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Chicken Spaghetti

1 1/2 cup spaghetti cut 2" pieces 2 cups chicken cooked and cut in bite size pieces 1/4 cup chopped green pepper 1/4 cup pimento 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can chicken broth 1/2 lb sharp cheddar cheese grated (save enough to sprinkle on top ) salt and pepper taste Do not cook spaghetti first Mix all ingredients and bake at 350° for about 45 minutes

Shrimp Paella

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion diced 1 red bell pepper diced 3 cloves garlic, minced Pinch of saffron (8 threads) 1/4 teaspoon hot paprika 1 teaspoon of salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 cups chicken broth, divided 1 cup short-grain wild rice 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp 1 cup frozen peas, thawed Heat the oil in a wide heavy skillet set over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring frequently,…

Baked Chicken with Olives and Raisins

1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 2 tsp chopped fresh oregano 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp peper 3 bay leaves 1/2 cup golden raisins 1/4 cup sliced green olives 4 boneless skinless breast halves 2 tbsp honey 1/2 cup chicken broth Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, oregano, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, bay leaves, raisins and olives in a medium bowl. Score each chicken breast in several places to allow the marinade…

Chinese Chicken with Pea Pods

1 and 1/2 lbs chicken 1 package (6 oz.) frozen pea pods 1 can (8 oz.) bamboo shoots 1 can (8 oz.) sliced water chestnuts 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1/4 tsp powdered ginger 3 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp sherry 1/2 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt pinch of pepper 1 tbsp corn starch 2 tbsp water 4 tbsp salad oil Bone chicken, cut into thin strips. Drain bamboo shoots and water chestnuts. thaw peas…

Asparagus Casserole

1 14.5 oz can asparagus spears 3 hard cooked eggs, chopped 6 slices of crisp bacon, crumbled 1/2 cup slivered almonds salt and pepper 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 cup grated American cheese 1/2 cup bread crumbs Place asparagus in a flat baking dish, scatter with chopped eggs. Add bacon and almonds, sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Cover with soup and cheese, top with bread crumbs. Bake at 400° for 30 minutes or until cheese is golden…

Pea Salad

2 packages of frozen peas 1 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup minced onion salt and pepper to taste basil to taste 1 pint sour cream 1 cup cashes halves 1 cup crumbled bacon Mix all ingredients except cashews and bacon Add cashews and bacon when ready to serve

Seafood Jambalya

1/2 pound hot Italian sausage 1/2 pound smoked ham, cubed 1 large onion 1 large green pepper 1 cup chopped celery 2 tbsp tomato paste 1/4 cup parsley 1 1/2 tsp thyme 1 quart oysters 1/2 cup smoked sausage 1 tbsp bacon fat 4 cloves garlic 1 bay leaf Two 1 pound cans of tomatoes 5 chopped scallions 1 tbsp paprika 1 tsp chili powder 2 lb peeled raw shrimp 6 cups hot cooked rice In very large skillet, combine…

White Chili

2 -15-ounce cans white beans, drained OR 1/2 pound dry white beans 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped, about 1 1/2 cups 1 clove garlic, minced, about 1 teaspoon 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 2 4-ounce cans chopped green chilies 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 jalapeno or serrano pepper, finely chopped (optional) 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (can use breast meat, but thighs will work better), trimmed of excess fat and diced into 1/2 to 3/4-inch…

Almond Chicken

2 chicken breasts 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil 1/2 cup thinly sliced onions 1 cup thinly sliced celery 1 can (5 oz.) water chestnuts, sliced 1 can (5 oz.) sliced bamboo shoots 2 cups chicken broth 2 tbsp. soy sauce 2 tsp. monosodium glutamate 1 pkg. (8 oz.) frozen pea pods 2-3 tbsp. cornstarch 2 tbsp. cold water salt 1/2 cup slivered almonds In skillet melt butter, then add onion, pepper, celery and shallots. Cook over low heat until tender. Cut…

Chicken Delight

2 cups boned chicken 1 can cream chicken soup 1 pkg. potato chips 3 boiled eggs 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup mayo 1/2 cup slivered almonds Combine chopped eggs, celery, nuts & chicken.  Add soup, mayo & potato chips, saving some to crumble on top.  Put in greased casserole & bake 12 - 15 min. R 450.