Bartholomew Buffet

Welcome to the Bartholomew Buffet where you will find all the same great recipes from the family cookbook, plus so much more.

St. John’s Banana Bread

Posted by Dee Lenz

1/2 C. margarine
1 C. sugar
2 eggs
2 C. flour
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3 large bananas, mashed
1 C. nuts, chopped, optional
Cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Mix in sifted dry ingredients. Beat in mashed bananas and add nuts. Pour in a greased and floured large bread pan. Bake at 350° for 50 [...]

Chicken Noodle Soup

Posted by Meg Dolf

1 box Uncle Ben’s long-grain and wild rice
1 chicken
1 medium onion, diced
1/2 C. butter
6 T. instant chicken bouillon
2 C. celery, diced
2 C. carrots, diced
Noodles (see the following recipe)
Bring chicken to a boil in 8 cups water. Cook until tender; remove chicken saving water in the pan. Add bouillon, carrots and celery to reserved water and [...]

Egg Casserole

Posted by Norma Bartholomew

1 box (minus 1/2 C.) croutiettes, any flavor
2 C. mild cheese, shredded
2 lbs. Little Sizzlers, cut up
4 eggs
2 1/2 C. milk
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 small can mushrooms
Place courtiettes in bottom of a greased 9×13″ pan. Top with cheese. Cook sausage in skillet. Drain on paper towel. Arrange cut-up sausage on top of cheese. [...]

Apricot Pecan Tassies

Posted by Marcia Young

1 C. flour
1/2 C. butter or margarine, cut into pats
6 T. reduced-fat cream cheese
3/4 C. light brown sugar, packed
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 T. butter or margarine, softened
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
2/3 C. dried apricots, finely chopped
1/3 C. pecans, chopped
Preheat oven to 325º. Combine flour, 1/2 cup butter and cream cheese in a blender container or [...]

Caramel Layer Chocolate Squares

Posted by Amy Killoren

1 – 14 oz. pkg. caramels
1/3 C. evaporated milk
1 box German chocolate cake mix
3/4 C. butter or margarine, melted
1/3 C. evaporated milk
1 C. chocolate chips
1 C. nuts, chopped, optional
Grease 9×13″ cake pan. In a small saucepan, combine caramels and 1/3 cup evaporated milk. Melt over low heat, stirring occasionally. In a large bowl, combine cake [...]

Hot Pretzels

Posted by Jeanette Grady

Father’s Day 2003, Aunt Leta said we each had to bring a surprise to the picnic at Downing Park. This was my surprise.
3 – 15 oz. bags Rold Gold pretzels
2 – 1 oz, pkgs, Hidden Valley Ranch salad dressing mix
2 – 12 oz, bottles Orville Redenbacher’s Gourmet Popping and Topping Oil, buttery flavor
1 tsp, dill [...]

Peanut Butter Cookies

Posted by Emily Young

The key to these cookies is cheap peanut butter. Choose the store brand for a gooey and delicious cookie!
2 C. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/4 C. dark brown sugar, packed
1 1/4 C. granulated sugar
2 sticks (1 C.) butter, softened
3 large eggs
1 C. creamy peanut butter
2 tsp. vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 300°. In [...]

Trifle

Posted by Dee Lenz

This serves 20 to 25 people and you serve it in a punch bowl. Very pretty.
1 C. boiling water
1-3 oz. pkg. strawberry jello
1 pt. vanilla ice cream
2-4 oz. pkgs. vanilla instant pudding
1 C. pecans, chopped
2- 10 oz. pkgs. frozen strawberries
Maraschino cherries
1 C. juice from berries
1-3 oz. pkg. raspberry jello
1 angel food cake, broken into pieces
3 [...]

Apple Pie

Posted by Norma Bartholomew

CRUST:
2 C. flour
1 tsp. salt
FILLING:
6 C. peeled apples
1 C. brown sugar
2 T. flour
1 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
3/4 C. Crisco
5 T. water
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 C. Cheddar cheese
2 T. butter
CRUST: Combine flour and salt. Cut in Crisco to form pea-sized chunks. Sprinkle with water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Toss lightly with fork until dough forms a [...]

Bundt Cake

Posted by Sharon Crosheck

In the Crosheck family, it isn’t a family gathering unless there’s a Bundt cake!
CAKE:
1 box cake mix
1 – 4 serving size box instant pudding mix
4 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil

Grease pan with Crisco shortening.
Preheat oven to 350º
Mix dry ingredients together, then add wet ingredients.
Beat with electric mixer until glossy, about 2 minutes.
Pour into greased [...]

Carbonara

Posted by Liza Torborg

This authentic Italian meal came from my Italian friend, Raffa. I still can’t make it like she does, but if you’re a bacon fan, you’ll love this dish.
1/2 to 1 lb. bacon
1 pkg. fettuccine noodles
5 eggs
3/4 C. fresh Parmesan cheese
3 T. milk
1/2 to 1tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
Boil water to cook noodles according to package. Cut [...]

Shredded Turkey Sandwiches

Posted by Scott Torborg

If you’ve ever been to the Minnesota State Fair and devoured a “Turkey To Go” sandwich you’ll truly appreciate this shredded turkey recipe. This is the closest recipe I’ve found to the real thing. Thanks to my co-worker Steve Milbrandt for sharing this at a work potluck and to his wife Sharon for [...]

Mustard Dip

Posted by Marcia Young

1 C. Miracle Whip
5 T. Boetzens mustard
1/2 C. sugar
1 tsp. garlic powder
Mix all together and serve as dip for pretzels.

Mustard Dip

Posted by Elaine Clark

1 C. sour cream
1 C. mayonnaise
1 C. mustard
1/2 C. sugar
1 pkg. Hidden Valley Ranch dressing
Onion, optional
Mix and refrigerate.
NOTE: I use French’s Deli Brown Mustard and no onion.

Marcia’s Vegetable Dip

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

1 C. sour cream
3/4 C. Miracle Whip
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/4 C. radishes
1/4 C. cucumbers
1/4 C. green peppers, finely chopped
1/4 C. onions, finely chopped
Combine all ingredients. Use garlic salt and pepper to taste.

Infamous Dip

Posted by Dee Lenz

(HAM AND CHEESE PEANUT DIP)
Warning: The entire Bartholomew clan, minus Dee, hates this dip. She still says she loves it.
1-8 oz. pkg. cream cheese
1-2 1/4 oz. can deviled ham
2 T. mayonnaise
1/4 C. chutney, chopped
2 T. minced onion
2 T. milk
1 C. cocktail peanuts, chopped
Beat together cream cheese, ham and mayonnaise until fluffy.
Add other ingredients. Especially good [...]

Dill Weed Dip

Posted by Leta Riordan

Part of Tom’s birthday celebration.
1 C. sour cream
1 C. mayonnaise
3 T. dill weed
3 T. minced onion
1 T. seasoned salt

Three-Layer Cheesecake

Posted by Marcia Young

3-8 oz. pkgs. cream cheese, softened and divided
3 T. pimento-stuffed green olives, chopped
2 tsp. olive juice
1 T. mayonnaise
1 C. (4 oz,) sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
1-2 oz. jar diced pimentos, drained
1tsp. onion, grated
1/2 C. butter or margarine, softened
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1tsp. dried Italian seasonings
Assorted crackers
Green leafy lettuce of your choice
Grapes for garnish
Beat 1 package of cream [...]

Chunky Cheese Dip

Posted by Elaine Clark

Sounds terrible but is really good – trust me, I am your AUNT!

2 C. Cheddar cheese, shredded
2 C. pecans, chopped
5 to 6 tsp. mayonnaise, or more if you like (I use 7 to 8 tsp.)
6 green onions, chopped
Mix above ingredients into bowl. Pat into a 9″ pie plate (looks very nice in a Longaberger pie [...]

Cheese Onion Dip

Posted by Marcia Young

2 tomatoes, chopped
1/4 green pepper, chopped
6 green onions, chopped
10 drops Tabasco sauce
2 C. Cheddar cheese, shredded
2 C. mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 C. Green Goddess dressing
Mix all ingredients together. Serve with chips.
NOTE: Doritos are very good with this dip.

Cheese and Crackers

Posted by Marcia Young

2-8 oz. pkgs. cream cheese (can use low-fat)
1-14 oz. can crushed pineapple
1/4 C. green pepper, finely chopped (red peppers are fun for Christmas)
2 T. onion, minced
1 T. seasoned salt
Assorted crackers
Squeeze juice from pineapple until very dry. Mix the remaining ingredients. You can mold it into a cheese ball and roll in crushed walnuts or pecans. [...]

Salsamole

Posted by Marcia Young

1/4 C. red onion, finely chopped
1T. fresh lime juice
1/2 T. cider vinegar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 garlic clove, minced
1 Serrano chile, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 C. fresh cilantro, chopped
1 ripe, peeled avocado, seeded and coarsely mashed
1 medium tomato, chopped
Combine the red onion, lime juice, cider vinegar, salt, garlic and Serrano chile in a medium bowl. Add cilantro, [...]

Nona’s Salsa

Posted by Dee Lenz

Nona was the first grade teacher in our building and she brought this to the staff room. Everybody thought it was wonderful.
3 fresh tomatoes, diced
1 – 1″ slice green pepper, chopped
1 – 1/4″ slice Jalapeno pepper
1/4 tsp. cilantro
1/2 onion, chopped
1 – 1″ slice red pepper, chopped
Dash of garlic salt
Salt and pepper

Jim’s Salsa

Posted by Jim Young

Always a favorite on the Fourth of July and a mainstay in Jim Young’s diet. Jim loves the colors in this appetizer. “Isn’t salsa a beautiful food?” says the chef as he prepares his masterpiece.
10 Roma tomatoes
1 medium vidalia onion
1 red pepper
3 cloves, garlic
1/2 C. or most of the head of a bunch of cilantro
3 [...]

Gazpacho Salsa

Posted by Ellen Abney

This is a fantastic way to sit and eat a whole bag of tortilla chips! (You’ll have to do your best to exercise self-control.) It’s also a great way to add lots of veggies to a meal or a snack.
2 C. V-8 juice
1 lb. tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1-15 oz. can garbanzo beans or chick-peas, rinsed [...]

Diana’s Mexican Casserole Dip

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

1 1/2 lbs. hamburger, browned
1 pkg. taco seasoning
1 – 8 oz. pkg. sour cheese
1/2 lb. mozzarella cheese
1/2 lb. Cheddar cheese
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 jar taco sauce (medium spiced and any size you want)
Combine the hamburger and taco seasoning as directed on back of seasoning packet. Salt veggies lightly. Place half of [...]

Creamy Taco Dip

Posted by Marcia Young

2 – 8 oz. pkgs. cream cheese
1 tsp. taco seasoning
1 tsp. dried parsley
1 C. chunky salsa
1/3 C. (1 1/2 oz.) Cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 C. (2 oz.) ripe olives, finely chopped
Mix ingredients together and chill 1 hour before serving

Connie’s Dip

Posted by Elaine Clark

1 lb. hamburger, browned until fully cooked
1 can Ro-Tel tomatoes*
1 lb. (small box) Velveeta cheese, cut into medium cubes
Brown the hamburger, then add the tomatoes and cheese. You can cook this on the stove, but use low heat or it will burn, or you can use the slow cooker.
*1 use the mild or original and [...]

Bean Dip

Posted by Jeanette Grady

My branch supervisor for Longaberger served this recipe at our monthly meeting. It is very good and lasts in the refrigerator for quite a while.
Black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed well
Add any vegetable to your liking
(carrots, radishes, onion, cucumber, celery, 1 can whole corn, drained, etc.)
If you are going to use tomatoes, put them in right [...]

Bagel Dip

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

16 oz. sour cream
16 oz. Hellmann’s mayonnaise
1 regular onion, chopped
3 T. Accent
Dill, to taste
4 small pkgs. Buddig corned beef

Aunt Nonnie’s Cheese Ball

Posted by Norma Bartholomew

2-8 oz. pkgs. cream cheese
1 tsp. Accent
1 bunch green onions, finely chopped
1 small can chopped ripe olives
1/2 jar dried beef, chopped
Mix well, form into a ball, and roll in chopped pecans to cover.

Watermelon Rind Appetizers

Posted by Jeanette Grady

1 jar watermelon pickles
1/2 to 1 lb. bacon
1 can whole water chestnuts
Cut bacon slices in half. In the middle of each slice, put a water chestnuts and then a watermelon pickle (you may have to cut the pickles in half, sometimes they are too big). Bring each side of the bacon to the top of [...]

Vegetable Pizza

Posted by Ellen Abney

2 tubes crescent rolls
16 oz. cream cheese
2/3 C. mayonnaise
1 1/2 tsp. dill weed
1T. dry Hidden Valley Ranch dressing
Fresh veggies, chopped (carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, green onions)
8 oz. Cheddar cheese, shredded
Unroll crescent rolls onto greased cookie sheet press all seams together. Bake at 400º for 10 minutes. Mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, dill weed and dressing mix together [...]

Tortilla Rollups

Posted by Joan Riordan

8 regular-size tortillas
1 C. sour cream
1-8 oz. pkg. cream cheese
Lawry’s seasoned salt, to taste
Garlic salt, to taste
Chili powder, to taste
1-4 oz. can green chilies, drained
1/2 C. small ripe olives
1/2 C. longhorn or Cheddar cheese, grated
Mix together cream cheese, sour cream and seasonings. Fold in green chilies, olives and cheese. Spread over tortillas. Roll tortillas and [...]

Dill Pickle Appetizers

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

8 kosher dill pickles, patted dry
2 1/2 oz. thin-sliced beef luncheon meat
2-8 oz. pkgs. cream cheese, softened
Spread or pat cream cheese around each pickle. Wrap 2 sheets of meat around each pickle. Refrigerate pickles overnight, slice before serving.

Cocktail Wienies

Posted by Elaine Clark

1 small jar grape jelly
1 or 2 pkgs. cocktail wienies
1 small jar mustard*
ANOTHER OPTION:
1 small jar grape jelly
1 small jar barbeque sauce, any brand
Place all ingredients in a slow cooker and heat.
* I only use 1/2 of the mustard, but depends on your taste.

Bread Pot Fondue

Posted by Leta Riordan

1 firm round loaf of bread
2 C. (8 oz.) sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
6 oz. cream cheese
1 1/2 C. sour cream
1 C. cooked ham, diced
1/2 C. green onions, chopped
4 oz. chopped chilies, drained
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
MELT TOGETHER TO TOAST BREAD:
2 T. oil
1 T. butter
Hollow out loaf and save lid.
Cut inside of bread into cubes as you [...]

Batter For Deep-Fried Veggies

Posted by Dee Lenz

1 C. all-purpose flour 1 C. beer (Club soda)
Mix. Cover and refrigerate 3 to 4 hours.
Heat oil to 375°.
Dip veggies in batter and fry until golden brown.
Good for any veggies.

Baked Sausage Wontons

Posted by Ellen Abney

We tried this recipe during football season for a fun lunch. It was a hit. It looks like making the shells will be a lot of work, but it isn’t too much. And, the end result is worth the extra effort!
1 lb. ground pork sausage
3/4 C. carrot, finely shredded
1/2 C. water chestnuts, finely chopped
2 tsp. [...]