My Recipes

I love to cook… well, actually I love to eat more – but sometimes you have to cook to eat and if I am going to go to the trouble of cooking I want it to be good. I love to collect and try out new recipes, but not enough to have a recipe or cooking website, so I decided to share them here. Many of them are from my Mother, who is one of the best southern cooks on the planet (and I have the hips to prove it!).

Sausage and Brown Rice Casserole

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Made this for dinner tonight – it was really good.  Definitely a keeper.  I made it because two of Charlie’s favorite food are brown rice and sausage.  We had half of it left over – so it is good for two meals for the two of us.  I donthink the cheese added that much, it [...]

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Easy Black Bean Soup Recipe

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You will not believe how easy & delicious this is!  Plus it is packed full of nutrition!  I also love to put a dallop of sour cream on top. 1 16 ounce can of Black Beans 1 Cup of Water 2 teaspoons minced onion 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt – or salt to [...]

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Black Bean Salad Recipe

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I LOVE this salad!  It is delicious & nutritious.  It is one of those salads that just gets better and better in the fridge! 1 Can (15 oz.) Black Beans, drained 1 Can of Mexican corn 1/2 cup diced red onion 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup olive oil 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar salt [...]

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Honey Mustard and Pecan Chicken Recipe

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This simple 4 ingredient dish is my favorite  way to eat baked chicken. It is just wonderful. Honey Mustard and Pecan Chicken Recipe 4 skinned & boned chicken breast halves 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons chopped pecans Place chicken between plastic wrap, beat down with a wooden mallet and flatten to [...]

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Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe

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Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe 3 or 4 Chicken Breast – (cut in medium sized pieces if desired, or leave whole – however you prefer to eat it) ½ stick butter 1 Can onion soup 1 Can water 1 Cup rice Salt & Pepper Melt butter and pour in casserole dish (or melt it in [...]

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Easy Chicken Pie Recipe

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Easy Chicken Pie Recipe 6 Chicken breasts cooked & boned 1 Can peas & carrots 1 Can Cream of Chicken soup 1 Cup chicken broth 1 Stick butter 1 ½ Cups self-rising flour 1 ½ Cups milk Line 8 ½ x 11 greased pan with chicken pieces. Drain peas & carrots & pour over chicken [...]

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Hot Chicken Salad Recipe

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This is one of my family favorites. When I was growing up, my Mom made it and served it for luncheons many times, and I have done the same. It always gets rave reviews! This recipe makes a large amount – if you are just serving 2 or 3, you can cut the recipe in [...]

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Chicken Casserole Recipe

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This is one of my mother’s recipes that is so simple to make and so delicious! Chicken Casserole Recipe 6 Chicken Breasts 2 cans Cream of Chicken Soup 8 oz. Sour Cream 1 roll of Ritz crackers ½ stick butter Cook chicken and cool. Strip chicken off the bone (tear it in small pieces) and [...]

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