Bartholomew Buffet

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

Broccoli-Sunflower Salad

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

1 bunch broccoli, broken
1/2 C. red onion, chopped
1 C. celery, chopped
1 lb. bacon, fried crisp, drained and crumbled
1/2 C. sunflower seeds
1/2 C. raisins
DRESSING:
3/4 C. mayonnaise
1/4 C. sugar
2 T. vinegar
Combine the first 6 ingredients. Mix the dressing ingredients together and pour over salad.

Easter Egg Nests

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

1/4 C. margarine
4 1/2 C. marshmallows
1/4 C. creamy peanut butter
1/4 C. mini chocolate chips
4 C. chow mein noodles
Jelly beans
Melt margarine; add marshmallows and stir until melted. Add peanut butter and chocolate chips; stir until melted and combined. Pour over noodles. Place mounds of mixture on waxed paper and form into nests. Put jelly beans in [...]

Dee’s Caramel Popcorn

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

1 C. butter
2 C. brown sugar
1/2 C. corn syrup
1 tsp. salt
1/2 C. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
6 qts. popcorn
Melt butter; stir in brown sugar, syrup and salt. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Boil, while stirring, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in soda and vanilla. Pour over popcorn. Place in shallow pan.
Bake 1 hour at [...]

Chocolate Popcorn

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

2 C. sugar
1 C. milk
2 or 3 heaping T. cocoa, to your taste
1 tsp. vanilla
1 T. butter
Popped corn
Boil without stirring until soft ball stage. Stir in vanilla and butter. Sit pan in cool water until begins to thicken. Quickly pour over popped corn and stir to coat popcorn. Eat and enjoy!

Peanut Clusters

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

This is Liz Waskow’s mother’s recipe. I have a lot of recipes from them – Leta always joked, “Well of course it will be good, it’s from the Wheelers! ”
2 C. sugar
1 C. evaporated milk
24 caramels
1 1/2 C. milk chocolate chips
1 tsp. vanilla
1 lb. salted peanuts
Heat sugar and milk. Add caramels. Stir constantly. After caramels [...]

Sautéed Mushrooms

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

2 containers mushrooms, sliced or whole
1/2 stick butter or olive oil
1 to 2 T. Worcestershire sauce
Garlic powder
Salt
Melt butter in skillet. Add Worcestershire sauce, then add washed mushrooms (I always slice mine). Sauté. While cooking, add the garlic powder and salt to taste. I suppose you could use garlic salt, but if you like garlic, but [...]

BBQ Beans

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

I got this recipe from a college friend. When I lived in Sumner I made this, and it makes a lot. For a week every time Leta called me (I wasn’t long-distance for her), I was eating these beans!! I’m not sure I’ve had them since, but they were good…honest!
1 can kidney beans, drained
1 can [...]

Monkey Bread

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

3 tubes refrigerated biscuits
1/3 C. sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 C. nuts, chopped
1 1/2 sticks margarine
1 C. brown sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 C. white Karo syrup
Put nuts in bottom of greased Bundt pan. Mix sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and set aside. Cut each biscuit into 4 pieces and coat each piece in the sugar-cinnamon mixture. Place pieces [...]

Oatmeal Cake

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

I remember this cake being very moist and very heavy. I haven’t had it since high school, but it brought back memories when I saw it.
1 1/4 C. boiling water
1 C. quick oatmeal
1/2 C. butter
1 C. brown sugar
1 C. white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 C. flour
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
TOPPING:
1/2 C. butter
1/2 [...]

Elaine’s Poppy Seed Cake

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

3 eggs
1 1/8 C.oil
2 1/4 C. sugar
3 C. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 C. milk
1 1/2 tsp. butter flavoring
1 1/2 tsp. almond flavoring
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla flavoring
1 1/2 T. poppy seeds
GLAZE:
1/4 C. orange juice
3/4 C. sugar
1/2 tsp. butter flavoring
1/2 tsp. almond flavoring
1/2 tsp. vanilla flavoring
Beat the eggs, oil and sugar together. [...]

Cherry-Chocolate Cake

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

1 box chocolate cake mix
1 can cherry pie filling
1 tsp. almond extract
2 eggs
FROSTING:
1 C. sugar
1/3 C. milk
4 T. butter
1 C. chocolate chips
1 tsp. almond extract
Make cake as directed using 2 eggs. Add almond extract. Mix cherry pie filling in at the end. Bake at 350º for 40 to 45 minutes.
FROSTING: Heat sugar, milk and butter, [...]

Coke Sloppy Joes

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

1 lb. hamburger
1 can Classic Coke
1 C. ketchup
Green pepper, chopped, optional
Brown hamburger; drain grease. Add Coke and ketchup and let simmer to reduce liquid. You may add green pepper to taste, This is an easy recipe but it can’t be made in 15 minutes because it takes a while to reduce down.

Prepare The Day Before Party Chicken Salad

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

7 C. cooked chicken*
1 tsp. salt
3 1/2 C. celery, diced
2 C. green seedless grapes, halved
3 hard-boiled eggs, optional
1/2 C. blanched almond slices
Crisp bacon pieces, optional
DRESSING:
1 1/2 C. Hellmann’s mayonnaise
1/2 C. whipping cream
*BOILED CHICKEN: Get chicken breasts or whole chicken. Cover with water in large kettle. Season with onion powder-garlic powder, poultry seasoning and celery seeds. [...]

Baked Chicken Salad

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

2 C. cooked chicken, cubed
1/2 C. chopped, toasted almonds
1/2 tsp. salt
2 T. chopped pimento
1/2 can cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/2 C. cheese, grated
2 C. celery, chopped
2 T. onion, grated
1/3 C. mayonnaise
2 T. lemon juice
2 C. potato chips, crushed
Combine all ingredients, except cheese and chips. Toss lightly and place in a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle [...]

Frozen Pizza Bread

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

Actually, it should be Pizza Bread from frozen bread!
Frozen bread dough
1 stick butter
Italian seasoning
Pepperoni slices
Mozzarella cheese, shredded
Thaw bread dough (I usually make 2 loaves so you may decrease ingredients accordingly). Roll dough out on floured countertop until it’s about 1/2″ thick. In saucepan, melt butter and add Italian seasoning (about 1 tablespoon). Brush on top [...]

Oriental Salad

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

1/2 stick butter
4 pkgs. Ramen noodles, crumbled (do not use seasoning mix in pkg.)
1/4 C. sesame seeds
1/2 C. slivered almonds
2 to 3 bunches bok choy lettuce, cut up
2 to 3 bunches green onions, cut up
DRESSING:
1 C. oil
1 C. sugar
1/4 C. vinegar
2 T. soy sauce
Brown the noodles, almonds and sesame seeds in the butter (put sesame [...]

Raspberry Jello Salad

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

2 – 3 oz. pkgs. raspberry Jello
2 – 8 1/4 oz. cans crushed pineapple
2- 10 oz. pkgs. frozen raspberries, not sweetened
1 C. walnuts, chopped
1 C. hot water
1 – 8 oz. carton sour cream
Dissolve Jello in 1cup hot water. Add all other ingredients, except sour cream. Pour half of mixture and put in refrigerator to set [...]

Sunshine Salad

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

I’ve never eaten this, but it’s from a Wheeler – so I know we can count on it!
1 – 20 oz. can pineapple tidbits
1 large can or 2 small cans mandarin oranges
1 pkg. instant lemon pudding
1 C. strawberries, quartered
1 C. bananas, sliced
Drain pineapple and oranges, reserving liquid. Prepare pudding using liquid from fruit in place [...]

Jello Fruit Salad

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

1 small box tapioca pudding, not instant (in a box like Jello)
1 small box vanilla pudding not instant
1 can peaches, drained
1 can fruit cocktail, drained
1 can pineapple tidbits, drained
1 can mandarin oranges, drained
Mix the 2 puddings in a saucepan. Cook as directed, but substitute milk with the fruit juice. (I believe it will call for [...]

Excellent Veggie Casserole

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

1 pkg. frozen chopped broccoli
2 eggs
Salt and pepper, to taste
2/3 C. Waverly cracker crumbs (no substitutes)
1 can cream-style corn
1 can cream of mushroom soup
Velveeta cheese
Potato chip crumbs
Beat eggs and seasonings. Add crackers and corn. Place half of broccoli in buttered dish. Cover with half of the corn mixture. Cover with thin slices of cheese. Repeat [...]

Strawberry Nut Bread

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

3 C. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
3 tsp. cinnamon
2 C. sugar
3 eggs
1 – 10 oz. pkg. frozen strawberries
1 1/4 C. oil
1 C. nuts, chopped
Mix flour, soda, salt, cinnamon and sugar in a bowl. Combine rest of ingredients and stir into dry mixture. Grease 2 medium or 3 small loaf pans. Bake at 350º for [...]

Radish Sandwich

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

This is the only way Lois could eat radishes when she was young.
2 slices fresh white bread
Mayonnaise or butter (Aunt Dee uses butter)
Radishes, sliced 1/4″ thick

Chicken Enchiladas

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

This is one of Cody’s (my pickiest eaters) favorite recipes.
2 cans chicken (like tuna cans), or your own chicken
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 – 8 oz. carton sour cream
Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
Flour tortillas
Mix together soup and sour cream in bowl. Divide chicken and roll up equal portions in the tortillas. Place in a greased [...]

Leta’s Vegetable Stew

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

This is one of my favorites of Leta’s. When I was in college, she would make it and give me some in a quart jar.
Brown stew meat with onion in Dutch oven. Take out meat. Add water to cover the following: diced carrots, potatoes, corn and cabbage. Add 1 can tomato sauce. Cook until tender. [...]

Mom’s Corn Spoon Bread

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

In 1979 my mom, Irene Bartholomew, was the featured homemaker in the local paper. This was one of the recipes used in the article.
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 – 8 1/2 oz. pkg, corn muffin
1 – 8 1/2 oz. can cream-style corn
2 – 8 oz. cans whole kernel corn, drained (I use my own frozen)
1 C. [...]

Heidi’s Corn Bread

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

3 eggs
1 – 1 lb. can whole kernel corn with juice
1 box Jiffy yellow cake mix
1 box Jiffy corn muffin mix
Mix all together. Bake in a greased casserole at 350º for 30 to 35 minutes. Serve with honey.

Macaroni Salad

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

2 – 8 oz. pkgs. spiral macaroni
2 C. real mayonnaise
1/2 C. vinegar
1/2 C. sugar
1 can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk
3 carrots, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 cucumber, chopped
Cook macaroni; drain and blanch with cold water. Put in bowl. Add carrots, green pepper, onion and cucumber. Add a little salt and pepper. Mix together mayonnaise, [...]

Rose’s Chocolate Cookies

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

1 C. lard
1 C. margarine
1 1/2 C. white sugar
1 1/2 C. brown sugar
3 tsp. vanilla
4 1/2 C. flour
1 1/2 tsp. soda
3 eggs
1 C. nuts
1 – 12 oz. pkg. chocolate chips
Bake at 350° for 10 to 12 minutes.

Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

1/2 C. butter
1/2 C. peanut butter
1/2 C. sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/4 C. flour
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 bags Reese’s Miniature Peanut Butter Cups, unwrapped
Place mini muffin paper liners in mini muffin cups. Heat oven to 375°. Mix all ingredients, except candy, and form into balls. Place balls in mini muffin tins. Bake for [...]

Grandma’s Gingersnaps

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

3/4 C. shortening
1 C. sugar
1 egg
1/3 C. molasses
2 C. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. ground cloves
2 tsp. ginger
Cream together shortening and sugar. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine dry ingredients and stir into creamed mixture. Make into balls the size of walnuts; roll in sugar and bake at 350º for 9 to 11 [...]

Cinnamon Macaroons

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

1 C. Crisco
1 1/2 C. sugar
2 eggs
2 3/4 C. flour
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. soda
1/4 tsp. salt
Cream Crisco and sugar; add eggs, then dry ingredients. Roll into 1″ balls, then in mixture of 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 400º for 8 to 10 minutes.
Makes [...]

Dipped Sandwich Cookies

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

COOKIES:
1 C. butter, softened (no substitutes)
1/2 C. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg yolk
2 C. all-purpose flour
LEMON FILLING:
1/2 C. butter, softened
2 C. powdered sugar
2 T. lemon juice
DIPPING CHOCOLATE:
4 – 1 oz. squares semi-sweet chocolate
2 T. butter
1/2 C. nuts, finely chopped
COOKIES: Cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla. Shape into 1″ balls and place on ungreased [...]

Good Cookies

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

1 C. sugar
1 C. brown sugar
1 egg
3 1/2 C. flour
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. soda
1 C. margarine
1 C. oil
1 tsp. vanilla
1 C. Rice Krispies
1 C. coconut
1 small bag walnuts, chopped
1 – 12 oz. bag mini chocolate chips
Mix together, roll into balls and flatten with fork on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes [...]

Ice Cream Squares

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

2 C. flour
1/2 C. quick-cooking rolled oats
1 C. light brown sugar, firmly packed
1 C. (2 sticks) butter or margarine
1 C. pecans, coarsely chopped
1/2 gal. butter pecan ice cream, softened
Combine flour, oats and brown sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans. Put in 13×9″ baking dish. Bake at 400º for 15 [...]

Passionate Pumpkin Dessert

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

CRUST:
1 1/2 C. flour
3/4 C. oleo
1/2 C. pecans, chopped
FIRST LAYER:
1 – 8 oz. pkg, cream cheese
1 C. powdered sugar
6 oz. Cool Whip
SECOND LAYER:
2 – 3 1/2 oz. pkgs. instant vanilla pudding
1 – 16 oz. can pumpkin
1 1/2 C. milk
THIRD LAYER:
4 – 6 oz. containers Cool Whip
1 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
CRUST: Mix and spread in [...]

Aunt Sal’s Lasagna

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

This recipe was requested by many Bartholomews. It is remembered as THE lasagna recipe, and has been enjoyed at many family meals.

2 lbs. hamburger, browned
1 – 10 oz.. pkg. lasagna noodles, dry
1 – 12 oz. container cottage cheese
4 C. mozzarella cheese
1 – 12 oz. can “V-8” juice
2 – 6 oz. cans tomato paste
1 – 16 [...]

Chicken Lasagna

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

2 C. chicken, cooked
1 pkg. lasagna noodles
2 C. cheese, shredded (use a variety including hot pepper cheese)
1/2 C. Parmesan cheese, grated
SAUCE:
1/2 C. onion
1/2 C. green pepper
3 T. butter
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 small can mushrooms, drained
1 can water chestnuts
1 small container pimentos
1/2 tsp. basil
1/3 C. milk
1 1/2 C. cottage cheese
Mix the onion, green pepper [...]

Pork Chop Casserole

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

Pork chops
Potatoes, uncooked and sliced thin
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 C. minced onion
1/4 C. butter
4 T. flour
2 C. milk
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 C. catsup
2 C. Velveeta cheese
Melt butter in skillet; stir in onions and flour. Blend and cook for a few minutes. Add milk; stir until thick. Add catsup, Worcestershire sauce and cheese; stir until [...]

Jody’s Chicken Rice Casserole

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

4 to 6 cooked chicken breasts, cubed
2 C. Minute Rice
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of celery soup
1/4 C. French dressing
1 stick butter, melted
1 to 1 1/2 C. milk
Mix all ingredients together except chicken and rice. Layer in a 9×13″ pan: rice, chicken and soup mixture. Sprinkle with [...]

Heidi’s Chicken Casserole

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

1 pkg. flour tortillas
3 to 4 cans chicken, or use your own chicken, cooked and cubed
1 – 8 oz. container sour cream
Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
Paprika
Combine all ingredients and bake 20 minutes at 350º.
VARIATION: Can use crab and cream of shrimp soup.

Cheeseburger Soup

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

3 T. margarine
3 medium potatoes, diced small
1 medium onion, diced small
2 carrots, diced small
1/2 tsp. salt
3 C. milk
8 oz. Velveeta cheese
1 lb. hamburger, browned
Cook vegetables in melted margarine. Add milk and cheese; stir until cheese melts. Add hamburger.

Cheese Bread

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

2 loaves French bread, split lengthwise
12 oz. mozzarella cheese
8 to 12 oz. Cheddar cheese, shredded
8 to 12 oz. pkg. Monterey Jack, Swiss or colby cheese, shredded
1/2 C. mayonnaise
1/2 T. garlic powder
Mix the above and spread on bread. Sprinkle the top with paprika. Bake at 350° for 20 minute.

Caramel Rolls

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

1/4 C. butter
1/4 C. brown sugar
1/4 C. white syrup
Bring the above to a boil. Remove from heat. Pour into 9×13″ pan. Sprinkle with nuts. Layer frozen cinnamon rolls on top. Let raise overnight. Bake 20 minutes at 375°. Turn out upside-down on cookie sheet.

Cappuccino Muffins

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

ESPRESSO SPREAD:
4 oz. cream cheese, cubed
1 T. sugar
1/2 tsp. instant coffee granules
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 C. miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips
MUFFINS:
2 C. all-purpose flour
3/4 C. sugar
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1 C. milk
2 T. instant coffee granules
1/2 C. butter or margarine, melted
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3/4 C. miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips
In [...]

Best Ever Banana Bread

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

1/2 C. butter or margarine
1 1/2 C. sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 C. sour cream
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 bananas, mashed
1/2 tsp. salt
2 1/2 C. flour
1/2 C. walnuts, chopped
Cream together butter, sugar and eggs. Mix sour cream and baking soda together in separate bowl; let stand until foamy. Add the rest of the ingredients to [...]

Marlys Sage’s Coffee Cake

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

1/4 C. Crisco
3/4 C. sugar
1 egg
2 C. flour
3/4 C. milk
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
TOPPING:
1/2 C. sugar
4 T. butter
6 tsp. cinnamon
4 T. flour
Cream Crisco and sugar. Add egg. Combine dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture alternating with milk. Put half of batter in an 8×8″ greased tin. Add 1/2 of topping mixture, then remaining [...]

Russian Tea

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

1 – 18 oz. jar Tang
2/3 C. instant iced tea
1/2 C. sugar
1 – 3 oz. pkg. Wyler’s lemonade
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
Mix together. Store in airtight container.

Orange Julius

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

1/2 large can frozen orange juice concentrate
1 C. milk
1 C. water
1/2 C. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
Blend in blender. Add ice and blend. Serves 3 to 4.

Savory Pot Roast

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

1 – 3 1/2 to 4 lb, beef roast or chuck pot roast
1 – 10 3/4 oz. can cream of mushroom soup
1 pouch dry onion soup mix
1 1/4 C. water
6 medium potatoes, quartered
6 carrots, cut into 2″ pieces
2 T. all-purpose flour

In a 6-quart Dutch oven, in 2 tablespoons hot oil, brown roast on all sides.
Spoon [...]

Mom’s Turkey Dressing (Stuffing)

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

COMBINE IN LARGE BOWL:
7 C. plain dried bread crumbs
1 C. onion, chopped
2 C. celery
2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 tsp. sage
1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning
MIX TOGETHER AND HEAT:
2/3 C. butter
1 1/3 C. milk
1 1/4 C. chicken broth
2 eggs, beaten
Pour over dry ingredients. Stuff the Thanksgiving bird!
NOTE: I use less sage and more poultry seasoning.

Pork Chop Marinade

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

1/4 C. lemon juice
1 T. chili sauce or chili powder
3/4 C. soy sauce powder
1 T. brown sugar
1 clove garlic, or 1/8 tsp. garlic
Marinate 3 to 6 hours or overnight. Grill.

Pork Tenderloin with Herb Crust

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

6 C. fresh bread crumbs, from French bread
2/3 C. fresh parsley, chopped
2 T. fresh rosemary, chopped
1 3/4 tsp. bay leaves, crushed, optional
3 lbs. pork tenderloin, trimmed
1 egg, beaten
Salt and pepper to taste
2 T. butter
4 T. olive oil

Mix the first 4 ingredients together.
Sprinkle the tenderloin with salt and pepper to taste.
Brush egg on tenderloin and roll [...]

Elaine’s Pork Chop Marinade

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

1/4 C. lemon juice
1 T. chili sauce or chili powder
3/4 C. soy sauce
1 T. brown sugar
1 clove garlic or 1/8 tsp, garlic powder
Pour over pork chops and marinate 3 to 6 hours or overnight. Discard marinade and grill pork chops.

School Peanut Butter Bars

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

1 1/3 C. butter
1 1/3 C. sugar
1 1/3 C. brown sugar
1 scant C. peanut butter
2 eggs
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
2 2/3 C. flour
2 2/3 C. oatmeal
FROSTING:
Milk
Powdered sugar
Peanut butter
Bake in a greased jelly roll pan at 350º for 20 minutes. Frost while slightly warm.

French Toast

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

1 loaf Rustic Italian bread, or the equivalent (heavy bread)
1 egg (2 eggs if making the whole loaf)
Cinnamon-sugar mixture
2 tsp. vanilla
1 C. milk, or more

I whisk my eggs in a 9×9″ cake pan. Then add the cinnamon-sugar (like you use for toast) mixture – I’m guessing 1 tablespoon or more.
Add vanilla, then milk.
Heat frypan or [...]

Dee’s Twinkie Cake

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

1 yellow cake mix, baked according to pkg. directions
FILLING:
1 C. milk
1 T. flour
1 stick margarine
1/2 C. Crisco
1 C. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
Bake the cake according to package directions. Cool completely.
FILLING: Cook the milk and flour until thickened; cool. Beat together the margarine, Crisco, sugar, vanilla, salt and milk mixture.
Cut cake into 2 layers. Lift [...]

Marsha’s Chicken Noodle Soup

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

1 chicken
1 T. salt
1 T. pepper
1 whole onion, diced
4 chicken bouillon cubes
Potatoes
Carrots
Noodles
Boil the chicken with the salt, pepper, onion and bouillon cubes for 45 to 50 minutes. Cook, remove chicken from bones and cube. Let broth cool. Add potatoes and carrots to broth and boil until tender. Add cubed chicken and noodles. Return to boil [...]

Broccoli Cheese Soup

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

2 C. carrots, diced
2 C. celery, diced
2 C. broccoli, diced
1 lb. Velveeta cheese
1/2 C. onion, diced
1 stick butter
1 qt. milk
4 chicken bouillon cubes and
1 qt. water
1/2 C. flour
PAN #1: Heat slowly the milk and Velveeta cheese.
PAN #2: Bring water and bouillon to boil. Add carrots, broccoli and celery; cook 15 minutes.
PAN #3: Melt butter and [...]

Meatloaf

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

2 T. butter
1 medium onion, diced
1 1/2 lbs. hamburger
1 egg, beaten
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
4 T. ketchup
4 T. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 C. yellow mustard
2 to 5 drops hot sauce
1/2 C. bread crumbs
Sauté onions, then add all other ingredients.
Bake at 350º for 35 minutes. Broil last 5 minutes.
OPTIONAL GLAZE: equal parts ketchup and brown sugar mixed together. [...]

Cheeseburger and Fries

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

2 lbs. hamburger
1 can golden mushroom soup
1 can Cheddar cheese soup
1 – 20 oz. pkg. frozen French fries
Hamburger toppings
Brown hamburger and drain. Place in a 9×13″ pan. Combine soups and pour over hamburger. Place frozen French fries over top. Bake 45 to 55 minutes at 350°.

Asparagus Spears

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

Asparagus spears
Butter or olive oil
Garlic
Salt and pepper to taste
Clean spears and cut off tough ends. Line broiler pan with foil, melt butter (enough to coat asparagus) in saucepan; add some minced garlic to taste. Place spears in single layer on foil and pour butter over them. Place under broiler. Cook until tender and brownish. You [...]

Hamburger Gravy

Posted by Lois Bartholomew

1 lb. hamburger
Salt and pepper
2 heaping serving T. flour
Enough milk to thicken
Brown the hamburger in skillet. Salt and pepper. Drain some of the grease, but not all. Add 2 heaping serving tablespoons (not measuring tablespoons but the spoons you use to serve with) of flour; mix into hamburger and let it get hot (that’s the [...]

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.

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 [...]

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

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.