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: Main Dishes

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....

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 wrapped in Ham & Cheese

Posted by Scott Torborg

A friend of ours from church brought this dish over after Liza's surgery. It kind of reminds me of a chicken cordon bleu. She ...

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 ...

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 ...

Colorful Chicken Casserole

Posted by Liza Torborg

1 C. green pepper, chopped 1 C. celery, chopped 3/4 C. onion 2 T. butter or margarine 1 C. chicken broth 1 C. frozen peas 1 C. frozen corn 1 tsp. salt, ...

Cranberry Pork Chops

Posted by Cara Lenz

Yummy and easy! 6 bone-in pork loin chops 16 oz. jellied cranberry sauce 1/2 C. cranberry or apple juice 1/4 C. sugar 2 T. spicy brown mustard 2 T. cornstarch 1/4 C. ...

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

Posted by Liza Torborg

1 small onion, chopped 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 - 10 oz. can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained 1 C. sour cream 1 C. Cheddar cheese 1 ...

Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Posted by Liza Torborg

I got this recipe from the Food Network website (link).  I didn't follow the directions exactly as you see them below.  Here are the ...

Dr. Jain’s Vegetable Lasagna Primavera

Posted by Elaine Clark

Very good vegetarian dish. 8 lasagna noodles 2 T. olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1/2 tsp. dried oregano 1/2 tsp. dried basil 1 clove garlic, minced 3 C. low-fat cottage cheese 1 ...

Dried Beef Casserole

Posted by Leta Riordan

This was served as a main dish at Aunt Leta's engagement party. 4 hard-boiled eggs, diced 2 C. macaroni, uncooked 1/4 lb. dried beef, cut up 1/2 lb. ...

Easy Mexican Lasagna

Posted by Jake Young

3 C. cooked chicken breast, chopped or shredded 1 - 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained 2/3 C. canned diced tomatoes and green chilies 1 tsp. ...

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, ...

Four Cans and a Bottle

Posted by Dee Lenz

I got this recipe from Mabel Holdiman. Her husband, Floyd, Grandpa, Uncle Rag and Uncle Rich fished together. I'm giving you this recipe the way ...

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 ...

Good Beef Burgers

Posted by Scott Torborg

Went down to Iowa to visit my father in-law with the family and he made this for lunch.  It was so simple to make and ...

Goulash

Posted by Paul Abney

This is one of the two or three meals that Paul is very good at cooking. It's a favorite winter supper for our family. 3 cans ...

Ham Loaf

Posted by Marcia Young

MIX TOGETHER AND FORM INTO 2 LOAVES: 1 1/2 lbs. ground ham 2 C. graham crackers, crushed 1 1/2 lbs. ground pork 3 eggs 1 1/2 lbs, ground ...

Hamburger Chop Suey

Posted by Dee Lenz

1 lb. hamburger 1 medium onion, chopped 1/2 C. raw rice 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 1/2 cans water 1 C. celery, chopped 1/4 C. green pepper, if desired 1 ...

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 ...

Hot Dog Wrap-Ups

Posted by Ellen Abney

This recipe comes from an old Better Homes and Gardens Junior Cookbook. We used to love making them ...

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 ...

Hungarian Goulash

Posted by Shawna Riordan

1 lb. hamburger 2 onions, chopped 1/4 tsp, mustard 1 1/2 tsp. paprika 2 T. brown sugar 1 1/4 tsp. salt 3 T. Worcestershire sauce 6 T. catsup 1/2 C. water 3 T. flour 1 ...

Jambalaya

Posted by Jake Young

1 T. minced garlic 1 pkg. smoked sausage 2 cans chicken broth 2 green peppers, chopped 1 pkg. frozen shrimp or 1 pkg. crab meat or 2 C. cooked ...

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 ...

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 ...

Light and Lazy Lasagna

Posted by Ellen Abney

12 lasagna noodles 2 C. mozzarella cheese, shredded 1/4 C. Parmesan cheese, grated FILLING: 1 - 15 oz. carton non-fat ricotta cheese 1 C. non-fat cottage cheese 1/4 C. Parmesan cheese, ...

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 ...

Lois R’s Favorite Beef Burgers

Posted by Leta Riordan

2 lbs. ground beef Onion Salt 1 can Campbell's vegetable beef soup Mustard Ketchup Oatmeal Brown beef with onion and salt. Add soup, mustard and ketchup (approximately 1/4 ...

Lowfat Chicken Primavera

Posted by Leta Riordan

3/4 lb. chicken breast, cut into chips 1 small onion, chopped 1 T. oil 1 C. broccoli, thawed 1 C. green beans 1 carrot, in julienne strips 1 - 13 3/4 ...

Macaroni with Cheese

Posted by Marjorie Rechkemmer

This recipe is from the Dunkerton, Iowa, First Baptist Church Cookbook - 1932 3 C. macaroni, cooked 1 1/2 C. cheese, grated 1 C. toasted bread crumbs 4 sliced ...

Meat Balls

Posted by Gwen Riordan

1 1/2 lbs. ground beef 1/4 tsp. salt SAUCE: 1 C. catsup 2 T. sugar 1 C. soda cracker crumbs 3/4 C. milk 2 T. vinegar 2 T. Worcestershire sauce Mix and form into ...

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 ...

Mom’s Boiled Dinner

Posted by Irene Bartholomew

This is an all day simmering supper! In the morning, brown on all sides a small roast or what the locker calls soup bone. Salt and ...

Norma’s Chili

Posted by Norma Bartholomew

1 lb. hamburger 1 medium onion, chopped 1/2 tsp. salt 1 can brown beans 1/4 C. brown sugar 2 C. tomato juice 3/4 C. water Steam hamburger until there's no red in ...

Oriental Chicken Casserole

Posted by Dee Lenz

Note: This recipe has six layers, so place in a greased 9 x 13" pan in this order: 1ST LAYER: 1 large pkg. oriental blend frozen ...

Oven Crisp Chicken

Posted by Ellen Abney

This is our favorite chicken dish. Sometimes I cut the chicken breasts into strips to please the kids at the table. 1/4 C. fat-free ranch dressing 3/4 ...

Parmesan Chicken

Posted by Liza Torborg

1/2 C. seasoned bread crumbs 1/2 C. Parmesan cheese, grated, divided 1 1/2 tsp. oregano, divided 1/2 tsp. dried basil 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 egg 1 T. water 4 chicken ...

Pop-up Pizza

Posted by Dee Lenz

SAUCE: 1 1/2 lbs. hamburger 1 C. green pepper, chopped 1/2 tsp. oregano 1/2 C. water 1 - 15 oz. can tomato sauce 8 oz. mozzarella cheese 1 C. onion, chopped 1 clove ...

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. ...

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, ...

Ruby Casserole

Posted by Ellen Abney

This recipe was introduced to the Bartholomew family by Ruby Canfield. I remember eating it at Aunt Leta's house. Her children remember eating it often, ...

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 ...

San Francisco Pork Chops

Posted by Emily Young

4 - 1/2" to 3/4" thick pork chops 1 clove garlic, minced 1 T. oil SAUCE: 2 tsp. oil 4 T. dry sherry or chicken broth 4 T. soy sauce 2 T. ...

Saucepan Spaghetti

Posted by Leta Riordan

This is from Lois Riordan's home ec class. 1 lb. ground beef 3 1/2 C. water 1 - 15 oz. can tomato sauce 1 T. minced dried onion 1 tsp. ...

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 ...

Scalloped Potato and Tuna Casserole

Posted by Leta Riordan

We made this a lot when we didn't have a lot of money since tuna is so cheap. The kids thought it was great. 3 T. ...

Settler’s Beans

Posted by Marcia Young

This recipe was used for a Lenten Luncheon at the YWCA in Dubuque. While opening the beans, I cut my finger on the lid of ...

Shaun’s Rigatoni

Posted by Scott Torborg

We got this recipe from our neighbors (the Langs) after the birth of our third kiddo.  They brought over a big casserole dish and it ...

Southwestern Chicken Pizza

Posted by Scott Torborg

This recipe comes to you from Erin Carlson.  Erin and her husband Erik (Chuckie) hosted our annual New Year's Eve Olympics this past year.  It's ...

Spaghetti Hotdish

Posted by Scott Torborg

A friend of ours from church shared this delicious recipe with us. I am not a big leftover fan, but this dish was ...

Spanish Rice

Posted by Leta Riordan

Nice one-dish meal. 2 lbs. ground meat 1 medium onion 1 medium green pepper, chopped 1 qt. tomato juice 2 C. rice 4 T. Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. dried ...

Spicy Baked Chicken Breasts

Posted by Emily Young

1/4 C. orange juice 1/4 C. pineapple juice 1/4 C. lime juice 2 T. vegetable oil 6 chicken breast halves, skinned 1 C. round, buttery cracker crumbs 1/4 tsp. ground white ...

Stir-Fried Chicken and Noodles

Posted by Ellen Abney

This is a quick and easy stir-fry. I have tried many different combinations of vegetables, and the sauce is also good with beef instead of ...

Stuffed Shells

Posted by Becky Lenz

This recipe comes from my sister in-law Becky Lenz.  She made this dish for dinner one night over Christmas.  It was a great dish, full ...

Sunshine Fair Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Posted by Marcia Young

For the Sunshine Fair, each member of the food committee was to multiply this recipe by 70 and grill the meat at home the night ...

Super Beefy Enchiladas

Posted by Amy Killoren

1 1/2 lbs. ground beef 8 oz. Cheddar cheese, shredded 1/2 C. onion, chopped 1 can tomato soup 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can green chile enchilada sauce, ...

Supper On A Bread Slice

Posted by Leta Riordan

French bread 2/3 C. evaporated milk 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef, browned 1 C. saltine cracker crumbs 1 egg Radishes, sliced 1/4" thick 1/2 C. onion, chopped (fry with ground beef) 1 ...

Suzy Johnson’s Mom’s Chili

Posted by Dee Lenz

1 lb. hamburger 1 medium bunch celery, chopped 2 ...

Taco Crescent Pie

Posted by Dee Lenz

This is a recipe I got from Jefferson neighbor: Sandy Eaton. She swears it's great. I can't remember ever making it, but it does sound ...

Tangy Pork Chops

Posted by Marcia Young

4- 1/2" thick pork chops 1/2 tsp. salt optional 1/8 tsp. pepper 2 medium onions, chopped 2 celery ribs, chopped 1 large green pepper, sliced 1 - 14 1/2 oz. can ...

Tater Tot Casserole

Posted by Gwen Riordan

1 1/2 lbs. hamburger 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can cream of chicken soup 1/2 can milk 1 bag tater tots Brown hamburger. Add the soup and milk; ...

Tater Tot Casserole

Posted by Marcia Young

25 lbs. ground beef 2 large onions, finely chopped 5 - 50 oz. cans cream of mushroom soup 4 - 80 oz. pkgs. frozen tater tots Brown ground beef ...

Tender Pork Roast

Posted by Liza Torborg

This makes melt-in-your-mouth pork roast. You will love it . . . and it's SO easy. Fall-apart-tender, so it's great for sandwiches. 1 boneless pork roast, ...

Texas Beans and Beef

Posted by Amy Killoren

2 lbs. ground beef 2 pkgs. taco seasoning 1/2 C. water 2 cans pinto beans 1 small bottle taco sauce, hot or mild based on your preference 4 tsp. margarine, ...

Tortellini with Peas and Tarragon

Posted by Liza Torborg

I got this recipe in the magazine Real Simple. It was fabulous! 1 lb. ...

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 ...

Turkey Tetrazzini

Posted by Marcia Young

3 T. butter 3 T. flour 1 C. chicken bouillon 1/2 C. sherry 1/2 tsp. celery salt 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. white pepper 1 C. sour cream 1 1/4 C. half ...

Upside Down Pizza

Posted by Liza Torborg

1 lb. hamburger 1 can pizza sauce 1/4 C. sour cream 1 C. mozzarella cheese 1 tube crescent rolls Cook hamburger; drain. Combine hamburger, sauce, sour cream and cheese in ...

Yum Yum Casserole

Posted by Amy Killoren

1 1/2 lbs. ground beef 1/4 C. onion, chopped, or 2 T. dried minced onions 3 T. brown sugar 1 can tomato soup Velveeta ...