Chicken Fried Rice

We love fried rice in my house – it’s quick and so easy to make as a side dish or as the main meal. The secret is to salt and pepper in between every step. I use left over rice because we make rice quite often for our other meals. I even have a fancy … Continue reading

Hot Chicken Salad

This is more like a tuna casserole but made with chicken. Could be good? Hot Chicken Salad – Serves 6 450º 10-12 min 4 c diced cooked chicken 2 c thin sliced celery 2 c toasted bread cubes 1 c mayonnaise 1/4 c pickle relish 1/4 c evaporated milk 1 Tbs inst onion 1 Tbs … Continue reading

Chinese Chicken Salad

I remember a friend of my mother’s bringing a “new” salad to one of the many potluck parties we had, and everyone raved about it. To the point that they asked her to bring it over and over and it became “her thing” for a while. 35 years later, I am wondering if we can … Continue reading

Enchilada Casserole

This is another microwave casserole I made during the dark days of no stove or oven during construction. I adapted it from a recipe that required baking, but I realized I could do it the easy way. I have made it with Fritos and gourmet tortilla chips, but I found regular old tortilla chips in … Continue reading

Chicken Francoise

This recipe is probably misspelled and is really for a dish called Chicken Francaise – which is a battered chicken breast served with a lemon sauce. It is thought to originate in New York City or possibly Rochester. Francaise style is to dredge the item through flour and egg wash before sautéing it. Although no … Continue reading