Jul 13 2026
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Soup, Sandwich & Salad Buffet Recipe

Inspired by Machine Shed Restaurant
Time2h
Serves6

Includes: Chips and Baked Potato Soup or BBQ Pork, Deli Sandwich Platter, or Chicken Croissant.

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Ingredients

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Baked Potato Soup

BBQ Pork

Deli Sandwich Platter

Chicken Croissant

Chips

Method

Baked Potato Soup

  1. 1

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Wash and peel the russet potatoes. Cut them into small cubes.

  2. 2

    Cook the Potatoes

    In a large pot, add the cubed potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.

  3. 3

    Blend the Soup

    Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. If using a regular blender, blend in batches.

  4. 4

    Add Cream and Seasonings

    Stir in heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Heat through until warm.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with shredded cheese, bacon bits, and green onions.

BBQ Pork

  1. 6

    Prepare the Pork

    Rub the pork shoulder with salt and black pepper. Place it in a slow cooker.

  2. 7

    Add Ingredients

    Add sliced onion, minced garlic, and BBQ sauce over the pork.

  3. 8

    Cook

    Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and shreddable.

  4. 9

    Shred and Serve

    Shred the pork with two forks and mix with the BBQ sauce. Serve on rolls.

Deli Sandwich Platter

  1. 10

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Slice the sandwich rolls and prepare the assorted deli meats, cheeses, lettuce, and tomatoes.

  2. 11

    Assemble the Sandwiches

    Layer deli meats, cheeses, lettuce, and tomato slices on each roll. Spread mustard and mayonnaise as desired.

  3. 12

    Serve

    Arrange sandwiches on a platter for serving.

Chicken Croissant

  1. 13

    Prepare the Chicken Salad

    In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, diced celery, halved grapes, mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

  2. 14

    Assemble the Croissants

    Cut the croissants in half and fill each with the chicken salad mixture.

  3. 15

    Serve

    Arrange the croissants on a serving dish.

Chips

  1. 16

    Prepare the Chips

    Open the bag of potato chips and place in a bowl for serving.

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