional) In medium size saucepan over medium heat, bring pineapple juice to boil.  

Layered Taco Salad

Contributor: Jan Ellis
CC Original

1 lb hamburger
1 pkg taco seasoning
8 oz cream cheese
8 oz sour cream
1/2 head lettuce
1 chopped green pepper
1 large chopped tomato
1/2 chopped onion
chopped black olives
3/4 lb shredded cheese
tortilla chips

Brown hamburger and 1/2 taco seasoning mix.  Drain.  Mix cream cheese and sour cream with other 1/2 of seasoning ix.  On serving dish place thin layer of lettuce.  Spread cream cheese mixture on as evenly as possible.  Layer pepper, tomato, onion, olives and cheese.  Serve with tortilla chips.  DELICIOUS!

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Macaroni Salad

Contributor:  June MinchowCC Original Boil 1 package corkscrew-shaped pasta.  Rinse with cold water.  Add radishes, carrots, celery, black and green olives, mushrooms, etc. Use zesty Italian dressing.  Fast, easy and good.Printable Version

Pistachio Salad

Contributor:  Ann BridgesCC Original Mix together:1 package instant pistachio pudding1 lb can crushed pineapple Add 1 tub Cool Whip and 2-3 cups salad marshmallows Printable Version

Fast & Easy Chili

Contributor:  June Minchow
CC original

“A quick meal in itself–ready to serve almost immediately.”

Brown small onion and 1 lb hamburger.  Drain.  In another pot, combine:

1 can tomato soup
1 can water
2 cans kidney beans

Heat–add hamburger.  Make paste of 3 T flour, 1-2 T chili powder and water.  Add to soup and cook until thickened.

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Monterey Pinto Salad

Contributor:  Mildred SneldersCC Original “I’m always looking for different salads–especially in the summer!  I use it for a meat substitute quite often.” Combine;1 15 oz can pinto beans, drained4 oz Monterey Jack, cut into 1 x 1/4 x 1/4″ strips1/3 – 1/2 cup sliced celery