Frater Buckwheat's Cookbook
HOT MEATBALLS
5 lbs of Ground Beef
Green Peppers
Lipton Onion Soup Mix
Season Salt
Garlic Powder
Black Pepper
Mix finely diced green peppers and 2 envelopes of Lipton Onion Soup Mix into ground beef. Season heavily with seasoning salt,
garlic powder and black pepper. Roll into golf size balls. Place on a cookie sheet and bake for approximately 1 hour at 350
degrees. Serve in brown gravy mix or Bar-B-Q Sauce.
COCKTAIL FRANKS
8 packs of cheap Hot Dogs
2 regular size bottles of Bar-B-Q Sauce
1 regular size bottle of Horseradish Sauce (found in dairy case)
1/4 cup Dried Minced Onions
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 regular size jar of Mustard
Cut hot dogs into 1-inch pieces. Put all pieces into large aluminum turkey pan. Pour all ingredients onto hot dogs and mix. Cook
for 45 minutes at 325 degrees.
BIRDSEED
1 stick margarine
1-1/2 tsp Seasoning Salt
1-1/4 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
2-2/3 Cups each of Rice Chex, Wheat Chex & Corn Chex
1/2 cup of Salted Nuts and/or Pretzels
Cook for 1 hour at 250 degrees, stirring every 15 minutes. Allow to soak on a paper towel and then serve.
CHICKEN WINGS
Chicken Wings
Bar-B-Q Sauce
Cajun Seasoning
Marinate chicken in Bar-B-Q sauce and Cajun seasoning overnight. Bake in oven at 350 degrees until done. Serve hot or cold.
VEGGIE PLATTER
Hidden Valley Ranch Mix
Sour Cream
Vegetables
Mix 1 envelope of Hidden Valley Ranch with each pint of sour cream. Slice cucumbers, cauliflower, broccoli, radishes, carrots,
etc. and serve on a platter with the mixture as your dip. Garnish with green or black olives and little pickles.
CHEESE BALL
2 - 8 oz bars of Cream Cheese
2 bars of Kraft Cracker Barrel Cheese
1/4 cup Dried Minced Onions
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
Shave cheese and mix with hands into 2 softball size balls. Roll in crumbled nuts or crushed Doritos. Finally, refrigerate for at
least 2 hours before serving.
NACHO DIP
1 block Jalapeno Velveeta
Evaporated Milk
Melt cheese slowly and add a touch of evaporated milk. Add milk until desired thickness. Serve in fondue pot with candle or in a
hot plate and pie pan.
SOUPS
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CAJUN SEAFOOD STEW
1 Washtub
Cajun Seasoning
20 ears of Corn
10 lbs Red Potatoes
20 lbs Crawfish and/or 20 lbs Shrimp, Muscles or Clams
Garlic Butter
Fill washtub 1/2 full with water. Add 20 ears of corn broke in half. Add red potatoes and crawfish (or substitutions). Season with
Cajun seasoning and boil until done. When done, dip out and serve on a plate with garlic butter.
SALADS
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MELON SALAD
1 large Red Watermelon
4 large Honeydew Melons
2 fresh Pineapples (or 2 cans Pineapple)
2 qts fresh Strawberries
Cut the meat out of each of the melons and pineapples. Cut into bite-size chunks. Garnish with strawberries and serve chilled.
FRUIT DISH
Turkey Pan
1 gal chilled Cling Peaches with Syrup
1 gal chilled Pears with Syrup
1 gal Sliced Pineapples with Syrup
Mix ingredients and serve chilled.
New England Potato Salad
2 gals Whole Potatoes (diced)
3 large Tomatoes (diced)
1 large Green Pepper
5 stalks of Celery
1 large Onion (diced)
2 peeled Cucumbers (diced)
1 Turkey Pan
Miracle Whip
Celery Salt, Paprika and Seasoning Salt
Boil potatoes, then drain and dice and put into turkey pan. Add vegetables and sprinkle in seasonings. Refrigerate and serve.
vVINEGAR RUSH SALAD
1 Turkey Pan
1 bunch of Celery (diced)
6 Tomatoes (diced)
4 Green Peppers (diced)
3 White Onions (diced)
6 Cucumbers (sliced)
1 qt Cider Vinegar
1 large jar of Italian Dressing
Celery Salt, Seasoning Salt and Black Pepper
Mix ingredients in turkey pan. Marinate and serve chilled.
TOSSED SALAD
3 heads of Lettuce
4 large Cucumbers (sliced)
20 Radishes
2 Green Peppers (diced)
4 large Tomatoes (diced)
2 medium Onions, white or red (diced)
Fresh Mushrooms (optional)
Grated Cheddar Cheese
Dressing (Thousand Island, Ranch, Italian, French, etc.)
Oregano and Garlic Powder
Break up lettuce into a large bowl. Add other vegetables after slicing and chopping. Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top and garnish
with oregano and garlic powder.
BUCKWHEAT'S MACARONI RUSH SALAD
1 Turkey Pan
3 lbs Elbow Macaroni
1 Onion
2 Cucumbers
6 Celery Stalks
10 Radishes
3 Tomatoes
1 Green Pepper
Several large Dill or Sour Pickles
1 small jar of Red Hamburger or Sweet Pickle Relish
1 jar of Miracle Whip
Celery Salt and Seasoning Salt
Cook macaroni, then drain and pour into turkey pan. Chop up vegetables and pour into turkey pan. Season heavily with celery
salt and seasoning salt and add Miracle Whip. Mix thoroughly and serve chilled.
MEAT & MAIN DISHES
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TACO
Taco Shells
Ground Hamburger Meat
Taco Sauce
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Lettuce
Onions
Tomatoes
Brown hamburger meat and serve with taco shells. Place diced tomatoes, onions, lettuce, cheese and taco sauce in bowls to allow
guests to make their own.
BUCKWHEAT'S PIZZA LASAGNA
Turkey Pan
3-4 lg jars Spaghetti Sauce
3 lbs Macaroni
2 lbs Hamburger Meat
1 Block Velveeta Cheese
16 oz Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)
Italian Seasoning & Oregano
Pepperoni
Cover the bottom two inches of the turkey pan with spaghetti sauce. Add macaroni and browned hamburger meat. Add more
sauce and mix thoroughly. Season with Italian seasoning and oregano. Cover evenly with sliced Velveeta and sprinkle with
shredded mozzarella cheese and pepperoni. Cook for 1 hour at 350 degrees. Serve with garlic bread. (See Breads)
PIZZA BREAD
French Bread (from day-old bakery, if possible)
Mushrooms
Pepperoni
Ground Beef
Onions
Cheddar and Mozzarella Cheese
Pizza Sauce
Fix pizzas individually and cook in conventional or microwave oven.
BAKIN' POTATOES
Potatoes
Cheese
Ham
Sour Cream
Chili
Bacon Bits
Rap potatoes in tin foil individually. Bake potatoes at 350 degrees until done. Place cheese, ham, sour cream, etc., in separate
bowls. Serve potatoes and allow guests to garnish their own.
CHILI
5 lbs of Hamburger Meat
3 lg Onions (chopped)
3 Green Peppers (chopped)
1 pack of Fresh Mushrooms (or 1 can of mushrooms)
6 stalks of Celery (chopped)
2 packs of Lipton Onion Soup Mix
1 gal Whole Tomatoes, Tomato Sauce and Puree' (GI cans)
1 lg jar Hot Picante Sauce
Chili Powder, Celery Salt, Garlic Powder
3 lg White Onions (diced)
Brown hamburger meat. Add all ingredients except White Diced Onions. Add tomato sauce to thin to desired thickness. Cook for
approximately 2 hours. About 1/2 hr before serving, add the 3 large White Diced Onions.
SPAGHETTI
Same recipe as for chili except substitute oregano and italian seasoning instead of chili powder and do not add 3 lg White Diced
Onions.
T. ROD'S CAJUN SPAGHETTI
5 lbs Hamburger Meat
4 lbs Smoked Link Sausage (cut in small circles)
1 bunch Green Onions w/tops (chopped)
3 White Onions (chopped)
3 Bell Peppers (chopped)
2 lbs fresh Mushrooms or 1 can (sliced)
5 stalks Celery (sliced)
1 qt whole Tomatoes (canned)
1 qt Tomato Sauce (canned)
1 pt Tomato Paste (canned)
1 bottle red or burgundy cooking wine
2 lb pkg of spaghetti
Italian Seasoning, Garlic Powder, Salt, Pepper, Worcestershire Sauce & Celery Powder
Brown ground meat, add Worcestershire Sauce, Onions, Celery, Bell Pepper, Italian Season (2 tb) and 1 cup of wine. Cook
about 30 minutes stirring constantly. Add Whole Tomatoes, Tomato Sauce, Tomato Paste, 2 cups water & remaining ingredients
(except spaghetti-cook separately). Season to taste. Cook over low heat about 4 hours adding wine or water as needed to keep
liquid, but not soupy. Feeds 25-30 people.
CHICKEN
1 Turkey Pan
4 whole Chickens or comparable amount of Chicken Parts
1 lg can Tomato Sauce
1 lg jar of Hot Picante Sauce
4 lg Green Peppers (sliced)
4 lg Onions (sliced)
6 Celery Stalks (chopped)
Mushrooms (optional)
Garlic Powder
Put chicken or chicken parts into turkey pan. Pour in sauces and sprinkle peppers, onions and celery on top; then bake for 2 hours
at 350 degrees. To make Italian Chicken, heavily spice with Italian Seasoning and oregano. For Mexican Chicken, add chili
powder. For Cajun Chicken, add Cajun seasoning. Can also be done with sausage or ribs.
TURKEY DRUMSTICKS
1 Turkey Pan
Turkey Drumsticks
Seasoning Salt, Garlic Powder and Black Pepper
Fill up turkey pan with turkey drumsticks. Season heavily and bake for 2 hours at 375 degrees. For Bar-B-Q drumsticks, bake in
jar of Bar-B-Q sauce for 1 hour. Finish for 1 hour on a slow charcoal grill, basting frequently.
HOT DOGS
1 Turkey pan
5 pkg Chicken Franks
1 jar Bar-B-Q Sauce
1 jar Spicy Mustard
1 small jar Horseradish Sauce
Garlic Powder
Red Pepper
1/2 cup minced Onions
Mix Bar-B-Q Sauce, mustard, minced onions, horseradish sauce in the turkey pan and season heavily with garlic powder & red
pepper. Marinate hot dogs in mixture for 24 hours. Grill hot dogs on the grill for dogs with a little extra zip.
HAMBURGERS
5 lbs Ground Beef
2 packs Lipton Onion Soup Mix
1 Bottle Dried Minced Onions
2 Green Peppers
1 Bottle Thick Cajun Bar-B-Q Sauce
Black Pepper, Seasoning Salt, Garlic Powder & Red Pepper
Mix ingredients thoroughly and season heavily with black pepper, seasoning salt, garlic powder & red pepper. Make into patties
and grill. (If mixture is too moist, add more minced onions.) This recipe can also be used with 8-12 lbs of roast beef or a
comparable amount of sausage.
OYSTERS
Burlap Bags
Fresh Oysters
Crackers
Horseradish Sauce (dairy case)
Cocktail Sauce
Put a wet burlap bag on the grill. Lay on fresh washed oysters. Cover with more wet burlap. Cook for several minutes or until
they start to open. Serve with crackers, horseradish sauce and cocktail sauce.
PICNIC HAM
1 Picnic Ham (7-10 lbs)
1 jar Bar-B-Q Sauce
1/2 jar Picante Sauce
Seasoning Salt, Garlic Powder, Black Pepper
Put two layers of aluminum foil on the grill. Mix Bar-B-Q sauce and Picante sauce and season with spices. Pour mixture onto
ham and wrap ham tightly. Cook on grill for two hours. This recipe can be used for beef, chicken or pork roast.
WILD CHICKEN RICE
1 lg box Minute Rice
3 Onions (diced)
8 stalks of Celery (chopped)
2 Green Peppers (chopped)
2 envelopes Lipton Onion Soup Mix
1 lg bottle Beef or Chicken Bouillon Crystals
1 lg Chicken
2 cans Mushroom Soup
1/2 lb Butter
Pour into a pan as much water as the rice calls for. Add to water all ingredients except the rice. Boil vigorously for 1 hour
uncovered. Take off heat, add rice and cover. Wait 10 to 15 minutes, then fork and fluff. For Italian flavoring, add large amounts
of garlic salt and Italian seasoning. For Mexican, 1 jar Picante. For Cajun, Cajun spices.
FISH
Fish Fillets (anything from Shark Steak to Catfish)
Garlic Lemon Butter sauce
Cover grill with foil. Lay on fish fillets and baste with garlic lemon butter sauce. Serve with corn on the cob and garnish with
fresh parsley.
VEGETABLES
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HONEY BEANS
Turkey Pan
2 gal Pork & Beans
1 Minced Onion
1/2 cup Honey
1/2 cup Brown Sugar
1/2 cup Mustard
1/2 cup Ketchup
Bacon or Ham
Mix all ingredients together. Season with bacon or ham and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
BAR-B-Q Beans
Turkey Pan
2 gal of Pork & Beans or Ranch Style Beans
1 jar of Bar-B-Q Sauce
2 med Onions (diced)
1 Green Pepper (diced)
1 small jar of Picante
Bacon, Salt Pork or Ham
Garlic Powder, Black Pepper & Seasoning Salt
Pour beans into turkey pan. Pour in Bar-B-Q sauce and Picante. Pour in diced onions & peppers. Add hunks of salt pork, bacon
or ham if desired. Season with garlic powder, black pepper & seasoning salt. Bake until done.
CORN
Corn
1 cup Sugar
Shuck corn and put in large kettle filled with water. Add sugar to the kettle. Bring to a boil and boil for 20 minutes.
CORN IN HUSKS
Corn in husks
1 cup Salt per bushel
Soak corn in cold saltwater overnight. Cook corn on a charcoal grill turning every 10 minutes. Cook for approximately 45
minutes. Peel back husks and eat like a popsicle.
SUPER CORN BUTTER
1 jar Squeeze Parkay Butter (1 jar per 15 people)
Tabasco sauce
1 tsp Seasoning Salt
1/2 tsp Celery Salt
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
Open Parkay and spoon out all but 4 tablespoons. Add six squirts of Tabasco sauce and all seasonings. Put lid on jar and shake
thoroughly. Squirt directly onto corn.
TOMATO PUDDING
1 med can tomato puree
1 cup brown sugar
1 stick melted butter
salt & pepper to taste
Cook above ingredients slowly for about 10 minutes. Then pour into uncrusted breadsquare lined casserole. Bake 20-30 minutes
at 350 degrees. Great surprise for guests who can't quite figure the flavor and ingredients.
BREADS
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Garlic Bread
1 loaf French Bread (from day old bakery, if possible)
1 block Velveeta Cheese
3/4 lb Butter
Garlic Salt
16 oz pack Mozzarella Cheese (grated)
Parmesan Cheese
Cut bread into 1 inch slices per loaf. Put slice of Velveeta between each slice. Pour on 3/4 lb melted butter heavily seasoned with
garlic salt. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese. Wrap in aluminum foil and bake for 3/4 hour at 350 degrees.
Top with Italian seasonings.
DESSERTS
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ICE CREAM SUNDAE
1 Baby Bath Tub
10-1/2 gal Ice Cream (assorted flavors)
10 lbs of Bananas
1 gal Crushed Pineapples
1 gal Chocolate Sauce
1 gal Strawberries
(M&M's, Reese's Pieces, Oreos, etc., if desired)
Stack ice cream in bath tub. Pile on bananas, pineapples, etc. and hand out the spoons and bowls.
GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST PIE
1 Graham Cracker Pie Crust
1 can cooked Pie Filling (cherry, blackberry, butterscotch, etc.)
1 lg container of Cool Whip
Maraschino Cherries, Chocolate Sprinkles and/or fresh strawberries
Pour pie filling into crust and chill. Top with 3 inches of Cool Whip & garnish with maraschino cherries, chocolate sprinkles
and/or fresh strawberries.
DRINKS
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PUNCH
4 qts Ginger Ale (not 7-Up)
1 can Dole Pineapple Juice
1 lg frozen can of Orange Juice Concentrate (do not add water)
1 lg frozen can of Lemonade Juice Concentrate (do not add water)
1 bottle of Grenadine or Cherry Juice
Mix ingredients, chill and serve.
JUNGLE JUICE PUNCH
1 can frozen juice Grape Juice
1 can frozen Grapefruit Juice
1 can frozen Lemonade
1 can frozen Orange Juice
2 jars Hawaiian Punch or Hi C
4 qts Ginger Ale
Add 1/2 required water to the frozen juices and mix all ingredients.
Chill & serve.
SUN TEA
1 Box Tea Bags
Fill a sauce pan with water. Put in 5-7 tea bags and boil. After boiling, you should have a syrupy mixture. Mix this concentrate
with large amounts of water as desired.
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