Month: January 2013

Cream of Mushroom Soup

Contributor: Debbie Fowler2002 Cowley Cookbook 8 oz mushrooms4 T margarine or butter1 medium onion, chopped1/4 cup flour1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp white pepper1/4 cup water1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed chicken broth1 cup half and halfsnipped parsley Slice enough mushrooms to measure one cup; chop remaining 

Chili

Contributor: Gloria Phister2002 Cowley Cooikbook 2 lbs ground beef2 cans (regular) chili beans2 cans stewed tomatoes, chopped up1 onion, diced1 large can (quart) tomato juice1 T chili powder (to taste) Brown the meat and drain. Chop the onions and tomatoes. Mix all ingredients. If in 

Chinese Vegetable Soup

Contributor: Gloria Phister
2002 Cowley Cookbook

1 lb ground beef
1 package Hamburger Helper mix for Rice Oriental
6 cups water
1 T + 1 tsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1/2 cup sliced radishes
1/2 cup diagonally sliced green onions
2 T dry sherry, optional

Cook and stir ground beef in Dutch oven until brown; drain. Stir in rice, sauce mix, water, soy sauce, ginger, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in green onions, radishes and sherry.

Makes about 8 cups of soup.  High Altitude (3500 to 6500 feet) increase simmer time to 30 minutes.

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Tomato Pepper Soup

Contributor: Wilma Anderson2002 Cowley Cookbook Use blender to chop vegetables in water, then drain. 6 medium carrots, chopped3 large onions, chopped3 large green peppers, chopped1 yellow sweet pepper, chopped1 red sweet pepper, chopped1 large chili pepper, chopped1/2 grocery sack rip tomatoes, scaled, peeled and cut 

Cranberry Salad

Contributor: Pat Stevens2002 Cowley Cookbook 1 (3 oz) lemon jello1 cup boiling water1 (14 oz) can crushed pineapple, with juice1 cup whole cranberry sauce1/2 cup celery, chopped fine Combine jello and water; stir to dissolve. Add pineapple. Chill until syrupy. Fold in celery and sauce. 

Watergate Salad

Contributor: Sheila Shidler
2002 Cowley Cookbook

1 can crushed pineapple
1 box instant pistachio pudding

Mix well.  Add:

1 tub Cool Whip
1 package fruit-flavored mini marshmallows

Mix with pineapple mixture. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.

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Ranch Dressing

Contributor: Sylvia Gams2002 Cowley Cookbook 1 quart mayonnaise1 quart buttermilk2 tsp parsley flakes2 tsp powdered onion2 tsp powdered garlic2 tsp MSG or Accent (optional)3/4 tsp pepper2 1/2 tsp salt (optional) Mix well and store in fridge. Printable Version

Chicken Salad

Contributor: Lori Ann Sibbett2002 Cowley Cookbook 3-4 cooked chicken breasts3/4 cup diced celery2 T dried parsley1/4 cup chopped onion1/2 tsp salt1/2 to 1 cup seedless red grapes, cut if half1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup sour cream1 T lemon juice1 tsp powdered ranch mix1/2 tsp pepper Mix 

Fudge Stripe Cookie Salad

Contributor: Brooke Palmer
2002 Cowley Cookbook

2 small packages vanilla pudding (dry)
1 cup buttermilk
8 oz Cool Whip
1 package small marshmallows
1 can mandarin oranges, drained
1 ca pineapple chunks, drained
1/2 cup coconut
fudge striped cookies

Break up cookies and mix in all ingredients before serving.

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Maryann’s Macaroni & Pea Salad

Contributor: Unknown2002 Cowley Cookbook Cook and drain one package shell macaroni.  Chop: 2 bell peppers1 dill pickle1 can pimentos Stir in with mayo and 2 t. each garlic and onion powder.  Stir in one package petite peas (green) frozen.  Salt and pepper to taste. Chill