Recipes Cornhusker Power celebrates 70 years of service in 2013. Enjoy these submitted recipes! Shrimp and Corn Chowder submitted by Karen Schlautman ½ lb. bacon 3 tablespoons margarine 1 medium onion – diced 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning 2 tablespoons sugar ¼ cup chopped parsley 8 oz. jar clam juice + 1 ½ cups water 1 can corn 5-6 diced potatoes 1 pint Half and Half 1 lb. shrimp – peeled 8 scallops – quartered In a 4-5 quart pot, fry bacon until crisp, remove. Add margarine and sauté onion until well cooked. Add Old Bay, sugar, parsley and juice. Add corn (undrained) and diced potatoes. Cook until tender (15-20 minutes). When potatoes are cooked, mash a few to thicken and make a paste of: 1 tablespoon butter – at room temputure and 4 ½ teaspoons flour Bring soup to boil, whisk paste in 1 spoon at a time, add cream (Half & Half) and boil until slightly thickened (about 1 minute). Add shrimp and scallops and cook for about 3 minutes. Remove from heat, add bacon pieces back, season with salt, pepper and yes, perhaps cayenne. Big Red Chili submitted by Diana Gartrell Cream of Taco Soup submitted by retiree Judy Trautwein 2 lbs. ground beef 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 tablespoons sugar onion salt 2 – 1 lb. cans tomato sauce 1 cup water 1 lb. can chili beans 1 lb. ground beef, browned 1 large can chili without beans 2 cans pinto beans 1 lb. Velveeta cheese, cubed 1 can Rotel tomatoes, cut up 1 can stewed tomatoes, cut up 16 oz. sour cream Brown the ground beef, place in crock pot along with remaining ingredients. Heat. Serve with shredded cheese and chili cheese flavored corn chips. Put first 6 ingredients into crock pot or in big pot. Heat. Add 16 ounces of sour cream about ½ hour before serving. Garnish with Fritos. Serves 8. 70 Since 1943 Recipes Cornhusker Power celebrates 70 years of service in 2013. Enjoy these submitted recipes! Cheese Filled Coffee Cake submitted by retiree Judy Trautwein (Colorado Cache Cookbook) You will definitely get raves from this coffee cake. 1 package dry yeast ¼ cup lukewarm water 1 teaspoon sugar 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 cups flour, sifted ¼ teaspoon salt ¾ cup butter or margarine 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Powdered sugar Sliced almonds for garnish, optional Mix yeast, water and sugar. Let stand for 10 minutes. Add egg. Cut margarine into flour and salt and mix well. Add yeast mixture. Divide into two balls and roll each into 8 x 10 inch rectangles. Make filling by combining cream cheese, lemon juice and sugar. Spread ½ of the filling on each rectangle and fold by taking each long side toward the middle, making sure the sides overlap a little. Fold the ends up about 1 ½ inches. Bake immediately at 375°F for 25 minutes. When cool, sprinkle with powdered sugar. To make it prettier, mix some powdered sugar with a little milk or cream and place it in a pastry tube. Then make diagonal squiggles on the top and garnish with sliced almonds. For Christmas you can put a half maraschino cherry on the top of each serving. When you serve, cut in diagonal. Serves 10-15. Cake Extender submitted by Denise Pandorf Prepare cake according to box directions. Add the following ingredients: ½ cup water 1 cup flour pinch of salt 1 teaspoon baking powder ¾ cup sugar ½ cup cooking oil This makes a nice high fluffy cake when added to your cake mix. Butterbrickle Bars submitted by Jean Armstrong (wife of CPPD employee Dennis Armstrong) Mix together the following ingredients: 1 pkg. yellow cake mix 1 large egg 1/3 cup butter (melted) Put in a jelly roll pan. Pour the following on top: 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 pkg. butterbrickle chips 3/4 cup pecan pieces Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes. Cool and cut. 70 Since 1943 Recipes Cornhusker Power celebrates 70 years of service in 2013. Enjoy these submitted recipes! Sour Cream Enchiladas submitted by Diana Gartrell 1 lb. ground beef 1 pkg. enchilada seasoning mix 8 oz. can tomato sauce 1 ½ cup boiling water 16 oz. sour cream 8 oz. shredded cheddar cheese 12 flour tortillas Preheat oven to 350°F. Brown hamburger. In saucepan combine boiling water, enchilada mix and tomato sauce, simmer. Add ½ cup of this mixture to the meat along with ½ of the shredded cheese. Place 2 T. of meat mixture on tortilla, top with 1 T. sour cream. Roll tortilla and place in 9x13 inch greased pan. Spread remaining sour cream over top and sprinkle remaining cheese. Finally spoon enchilada sauce mixture over all. Bake 25-30 minutes or until enchiladas are well heated and cheese is melted. My Beef & Noodles Ham and Cheese Loaf submitted by Jean Armstrong (wife of CPPD employee Dennis Armstrong) submitted by retiree Judy Trautwein 2 pkgs. beef shank meat 1/3 cup flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 4 cups hot water 1 envelope beefy mushroom soup mix 1 bag Martha Gooch home style noodles Combine flour, salt and pepper in plastic bag. Cut off excess fat from meat. Shake meat 1 at a time in flour mixture to coat thoroughly. Place in roaster and bake at 475°F for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and drain off excess grease. Add water & soup mix. Cover pan tightly with foil. Bake at 325°F for 2 hours. Stir in noodles. Cover and bake 15 minutes. Stir and add more hot water if needed. Continue cooking covered 15 minutes or until noodles are tender. Can sit for 15 minutes to thicken. 6 eggs ¾ cup milk 1½ cups all-purpose flour 2½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 6 slices bacon, fried crisp, drained and crumbled 1 cup diced cooked ham 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese 1 cup shredded swiss cheese 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese In large bowl, beat eggs until foamy; add milk, flour, baking powder and salt, stirring until well blended. Add bacon, ham and cheeses and mix well. Bake in greased and floured 9x5-inch loaf pan at 350°F for 55-60 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. 70 Since 1943 Recipes Cornhusker Power celebrates 70 years of service in 2013. Enjoy these submitted recipes! Oreo Dessert submitted by Denise Pandorf ~ A favorite of the Pandorf/Shultz family 1. 3 cups crushed Oreos 1/8 cup sugar (optional) ½ cup Oleo, melted Mix and pat into a 13x9 pan and set 2. 8 oz. cream cheese 12 oz. Cool Whip Mix well (put on top of crust) *For Christmas, Valentine or a Big Red Save some Cool Whip for topping on top of jello. game, use red jello (Strawberry is great!); 3. 2 pkgs. jello (whatever flavor you want or desire) for fall time, orange jello is festive. 2 cups boiling water 1/3 cup cold water Dissolve jello in boiling water add cold water and let gel. May add fruit to jello if you like. Put Cool Whip on top of jello and sprinkle with Oreo crumbs. Striped Delight Chocolate Dessert submitted by Diana Gartrell 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers ½ cup sugar 1/3 cup melted margarine 8 oz. cream cheese ¼ cup sugar 2 tablespoons milk 1 container 8-12 oz. Cool Whip 2 pkgs. chocolate instant flavored pudding 3 ½ cups milk Crust: Crush crackers and mix with ½ cup sugar. Add melted margarine. Press in bottom of 9x13 pan. Beat cream cheese, sugar and 2 tablespoons of milk until smooth. Fold in 4 oz. Cool Whip. Spread over crust. Using 3 ½ cups milk, mix pudding according to package directions. Pour over cream cheese mixture and chill several hours or overnight. Spread remaining Cool Whip on top and garnish with graham cracker crumbs, grated chocolate or nuts. Candy Bar Cookie submitted by Theresa Grape 1 cup margarine 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1 cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoon vanilla 3 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda mini Snickers bars Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa, 1 tablespoon milk Combine ingredients. Use more or less milk as needed. Mix margarine, peanut butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix flour, baking powder and soda together and add creamed mixture. Shape dough around a mini Snicker bar, forming a ball. Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Cool. Drizzle with glaze. 70 Since 1943 Recipes Cornhusker Power celebrates 70 years of service in 2013. Enjoy these submitted recipes! Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes submitted by Theresa Grape 6 medium potatoes (2 lbs.) cut into 1/8” slices 1 can (10.75 oz.) condensed cream of onion soup 1 can (5 oz.) evaporated milk (2/3 cups) 1 jar (2 oz.) diced pimientos, undrained 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Spray inside of 3.5 - 6 quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Mix all ingredients, pour into cooker, cover and cook on low 10-12 hours or until potatoes are tender. Serves 8. Taco ‘n Tater Casserole submitted by Diana Gartrell 1 lb. ground beef, cooked and drained 1 packet taco seasoning 1 can cream of mushroom soup 8 ounces shredded Cheddar Cheese 12 ounces frozen tater tots Preheat oven to 350°F. Layer tater tots in bottom of greased casserole dish. Combine cooked ground beef with taco seasoning and mushroom soup. Spread over tater tots. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and bake for 40-50 minutes. Corn Casserole submitted by Diana Gartrell 1 box Jiffy cornbread mix 8 ounces sour cream 3 eggs 1 can whole corn - undrained 1 can cream corn - undrained 1 stick of butter, melted Mix all ingredients and pour into a well-greased pan. Bake at 350°F for approximately an hour. 70 Since 1943 Recipes Cornhusker Power celebrates 70 years of service in 2013. Enjoy these submitted recipes! Parmesan Pork Tenderloin submitted by Karen Schlautman 1 pound lean pork tenderloin 3 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 small onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced Cut tenderloin crosswise into 8 slices, about 1 inch thick. Place each slice on its cut surface and flatten with heel of hand to ½ inch thickness. Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and pepper; dredge pork slices to coat. Heat oil in large, heavy nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add pork and distribute onions and garlic around meat. Cook slowly 5 minutes; turn and cook slowly 4-5 minutes more. Serves 4. Barbecued Ribs submitted by Jean Armstrong (wife of CPPD employee Dennis Armstrong) 3 pounds lean country style pork ribs Marinade: 2 cups water 4 teaspoons dry mustard 3 tablespoons liquid smoke ½ teaspoon pepper 1 can tomato soup 1 ground onion 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce Put ribs in roaster; sprinkle with a little salt. Soak ribs in above sauce overnight. Bake at 350°F for 2 ½ hours. Turn down the last ½ hour. Crockpot Chicken Oriental Steak Marinade 4-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1/4 cup white wine 1 package Good Seasons Italian salad dressing mix 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 2 teaspoon dry mustard 2 tablespoons salad oil submitted by Theresa Grape Brown chicken. Place in crockpot. Sprinkle salad dressing mix over chicken. Add wine. Cover. Cook on high about 4 hours (low for 6-8 hours). submitted by Diana Gartrell 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2/3 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup water Combine ingredients and marinate rib or New York Strip steaks before grilling. Grill to desired doneness and heat leftover marinade to serve with steak. This marinade recipe may be used for roast beef. Marinate roast for 24 hours to tenderize, turning twice. Grill. 70 Since 1943 Recipes Cornhusker Power celebrates 70 years of service in 2013. Enjoy these submitted recipes! Pretty Party Pretzel Salad submitted by Diana Gartrell Tubetti Salad submitted by Denise Pandorf 16 ounces Tubetti macaroni, cooked and cooled red onion, sliced 2 cucumbers, sliced Dressing: 16 ounces sour cream 1 teaspoon paprika 1 1/4 cup mayonnaise 3 Tablespoons vinegar 2/3 cup sugar salt and pepper 1 1/2 cups crushed pretzels 1/2 cup melted butter 3 Tablespoons powdered sugar Whisk dressing ingredients in small bowl, set aside. Combine macaroni, onion and cucumber in larger bowl. Add dressing and toss. Combine above ingredients and place in buttered 9x13 pan. Bake 10 minutes at 350°F. Cool. Lettuce & Orange Salad 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese 1 small tub Cool Whip whipped topping 3/4 cup sugar Iceberg lettuce torn in bite-size pieces green leaf lettuce, torn in bite-size pieces red onion, sliced 1/2 pound bacon, fried, crumbled 1 package slivered almonds 1 can mandarin oranges shredded mozzarella or swiss cheese Mix and spread on cooled crust. 1 pint drained strawberries 1 large package strawberry jello 2 cups boiling water 1/2 cup cold water submitted by Karen Schlautman Mix the above ingredients, let partially set and put on top of middle layer. Refrigerate. Dressing: 3/4 cup Miracle Whip salad dressing 1/2 cup sugar Note: If using frozen strawberries omit the 1/2 cup cold water. Mix dressing ingredients together aand pour over salad before serving. 70 Since 1943 Recipes Cornhusker Power celebrates 70 years of service in 2013. Enjoy these submitted recipes! Broccoli Salad submitted by Denise Pandorf Broccoli, cut in florets 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup sunflower seeds (sprinkle on when serving) 12 ounce bacon, fried, crumbled or bacon bits (add just prior to serving) Small onion, chopped Dressing: 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sugar 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar Combine all ingredients and serve. Lettuce Salad Mom’s Macaroni Salad Lettuce Onion Green pepper 12 ounce box of frozen peas Salad dressing Sugar Salad crispins or bacon bits Parmesan cheese or shredded cheddar cheese 3 cups cooked macaroni 1 cup lunch meat, cut in small squares 1 cup mild cheddar cheese, cubed 1 cup celery, diced 1/4 cup onion, chopped 1/4 cup sweet dill pickles, chopped 1/3 cup green peppers, diced 1/2 cup water chestnuts, chopped (optional) salt and pepper Miracle Whip or mayonnaise (enough for salad consistency) submitted by Diana Gartrell Place lettuce in bottom of bowl, then add the following in order for layers: onion, green pepper (optional), frozen peas, salad dressing, sugar, salad crispins or bacon bits. Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese or cheddar cheese. Toss before serving. submitted by Denise Pandorf Combine all ingredients and serve. 70 Since 1943 Recipes Cornhusker Power celebrates 70 years of service in 2013. Enjoy these submitted recipes! Quick Salsa Dip submitted by Troy Norman 1- 14 ounce can diced tomatoes 1- 10 ounce can original Rotel 1/2 small onion, roughly chopped 1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed 1/2-1 jalapeno, seeded or not (depends on how spicy you like it) 1 teaspoon honey 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin small to medium size handful of cilantro, washed juice of 1 lime Put all the ingredients in the base of a food processor or good blender and pulse to combine for 30 seconds or so until all the ingredients are finely chopped and salsa is desired consistency. Taste for seasoning and adjust to taste. Serve with chips or over tacos. Texas Caviar Canned Salsa 1/2 onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 bunch green onions, chopped 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped (optional) 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered 1 (8 ounce) bottle zesty Italian dressing 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained 1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1 bunch chopped fresh cilantro 1 cup apple cider vinegar 1 clove garlic, minced 1 onion, chopped 5 tomatoes, diced 3 hot lemon peppers, diced 3 habanero peppers, diced 3 jalapeno peppers, diced submitted by Theresa Grape In a large bowl, mix together onion, green bell pepper, green onions, jalapeno peppers, garlic, cherry tomatoes, zesty Italian dressing, black beans, black-eyed peas and coriander. Cover and chill in the refrigerator approximately 2 hours. Toss with desired amount of fresh cilantro to serve. submitted by customer Howard Barta, Leigh In a sauce pan, mix all ingredients together, bring to a boil for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. While still hot, pour into jars, seal and place in hot bath for 10 minutes. Remove from hot bath and set aside to allow jars to seal. Use milder peppers for a mild salsa. 70 Since 1943 Recipes Cornhusker Power celebrates 70 years of service in 2013. Enjoy these submitted recipes! Lazy Day Cherry Cobbler Zucchini Boats 1 stick oleo 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 cup flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup milk 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 can unsweetened cherries and juice 2 young zucchinis 1 pound hamburger 1 medium onion, diced 1 can cream of mushroom soup sour cream shredded cheese Melt oleo in 9x9 pan in oven. Mix in a bowl: 1 cup sugar, flour, baking powder, salt and milk. Beat until smooth. Pour over oleo. Do not stir. Pour cherries over the batter and spread evenly. Sprinkle rest of sugar (1/2 cup) over top. Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes or until golden brown. NOTE: Fruit will sink to the bottom and crust will form on top. Have also used fresh peaches and pears. Very good and simple to make. Enjoy! Cut zucchinis in half and scoop out seeds. Bake zucchini shells for 30 minutes at 350°F. Meanwhile, brown hamburger with onion. Add soup, cheese and sour cream (to taste). Spoon meat mixture into cooked zucchini boats, top with cheese. Cook an additional 30 minutes or until zucchini is tender. submitted by Dianne Musil (wife of retiree Stan Musil) submitted by Dianne Musil (wife of retiree Stan Musil) Cherry Pecan Bread No Fuss Caramel Corn 1/2 cup butter or margarine 3/4 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup chopped pecans 10 ounce jar Maraschino cherries, drained and chopped 3 quarts popped corn 1 1/2 cups peanuts 1/2 cup margarine 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon baking soda submitted by Diana Gartrell Cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir together flour, soda, add alternately with buttermilk to creamed mixture, mixing well. Fold in nuts and cherries. Turn into greased 9x5x3 loaf pan or miniature pans. Bake at 350°F for 45-50 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted in center of loaf. Cool in pan 10 minutes and remove. Miniature loaves make nice gifts. submitted by Jean Armstrong (wife of employee Dennis Armstrong) Place popped corn and peanuts in large brown sack. Set aside. Combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt in 2 quart glass dish. Microwave on high 3-4 minutes; stirring each minute until mixture comes to a boil. Microwave two more minutes. Stir in baking soda. Pour syrup mixture over popped corn and peanuts in bag. Close bag and shake well. Microwave on high an additional 1 1/2 minutes. Shake bag and pour corn over waxed paper to cool. 70 Since 1943 Recipes Cornhusker Power celebrates 70 years of service in 2013. Enjoy these submitted recipes! Crockpot Enchiladas submitted by Theresa Grape 1 pound Jennie-O Turkey Lean ground turkey, brown turkey meat 1 jar salsa, mix with browned turkey meat 8 ounces Campbell's Healthy Request Cream of Mushroom Soup, mix in with salsa and browned turkey meat 16 ounces Ortega Picante sauce, medium, add to turkey mixture 8 corn tortillas 2 cups reduced-fat shredded Monterey Jack cheese Layer meat mixture, shredded cheese, then tortillas in crockpot, repeat until mixture is gone. Cook on high until bubbly. Serves 10. Tortilla Roll-Ups Pumpkin Angelfood Mini Muffin 10-12 (10 inch) flour tortillas 8 ounces cream cheese 1/4 cup onions, diced 1/3 cup salsa (Picante sauce) 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1 package angel food cake mix, use dry 1 15 ounce canned pumpkin 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1/2 cup water submitted by Karen Schlautman Combine cream cheese, onions, salsa, garlic salt, and chili powder. Mix thoroughly. Spread onto tortillas and roll up. Cover tightly and chill for 2 hours or overnight. When ready to serve, cut each roll into 1/2-inch slices. Serve with a salsa or guacamole. Raspberry Punch submitted by Jean Armstrong (wife of employee Dennis Armstrong) 2 liter bottle Sprite (not diet) 4 Bigelow red raspberry tea bags Let tea bags steep in Sprite overnight. Be sure to open bottle in the sink. submitted by Theresa Grape Pour dry cake mix into large bowl. Add 1 15-oz. can pumpkin (not pie mix). Mix together and add Pumpkin Pie Spice and water. Put into mini-muffin pan lined with paper cups. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15-20 minutes. Test muffins for doneness after 15 minutes. Olive and Cheese Dip submitted by Karen Schlautman 8 ounces cheddar cheese 8 oz. mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup green olives, diced 1/2 cup black olives, diced 6 green onions - chopped Combine ingredients. Spoon into ungreased pie plate. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Do not overbake. Enjoy. 70 Since 1943 Recipes Cornhusker Power celebrates 70 years of service in 2013. Enjoy these submitted recipes! Cherry Mash Bars submitted by Diana Gartrell 2 cups sugar 2/3 cup evaporated milk (small can) 12 regular marshmallows 1/2 cup margarine 9-10 ounces cherry chips (large bag) 1 teaspoon vanilla 12 ounce package chocolate chips 1/2 cup peanut butter 1 pound jar salted peanuts Combine sugar, evaporated milk, marshmallows and margarine. Stir over medium heat until full boil. Boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cherry chips. Add vanilla. Spread in well buttered 9x13 pan. Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter together. Crush salted peanuts in blender. Fold crushed peanuts, half cup at a time, into chocolate mixture. Layer chocolate mixture over cherry layer and chill. Cut into squares. Oreo Balls Fudge 1 (16 ounce) package Oreo cookies 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese 1/2 package almond bark 1/4 package chocolate almond bark 3 cups sugar 3/4 cup margarine 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk 12 ounce package semisweet chocolate chips 7 ounce jar marshmallow creme 1 cup chopped nuts 1 teaspoon vanilla submitted by Jenny Hoefer Grind Oreos in food processor until fine. Mix in cream cheese. Make 1” balls and put in freezer for at least one hour. Melt almond bark and dip balls. Let bark harden. Melt chocolate almond bark and drizzle over top. Store in refrigerator or freezer. Peanut Clusters submitted by Diana Gartrell 12 ounce package semisweet chocolate chips 16 ounces white almond bark 16 ounces peanuts Melt chocolate chips with almond bark in microwave; stirring after a minute and continue until melted. Drop by teaspoons on waxed paper. Cool and serve. submitted by Diana Gartrell Combine sugar, margarine and milk in heavy 3 quart sauce pan. Bring to full boil, stirring constantly. Continue boiling 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent scorching. Remove from heat. Stir in chocolate chips until melted. Add remaining ingredients; stirring until well blended. Pour into greased 9x13 baking pan. Cool at room temperature; cut into squares. Makes 3 pounds. (Note: This fudge always works; it never sugars and you don’t need a candy thermometer.) 70 Since 1943
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