Bartholomew Buffet

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Award Winning Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted by Scott Torborg

My wife, Liza, made these cookies one afternoon. They were exactly what the title says "Award Winning". They're even chewy and delicious a ...

Kit Kat Bars

Posted by Scott Torborg

Got this recipe from my co-worker Debi.  She always brings in great treats to share and this one is no different.  I was instructed to ...

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 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 with Cauliflower

Posted by Liza Torborg

I got this recipe from Real Simple magazine. I love baked macaroni and cheese and this seems to be a ...

Black Bean Soup with Corn

Posted by Liza Torborg

I got this recipe from chef Tom Skold at a soup and salad cooking class. Be careful to use just a little of the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Brownie Edges

Posted by Scott Torborg

This here post is for all you folks who LOVE brownie edges.  If you're ...

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 ...

Caramel Layer Chocolate Squares

Posted by Amy Killoren

1 - 14 oz. pkg. caramels 1/3 C. evaporated milk 1 ...

Cherry or Blueberry Coffee Cake

Posted by Scott Torborg

Betty, a co-worker of mine, brought this coffee cake into work one day when her church told her they had enough desserts for a funeral ...

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Posted by Meg Dolf

3 skinless boneless ...

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 ...

Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Posted by Scott Torborg

Got this recipe from Carol Robson, a co-worker of mine.  She brought these in one morning and they were gone in no time. Some ...

Chocolate Chip Cookies from the Splendid Table

Posted by Scott Torborg

This recipe came from my co-worker Don.  He brought these in on his birthday and they were fabulous.   Don found the recipe on the Splendid ...

Chocolate Molasses Cookies

Posted by Scott Torborg

I got this recipe for chocolate molasses cookies from my co-worker Val Lochner.  She submitted the following comments about this recipe: "The recipe came from my ...

Chunky Cheese Dip

Posted by Elaine Clark

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

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 ...

Easy Homemade Donuts (Doughnuts)

Posted by Scott Torborg

I was craving donuts one evening, so I started "Googling" different donut recipes. I'm not a big fan of spending hours in the kitchen, ...

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 ...

Graham Cracker Snack

Posted by Scott Torborg

Another recipe our friend Erin Carlson unveiled at our 2008 New Year’s Eve Olympics. These were tasty little buggers.  Impossible to each just one.  Good ...

Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted by Scott Torborg

1 1/3 C. butter (2 2/3 sticks), cold 1 1/3 C. brown sugar, packed 1 C. granulated sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 1 ...

Krumkake

Posted by Scott Torborg

I got this recipe from Jean, a friend of mine at work. She brought these in to honor Syttende Mai, Norweigan Constitution Day (May ...

Langs Wild Rice Soup

Posted by Scott Torborg

I got this recipe from our neighbors, the Langs.   The consistency is perfect, not too thick/pasty and not too watery . . . plus it's ...

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 ...

Malted Milk Ball Cookies

Posted by Sharon Crosheck

This recipe was submitted to the Better Homes and Gardens magazine by Marilyn Schmid. My kids loved to "help" make these by smashing up the ...

Milky Way Bars

Posted by Scott Torborg

A co-worker of mine brought these beauties into work.  They're like Special K Bars with a more chocolaty-caramel flavor from ...

Monkey Bread

Posted by Liza Torborg

This was my favorite slumber party breakfast, and I am the queen of making it. Warning: If you eat half of it yourself, you will ...

Monster Cookies

Posted by Roger Lenz

CREAM: 4 C. sugar 1 - 2 lb. bag brown sugar 2 C. margarine BEAT IN: 3 lbs. crunchy or smooth peanut butter 1 dozen eggs STIR ...

No Bake Bars

Posted by Liza Torborg

I got this recipe from my neighbor Kerri.  Not sure where she got it, but the photo copy she gave me had the following introduction ...

No Bake Cookies

Posted by Liza Torborg

This is an quick and easy no bake cookie recipe.  These chewy cookies are delicious.  They also make for a great demonstration at school!...

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted by Scott Torborg

This recipe is the original Nestlé Toll House chocolate chip cookie recipe with peanut butter and chocolate chips. They were excellent!...

Potato Salad

Posted by Scott Torborg

This recipe comes from Carol, a friend of mine at work. Carol doesn't share just any old thing when it comes to work-lunch potlucks. ...

Pretzel Rolos Pecan Turtles

Posted by Scott Torborg

I got this pretzel turtles recipe from a co-worker's wife.  These turtle pretzels are simple to make and fun for the kids.  My kids were ...

Puppy Chow (Muddy Buddies)

Posted by Leta Riordan

1 stick margarine 1 C. peanut butter 1 C. chocolate chips 8 C. (1 box) Crispix cereal 3 ...

Rhubarb Bread

Posted by Scott Torborg

A friend of mine surprised me with a loaf of this TASTY rhubarb bread. He and his wife have replaced the rhubarb with apples ...

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 ...

Rice Krispie Bars (Treats)

Posted by Scott Torborg

Every recipe book, website or blog has to have the staple rice krispie treats recipe.  I was surprised to learn this site did not have ...

Rich Chocolate Chip Toffee Bars

Posted by Scott Torborg

We got this recipe from our neighbor's parents. Our kids call them Grandma Lynn  and Grandpa Tom. They dropped a plate of these babies ...

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Posted by Scott Torborg

I found this recipe on the Simply Recipes website.   The flavor was fantastic, however we over baked them a tad so some of the seeds ...

Rocky Road Squares

Posted by Scott Torborg

I first tried these at my cousin Gina's house. The recipe is so easy, her kids made them before our annual Twins vs. Brewers ...

Salsa Soup

Posted by Liza Torborg

This easy soup is absolutely delicious by itself or served with tortilla chips, cheese and sour cream. Either way we eat it at least twice ...

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 ...

Snickerdoodles

Posted by Scott Torborg

I got this recipe from another online recipe blog Popular Cookie Recipes.  The recipe is quite simple and the cookies ...

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 ...

Spiced Pecans

Posted by Liza Torborg

I got this spiced pecan recipe from chef Tom Skold.  These spicy pecans have a little "kick" to them and make for a great party ...

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 ...

Suzy Johnson’s Mom’s Chili

Posted by Dee Lenz

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

The Best Sweet Potatoes in the World

Posted by Liza Torborg

2 1/2 lbs. ...

Tortellini with Peas and Tarragon

Posted by Liza Torborg

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

Veggie Pasta Salad

Posted by Scott Torborg

This recipe comes to you from my neighbors. We often stop by and see if we can catch them right before dessert. This ...

Zucchini Brownies

Posted by Liza Torborg

I found this recipe on the All Recipes website. These are absolutely the best brownies I have ever had....