The Low Family Cookbook


Glad you stopped in. I'm Pam

I don't look like this when I cook but I would like to share my family cookbook with you. This cookbook came about as a Christmas present a few years ago. It seems like the perfect thing to practice on here. As you can see I need to work at it :)


Appetizers

Traditional Party Mix Recipe

6 Tbls butter 4 teaspoons Worcestershire 1 t seasoned salt
2 c wheat chex 2 c corn chex 2 c rice chex 3/4 c salted nuts.
Heat oven to 250'. Melt butter in pan stir in Worcestershire and salt.
Add cereal and nuts. Mix and heat for 45 minutes stirring every 15 minutes.

Fruit Dip - Doris Low

1 - 8 oz cream cheese - softened 1/4 c sugar 1/4 c milk or cream 2 T Kahlua or Cream de cocoa
Blend together and serve with fresh fruit

Nacho Cheese Dip - Paulette Miller

32 oz Velveeta 2 cans "Ro-Tel" Brand tomatoes (look in Mexican section of store)
Melt cheese in microwave 6-8 minute or until melted. Stir in tomatoes. Do not drain. Serve with nacho chips.

Sausage Cheese Balls - Sara Low

#1 Sharp cheddar - grated 1 # lean hot sausage 2 1/2 Cups bisquick Mix well. Shape into balls (golf ball size) Bake at 350' for about 20 minutes. Keeps well in frig or can be frozen.

Taffy Apple Dip - Donna Lynn

Mix: 8 oz Cream Cheese softened 2/3 c brown sugar 3/4 c sugar 1 tsp vanilla 2 oz nuts
Refrigerate and dip in sliced apples. If leaving apples out after slicing sprinkle with lemon juice to stop from browning.

Cheese Ball - Wanda Bruce - Aunt Patti

3 - 8 oz cream cheese -softened 6 tsp Worcestershire sauce 6-7 green onion chopped 1 pk chipped beef - shredded Mix and form into ball. Roll in chopped nuts. Refrigerate over night.

Veggie Squares - Aunt Patti

2 Pk Crescent Rolls - spread out on jelly roll pan. Bake at 400' -10 minutes. Let cool.Mix together 2 - 8 oz cream cheese, 1 cup mayo, 1 pk dry RanchDressing. Spread on cool crust.Chop: 2 cups any colorful veggies and put on top of cream cheese. Cool cut and serve.

Mexican Dip - Aunt Patti

Mix: 1 1/2 pt. sour cream 8 oz cream cheese 1 t garlic powder 1 t chili powderSpread on large plate or 13 x 9 panTop with 1 jar jalapeno salsa
8 oz shredded cheddar cheese 8 oz shredded Velveeta cheese 1 small can black olives sliced 1 small onion - chopped1 small green pepper and tomatoe Serve with corn chips or crackers

Spicy Chicken Wings - Aunt Linda

2 sticks margarine 1 t garlic powder1 1/2 c brown sugar 2 t dry mustard2 c water 2 c soy sauceBring to a boil. Pour over chicken wings. Bake for 30 minutes

Chicken Wings - Aunt Pie

Cut 2 dz chicken wings at joints. Throw away the tips. Mix 1 5 oz bottle soy sauce 1 t Dejon mustard1/2 t garlic powder 4 T brown sugarMarinate wings in mixture for 2 hours to overnight. Bake in jelly roll pan 1 hour at 375' Baste or turn wings over midway.

Spinach Dip

Mix together: 1 can chopped fine water chestnuts 1 med onion - chopped fine 1/4 c Blue Cheese -crumbled 1 c mayonnaise 1 c sour cream 1 box Knors Veg Soup mix 1 box frozen chopped spinach (Cook drain cool and squeeze moisture out). Serve in round loaf of rye bread. Good on crackers or chunks of French or Italian bread.

Cheese Dip - Aunt Linda

10 oz shredded cheddar cheese 1 c mayonnaise1-2 tsp onion flakesCombine ingredients and bake in casserole until it begins to bubble. Spoon on crackers.

Liver Sausage Ball - Doris Low

1 # liver sausage 1 pk dry green onion dip2 T water 1 t sugarBeat real well with mixer. Chill in a ball - when well chilled frost with: 8 0z cream cheese mixed with 1 T garlic butter, 1 T milk, 1/8 t hot sauce. Frost sausage ball and serve with crackers.

Shrimp Dip - Doris Low

1 can tomato soup 1 c chopped celery 1- 8 oz cream cheese 1-2 cans shrimp 1 c mayo 1 pk lemon jello1 c chopped onionBoil soup undiluted then add dry jello. Cream in cheese & mayonnaise then add rest of ingredients. Set in mold.

Tuna Mousse

1/2 c chopped onion 1/2 chopped celery 1- 8 oz cream cheese1 c mayonnaise 2 4oz cans of tuna drained 1 can of tomatoe soup 1 pk unflavored gelatin.Heat undiluted soup to a boil. Add gelatin that has been softened in 1/3 c hot water. Mix first 5 ingredients then blend in soup and gel mixture. Put into greased mold or a loaf pan and chill for 3-4 hours. Serve with rye bread and crackers.

Salads

Rainbow Jello - Aunt Pie

4 large boxes of jello different colors Mix 1 box with 1 c boiling water, add 1 c cold water. Divide in two - Add 2 T sour cream to half Pour into 13 x 9 pan and let first layer set in freezer 10 minutes. Pour on clear second layer. Do this with all four boxes of jello.

Stawberry Salad - Sara Low

1 large small curd cottage cheese 1 large cool whip 1 large pk strawberry jello Strawberries Mix together and refrigerate.

Spaghetti Salad - Makes a huge bowl 24 oz thin spaghetti cooked and cool Chop: 2 c green pepper 2 c celery 2 c cucumber 1 bunch green onion 2 tomato Toss with: 2 small bottles Viva Italian Seven Seas dressing 1/2 bottle McCormack Salad seasoning 1/4 C Parmesan cheese S & P Can add: black olives, pepperoni Cheese Jello - Kevin Low 1 big pk lemon jello - Make and whip when almost thick. Fold in 1 c grated velvetta cheese, 1 can crushed pineapple (drained) 1 pk cool whip. Garbage Salad - Aunt Patti 1 can peas 1 can french style green beans 1 small jar pimento 4 stalks celery chopped 1 med onion chopped Dressing: 1/2 c salad oil 1 c vinegar 1 t salt 1 c sugar 1 t paprika Shake well and toss with vegetables. Let stand 24 hours and serve. Cranberry Cream Salad A Thanksgiving treat from Grandma Low 1 bag fresh cranberries ground in meat grinder - look out these are juicy little things. Mix with 1 c sugar and 4 c mini marshmallows and set over night. Add: 2 c diced apple, 1 1/2 c green grape halves 1/2 t salt 1 c nuts 2 cartons cream - whipped. Stir together and chill. Remember the year this salad made it to Iowa for Thanksgiving and Mom didn't?

Aunt Pies Famous Dill Diix together in Medium bowl: 1 pint sour half & half, 1 pint Helmans mayonnaise 1 T Lowreys Seasoned Salt 3 T Dill weed (not seed) 2 T parsley flakes. Chill and serve with carrots, celery, cauliflower, €cucumber slices or other vegetables. Chinese Cabbage Salad - Sherry Low 1/2 head cabbage chopped - 1/4 cup table onions 1 pk sliced almonds 3 TBL sesamee seeds 1 pk Romain chicken noodles 3 tsp sugar 1/2 c Crisco oil 3 TBL vinegar 1/4 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp salt Season pack from noodles Brown Almonds and seeds at 350 for 10-15 minutes til light brown. Mix in cabbage and onions to salad mixture. Add Romain noodles crunched. Mix lightly. Hidden Valley Ranch Oyster Crackers - Aunt Mary Thomas 3/4 c salad oil 1 pk (1 oz) Hidden Valley Ranch Milk Original 1/2 t dill weed 1/4 t lemon pepper 1/4 t garlic powder 12-16 oz plan oyster crackers Whisk together the 1st 5 ingredients. Pour over crackers, stirring to coat. Place on baking sheets. Bake at 275 for 15-20 minutes. Makes 11-12 cups. French Salad Dressing - Shirley Raemaker Combine together in a quart jar, shake and refrigerate 1 c oil 1 c sugar 3/4 c vinegar 1 can tomatoe soup 2 tsp dry mustard 2 tsp salt 2 tsp paprika 1 tsp chopped onion 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Seven Layer Salad - Aunt Susie

1 - 1 head shredded lettuce 2 - 6 green onions cut fine 3 - 4 stalks celery cut fine 4 - 1 green pepper cut fine 5 - 1 pk frozen peas cooked 5 minutes and drained 6 - Cover with 1" of Helmans Mayonnaise 7 - Sprinkle with 1 TBL sugar, Parmesan cheese and bacon bits. Let set over night before serving.

Aunt Patties Famous Relish Tray

1 small jar green olives 2 cans black olives 1 jar Alices Maes Slack Lime Pickles (see recipe) 1 jar dill pickles Open jars and drain. Arrange on relish tray and serve. Excellent for company & family get togethers.

Soups

POTATO CHOWDER

8 slices bacon, coarsely chopped 1 c chopped onion 1 c chopper celery 1 c sliced carrots 1# red skinned potatoes, diced 2 c canned low-salt chicken broth 1/4 t garlic powder 1-1/2 c milk 1 10oz can condensed cream of celery soup 1/2 chopped parsley cook bacon in heavy large pot over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon, reserve 1 T drippings in pot, add celery, carrots, and onion, saute until soft, about 10 minutes. add potatoes, chicken broth and garlic powder cover and simmer until vegetables are soft, about 15 min. Add milk and celery soup, simer 5 minutes, stir in parsely and bacon.serves 6 1-cup servings

Cheese Broccoli Soup

1 - 16 oz bag of broccoli 2 - 16 z jars of cheese whiz 1 can cream of broccoli or cream of celery soup Boil broccoli, empty excess water, add 1 1/2 jars of cheese whiz and can of soup, plus one can of milk and cook to a boil and serve.

Baked Onion soup - Aunt Pie

In large pan saute 4 large sweet onions (chopped fine) with 2-3 T butter - Add 5 T flour when onions are soft. Cook till brown. Add: 1 qt chicken broth 2-3 bay leaves 1/4 tsp pot herbs ( 1/8 Thyme 1/8 Marjoram) 1/4 t pepper 1 c white wine Simmer for 45 minutes. If not thick enough add more flour mixed with wine. If not brown add Kitchen Bouquet. Put hot in cups Add Swiss cheese and put under boiler till brown. Cream of Broccoli soup - Aunt Pie

2 - 20 oz pk of frozen broccoli 2 carrots pealed and sliced 2-3 ribs of celery 1 med onion chopped Place in soup kettle and add 6 cups of water with chicken bouillon one 49 1/2 oz can of Swanson's chicken broth. Bring to a boil and simmer 20 minutes. Lightly mash the vegetables. Add 1 # Velveeta cheese, sliced and stir until cheese melts. If thicker soup is desired thicken with 4 T corn starch and 2 cups milk. Will scorch if heat is too high. Can be made with cauliflower or any combination of vegetables.

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Last updated: August 28, 1999