Bartholomew Buffet

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

Category: Cookbook

4-Star Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted by Leta Riordan

2 1/4 C. flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 1 C. unsalted butter 3/4 C. sugar 3/4 C. brown sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 2 large eggs 2 C. chocolate chips 1/2 C. ...

Ann’s Apple Cake

Posted by Dee Lenz

I got this recipe from Ann Gast, who ran the Eldora Bowling Alley where Rog and I always used to bowl. 1 yellow cake mix 1 can ...

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 ...

Apple Snicker Salad

Posted by Liza Torborg

6 Granny Smith apples, cubed 6 Snickers bars 2 - 3.4 oz. pkgs. instant vanilla pudding 12 oz. Cool ...

Apricot Crescents

Posted by Leta Riordan

Sounds strange but good. 1 C. butter (no substitutes) 2 C. flour 1 egg yolk 1/2 C. sour cream 1/2 C. apricot preserves 1/2 C. flaked coconut 1/4 C. pecans, finely chopped Cut ...

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 ...

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 ...

Aunt Dee’s Salad

Posted by Dee Lenz

1  (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple, well drained. 1  (1 lb. 8 oz.) container cottage cheese 1  (16 oz.) container ...

Aunt Elaine’s All Time Favorite Childhood Meals

Posted by Elaine Clark

JELLY AND MILK SANDWICH: This is a great baby food substitute, that's what Aunt Leta and Aunt Dee told us. Aunt Leta says not a substitute, ...

Aunt Elaine’s Holiday Sweet Potatoes

Posted by Elaine Clark

Sweet potatoes, boiled in skins 1/2 stick margarine 1 T. to 1/2 C. brown sugar, to taste Miniature marshmallows Boil potatoes ...

Aunt Leta’s Pancakes

Posted by Marcia Young

1 1/2 C. flour 1 tsp. soda 1 tsp. salt 2 tsp. cream of tartar 3 T. sugar 1 egg 2 T. margarine, melted Milk Combine dry ingredients. Add egg and enough milk ...

Aunt Lois’ English Muffin Bread

Posted by Marcia Young

2 pkgs. dry yeast 6 C. flour, unsifted 1 T. sugar 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. baking soda 2 C. milk 1/2 C. water Cornmeal Combine 3 cups flour, yeast, sugar, salt and ...

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 ...

Aunt Nonnie’s Wedding Cake

Posted by Marcia Young

1 Betty Crocker white cake mix, prepared as directed using only 2 T. oil Bake at 300º for 10 minutes. Increase ...

Aunt Nonnie’s Wedding Cake Frosting

Posted by Marcia Young

1 heaping C. Crisco Dash of salt 1 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. cornstarch Approx. 1 tsp. white corn syrup 1 - 2 lb. bag ...

Aunt Sal’s Caramels

Posted by Marcia Young

2 C. light corn syrup 1/4 tsp. salt 2 C. whipping cream 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 C. butter or margarine Cook sugar, corn syrup and salt to 425º. Cut margarine ...

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....

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

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 ...

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, ...

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Posted by Ellen Abney

This is an easy and tasty low-fat version of mac-n-cheese. 8 oz. elbow macaroni 2 C. skim milk 2 T. unbleached flour 1/4 tsp. ground white pepper 2 tsp. dry ...

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 ...

Baking Powder Biscuits

Posted by Leta Riordan

This is so good Aunt Leta has the recipe written on the inside of her cupboard door. Turns even an ordinary meal into something special. 1/2 ...

Banana Split Dessert

Posted by Marcia Young

1/2 C. butter or margarine, melted 2 C. graham cracker crumbs 2 eggs 2 C. powdered sugar, sifted 3/4 C. butter or margarine, softened 1 tsp. vanilla 1 - 20 oz. ...

Barb’s Salad

Posted by Marcia Young

2 pkgs. lemon Jello 1 large can crushed pineapple, drained, saving 1 C. juice 5 bananas, sliced 1/2 pkg. miniature marshmallows DRESSING: 2 egg yolks 2/3 C. ...

Barbecues

Posted by Marcia Young

25 lbs. ground beef 1 1/2 large onions, finely chopped 6 - 10 1/2 oz. cans tomato soup 2 - 44 oz. bottles catsup 1 C. mustard 3/4 C. vinegar Handful ...

Basketball Night Frypan Dinner

Posted by Irene Bartholomew

1 to 1 1/2 lbs, round steak or stew meat 3 to 4 C. raw potatoes, diced 3 to 4 carrots, diced 1 can peas, or 1 can ...

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 ...

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 ...

BBQ Beef and Pork Sandwiches

Posted by Dee Lenz

4 lbs. (total) beef and/or pork roast MIX TOGETHER: 1 large can tomato sauce 1 4 oz. catsup 1 C. water 2 T. lemon juice 2 T. Worcestershire sauce 1 T. brown ...

BBQ Beef Sandwiches

Posted by Marcia Young

These were first served at Jacob and Sharon's rehearsal dinner on October 7, 1999. 3 lbs. roast beef, cubed 2 C. onions, chopped 2 green peppers, chopped 2 tsp. ...

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 ...

Bean Salad

Posted by Shawna Riordan

1 can pinto beans 1 can kidney beans 1 can garbanzo beans 1 can black-eyed peas 16 oz. Catalina dressing 2 C. Cheddar cheese, shredded 1/2 red onion, chopped 1/2 green pepper, ...

Beer Bread

Posted by Elaine Clark

3 C. self-rising flour 3 T. sugar 1 can beer, at room temp (can also use a can of soda) Mix together and put in greased loaf pan. ...

Beer Bread

Posted by Liza Torborg

1 loaf Vienna bread 1/2 lb. Swiss cheese, sliced STIR TOGETHER: 1 to 2 sticks margarine or butter, melted 1/2 tsp. lemon juice 1 to 2 cans mushrooms 2 T. onion, ...

Bernie’s Rolls

Posted by Marcia Young

I know you're saying rolls, she never makes rolls. There was a time when we lived in Cedar Rapids that I made these rolls a ...

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. ...

Beth’s Peanut Butter Cookies

Posted by Leta Riordan

2 C. margarine 2 C. sugar 2 C. brown sugar 4 eggs 2 C. peanut butter 4 tsp. baking soda 6 C. flour Mix together baking soda and flour; set aside. Mix ...

Black Bean Soup

Posted by Marcia and Rich Young

The first time we made this soup was for a small gathering of friends at our house. We doubled the recipe, for some reason, and ...

Blueberry Pound Cake

Posted by Marcia Young

2 C. granulated sugar 1/2 C. light butter 1/2 - 8 oz. block 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened 3 large eggs 1 large egg white 3 C. all-purpose flour, divided 2 C. ...

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 ...

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. ...

Breakfast Pizza

Posted by Leta Riordan

1 lb. sausage, browned 1 pkg. crescent rolls 1 1/2 C. frozen, loose hash browns 1 C. Cheddar cheese 1 C. Swiss cheese, shredded 5 eggs 1/4 ...

Brenda’s Jello Cranberry Salad

Posted by Marcia Young

1 - 6 oz. pkg. red Jello 1 3/4 C. boiling water 1/2 C. sugar 1 can whole cranberry sauce 1 small can crushed pineapple 1 ...

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 ...

Broccoli Supreme

Posted by Dee Lenz

Mom's comment on recipe card was "Dee's super good". 1 - 10 oz. pkg. frozen broccoli 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 T. flour 1/2 C. sour cream 1/4 ...

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 ...

Brunch Enchiladas

Posted by Elaine Clark

2 C. fully-cooked ham, cubed 1/2 C. green onions, chopped 10 - 8" flour tortillas 2 C. (8 oz.) Cheddar cheese, shredded, divided 1 T. all-purpose flour 2 C. milk 6 ...

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 ...

Burnt Sugar Cake

Posted by Mrs. Geneve Bartholomew

This recipe came from the Dunkerton, Iowa, First Baptist Church Cookbook - 1932. 1 1/2 C. sugar 1/2 C. butter 2 egg yolks 1 C. lukewarm water 2 C. flour 2 ...

Butter Cake

Posted by Leta Riordan

1/2 C. butter 1 1/8 C. sugar (1/8 C. = 2 T) 2 eggs 1 7/8 C. cake flour (2 C. minus 2 T.) or 1 3/4 C. ...

Cake That Doesn’t Last

Posted by Leta Riordan

Grandma's recipe. Sooooo moist. 3 C. flour 2 C. sugar 1 tsp. soda 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. cinnamon 3 eggs 1 - 8 oz. can crushed pineapple, drained 1 C. nuts 1 1/2 ...

Calzones

Posted by Scott Torborg

1/3 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed, for each calzone Pizza sauce Pizza toppings Mozzarella cheese Roll bread dough out into approximately 9" circle. Top half of dough with pizza ...

Candy Cane Coffee Cake

Posted by Marcia Young

Aunt Leta, Aunt Elaine and I would get together once a month at each other's house. The person hosting got to plan the activities for ...

Cantaloupe Bread

Posted by Dee Lenz

This has a really soft orange color and looks nice with other breads on a plate. And it tastes great. 1 3/4 C. flour 1/4 tsp. salt 1/3 ...

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 ...

Cara’s Boiled Pasta Salad

Posted by Cara Lenz

I brought this to Mom's Fourth of July get-together and everyone loved it. The part that I'm most proud of is that the dressing is ...

Cara’s Jumbo Molasses Cookies

Posted by Cara Lenz

Plan ahead! Needs to chill. Big recipe, but can be halved. 3 C. butter-flavored Crisco 4 C. sugar 1 C. molasses (Cara recommends dark) 4 ...

Caramel Apple Dip

Posted by Liza Torborg

I got this recipe from my friend, Erin. The only way to eat green apples! 1/4 C. sugar 3/4 C. brown sugar, packed 1 tsp. vanilla 1 - 8 ...

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 ...

Caramel Rolls

Posted by Leta Riordan

1/2 C. nuts, chopped 24 frozen dinner rolls 1 - 3 3/4 oz. pkg. butterscotch pudding mix 1/2 C. butter 3/4 C. brown sugar 3/4 tsp. cinnamon Spread nuts in bottom ...

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 9x13" pan. Sprinkle with nuts. Layer ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Cheesy Chex

Posted by Dee Lenz

1/4 C. margarine, melted 1/4 tsp. paprika 4 C. Corn or Rice Chex 1/4 C. powdered American cheese (gold can like Parmesan) Mix margarine and ...

Cheesy Green Bean Bake

Posted by Meg Dolf

2 T. butter 2 T. flour 1/4 tsp. pepper 1/4 tsp. onion flakes 4 C. French-cup green beans, cooked and drained 1 C. sour cream 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. sugar TOPPING: 1/2 C. ...

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 ...

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 ...

Chex Mix

Posted by Dee Lenz

(BIG BATCH) 9 C. Corn Chex 9 C. Rice Chex 9 C. Wheat Chex 3 C. nuts 6 ...

Chicken Almond Salad

Posted by Marcia Young

4 C. cooked chicken, diced 1 1/2 C. celery, diced 3 T. lemon juice portions only 1 1/2 C. seedless white grapes 1 - 3 oz. pkg. almonds, toasted 2 ...

Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo

Posted by Meg Dolf

1/2 - 8 oz. pkg. linguine 1 C. fresh or frozen broccoli flowerets 2 T. butter 1 lb. chicken breasts, skinless, boneless and cubed 1 - 10 3/4 oz. ...

Chicken Breasts with Orange Chicken

Posted by Cara Lenz

This is so good with brown rice and a veggie! 2 chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless 1 T. margarine or butter 1/2 tsp. cornstarch 1/4 tsp. ground mustard 1/4 ...

Chicken Broccoli Casserole

Posted by Marcia Young

2 - 10 oz. pkgs. frozen chopped broccoli 4 C. cooked chicken, cubed (is also good with ham or turkey) 1 1/2 C. instant rice 8 or more ...

Chicken Casserole Ala Market Square

Posted by Marcia Young

Used at St. Luke's UMC Market Square Bazaar. 4 C. cooked chicken 1/2 C. green or red sweet peppers (red give nice color) 1/2 c. celery, chopped 1/2 C. ...

Chicken Cordon Bleu

Posted by Marcia Young

Chicken breasts, skinned, boned, halved and pounded thin 1 stick butter, melted 1 T. garlic salt 1 thin slice of ham for each chicken 1 slice Swiss cheese for ...

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 - ...

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 ...

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 ...

Chicken Noodle Soup

Posted by Marcia Young

2 T. butter or margarine 1 large carrot, peeled, sliced or chopped 2 ribs celery, sliced 1/4" thick 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1/2 to 1 tsp. dried thyme ...

Chicken Salad

Posted by Leta Riordan

Elizabeth Clark always requests this for Christmas supper at Grandpa Bartholomew's house. 1 whole chicken Celery 1 medium onion Miracle Whip Salt and pepper Boil chicken ...

Chicken-Broccoli Casserole

Posted by Elaine Clark

This is Elizabeth's favorite casserole. This recipe was given to me by a church member when she was born and it always amazes me that ...

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 ...

Chocolate Caramel Candy

Posted by Marcia Young

BASE: 1 C. (6 oz.) milk chocolate chips 1/4 C. butterscotch chips 1/4 C. creamy peanut butter FILLING: 1/4 C. butter or margarine 1 C. sugar 1/4 C. evaporated milk 1 1/2 C. ...

Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake

Posted by Liza Torborg

This is the first cheesecake I ever made, and while it may have been a little under-baked, it still won the "best cheesecake" contest at ...

Chocolate Chip Crispy Cookies

Posted by Dee Lenz

1 1/4 C. flour 1/4 tsp. salt 1 C. sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 6 oz. chocolate chips 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 C. margarine 1 egg 2 C. ...

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Posted by Liza Torborg

3/4 C. oil 3/4 C. cocoa 2 C. sugar 4 eggs 2 tsp. vanilla 2 C. flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt Mix the first 5 ingredients together. Combine the flour, ...

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 ...