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Thanks for stopping to check out a few of my favorite recipes.
I started this site to be able to share old family recipes with my kids and now find I am also
adding their favorite recipes and even recipes from the grandkids.

Sue's Corn Casserole is a favorite every time I make it.
I also love Sandy's Broccoli Cauliflower Salad.

 


Sandy's Broccoli Cauliflower Salad *****

4 cups bite-sized broccoli florets from 2 bunches

4 cups bite-sized cauliflower florets from 1 head

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 pound bacon fried and crumbled (see notes)

1 cup red onion diced


Dressing
1 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup sugar (or Splenda)

1/8 to 1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar
Adjust according to taste.

Sandy Frey

 

 

Sue's Corn Casserole


 

2 cans whole kernel corn, drained

1 can creamed corn

1 egg

1 can condensed milk

1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed

1/2 stick butter, melted

Salt and pepper

 

Topping

1 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed

1/2 stick butter, melted

 

350 degrees for 35 minutes or until top starts to brown

 

Sue Frey
 

 

 

Lois Pierce's Chili Frito Salad


 

2 cans whole kernel corn, drained

1 cup green pepper, chopped

1 cup green onion, chopped

1 cup mayonnaise

Mix

Add 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Chill.

Just before serving, add:

1 package Chili Fritos, crushed

 

Lois Pierce

 

 

 

Overnight Fruit Salad

1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin

2 cups boiling water

1 can (6 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, undrained

1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced peaches, drained

1 can (11 ounces) mandarin orange segments, undrained

1 cup sliced fresh strawberries

1 cup fresh blueberries

1 cup green grapes

1 firm banana, thinly sliced

 

In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in water. Add orange juice concentrate; mix well. Add all of the fruit; mix well. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Yield: 15-20 servings.

 

Brooke Gutzmann Hanna


Fruit Salad


1 can Cherry pie filling ( have used blueberry pie filling also)

1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk

1 8oz can Crushed Pineapple

2/3 bag Mini Marshmallows

16-24oz tub Cool Whip

Mix together and chill. 

 

This makes a large salad and is quite rich, but good.

 

Sandy Frey

 

 

 

Katie's Ranch Dressing

 

1-1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream

2 Tablespoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried dill
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro

Mix together and chill for thirty minutes before serving.  This makes a great dip for veggies.

Add enough milk to make it your desired consistency to pour over a salad.

Yogurt can be substituted for the mayo or sour cream.

This is quick and easy to make.

Katie Frey Gutzmann

 

KFC Coleslaw

 

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/3 cup sugar

1/4 cup milk*

1/4 cup buttermilk*

1-1/2 Tablespoons white vinegar

2-1/2 Tablespoons lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

2 Tablespoons onion, chopped

1 package finely chopped cabbage with carrots

This recipe includes a couple of my tweaks.

(* I use 1/2 cup milk and add the vinegar to it to sour it.)

 

Be sure the cabbage and carrots are chopped very fine.  Combine mayo, sugar, milk and vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper in bowl and beat till smooth.  Add cabbage, carrots and onion.  Mix well.  Cover and chill for at least two hours before serving.

 

Sandy Frey

 

 

 

Sandy’s Chinese Slaw

2 packages Chicken Ramen Noodles, broke into pieces
1 package shredded Cabbage or 1-2 pkgs Dole slaw salad mixes 9dressing and toppings set aside0
1/2 cup green onions, chopped (optional)
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped (optional)
1 small jar chopped pimientos, drained (for color)
¾ cup sunflower seeds or 1 small package slivered almonds (I like either one) 
In a large bowl mix: cabbage, onion, pepper and almonds.  Break dried noodles into pieces and add to mix.

Take the seasoning packet that comes with the noodles and to it add:
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup sugar (I use less)
1/4 cup white vinegar
(Add more or less oil/sugar depending on how much dressing you want.)

Mix the 4 ingredients in a small bowl and pour over salad.

Sandy Frey 



Chinese Cabbage Salad   Want to Try

2 1/2 pounds Napa cabbage
5 green onions
3 packages ramen noodles
1/2 C butter
1/4 C sliced almonds
1/4 C sesame seeds

Dressing:
3/4 C peanut oil (or 3 T peanut butter + canola oil to equal 3/4 C)
1/2 C sugar
1/4 C rice vinegar
2 T soy sauce
 
1. Cut the tail end off of your cabbage and toss it in the trash. 
2. Thinly slice the rest of the cabbage and place it into a large bowl. 
3. Slice your green onions and add them to your bowl.
4. Open up your packages of Ramen Noodles....
place them in a gallon sized freezer zip lock bag and pound them into small pieces with a meat tenderizer. 
5. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Melt your butter and then add your almonds sesame seeds and ramen noodles.
6. Cook the mixture stirring frequently until everything turns a nice toasty brown.  Set the crunchy mixture aside to cool. 
 
 IF YOU CANNOT FIND PEANUT OIL DO THIS........

7. Place 3 T of peanut butter into a glass measuring cup pour Canola Oil into the cup, right over the top of the peanut butter. Your total measurement with the peanut butter and oil should be 3/4 C.
8. Put the peanut butter/oil mixture into the microwave and heat it for 30 seconds. Stir it all around until the peanut butter dissolves. 
9. Into a medium sized sauce pan pour your sugar your peanut oil (or your peanut butter/oil mixture) soy sauce and rice vinegar. 
10. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium high heat. Let it boil hard for one minute. Then set it aside to cool. 
11. When you are ready to serve toss the cabbage and green onions with the crunchy ramen mixture and pour the dressing over the top to  coat. Serve immediately. 

 

 

Cauliflower Salad *****

 

1 head cauliflower

1 pkg. radishes

1 bunch broccoli

green onions

(Any combination of fresh vegetables works well.)

Cut up and toss well.  Pour topping over vegetables.

 

Topping

 

Mix:

1 cup sour cream

1 cup mayonnaise

1 pkg. Hidden Valley dressing

 

Try adding 1 T. dill weed and 1 T. beau monde seasoning to the

topping for a delicious dip.

 

Sandy Frey


Frosted Seven-Up Fruit Salad

 

1 large box lemon Jell-O

2 cup boiling water

2 cups mini-marshmallows

2 cups Seven-Up

1 small can crushed pineapple, drained

2 sliced bananas

 

Dissolve Jell-O in boiling water.  Add marshmallows and stir well.  Cool slightly.  Add Seven-Up, pineapple and bananas.  Chill until set and spread on topping.

 

Topping:

 

2 eggs                        1/2 cup sugar

3 T. flour                     1 cup pineapple juice

1 (8-oz.) Cool Whip   nuts

 

Cook eggs, sugar, flour and juice until thick.  Cool and fold in whipped topping.  Spread over Jell-O and sprinkle with nuts. 

 

This is a fantastic salad, but it does require a little time to make.

 

Sandy Frey


Mom's Blueberry Salad 
*****

This can also be a dessert.
 

2 3-oz. pkg. raspberry Jell-O           3 cups hot water

1 envelope plain gelatin                   1/2 cup cold water

1 can evaporated milk                      1 1/4 cups sugar

1 tsp. vanilla              

8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup walnuts, chopped    1 can blueberry pie filling

 

First layer:

Dissolve 1 box raspberry Jell-O in 2 cups hot water.  Pour into 9 by 13 pan.  Let set.

 

Second layer:

Dissolve plain gelatin in 1/2 cup cold water.  Heat milk and sugar without boiling, then mix into gelatin mixture.  Add vanilla, cream cheese and nuts.  Cool slightly.  Pour over first layer.  Let set.

 

Third layer:

Dissolve 1 pkg. raspberry Jell-O in 1 cup hot water.  Add the blueberry pie filling.  Cool slightly.  Pour over middle layer.  Let set. 

 

Mom always made this salad for holidays.  It is one of Caree's  favorites and so I try to make it for holiday gatherings.  I add more walnuts than the recipe calls for.

 

Sandy Frey


Lime-Jell-O Salad

 

1 pkg. lemon Jell-O

1 pkg. lime Jell-O

1/4 tsp. salt

1 pt. hot water

 

Mix together and let set till slightly thick. 

 

Fold in:

1 #2 can crushed pineapple

2 cups cottage cheese

1 cup salad dressing

1/2 cup Cool Whip ( I use more )

1 tsp. horseradish

1/2 cup chopped nuts

 

Pour into a 9 by 13-inch pan.

 

Pat McKenzie


Taco Salad

 

1 lb. ground beef

shredded cheddar cheese

1 head lettuce

1 can chili beans

1 medium onion

tortilla chips

1 large tomato

salsa

Catalina dressing

 

Chop lettuce, onion and tomato.  Add chili beans (undrained), browned ground beef and mix in cheese and crushed chips.  Add salsa and dressing.  Top with more crushed chips.

 

Joleen Frey


Broccoli-Cauliflower Salad

 

1 head cauliflower    

1/2 cup sour cream

1 bunch broccoli       

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup onion, chopped       

1/2 cup Dorothy Lynch

1 cup carrots, sliced

 

Cut cauliflower and broccoli into bite-sized pieces.  Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.  Chill before serving.  This salad lasts a good time in the refrigerator.

 

Sue Frey


Yummy Salad

 

1 17-oz can fruit cocktail

1 15 1/4-oz can crushed pineapple

1 11-oz can mandarin oranges

1 4 1/2-oz package coconut cream instant pudding

1 8-oz carton Cool Whip

1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows

1 cup coconut

 

Do not drain fruit.  Put fruit in a large bowl.  Add pudding, stirring well.  Refrigerate overnight or until set.  Before serving, stir in Cool Whip and marshmallows.

 

Mary Anne Esch


Snicker Salad  «
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6 to 8 snack size Snicker bars, chopped in pieces

1 8-oz carton Cool Whip

2 3-oz packages instant vanilla pudding

3 bananas, sliced      3 green apples, chopped

1 1/2 cup milk

 

Mix pudding with milk.  Add Cool Whip, apples, bananas and Snickers.  Fold in to the pudding mixture and cool in refrigerator.

 

Mary Anne Esch


Cookie Salad

 

1 3-oz pkg. instant coconut cream pudding

1 1/2 cup half and half

1 pkg. fudge stripe cookies

1 11-oz can mandarin oranges

1 8-oz can pineapple tidbits

1 10-oz carton Cool Whip

Bananas (optional)

 

Beat pudding and half and half.  Fold in Cool Whip.  Add the well drained fruit.  Break the cookies in small pieces.  Fold in half of the cookie mixture.  Put rest on top and chill.

 

Mary Anne Esch


Layered Lettuce Salad 
*****

 

In a large bowl, layer the following:

1 small head lettuce, shredded

1 medium onion, chopped

4 eggs, hard cooked and diced

1 10 oz. package frozen peas, uncooked

3/4 pound bacon, browned and chopped

 

Top the layers with 1 pint mayonnaise.  Sprinkle shredded Velveeta cheese on top.  Chill overnight.

 

Sandy Frey


Frog Eye Salad 
*****

 

1 cup acini depipe macaroni

Cook until tender and drain.  Cool.

 

Drain and reserve juices:

1 can mandarin oranges

1 can pineapple tidbits

 

Add to macaroni:

drained fruit

 

In small pan on stove, cook until thick:

fruit juices                   3 eggs

1 cup sugar                3 tablespoons flour

Cool.

 

Before serving, add to macaroni and fruit mixture:

1 large tub Cool Whip

cooled fruit juice mixture

1 1/2 cup small marshmallows

 

This makes a large salad.

 

Sandy Frey


Three (or more) Bean Salad

 

(I add several cans of different beans and adjust the dressing.)

 

1 can yellow beans, drained

1 can green beans, drained

1 can kidney beans, drained

1 can garbanzo beans, drained (optional)

 

Dressing:

1 cup sugar               

1/2 cup oil

1/2 cup vinegar         

salt and pepper

 

Add chopped onion and green peppers in desired amounts. 

Chill overnight.

 

Sandy Frey


Fruit Salad

 

8-oz. carton sour cream

 

Use the carton to measure:

1 carton coconut

1 carton mini marshmallows

 

1 small can Mandarin oranges

1 small can crushed pineapple

1 10-oz. container Cool Whip

2 to 3 bananas, sliced

 

Put the sour cream in a bowl. Add coconut and marshmallows. Add the drained fruit. Mix well. Chill. Just before serving, fold in sliced bananas.  This is a good make ahead of time dish. 

 

Sandy Frey


Broccoli Salad  *
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1 large bunch broccoli, cut into small bite-size flowerets

1/2 lb. bacon, cut in small pieces and cooked till browned
1/2 cup red onion, chopped fine

1/4 cup raisins

1/4 cup chopped pecans or sunflower seeds

 

Dressing:

(Sometimes I double the Dressing recipe - add more or less dressing depending on how much you want.)

1/2 cup mayonnaise (I use Miracle Whip)

1 Tablespoon vinegar

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 tsp - T Dijon mustard, to taste

 

Mix dressing together and mix with broccoli, bacon, onion

and raisins. Chill. Serves 6.

 

Sandy Frey


Orange Cream Fruit Salad

 

1 can (20 oz.) pineapple tidbits, drained

1 can (16 oz.) sliced peaches, drained

1 can (11 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained

2 medium bananas, sliced

1 pkg. (3oz.) vanilla instant pudding

1 1/2 cups milk

1/3 cup frozen orange juice concentrate

3/4 cup sour cream

 

In a large salad bowl, combine fruit; set

aside. In a small mixing bowl, beat pudding,

milk and orange juice concentrate for 2 minutes.

Add sour cream and mix well. Spoon over fruit

and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.

Makes 8 to 10 servings.

 

Sandy Frey


Pineapple Salad

 

1 carton Cool Whip

1 8-oz package cream cheese

1 3-oz. package pineapple Jello

1 can crushed pineapple, drained

 

Mix together and chill.

 

Sandy Frey


Quick Jello Salad

 

2 packages apricot Jello

1 can crushed pineapple, do not drain

1 cup sour cream

1 box instant coconut cream pudding

1 small container Cool Whip

 

Mix together and chill.

 

Sandy Frey


Carolyn Cielocha’s Awesome Spinach Salad 
*****

 

1-1/2 head lettuce
fresh mushrooms
eggs, hard boiled
1 lb. bacon, cooked crisp
fresh grated parmesan cheese (not the kind in the can)

1 cup Crisco oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
13 cup ketchup
1 T. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. salt
1 bag baby spinach

 

Combine and mix spinach, lettuce, mushrooms, eggs and bacon. Make dressing with oil, vinegar, ketchup, sugar, Worcestershire sauce and salt. Pour over salad. Top with Parmesan cheese.

 

Caree Cielocha


Little King Salad

Lettuce - 1 head of iceberg shredded

2 Tomatoes - chopped

1 Red Onion - chopped

1/2 green pepper - chopped (if desired)

 

Toss together in LARGE bowl.

When ready to serve add:

3/4 C. Swiss Cheese - shredded

4-6 slices each - Deli ham, turkey, pepperoni, hard salami, roast beef - chopped

 

DRESSING:

Mix in pint jar and pour over salad just before serving:

1/4 C. Tarragon vinegar

3/4 C. vegetable oil

1/4 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp. oregano

1 tsp. salt and pepper

 

Pour dressing over salad. Toss lightly.

 

Add 3-4 large Kaiser rolls - torn into pieces and toss again. Serve immediately.

 

Pat McKenzie

 

Potato Salad

 

10 pounds potatoes, cooked and cut up

1 1/2 qt. Kraft salad dressing

12 ounces sour cream

1 1/4 cup mustard

1/3 cup sugar

2 dozen eggs

1 large onion, chopped

salt and pepper to taste

 

Eric Meis's mom


 

Dorothy Lynch Dressing

 

In blender container, add:

1 cup granulated sugar

1 can tomato soup

½ cup dark cider vinegar

1 tsp. salt

1 1/2 tsp. cracked pepper

2 tsp. dry mustard

1 tsp. celery seed

1 tsp. garlic powder

 

Slowly pour in 1 cup vegetable oil ( I use olive).  Blend together and store in refrigerator.  This recipe is quick and easy to make.  You can adjust the levels of sugar and vinegar to suit your taste.

 

Sandy Frey


Oriental Salad

 

Ramon Noodle Soup  1 pkg.  (Beef flavor is nice)

Cabbage - 1/2 to a whole head- shredded or cut into small pieces

Green onions - 3 or 4, chopped

Green pepper - 1/2 - chopped

Slivered almonds - 1 small package

 

In a large bowl mix: cabbage, onion, pepper, and almonds.  Break dried noodles into pieces and add to mix.

 

Take the seasoning packet that comes with the noodles and to it add:

 

1/2 C. vegetable oil

2 Tbsp. sugar

1 Tbsp. vinegar

 

Mix the 4 ingredients in a small bowl.  Pour over salad 1 hour before serving. 

Pat McKenzie


 

 

Great dressing for everything

 

1 cup vegetable oil

5 TBSP granulated sugar

4 TBSP balsamic vinegar

4 TBSP distilled white vinegar

Several drops hot sauce (to taste)

1 TSP salt

1/2 TSP black pepper


Sandy Frey