Month: January 2013

Frozen Cranberry Banana Salad

Contributor: Debbie Fowler2002 Cowley Cookbook 1 can (20 oz) pineapple tidbits5 medium firm bananas, halved lengthwise and sliced1 can (16 oz) whole-berry cranberry sauce1/2 cup sugar1 carton (12 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed1/2 cup chopped walnuts Drain pineapple juice into a medium bowl; set pineapple 

Corn Salad

Contributor: Sylvia Gams (from Chuck Homewood)2002 Cowley Cookbook 2 cans Mexican corngreen oniongreen pepper1 cup mayonnaiseFritos “This is so good. She used the frozen Mexacali corn and added onion and pepper, then the mayo. Right before serving, stir in a bunch of Fritos.”  Printable Version

Lemon Salad

Contributor: Esther Stubbs
2002 Cowley Cookbook

Boil together:

1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple
2 cups water
1 cup sugar
2 small packages lemon jello

Add 1 cup cold water and set.

Whip 2 cups cream.  Add 2 cups shredded Velveeta and top with nuts.

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Taco Salad

Taco Salad

Contributor: Sylvia Gams 2002 Cowley Cookbook Fry 1 1/2 lb. of extra lean hamburger with onion. Drain grease and add 2 cans (16 oz size) tomato sauce with seasoning mix.  As this mixture simmers for about 45 minutes, begin to prepare your salad. Shred heat 

Jan Asay’s Salad

Contributor: Unknown2002 Cowley Cookbook Dressing: 3/4 cup red wine vinegar1/2 cup oil1 cup sugar1 tsp salt2 t chopped green pepper1 T poppy seed1 tsp dry mustard Mix and shake well.  Greens: lettucered leaf lettucered onionmushroomsgrated cheese1/2 lb. bacon, crumbled Printable Version

Tex-Mex Pasta Salad

Contributor: Debbie Fowler
2002 Cowley Cookbook

12 oz corkscrew pasta
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup Wishbone Italian dressing
4 oz. can green chilies
1 tsp chili powder and cumin
1 (6 oz) can kidney beans, drained
1 large tomato, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 (8 oz) can corn, drained
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 T parsley

Cook pasta, drain and rinse. Blend mayonnaise, Italian dressing, chilies and spices together. Toss with pasta and remaining ingredients.  Cover and chill.

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Broccoli Salad

Contributor: Debbie Fowler2002 Cowley Cookbook 1 lb broccoli, cut small1 cup chopped celery1 cup chopped onion1 (8 oz) can sliced water chestnuts, cut in half1/2 cup raisins Toss with: 1 cup mayonnaise1/8-1/4 cup sugar1 T vinegar Printable Version

Guacamole

Contributor: Gloria Phister2002 Cowley Cookbook 2-3 ripe avocados, mashed1/2 cup salsa Sprinkle with garlic powder and salt to taste. Printable Version

Salsa

Contributor: Gloria Phister
2002 Cowley Cookbook

2 large cans whole peeled tomatoes, pureed slightly in blender
1 large or 2 small onions, chopped
2 green onions with tops, chopped
1/8 cup Season-All seasoned salt
1-2 tsp. pureed jalapenos

Mix together.  Lasts about 2 weeks in fridge; makes 2 quarts.

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Hot Fudge Sauce

Contributor: Enid Sanderson2002 Cowley Cookbook 1/2 cup cocoa2/3 cup evaporated milk3/4 cup sugar1/3 cup Karo syrup Cook over medium heat, stirring until it boils. Boil one minute.  Remove from heat.  Stir in: 1/3 cup butter1 tsp vanilla Printable Version