Overnight Chicken Bake

Isaiah 32:16  “My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, in secure homes, in undistrubed places of rest, ” Says the Lord.

It has been a long time since I last posted.  So sorry I have neglected this blog.  Thank you to everyone who has continued to visit.  This is a recipe that is great for busy people.  We used this at our Saturday Free Meal program.  You just need to multiply the amounts and fix each casserole.  Each casserole feeds 12-15 in a 9 x 13 pan.

2 cups UNCOOKED macaroni – that’s right uncooked, that is what makes it so easy

2 cups water

2 cups cooked chicken

4 hard boiled eggs – optional

2 10oz. cans of cream of mushroom or chicken soup

1/2 lb. Velveeta cheese – cubed

Combine all in the refrigerator overnight.  Bake uncovered 1 hour at 325^.  You may need to add some additional water while cooking.

Variations:  You can use ham instead of chicken and use cream of mushroom or celery soup.

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Help name the New Cookbook

Psalm 119: 32  I run in the path of your commands, O Lord, for you have set my heart free.

I have finished editing my newest cookbook.  I will be selecting the cover, design, etc.  The only problem is that I don’t have a NAME for this new book.  It will contain 250 recipes that I have prepared for my family on Sunday dinners, church pot lucks and regular dinners.  The first book was “Family Favorites”, which is currently sold out.  This book has many of the recipes from Family Favorites, but many new recipes as well.  Let me know your creative titles.  If I choose your Title you will WIN a FREE cookbook when it is published.  Looking for some creative ideas.  Get Ready – Set – Go – Get Creative.

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New Cookbook Coming

So sorry I have neglected this blog.  I am truly amazed at the number of people who continue to find the blog through searching for recipes, etc.  Thank you for visiting.  I have been working on Cookbook #2 and I am within about 20 recipes of finishing.  The new cookbook will have 250 recipes.  Some are from the first book, but many are new ones that I have developed over the past few years.

At least half of the profits from the book will benefit our church building fund.  The first book is sold out.  I was amazed at the interest in the first book, so I am hoping that the response will be just as good for this second one.  These recipes are the ones that my children grew up with and additional ones that we use for Sunday dinners for the grandchildren, church potlucks, etc.  They are not anything fancy, but they are good nutritious recipes (except for the desserts of course) that we enjoy.

If you are interested give me a post and I will contact when it is available.  To allow for printing we are anticipating 2-3 months from now.

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2010 in review

The stats helper monkeys at WordPress.com mulled over how this blog did in 2010, and here’s a high level summary of its overall blog health:

The Blog-Health-o-Meter™ reads This blog is on fire!.

Crunchy numbers

A Boeing 747-400 passenger jet can hold 416 passengers. This blog was viewed about 12,000 times in 2010. That’s about 29 full 747s.

 

In 2010, there were 15 new posts, growing the total archive of this blog to 259 posts. There were 5 pictures uploaded, taking up a total of 2mb.

The busiest day of the year was February 22nd with 220 views. The most popular post that day was Spaghetti for 100.

Where did they come from?

The top referring sites in 2010 were frugalhacks.com, en.wordpress.com, search.aol.com, jamiegates.wordpress.com, and cookeatshare.com.

Some visitors came searching, mostly for church dinner recipes, diaper cake, spaghetti for 100, spaghetti for 100 people, and how to make a diaper cake.

Attractions in 2010

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Chicken Souffle Casserole

I Corinthians 15:57 Thanks be go God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

We served this today at Manna. The original recipe is for 200, but I have broken it down for about 15 servings.

1 Chicken – use about 20 oz. of canned chicken or one whole chicken that is cooked and the meat is pulled off
6 eggs
4 cups bread crumbs
4 cups of chicken gravy or cream of chicken soup that has been slightly thinned
1/2 cup of pimentos
1/2 cup of chopped celery

Mix all together and place into a deep dish 9 x 13 pan. Cook at 350′ for 45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to sit for a few minutes. Plate and you can top with some additional gravy if desired.

We served this at our Manna meal today and 170 diners thought it was great.

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Chicken Pot Pie for 30

2 Corinthians 9:8  God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.

This was the main entree for our last Manna Meal (free meal).  We feed 137 people and all the casseroles were gone.  The volunteers were served Spaghett, which is always the back up.  This is very simple to prepare.  For 30 people you will be preparing “two” 1/2 sheet pans which are about 12×15 in size and deeper than a normal 9×13 pan. 

This recipe is for ONE pie.  You need to make “2″ pies to serve  30 people.

3 cups cooked and diced chicken (turkey or beef can also be used)

2 cups frozen sliced carrots

2 cups frozen peas

25oz. of Cream of Chicken Soup (I bought the large 50oz. cans and split between the two)*

2 cups biscuit mix (any brand will do: Bisquick, etc.)

1 cup milk

2 eggs

Mix the Cream of Chicken soup, chicken, carrots and peas together.  Place in 1/2 sheet pan.  Mix together the biscuit mix, milk and eggs.  Pour over the chicken mixture.  Bake at 400′ for approximately 30 minutes or until the crust is puffed and browned.  If you like mixed vegetables for your pot pie you can substitute 4 cups of frozen mixed vegetables for the peas and carrots. 

*You can use cream of celery, potato or mushroom is you prefer.  Golden mushroom would be good with beef pot pie.

These can be frozen after baking for future meals if desired.  For smaller servings you can use the same equivalents or use this recipe and make 4 smaller ones to freeze.

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Not too late to enter Contest

Romans 9:16  It does not, therefore, depend on man’s desire or effort, but on God’s mercy.

The recipe contest will end the last day of December.  Great time to send some favorite recipes for leftovers for the holiday meals, etc.  Look for the original post:   “Recipe Contest” and enter your recipe in the comment section.  If you don’t enter you can’t win.

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Thanksgiving Recipes

I Thessalonians 5:16-18

Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

There are so many things this year to be thankful for.  With the bleak economical times I hope these recipes will be helpful for you in this Holiday season.

 

Turkey Macaroni Salad 

Great use for leftover turkey.

1 8 oz. pkg. macaroni—cook in boiling water until tender and drain.

1 1/2 C. diced cooked turkey 

1 C. diced celery 

1 sm. Onion—chopped 

1/2 C. green pepper—chopped 

1/4 C. pickle relish 

Mix all together.  Add enough mayonnaise to moisten and salt/pepper to taste.   

Refrigerate.  Serve on lettuce if desired.  Makes 6 servings. 

Nice lunch dish, or serve with a hot soup and bread for a

nutritious dinner.

 

Pepperoni Lasagna Roll-Ups

3 Lasagna Noodles—cooked and drained  Parmesan cheese—1/4 cup

3/4 cup cottage cheese—process in the blender until smooth combine with —

1/2 t. onion   1 t. Italian seasoning

24 slices pepperoni  3 slices Swiss cheese  1 C. spaghetti sauce

Top each noodle with 1/2 of the cheese/onion, herb mixture.  Top with pepperoni and Swiss cheese.  Roll up.  Place seam side down in greased casserole.  Top with spaghetti sauce.  Cover an bake at 350’ for 20-25 min.  Uncover and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.  Bake 5 min. longer.  Makes 2-3 servings.  Serve with a salad and bread for a complete meal. 

Hot Dog Stew- Hearty-Economical Stew 

2 med. Onions—diced

1 T. oil

1 lb. hotdogs

1 C. cold water

Salt and pepper to taste 

3 potatoes—diced

1 T. vinegar

Dash Hot sauce 

Sautee the onion in oil until brown.  Cut the hotdogs into 4 pieces and add to the onion.  Add the water, salt/pepper, hot sauce and potatoes.  Simmer for 30 minutes until the potatoes are tender.  Remove from the heat and add the vinegar.  Makes 6-8 servings.  Serve with salad and bread (cornbread would be great) for a low cost meal.  

 

Roast Turkey Breast 

Thaw in the refrigerator.  Remove plastic and pat dry.  Rub the inside of the breast with salt.  Place breast in a baking dish and salt and pepper the top of the breast.  Cover with a tight fitting lid, or place aluminum foil to seal the dish. 

Bake at 350’ – 12 minutes for each pound.  Turkey is done when fork inserted deep into the meat has the juices run clear.  Let rest 20-30 minutes before slicing.

 

 

 

 

 

Turkey Rice Casserole

1/2 C. Turkey

1 Can cream of chicken soup

1 C. celery-chopped

1 T. onion-chopped

1/2 C. mayonnaise

1 1/2 C. cooked rice

3 hard boiled eggs-chopped

1/2 C. broth or water   

Mix all ingredients and  place in greased casserole dish.  Refrigerate overnight.  Take out of refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.  Bake at 350’ for 30 minutes.  Top with French fried onions or crushed potato chips if desired.  Bake another 10 minutes.   

Turkey Pot Pie

1 can mixed vegetables (drain)

1 can cream chicken soup

1 cup chopped turkey

2 piece pie crust

Place pie crust into pie pan.  Mix other ingredients and place in pan.  Top with other crust.  Bake at 350’ until brown.

 

Candied Yams

Drain yams of almost all of the liquid.

Place in casserole big enough to have pieces in one layer.

Melt 1/2 stick of margarine. Pour over the yams.

Sprinkle brown sugar over the yams to about 1/4 inch thick.

Bake at 350’ until sugar is melted and heated through.

Optional: Top with

marshmallows and return to oven until brown.

 

 

Sweet Potato Biscuits

 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes

1/4 C. butter softened

1/2 C. milk

2 C. self-rising flour 

Stir together: potatoes, butter and milk.  Add flour.  Mix and add additional milk if needed. Turn out onto floured surface and roll out to 3/4 inch thick.  Cut into rounds.

 

Corn Pudding

2 1/2 cups corn

2 eggs—beaten

1 cup milk

1/4 C. celery-chopped

1/4 C. onion-chopped

1 stick margarine

2 T. flour

1 tsp. salt

1/2 C. cracker crumbs

 Melt the margarine and place celery and onions into skillet and cook until soft.  Blend in the flour and when it begins to bubble add the milk.  Stir constantly until it comes to a boil.  Add the corn and then add the beaten eggs.  Pour into greased pan.  Cover with crumbs.  Bake at 350’ until firm.  Toothpick inserted should come out clean. 

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Recipe Contest

1 John 4:7  Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. 

I am developing a new cookbook of easy to prepare, economical recipes.  I know many of you have some great recipes that have gotten you through hard times.  This contest will run until the end of December 2008.  By submitting your recipe you are agreeing to allow me to use this recipe in future cookbooks, posts, or other uses.  You will be credited with submitting the recipe, so be sure to tell me how you want to be mentioned:  by your blog, e-mail, name, etc. 

What do you get??????  A cookbook to the recipe I feel is the best suited to enter the book.  Others may be chosen to be published, but there is only one winner.  The cookbook is my original cookbook.  I wrote this several years ago.  The children kept calling back asking for this and that recipe.  I self-published and have sold many copies:  local bookstores, friends/family, E-bay, etc.  These are basic recipes that definately have a Southern influence.  Many people have told me this is the only cookbook that they use now.  There are a 160 recipes in this cookbook.  It is SOLD out, so don’t ask for a copy, EXCEPT to the winner.  Yes, I am in the process of writing a sequel with new and improved recipes plus many of the old tried and true recipes.

The rules are:  1. Recipe that has economical ingredients, 2.  Easy to prepare (crockpot, prepare ahead, quick in the kitchen), 3.  Easy to find ingredients, 4.  Spices, etc. that would be commonly found in most kitchens, 5. All categories:  Appetizers, Vegetables, Breads, Sides, Main Dishes, Meats, Poultry, Fish, Pasta, Salads, Soups, Desserts, Kids Recipes, Dishes for One/Two, Prepare ahead and Freeze, Vegetarian and Others, 6.  Extra points for Money Saving ideas with the recipe.

You must submit the recipe via a comment on this post.  Make sure that your post will allow me to contact you if you win.

 

GOOD LUCK!!!!!

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Cookbook #2

1 Timothy 6:6-7  Godliness with contentment is great pain.  For we brought nothing into the world, and we take nothing out of it. 

I self published a cookbook several years ago:  Family Favorites.  I had 500 copies published and I am almost sold out.  I have been amazed.  They have been sold to:  family, friends, on e-bay and at a local bookseller.  Of course a good cook does not just cook the same things over and over, but develops new recipes.  I have several more that would be great addiitions to the cookbook. 

I made a post several months ago about doing a new cookbook and got some encouragement.  I am definately going to  publish another cookbook.  I am still trying to work out the details for what to include in the cookbook.  I have developed a lot of menu plans, how to cook once and eat several meals, money saving ideas, etc. 

If anyone has any ideas on what would be beneficial to them I would love to hear them.

 

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