Basil Chicken and Broccoli Potato Topper

Contributor: Miriam Roberts2002 Cowley Cookbook 1 can cream of mushroom soup1 (3 oz) package cream cheese, diced1 cup cubed, cooked chicken1 1/2 cup frozen broccoli cuts2 T milk1 tsp dried basil leaves, crushed1 tsp lemon juice4 hot baked potatoes, splitchopped sweet red pepper for garnish 

Macaroni & Cheese

Contributor: Marguerite Strom2002 Cowley Cookbook 1-7 oz. package elbow macaroni (2 cups uncooked). Prepare according to package directions. Drain. Grease a 2-quart casserole with margarine. 1/2 cup margarine1/4 cup finely chopped onion3 T all-purpose flour1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp pepper1 3/4 cup milk1 1/2 cup shredded 

Broccoli and Rice Casserole

Contributor: Gloria Phister2002 Cowley Cookbook 1/3 cup butter1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped celery1 1/3 cup minute rice (uncooked)10 ounce frozen chopped broccoli1 can cream of mushroom soup1 (8 ounce) bottle Cheez Whiz Mix together and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Double for 

Broccoli-Rice Bake

Contributor: Shelly McCracken2002 Cowley cookbook Saute’ until tender, but do not brown: 1/2 cup chopped celery1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup butter Combine and add to above ingredients: 1 can cream of mushroom soup1/2 cup water8 ounces cheese spread Heat until cheese melts.  Add: 10 oz. 

Vermicelli With Oven-Roasted Vegetables

Contributor: Unknown2002 Cowley Cookbook Start to finish = 1 hour; serves 6 1 large green pepper and 1 large red pepper, cut into 1/2″ thick strips2 medium red onions, cut into small wedges2 cups fresh mushrooms, quartered4 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced2 tsp dried Italian 

Creamy Noodle Bake

Contributor:  Unlisted2002 Cowley Cookbook 4 1/2 cups (6 oz) extra wide egg noodles, uncooked1 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 cup sour cream1 tsp Worcestershire sauce2 drops hot pepper sauce1 1/2 cups (12 oz) creamed cottage cheese1 T. chopped chives1/4 tsp garlic salt Heat oven to 350 

3-Bean Salad

Contributor:  Leslie CozzensCC Original 1 pink green beans1 pint yellow beans1 pint kidney beans1 medium onion3/4 cup sugar1 tsp salt1/2 tsp pepper1/2 cup salad oil2/3 cup vinegar Mix and marinate. Printable Version

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

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 

Steamed Vegetables

Contributor:  Wilma FisherCC Original 6-8 strips bacon, cut in pieces and browned in saucepan. Snip, break and wash about 1-1 1/2 cups of green beans.  Add to bacon in pan.  Scrape and wash a cup or so new carrots.  Cut into bite-sized pieces.  Put in