1 and 1/2 pounds chicken breasts10 and 1/2 ounces cream of celery soup10 and 1/2 ounces cream of chicken soup8 ounces sour cream1/2 cup unsalted butter, divided1 cup diced onion1 cup diced celery1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped (optional)32 ounces … Continue reading
Deep in the heart of French Louisiana, creole grillades and grits are served for breakfast, brunch or lunch. The dish is pure comfort food in Louisiana. Thin cuts of pork, or chicken are served alongside creamy grits and rich tomato … Continue reading
Perfect on a cold winter’s night this comforting soup is creamy, cheesy and delicious. The cornbread croutons add a welcome crunch. I have often taken this soup to mothers of newborns who need a comforting touch after many sleepless nights. … Continue reading
I think it happened in the 1980’s. Somehow chicken breasts with bones and skin became passé. The thinking at the time was boneless skinless chicken breasts had fewer calories and were convenient. For a long time, I went along with … Continue reading
These sliders will be the hit of your game day party! Marinate chicken overnight in the refrigerator then grill the next day. On toasted slider buns, layer grilled chicken pieces drizzled with a tiny amount of honey. Top with crisp … Continue reading
This chicken noodle soup is full of vegetables and starts with a shortcut. Rotisserie chicken. Using rotisserie chicken cuts, the cooking time in half. The flavor of the soup reminds me of Panera Bread’s chicken noodle soup. Enjoy! Copycat Panera … Continue reading
I was talking recipes with Chouree’ Counts, one of my childhood friends, recently. I was telling her that I had been soaking chicken in a mixture of equal parts buttermilk and water before grilling to get the chicken to stay … Continue reading
Growing up, Mother would pre-prepare a cold meal on Saturday that would be ready as soon as we got home from church on Sunday. She served ham, rolls, chicken salad, potato salad, coleslaw, deviled eggs, and some kind of Jell-O … Continue reading
It’s tailgating time in East Tennessee! Get your game day gear on and cozy into these yummy appetizers. These one bite wonders are packed with flavor and less messy than traditional dips. Be careful though, they’re addictive! Before you know … Continue reading
My family loves anything with Alfredo sauce. They call it Italian comfort food. With simple fresh ingredients, this recipe is a winner! My dear friend Sue Higgenbotham was the inspiration for this recipe. Pasta Alfredo with Sautéed Chicken, Peppers, Mushrooms, … Continue reading
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