Bartholomew Buffet

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

Buttermilk Brownie Cake

Posted by Jeanette Grady

I found this in the newspaper this summer and tried it.  They did not last long!!

2 C. granulated sugar
2 C. all-purpose flour
1/4 C. cocoa powder
1/2 C. vegetable oil
1/2 C. butter
1/2 C. reduced-fat buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla extract
FROSTING
1/2 C. butter
1/4 C. cocoa powder
1/3 C. reduced-fat buttermilk
1 lb. box of confectioners’ sugar  (powdered [...]

Rhubarb Muffins

Posted by Jeanette Grady

This is Aunt Marcia’s recipe. I don’t really like muffins but these were very good!

1 1/4 C. brown sugar
1 C. buttermilk
1 egg
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 C. oil
1 1/2 C. diced rhubarb
1 1/2 C. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 C. chopped walnuts
TOPPING
1 T. melted butter
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 C. sugar

In large bowl combine [...]

Cheesy Potatoes

Posted by Jeanette Grady

These potatoes are famous in the Grady household. Jim always makes these for the holidays or Stephanie’s birthday per her request. Elizabeth Clark also requests Uncle Jim to make these.
2 lbs. hash browns, a little thawed
1/2 C. butter
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 pt. sour cream
Onion
Salt and pepper
1 C. cheese, shredded
Stir all the ingredients together [...]

Baked Beans

Posted by Jeanette Grady

I learned to bake these beans from my Mom, Irene Bartholomew. She was well known for her beans!

1 – 2 lb. pkg. Great Northern beans
1 – 2 lb. pkg. brown sugar
1 or 2 ham hocks
1 – 14 oz. bottle ketchup Molasses
Soak beans in water overnight or 6 to 8 hours. Add ham hocks to the [...]

Fried Cabbage

Posted by Jeanette Grady

I eat fried cabbage at least once a year. It is only good with fresh cabbage out of the garden. This is one of Grandpa Earl’s favorite meals. We, Grandpa and I, just eat this for the entire meal. My mouth waters just thinking about this recipe.
1 head cabbage, sliced
1/2 to 1 lb. bacon
Onion, chopped
Sugar
Brown [...]

Famous Spanish Rice

Posted by Jeanette Grady

One day when the Lenz children were staying at Aunt Jeanette’s, they experienced this wonderful dish! To this day all of the Lenz children (Dan, Cara, Liza and Ryan) will not forgive Aunt Jeanette for feeding them this recipe. I believe it was also on this day that they learned what the long fingernail on [...]

Potato Soup

Posted by Jeanette Grady

This recipe I learned from my Mom, Irene Bartholomew. It is a great recipe to make when you don’t have a lot of time or have not thought of anything for supper on a cold winter night.
Potatoes, peeled and cut into little pieces
Onion to taste
Water
Salt and pepper
Approx. 1/4 C. butter
Milk (depends on how much soup [...]

Hot Sub Sandwiches

Posted by Jeanette Grady

This is a variety for cold meat sandwiches. Mom always fixed these before card club on Saturday nights.
Bologna, salami, ham, or any mixture of lunchmeat you prefer
American cheese
Swiss cheese
Onion
Miracle Whip
French bread
Slice French bread, spread with Miracle Whip, layer lunch meat and cheese. Wrap in foil and bake at 350° until cheese is melted. It takes [...]

Pie Crust

Posted by Jeanette Grady

This recipe I got from Cindy Staley. Her and Aunt Elaine were the matchmakers for us, Uncle Jim and Aunt Jeanette. I had never made a pie before I was married and Cindy gave me this recipe and I have made several pies since. It is so easy. You will love it.
2 C. (scant) flour
1 [...]

Bobbie’s Tuna Casserole

Posted by Jeanette Grady

Like a soufflé, really. A good luncheon recipe. I got this recipe from Aunt Elaine, who used to babysit these people when she was in nurse’s training.
8 slices bread
1/2 C. mayonnaise
1 green pepper, chopped
3 C. milk
1 can cream of mushroom soup
2 cans tuna
1 onion, chopped
1 C. celery, chopped
4 eggs
American cheese, grated
Salt and pepper, to taste
Paprika
Dice [...]

Sue’s Chex Mix

Posted by Jeanette Grady

This recipe Sue always served at card club. This would be good for MAD Week-end, a trip to Grandma’s house or anywhere for that matter. You must try!
8 C. crispy Chex mix
2 C. nuts (I use 1 can mixed and 1 can cashews)
1/2 C. butter
1 C. brown sugar
1/4 C. light Karo syrup
1/2 tsp. salt
Combine the [...]

Lemonade

Posted by Jeanette Grady

1 C. sugar
4 lemons
Water
Mix 1 1/2 cups water and sugar in a small saucepan. Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves. Pour into pitcher and add juice from 4 lemons. Stir. Add water to make 1 1/2 quarts. Chill in refrigerator. Just before serving, add enough ice cubes to make 2 quarts.

Val’s Pineapple Dip

Posted by Jeanette Grady

This recipe is quick and easy and people love it.
2 – 8 oz. pkgs. cream cheese
1/2 C. onion, chopped
1/2 C. green pepper, chopped
1 C. cheese, shredded
1 can crushed pineapple, drained
A little garlic powder
A little Lawry’s seasoned salt
Mix all ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until cheeses are melted. Cool and serve with [...]

Salmon Patties

Posted by Jeanette Grady

When growing up we had salmon patties, peas and fried potatoes. To this day I cannot eat salmon patties without peas and fried potatoes. They just seem to go together.
1 can salmon, drained and deboned
1 egg, beaten
Approx. 1 C. bread crumbs or saltine cracker crumbs
Salt and pepper
Mix salmon, egg and crumbs together. Salt and pepper [...]

Chili

Posted by Jeanette Grady

1 lb. ground beef
1 medium onion
1 pt. canned tomatoes or 1 can diced tomatoes
1 – 12 oz. can tomato juice
1 can chili beans
1 can green chilies or 1 can Ro-Tel tomatoes, drained
Salt and pepper
Brown ground beef and onion; drain. Add remaining ingredients and bring to boil. Simmer until ready to serve.
Serve with shredded cheese, sour [...]

Liver and Onions

Posted by Jeanette Grady

I would ask my Mom to fix liver and onions when I needed energy to play ball. When I first had to eat liver and onions, I had to drown it in catsup. I soon learned to love them so much that I periodically order it in restaurants.
1 lb. liver, sliced thin
2 T. oil
Salt and [...]

Tuna Noodle Casserole

Posted by Jeanette Grady

Elizabeth and Joshua Clark would never eat tuna until they tried Aunt Jeanette’s. This is also one of Jim Grady’s favorite meals. A peanut butter sandwich is very good with this dish. Dunkerton High School always had peanut butter sandwiches with their tuna noodle.
1 pkg. noodles
1 can tuna, drained
1 lb. Velveeta cheese
1 can cream of [...]

Salted Nut Roll

Posted by Jeanette Grady

Jim Grady introduced this recipe to the Bartholomews the Christmas before he married Aunt Jeanette. Jim Young loved these.
1 yellow cake mix
1 egg
2/3 C. margarine
3 C. miniature marshmallows
2/3 C. light corn syrup
1/4 C. margarine
2 tsp. vanilla
1 – 12 oz. bag peanut butter chips
2 C. Rice Krispies
2 C. salted nuts
Mix the cake mix, egg and 2/3 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]