Orange Sherbet Salad

Contributor: Jan Ellis2002 Cowley Cookbook 1 large package orange jello2 cups boiling water1 pink orange sherbet2 cans mandarin oranges1 can crushed pineapple Combine all ingredients in order given. Pour into 9×12″ pan.  Place in fridge until set. Printable Version

Spinach Dip

Contributor: Jan Ellis2002 Cowley Cookbook 1/2 cup mayonnaise2 cups sour cream1 package spinach, thawed and uncooked1 can water chestnuts1 package Knorr’s vegetable soup Mix together. Place in scooped-out French bread bowl.  Use bread for dipping. Printable Version

Mexican Wedding Cake

Contributor:  Jan EllisCC Original 1 cup creamed butter3/4 cup powdered sugar2  cups sifted flour1 tsp vanilla1 cup nuts Mix well and mold in small balls.  Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.  Cool and roll in powdered sugar. Printable Version

Vanilla Cookies

Contributor:  Jan EllisCC Original “An easy, fast, soft cookie.” Mix together: 3/4 cup sugar3/4 cup Crisco2 eggs1 1/2 cups flour1/2 tsp sodasalt1 tsp vanilla Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.Printable Version

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Contributor:  Jan EllisCC Original “This is not only a favorite in the Ellis home, but also in the neighbors’ homes!” 1 cup Crisco1/2 cup sugar1 cup brown sugar1 tsp vanilla2 eggs2 cups + 4 T flour1 tsp soda1 tsp saltchocolate chips Drop by teaspoonfuls onto 

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Contributor:  Jan EllisCC Original 1/2 cup Crisco1 cup sugar2 egg yolks1/2 tsp vanilla1 1/2 cup flour1/8 tsp salt1 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp soda2 beaten egg whites1/2 cup pineapple syrup1/4 cup hot water1 can pineapple1 bottle cherries Cream Crisco and sugar.  Add yolks and vanilla.  Beat 

Layered Taco Salad

Contributor: Jan EllisCC Original 1 lb hamburger1 pkg taco seasoning8 oz cream cheese8 oz sour cream1/2 head lettuce1 chopped green pepper1 large chopped tomato1/2 chopped onionchopped black olives3/4 lb shredded cheesetortilla chips Brown hamburger and 1/2 taco seasoning mix.  Drain.  Mix cream cheese and sour 

Corn Dogs

Contributor:  Jan EllisCC Original “A quick, delicious meal–teenagers love ’em!” 2 beat eggs1 cup milk1/2 tsp salt1/2 cup sugar2 cups flour2 tsp baking powder Mix and let stand 1/2 hour.  Insert corn dog sticks 1 1/2″ into weiners.  Dip into batter and deep fat fry!