December 1, 2015

HOT CHICKEN SALAD...NEW HOLIDAY DECOR


It's beginning to look alot like
Christmas


Miss M is a step ahead....
she began her decorating
with these little precious woodland creatures!
Do I love them?
Of course......

Winter has shown her cold colors here in Texas!


It has been gray, cold and rainy for about four days now. 
I like that....
it's better weather for decorating, don't you agree?


I love seeing the Christmas mug collections from everyone!
I have two of these little darlings and just discovered
a little pitcher to match...just may have to pick that one up!
Time to put away the harvest candles 
and
exchange them with pine and fresh balsam!



Oh yes...
here's the new Santa!
I fell in love with him while shopping with Miss M and Jenn!


I think we are all loving that touch of tartan plaid!


The little kitchen tree is up and decorated....
that's about it for today!
It's progress....


Now, how about a holiday movie!


I think nothing of featuring this simple casserole at the fanciest of dinners!
I just love this dish!
In many ways, this is the quintessential Southern casserole.
Oh how often I have had this served alongside
congealed salads, hot rolls and ice tea!

HOT CHICKEN SALAD
2 cups cooked chicken 
3 hard boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 T. lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
1 can cream of chicken soup
2 cups crushed soda crackers
2 T. melted butter

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. F.
In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken, eggs. onion, celery and almonds..toss well.
Add the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and soup and mix thoroughly.
Transfer into a greased baking dish. Top with crushed crackers, drizzle with melted butter.
Bake for 30-35 minutes. 

5 comments:

  1. Love the Christmas decor!

    We do something similar to your chicken dish - we call it poppy seed chicken and its so good!

    Deanna

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    1. My oh my yes.....I adore Poppy Seed Chicken Deanna! I know you are going to have a lovely home for the Christmas season....I so look forward to visiting!

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  2. What type of crackers do you crush for the top?

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    1. Hi JMD....the recipe calls for soda crackers (saltines). I am sure you could use breadcrumbs or Ritz crackers if you wish!

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  3. Thank you! Exciting to see how you will get ready for the holidays. I am confident it will be as pretty as it always is.

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