Date Cookies

Date Cookies

Contributor: Beth Sibbett 2002 Cowley Cookbook This is a family traditional holiday cookie. I usually have to hide the dough while it is chilling. Time and time again I’ve gone to bake the cookies and the dough is half gone from two-legged Christmas mice, with 

No-Egg Eggnog

Contributor: Marguerite Strom2002 Cowley Cookbook 1 package French vanilla instant pudding (small)2 cups milk1/4 tsp salt1 tsp vanilla Combine in blender and blend well. Place in large container. Add 3 cups milk; fold in 1 cup whipping cream, whipped. Add dash of nutmeg, cinnamon and 

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. 

Caramel Apple Salad

Contributor: Debbie Fowler2002 Cowley Cookbook 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping1 package instant butterscotch pudding (dry)1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple with juice3 cups apples, diced1 cup dry roasted nuts1 cup miniature marshmallows Mix whipped topping, butterscotch pudding and pineapple with juice. Stir in remaining 

Cranberry Salad

Contributor: Debbie Fowler2002 Cowley Cookbook 1 bag cranberries2 cups sugar8 oz cream cheese, softenedlarge can crushed pineapple, drained8 oz Cool Whipmarshmallows Grind cranberries.  Add sugar, pineapple and cream cheese. The next day, add cool whip and marshmallows. Printable Version

Sweet Potato Salad

Contributor: Debbie Fowler2002 Cowley Cookbook 4 medium sweet potatoes1 cup pineapple chunks, drained1 cup pecans, broken1/4 cup orange juice1 cup mayonnaise1 tsp vinegar1 tsp curry powder1 tsp grated orange rind1/4 to 1/2 tsp dried tarragon2 T half and half creamPrepared chutney Cook sweet potatoes until 

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 

Yuletide Crab Puffs

Contributor: Lori Ann Sibbett2002 Cowley Cookbook 1 lb. flaked crab meat2/3 cup celery, chopped1/2 cup onion, finely chopped4 hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped2 T chili saucesalt and pepper to taste1 T fresh parsley, minced1 1/2 or 2 cups mayonnaise Mix above ingredients together until well blended, 

Amy’s Pickled Garlic

Contributor: Jennie Lewis2002 Cowley Cookbook 3 pounds garlic gloves5 cups water Boil 20 minutes and set aside. Pour garlic into large kettle.  Add: 4 cups white vinegar4 cups boiled water (save the rest of the water in case you need it to finish the last 

Cheese Ball

Contributor: Jackie McNiven2002 Cowley Cookbook 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese1 1/2 cup grated mild cheddar cheese1 (5 oz) jar smoke-flavored processed cheese spread1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce1/2 tsp dry mustard1/2 tsp salt1 can chopped black olivescrushed walnuts Soften cream cheese; blend with cheddar cheese, cheese