Southern Retro

Back in the late 80’s my little sister got married. Before her wedding, my Grandpa’s wife, Betty, hosted a beautiful bridesmaid luncheon in their home. Betty is a wonderful person and a most gracious hostess. For this luncheon, she served this unbelievably delicious chicken dish. Recently, I asked my sister if she still had the recipe. She told me she had made it many times and she sent it to me with her notes.

CHICKEN DELIGHT

4 chicken breast, cooked and cut into small pieces (I usually use 5)
1 2oz. Jar pimientos
1 8 oz can sliced water chestnuts
½ cup slivered almonds
¼ tsp. Celery salt
dash of pepper
2 TBsp. Lemon juice
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup cream of chicken soup (or mushroom)
1 3 oz. Can onion rings

Mix chicken, pimientos, water chestnuts, almonds, celery salt, pepper, lemon juice, mayonnaise, and chicken soup. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with onion rings and bake for another 20 minutes. (Serves 4)

This is a really good recipe if you are cooking for a luncheon.

Here are some pics from the shower (remember, this was around 20 years ago!).

Here I am (on the left) with my little sis', Linda
Here I am (on the left) with my little sis
And here with both my sisters (from left to right: me, Linda and our big sis' Tammy)
And here with both my sisters (from left to right: me, Linda and our big sis' Tammy)

How do you love the big hair?!

Alright, I’m outa here. Headin’ to Vicksburg, Mississippi this weekend. My husband attended All Saint’s Episcopal School there and we are going to meet with some people about a reunion planned for the fall. Happy Weekend everyone!

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Today’s Lagniappe: Linda’s Holiday Chicken Salad
My sister, Linda also sent me the recipe for this casserole that she says is wonderful. Haven’t had a chance to make it yet, but, trust me, if she says it is good, it is!

Stew 4 chicken breast ( I usually do 5) reserve broth

Combine ½ cup melter butter
seasoning packet
2 Stove Top Stuffing mix ( I use wild rice)

Combine 2 cups sour cream
2 cans cream of chicken (or mushroom) soup
1 ½ cups broth

In 9 X 13 dish:
1. put layer of crumb mixture
2. chicken
3. liquid mixture
4. remaining crumbs
5. top with slivered almonds (don’t add until ready to cook, if your freezing)

Bake at 350 30 minutes


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8 responses to “Southern Retro”

  1. Lori (All That Splatters) Avatar

    Great retro post! I remember that recipe. And I think I had that hair style, too! 🙂 Ah, the good old days…

  2. Lori E Avatar

    Why do we always look so good when we look back? 20 years from now we will think that about “todays” photos. Quick take your picture now so you have one to look back on.
    The recipes both sound good and easy to do.

  3. Mary Avatar

    Memory is such a wonderful gift. Thanks for sharing your memories and your recipes with us.

  4. Ashley Avatar

    Yumm. I love casseroles and both these recipes sound divine!

  5. Linderhof Avatar

    Chicken salad — whether hot or cold is perfect for a luncheon.

  6. Maryrose Avatar

    Great pics. I have some of those and they are so fun to pull out. Great post.
    Maryrose

  7. susan Avatar

    Some things are timeless! Have fun in Vburg! I grew up there and was sad to hear that All Saints had closed its doors!

  8. Sheila Avatar

    Thanks for the recipe, Christi! And I love those pictures. Oh, yes, I remember big hair and dresses just like those. 🙂 That chicken dish really does sound good. I love hot chicken salad.

    Have fun in Vicksburg and tell my cousin Gordon Cotton, “HELLO!”

    XO,

    Sheila 🙂

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