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| Frog Eye Salad Ruth Hantla RW 1 Cup Sugar 1 3/4 Cup pineapple juice 2 Tlbs. Flour 2 eggs, beaten dash salt 1 Tbls. Lemon juice Cook, stirring until thickened. Cool to room temperature. 3 quarts water 1 Tbls. Cooking oil 1 16 oz. Pkg Acini de pepe (macaroni product) Cook until Acini de pepe is done. Drain, rinse, drain, cool. Combine egg mixture and Acini de pepe Refrigerate overnight. Add the following: 3 cans drained mandarin oranges 2 16 oz. Cans pineapple chunks 1 10 oz. Can crushed pineapple drained 2 8 oz. Cool Whip 1 Cup miniature marshmallows 1 Cup coconut (opt- but good) 25 servings--Easily cut in half.. |
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| CHICKEN DIP---i swear by this one hun! By Tiff with the Queen City Red Hatters (Mississippi) RW 1 can of white chunk chicken in water drain 1 8oz cream cheese 1 HEAPING tbsp mayonaise 1/4 tsp garlic powder or garlic salt 1/4 tsp lemon pepper 1 tbsp spicy season all 1/4 tsp onion powder mix all ingredients in a bowl with spoon. will be able to serve in a rounded ball with less may-in a small dip bowl with more mayo. consistency will vary. serve with crackers, breads, or as spread for sandwiches! it's always a big hit at our get togethers honey! |
| Special Salad By JOYce A. QM Sibley, IA RW 1 bag of romaine salad ( or the spring salad mix is great also) 1 c. shredded Swiss Cheese 1 medium red apple chopped 1 medium green pear chopped 1/2 c. dried cranberries 1/2 -1c. chopped cashews (I used salted sunflower seeds and they are just as good) Toss with dressing made in blender 1/2c.sugar 1/3 c. cider vinegar (wine or white) 2T. lemon juice 2T. finely chopped onion or scallions salt 2/3 c. vegetable oil When blender together add 2-3 t. poppy seeds This is a yummy salad Also Spinach-Apricot Salad By QM JOYce A. Sibley, IARW 1 bag of baby leaf spinach (or romaine) 3/4 c. macadamia nuts cut 1 (6oz) package of dried apricots chopped Dressing 3 T.apricot preserves 3 T. orange juice 3 T. cider vinegar 1/2 cup vegetable oil Place in blender You could also add chicken for a chicken salad We LOVE this one and it is so easy to make at the last moment Good luck and enjoy |
| CRANBERRY ORANGE DREAM by gert stevens rw Prep: 25 mins. Refrigerate: 4 hrs. 15 min. Makes: 16 Servings Stir 1 1/2 cups boiling water into 1 package (6 oz. size) or 2 packages (3 oz. size each) JELL-O Brand Cranberry Flavor Gelatin in large bowl at least 2 mins. until compleetely dissolved. Stir in 1 can (16 oz.) whole berry cranberry sauce until melted. Stir in 1 1/2 cups cold water. Refrigerate about 1-1/4 hours or until slightly thickened (consistency of unbeaten egg whites). Gently stir in l can (11 or 15 oz.) DOLE Mandarin Oranges, drained. Meanwhile, stir together 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cups sugar and 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted butter or margarine in a 13 x 9 inch dish. Press firmly onto bottom. Refrigerate until ready to fill. Beat 1 package (8 oz.) COOL WHIP whipped Topping, thawed. Spread evenly over crust. Spoon gelatin mixture over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate 3 hours or until firm. Garnish with additional whipped topping, if desired. |
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| ORANGE BUTTERMILK SALAD 1 CAN 20oz CRUSHED PINEAPPLE (UNDRAINED) 1 PKG (6 oz) ORANGE FLAVORED JELLO 2 CUPS BUTTERMILK 1 CARTON (8oz) COOL WHIP (THAWED) IN A SAUCEPAN, BRING PINEAPPLE TO BOIL. REMOVE FROM HEAT; ADD JELLO & STIR TO DISSOLVE. ADD BUTTERMILK & MIX WELL. COOL TO ROOM TEMPERATURE. FOLD IN COOL WHIP. POUR IN 11X 7 X 2" DISH. REFRIGERATE SEVERAL HOURS OR OVERNIGHT. CUT INTO SQUARES. YIELD: 12 SQUARES |
| ORIENTAL CHICKEN SALAD by gert stevens Ready in 1 hour or less 1/2 Cup sugar 1 Tlbs cornstarch 1/4 Cup water 1/4 Cup vegetable oil 1/4 Cup ketchup 3 Tlbs cider vinegar 1 Tlbs soy sauce 1 medium head iceberg lettuce, torn 2 Cups cubed cooked chicken 1 Cup salted cashews 1 can (8 oz) sliced water chestnuts, drained 1 package (6 oz) frozen snow peas, thawed 1 can (3 oz) chow mein noodles 1/4 cup chopped green onions In a small saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool. In a large salad bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; add dressing and toss to coat. Serve immediately. Yield: 8-10 servings |
| Banana Salad By Gert RW 1 sm. pkg. instant banana cream pudding 1 Cup milk 1 sm. can mandarin oranges, drained 3 bananas, sliced 1 Cup miniature marshmallows 1 (8 oz.) carton Cool Whip Beat together pudding and milk. Let set 10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Mix and refrigerate several hours before serving. Can top with walnuts, if desired. |