Cole Slaw for 125

This is a recipe my mother-in-law gave me that she always used for funeral dinners.  I also used it many times for church dinners.  It was always very popular.

Cole Slaw for 125
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Servings Prep Time
125 servings 10 minutes
Passive Time
1 hour
Servings Prep Time
125 servings 10 minutes
Passive Time
1 hour
Cole Slaw for 125
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Servings Prep Time
125 servings 10 minutes
Passive Time
1 hour
Servings Prep Time
125 servings 10 minutes
Passive Time
1 hour
Ingredients
Servings: servings
Instructions
  1. Mix all dressing ingredients together and let stand in refrigerator at least 1 hour. Stir in cole slaw. It will seem like there is not enough dressing to begin with, but will become thinner after the cole slaw is added and it sits for a little while.
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Buster Bar Dessert

An easy, tasty ice cream dessert for a large crowd.  I’m not sure where this recipe came from.  I used to make it many years ago for church dinners.

Buster Bar Dessert
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Servings
150 servings
Servings
150 servings
Buster Bar Dessert
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Servings
150 servings
Servings
150 servings
Ingredients
Servings: servings
Instructions
  1. Crush cookies, using food processor. Reserve 3 cups. Add melted butter to remaining cookie crumbs. Press in thin layers in bottom of pans with 2" sides or so.
  2. Soften ice cream and spread over cookie crust. Freeze.
  3. Add chocolate syrup and peanuts. Cover with Cool Whip. Sprinkle reserved cookie crumbs on top and freeze.
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Chili to feed 50 people (or so)

This is a bold, hearty chili, although not all that spicy.  You can add Frank’s Red Hot Sauce or jalapenos if you prefer more heat.

Chili to feed 50 people (or so)
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50 servings
Servings
50 servings
Chili to feed 50 people (or so)
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Servings
50 servings
Servings
50 servings
Ingredients
Meat Mixture
Seasonings
Beans & tomatoes
Servings: servings
Instructions
  1. Brown meat mixture ingredients together with olive oil. Add all Seasonings. Note: If you are making this for another day, stop here. It will be easier to cool down and store in the refrigerator at this point, then finish it the day you are serving it. Combine all ingredients and simmer until ready to serve. You will need to add water as it is cooking so it is not overly thick. Serve with Frank's Red Hot Sauce, shredded cheese, sour cream, Fritos, sliced jalapenos, etc.
Recipe Notes

The chocolate chips add a richer flavor and beautiful color.

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Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup

Creamy goodness combined with the chewiness of wild rice and the tang of Asiago.

Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup
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Servings Prep Time
5 servings 10 minutes
Cook Time
60 minutes
Servings Prep Time
5 servings 10 minutes
Cook Time
60 minutes
Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup
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Servings Prep Time
5 servings 10 minutes
Cook Time
60 minutes
Servings Prep Time
5 servings 10 minutes
Cook Time
60 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: servings
Instructions
  1. Place 2 cups of water on stove to begin boiling to cook rice. When it boils, add the rice and reduce heat. Simmer for 50 minutes. If there is any water remaining in the pan after it is cooked, drain it.
  2. Meanwhile, cook chicken in skillet. (You will probably want to add some oil to the pan.) While those are cooking, dice fennel (or celery) and onion. Remove chicken from pan when just done.
  3. Add butter to skillet and cook fennel (or celery) and onion just until tender-crisp. Combine water and cornstarch and add to fennel and onion mixture. Add soup base, salt, pepper, and milk. Stir often over medium to medium-high heat until it is thickened as you desire. Add rice and chicken to soup. Add Asiago cheese and stir in, or you can use as a garnish. Ladle into serving bowls and top with cilantro, if desired.
Recipe Notes

Each serving contains:  506 calories, 26 g fat, 141 mg cholesterol, 1046 mg sodium, 477 mg potassium, 35 g carbs, 3 g fiber, 13 g sugar, 34 g protein

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Cream of Potato Soup

Potato soup is definitely a comfort food.  Try this rich, thick, hearty cream of potato soup.

Cream of Potato Soup
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Servings Prep Time
4 servings 10 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 servings 10 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Cream of Potato Soup
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Servings Prep Time
4 servings 10 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 servings 10 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: servings
Instructions
  1. In a saucepan, melt butter and add onion and celery. Cover and cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally, so it does not burn,
  2. While that is cooking, dice the potatoes and begin boiling those in some water, about 2 cups, but no need to measure. When the potatoes begin boiling, turn the heat down and check occasionally to see if they are tender. When they are tender, drain and set aside.
  3. When onions and celery are tender, combine cornstarch with 1 cup water. Add to pan with chicken base and milk. Stir so there are no lumps. Add salt, pepper and parsley as it cooks. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until it is thickened as desired. Add potatoes and stir in. Rewarm for a few minutes, if necessary, and serve.
  4. Suggested garnishes are fresh parsley or cilantro, shredded cheese of your choice, bacon (cooked and crumbled) or croutons (be careful of the croutons if gluten free or wheat free).
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Hamburger Gravy

One of the school lunches that my husband and I both used to love was mashed potatoes with hamburger gravy.  This is my version of that.

Hamburger Gravy
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Servings Prep Time
4 servings 10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 servings 10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Hamburger Gravy
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Servings Prep Time
4 servings 10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 servings 10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: servings
Instructions
  1. In a skillet, brown ground beef with onions and mushrooms, crumbling as it cooks. Add pepper, beef base and flour and stir to combine. Add water. Stir over medium high heat, until thickened to desired consistency.
Recipe Notes

Although spelt is actually a type of wheat flour, most people with wheat allergies can digest spelt with no problem.  Obviously, you should not eat spelt if it is a problem for you.

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Rice Pilaf

Quick and easy side dish to a variety of meats.  We especially like it with rotisserie chicken.

Rice Pilaf
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Servings
3 cups
Cook Time
35 minutes
Servings
3 cups
Cook Time
35 minutes
Rice Pilaf
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Servings
3 cups
Cook Time
35 minutes
Servings
3 cups
Cook Time
35 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: cups
Instructions
  1. Brown noodles in butter in large skillet. Pour rice over noodles, then water and chicken base. Stir to combine. Cover with lid and bring just to a boil. Turn down to medium low heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
Recipe Notes

If you prefer, you can substitute regular spaghetti noodles or gluten free, and use chicken broth in place of the water and chicken base.

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Sausage Gravy

This is a rich, thick, meaty gravy to put over your biscuits in the morning.  It only takes about 25 minutes, start to finish, if your oven is preheated and you have the biscuit mix all mixed ahead of time.  This is the recipe I use:  https://www.cherylsrecipes.net/recipe/buttermilk-drop-biscuits/ This is also good over top of scrambled eggs or omelettes.

Sausage Gravy
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Servings
5 servings
Cook Time
15 minutes
Servings
5 servings
Cook Time
15 minutes
Sausage Gravy
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Servings
5 servings
Cook Time
15 minutes
Servings
5 servings
Cook Time
15 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: servings
Instructions
  1. Cook and crumble sausage in skillet. When that is finished cooking, add flour and stir in. Add milk and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened as desired. If it becomes too thick, you can add more milk to thin it out.
Recipe Notes

Although spelt is actually a type of wheat flour, most people with wheat allergies can digest spelt with no problem.  Obviously, you should not eat spelt if it is a problem for you.

If you are making biscuits to go with this, get those in the oven first.  This cooks quickly.

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