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 MinchowCC 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 soup1 can water2 cans kidney beans Heat–add hamburger.  Make paste of 3 T flour, 1-2 T chili 

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 

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 RobertsCC Original 2 tsp chicken soup base3 cups chicken soup stock2 cups chopped carrots2 cups chopped celery3/4 cup chopped onion2 cans cream of chicken soup1/4 cup evaporated milk or 1/2 cup whole milk2 cups cooked diced chicken2 1/2 oz. cooked noodlessalt and pepper 

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 CozzensCC Original “A big salad that keeps well.” 5 cups cooked carrots cut in chunks1 sliced onion1 green pepper cut in strips1 can tomato soup1/2 cup salad oil3/4 cup sugar3/4 cup vinegar1 tsp prepared mustard1 tsp salt1 tsp pepper1 tsp basil1 tsp celery