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Watermelon Basket

1 medium size watermelon
1 medium size cantaloupe
1 honeydew melon
1 pound green grapes
1 pound red or purple grapes
1 to 2 cans orange slices, drained (or fresh)
1 can pineapple chunks, drained (or fresh)
Fresh strawberries or blueberries (optional)Cut about 1/4 off top of watermelon. Cut back to the white and get all the red out to mix with other fruit. You can use a melon baller, teaspoon measuring spoon, or easiest of all just cube up all the melon, making sure all seeds are removed. This can be done the day before needed, if desired. Cube up the melons and store in a separate containers. Saw tooth or scallop the cut side of the watermelon while it is empty. For a scallop, use a glass or cup as a rounded guide.Before filling with fruit, drain both watermelon and watermelon shell well. Mix fruit carefully, and heap into shell. Soft fruits like berries may be added at the last, but tend to get crushed.Fresh oranges and pineapple are better than canned; however, they are optional.Dressing (optional)
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup fruit juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons cornstarchCook sauce until thickened; it will stay thin. Chill.Pour over fruit in watermelon boat or mix in large bowl and chill.

Au gratin potatoes and ham
Au Gratin Potatoes and Ham20 pounds red potatoes 8 pounds fully cooked ham, cubed 4 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted 2 quarts milk 1/2 cup all purpose flour 6 pounds process American cheese, cubed 2 teaspoons pepper 2 teaspoons pap (Upload by user)

Baked cheese grits
Baked Cheese Grits1 3/4 gallons water 36 ounces quick cooking grits 1 pound eggs (about 9) 36 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded 1 pound margarine 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon garlic powder2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon paprika Bring water to a (Upload by user)

Baked hubbard squash
Baked Hubbard Squash29 pounds Hubbard squash2 1/4 cups (1 pound) shortening, melted4 1/2 tablespoons salt1 teaspoon black pepper1 cup brown sugar (packed)Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Cut squash in half; remove seeds. Cut into 4 1/2 ounce pieces. Place squas (Upload by user)

Boston baked beans
Boston Baked Beans4 pounds white beans (northern or navy beans)4 teaspoons salt4 teaspoons dry mustard1 cup molasses1 cup brown sugar1 onion, peeled and chopped8 to 12 ounces raw bacon, choppedSoak the beans overnight in plenty of water. Or, bring them to a (Upload by user)

Broccoli casserole
Broccoli Casserole10 pounds frozen broccoli, uncooked 2 (50 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup 10 cups raw rice2 (50 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup 3 pounds sliced or shredded processed cheeseSpread broccoli in roaster, steam table pans or 6 casseroles. Sprinkle (Upload by user)

Broccoli stuffing bake
Broccoli Stuffing Bake8 cups milk 6 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 16 beaten eggs 12 cups herb seasoned croutons 8 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli, thawed 1 teaspoon saltHeat milk and cheese in saucepan until blended. Gradually stir hot mixture (Upload by user)

Brown gravy
Brown GravyYields 1 gallon.8 ounces butter or margarine 10 ounces all purpose flour1 gallon plus 1 cup beef stock 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon black or white pepperMelt butter or margarine in stockpot. Blend in flour and cook on med (Upload by user)

Candied sweet potatoes
Candied Sweet Potatoes40 to 50 pounds sweet potatoes1 tablespoon cinnamon, or to taste1 tablespoon nutmeg, or to tasteJuice of 5 lemons3 pounds margarine5 pounds granulated sugarMarshmallowsChopped pecansBoil potatoes in jackets until fork tender. Cool, (Upload by user)

Cauliflower au gratin
Cauliflower Au Gratin20 pounds cauliflower, frozen 4 1/2 tablespoons salt3 gallons boiling water1 gallon milk1 pound butter or margarine, melted2 1/4 cups all purpose flour, sifted2 tablespoons salt5 cups (1 pound 8 ounces) cheese, grated6 cups dry bread c (Upload by user)

Cheesy potatoes
Cheesy PotatoesServes 50.2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 1/2 cups onions, chopped 1 (50 ounce) can Campbell`s Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup 8 ounces sour cream 3 cups milk (2% fat) 1 1/4 teaspoons white pepper 3 quarts processed American cheese, shredded (Upload by user)
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Creamed o`brien potatoes
Creamed O`Brien Potatoes35 pounds potatoes, peeled and diced 10 green bell peppers, finely diced 2 cups pimientos, finely diced 1/2 cup salt 2 tablespoons white pepper 10 quarts medium white sauceuWhite Sauce/u2 1/2 pounds margarine 5 cups all purpo (Upload by user)
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Creamy creole sauce
Creamy Creole SauceYields 2 quarts.1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup green or red bell pepper, chopped 1 cup onion, chopped 1 (50 ounce) can Campbell`s Condensed 98% Fat    Free Cream of Celery Soup 2 cups V8 100% vegetable juice 1 cup water (Upload by user)
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Deviled eggs
Deviled Eggs100 eggs 1 cup sweet pickle relish 1 1/2 pounds salad dressing 1 (20 ounce) jar prepared mustard 1 tablespoon ground paprikaCook eggs. Cool; remove shells from eggs; cut in half lengthwise. Remove yolks and mash thoroughly. Set whites aside.Blend (Upload by user)
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German sauerkraut
German Sauerkraut2 1/4 gallons (18 pounds 9 ounces) canned sauerkraut, undrained3 cups (1 pound) bacon, raw, chopped2 1/4 quarts (3 pounds) chopped onions4 cups (1 pound or 3 4 apples) apples, pared and chopped3 tablespoons (1 ounce) whole caraway seeds1 cup (6 ounces (Upload by user)
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Glazed sweet potatoes
Glazed Sweet Potatoes22 pounds 8 ounces (20 No. 3 cans) sweet potatoes2 oranges, fresh, unpeeled, thinly sliced (optional)2 cups butter or margarine, melted3 1/2 quarts (5 pounds) brown sugar (packed)2 1/4 tablespoons salt1 cup cornstarch2 quarts reserved potato s (Upload by user)
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Green beans with pecan butter sauce
Green Beans with Pecan Butter Sauce12 pounds fresh green beans 3 pints water 3 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 cups butter1 pound pecans, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon cracked black pepperCook green beans in boiling water. Drain and place in serving dish. Season with salt (Upload by user)
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