Month: December 2012

Quick Tomate

Contributor: Debbie Fowler2002 Cowley Cookbook 1 can each:– tomatoes (cut up)– chili– stewed tomatoes– corn Grated cheese. Mix all together and bake in a 9×9″ pan at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Serve over hot cooked rice. Printable Version

Chicken Tortilla Casserole

Chicken Tortilla Casserole

Debbie Fowler’s chicken tortilla casserole combines layers of meat, tortillas, cheese and sauce into a dish the whole family will love. From the 2002 Cowley Cookbook.

Busy Day Macaroni & Tomato With Bacon

Contributor: Frankleen Cozzens
2002 Cowley Cookbook

3-4 cups uncooked macaroni
2 quarts tomatoes
1 lb. bacon, cut in small pieces

Cook macaroni. Drain. Add tomatoes. In the meantime, fry bacon until fairly crisp. Add bacon and grease to the macaroni and tomatoes. Let simmer, just to get all the bacon flavor.

“Sister-in-law used for years raising her family.” 

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Baked Chicken

Contributor: Jolene Lynn2002 Cowley Cookbook 3 cups rice, uncooked1 package onion soupsalt1 can mushroom soup2 cans celery sopuchicken8 cups water8 chicken bouillon cubes Rub salt on chicken; dump the rest of the ingredients in a roasting pan.  Bake for 3 hours at 350 degrees. Printable 

Spaghetti Pie

Contributor: Debbie Fowler2002 Cowley Cookbook 6 ounces spaghetti2 T butter or margarine1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 well-beaten eggs1 cup cottage cheese (o ounces)1 lb ground beef or bulk pork sausage1/2 cup chopped onion1/4 cup chopped green pepper1-8 ounce can tomatoes, cup up1-6 ounce can tomato 

Spicy Cabbage-Sausage

Contributor: Debbie Fowler
2002 Cowley Cookbook

1/2 lb. thin spaghetti (substitute dried Chinese noodles, if desired)
2 tsp salt
1 bunch green onions
2 T minced ginger
3 large cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes or red chili paste (optional)
1 1/2 lb (1/2 medium head)cabbage, or 6-8 cups slivered
1/2 lb breakfast sausage
3 T soy sauce

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add noodles and salt and cook 8 minutes, or until the noodles are barely tender. Meanwhile, trim and dice green onions. Mince ginger and garlic. Use a large, sharp knife to shred cabbage into thin strips.

Heat wok or wide skillet over high heat; add sausage. cook, breaking the sausage up and stirring until sausage is browned. If there’s lots of fat, pour off all but a tablespoon.  Add half the green onions, all the ginger and garlic. cook one minute. Add slivered cabbage and hot red pepper flakes if using. Stir over highest heat for about 3 minutes; cabbage should be somewhat crisp. Add soy sauce, then drained, cooked noodles and toss to combine.

Serve hot, sprinkled with remaining green onions.  Makes 3-4 servings.

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Hamburger Noodle Casserole

Contributor: Beth Sibbett2002 Cowley Cookbook 1 lb. hamburger, browned in olive oil until crumbly.  Add: 1 1/2 cup sliced onions1 crushed clove of garlic (or garlic powder)2 quarts tomatoes1-6 ounce can tomato paste1-6 ounce can water1 tsp Worcestershire sauce1/2 tsp paprika1 T salt1 bay leaf1/2 

Sour Cream ‘N Dill Chicken

Contributor: Debbie Fowler 2002 Cowley Cookbook 8-10 pieces chicken, skinned 1 cream of mushroom soup 1 cup sour cream 4 ounce can mushrooms, drained pepper to taste 1 package onion soup mix 1 T lemon juice 1 tsp. dill weed Cooked noodles Place chicken in 

Border Pork Roll-Ups

Contributor: Debbie Fowler
2002 Cowley Cookbook

For salsa:

1/2 cup diced fresh pineapple
3/4 cup chunky-style salsa

For Roll-Ups:

1 lb. pork tenderloin
1 T brown sugar
2 tsp. chili powder
2 T cider vinegar
1 med. onion, halved lengthwise, sliced
1/2 medium green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
4 (8-10″) fat-free flour tortillas, warmed

In small bowl, combine pineapple and salsa; mix well. Set aside.  Cut pork tenderloin in half lengthwise; cut into 1/4″ thick slices. In medium bowl, combine brown sugar, chili powder and vinegar; mix well. add pork; toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes to marinate.

Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking sprya. Heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add pork mixture to skillet; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add onion and bell pepper; cook and stir 2-4 minutes or until pork is no longer pink and vegetables are crisp-tender.

To serve, spoon 1/4 of pork mixture onto each tortilla; roll up. Top with salsa.

Yield: 4 servings

Note: One 8-ounce can crushed pineapple, drained, can be substituted for fresh pineapple.

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Merry Mix Up

Contributor: Elese Brimhall2002 Cowley Cookbook 1 lb hamburger1 20 ounce can tomatoes1 onion, sliced4 T flour1/2 tsp curry powder1-16 oz frozen corn2 potatoes1 chopped green pepper1 1/2 tsp. salt1 can butter beans Brown hamburger; add all ingredients to crock pot. Stir thoroughly. Cook on high