Mamaw's Chicken and Rice Casserole

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"There's nothing like an old-fashioned recipe straight from your grandma's recipe box. Need proof? Mamaw's Chicken and Rice Casserole is comfort food incarnate. This simple, affordable, and absolutely irresistible meal will warm you up from the inside out. Learn how to make, store, freeze, and serve this easy chicken and rice casserole."  Comment from All Recipes

This chicken and rice meal has all the ingredients I like, except I do not like instant rice and will have to figure out how to adapt the recipe.  Comfort food is the best!

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Potatoes . . . a collection of recipes

If I could only choose one food and only one that I could have every day, day and night, I would choose potatoes . . . my ultimate comfort food.

Yes, I really could make a meal out of just potatoes, especially baked potato topped with chili and cheese.  The possibilities are endless!

I've decided to have a post that is totally dedicated to my favorite food ever.  New recipes will be added as I find them.

Favorite Family Recipes has an excellent collection of potato recipes and listing of all types of potatoes. Can be found here.

Potato Recipes: The Food Network. 
Learn how to use potatoes, an American staple, in everything from the simplest to the most elegant side dishes and meals. From garlic mashed to oven-roasted and everything in between, find our favorite potato recipes.

Crispy Smashed Potatoes and more potato recipes from Food Folks and Fun.

Potato Recipes for People Who Love Spuds from Taste of Home.  Click here to go to the page.

20 Potato Recipes That Prove You Can Never Have Too Many Spuds from All Recipes.  Click here to go to the page.

This collection of easy potato recipes is filled with dishes perfect for comfort food lovers from Bless This Mess Please.  Click here to go to the page.

42 perfect potato recipes you need in your recipe box from Kitchen Divas.  Click here to go to the page.

Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

 

"Ina's roasted potatoes are crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. The key to perfect texture is to cut the potatoes crosswise, then toss in olive oil and roast on high heat for just half an hour."  Comment from The Food Network

Recipe courtesy of Ina Garten

The potatoes are so pretty, look delicious and easy to prepare.

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The Best Stuffed Peppers

 

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"We've made this classic easier and faster by using the microwave to par-cook the peppers, saving you about 45 minutes of cook time! This is a great recipe to use up leftover rice. Be sure to really pile in the filling (mounding it is ok) as it will shrink as it cooks."  Comment from The Food Network Kitchen

Stuffed Peppers is one of my favorite meals and I needed a new recipe since I can't find my old one. 

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Crispy Roasted Potatoes with Lemon and Garlic

 

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"There’s something irresistible about a batch of Crispy Roasted Potatoes just coming out of the oven. Loaded with rosemary, oregano, lemon, garlic, and a touch of paprika for color, these potatoes are the perfect accompaniment to any main course."  Comment from Jim of Sip and Feast

The potatoes roasted with all those seasonings sounds awesome.  Gotta try it!

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Bacon Ranch Cream Cheese Wellington

 

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"This dip recipe is a cross between a baked brie in pastry and a more kid-friendly cream cheese log. The result is elegant enough for entertaining, but the bacon and ranch flavors mean kids will love it too. Once you master this easy recipe, experiment with other flavors: garlic-sautéed mushrooms, or curry paste, if you are hosting adults."  Comment from Food Network

This recipe is courtesy of Melissa D'Arabian

I'll admit I have never had this before, but it sounds good.

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The Best Focaccia

 

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"It's easy to make classic focaccia at home. Our version is airy and slightly chewy, with a delicate golden crust. A drizzle of salt water over the dough during the final rise gives the bread a deeper flavor."  Comment from Food Network Kitchen

Focaccia is not a bread that I have made before, but from checking out the recipe, it looks like it is much like making ay other bread.  I would love to make it!

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The Best Coconut Cream Pie

 

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"This old-fashioned pie is filled with rich, creamy custard, then capped with a cloud of toasted meringue and a generous sprinkling of sweet coconut flakes. It tastes as if you pulled it straight from the dessert case of your favorite diner, only better."  Comment from Food Network

Coconut Cream Pie is one of my favorite pies and I used to make it all the time.  My recipe is somewhere in my files and I will post when I find it.  Food Network's recipe should be outstanding as most of them are.

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Quick Cannoli Dip

 

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Recipe courtesy of Jeff Mauro

Food Network Show: The Kitchen

Episode: Summer Party

 

This cannoli dip sounds like something I definitely want to try.  The ingredients and everything is absolutely perfect.  Jeff Mauro's recipes are always outstanding.  He's my favorite on The Kitchen.

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Slow-Cooker Crab Rangoon Dip

 

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"This slow-cooker recipe transforms your favorite classic appetizer into a warm, communal dip that’s perfect for any gathering. Simply combine the ingredients and let the slow cooker do the rest. The rich, irresistible dip is great for scooping with crispy wonton chips, crackers or your favorite veggies."  Comment from The Food Network Kitchen

Slow cooker meals used for parties are good since you can keep the item warm in the cooker as the serving bowl.  Love crab rangoon, so this dip should be awesome.

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The Best Coconut Layer Cake

 

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"Can something be impossibly light while also being incredibly rich and decadent? Apparently so. This coconut cake is majestic in its height and a beauty — a flurry of tangy frosting, sweet shredded coconut and tender cake. It will truly put all other coconut cakes to shame. The bar has now been set." Comment from Food Network Kitchen

It has been a long time since I've made a coconut cake and it is one of my favorites.  Love that this one is all made from scratch and cream cheese frosting is always a good thing.

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Ham and Swiss Casserole

 

Photo source: Taste of Home

This casserole looks fast, easy and delicious.  I love that it is a ham casserole since I don't see the recipes often.  Another recipe I will try soon.

This recipe comes from Taste of Home.  Click here to go to the recipe page.

Potato Puffs

 

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"These comforting Potato Puffs make a convenient appetizer in a pinch. They come together with the help of pantry staples, like whole milk, flour, vegetable oil and butter."  Comment from Food Network Kitchen

Seriously, forget dinner, I would love to have these as a meal.  Potatoes are one of my favorite foods and I am always happy to find a new potato recipe.  These would be great appetizers for a party.

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Slow Cooker Corn Chowder

 

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"Discover the ultimate comfort food with our irresistible slow cooker corn chowder recipe. This hearty and creamy dish blends sweet corn with the rich flavors of bacon, potatoes and aromatic herbs. Perfect for chilly evenings or any time you’re craving a bowl of warmth and flavor. Our recipe promises a simple yet deeply satisfying soup."  Comment from Taste of Home

Slow cooker recipes are awesome even for retired people at home all day like me.  It is just more convenient.  Take all those simple ingredients, put them in the cooker and walk away.  And it freezes well.  This recipe is for me since I have never had corn chowder and I love everything that goes in it.

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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

 

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"This easy recipe for slow-cooker honey garlic chicken features boneless, skinless chicken thighs simmered to tender perfection in a sticky, sweet and tangy honey garlic sauce."  Comment from Taste of Home

I would make this entire recipe and freeze what I don't have in one or two meals.  My thinking about cooking and what to cook has got to change since I am cooking for one again.

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Cashew Chicken

 

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"Cashew chicken is one of those menu items that you’ll find at most Chinese or Asian restaurants, but you don’t always have to enjoy it as take-out. It’s easy and quick to make yourself at home. There are no traps or pitfalls between you and a restaurant-quality dish."  Comment from Taste of Home

What a treat it is to prepare a favorite meal from one of your favorite restaurants.  It is also important to make your own variations to the recipe.

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Country Chicken and Gravy

 

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"Plan a southern-style meal by serving this country chicken and gravy with mashed potatoes, corn on the cob and buttermilk biscuits. The chicken turns out so juicy and delicious, and the homemade gravy only takes about five minutes to make."  Comment from Taste of Home

This is my kind of meal and I am anxious to make it.

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Stuffed Pepper Skillet

 

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"Stuffed pepper skillet is a hearty and flavorful one-pan meal inspired by the flavors of the classic stuffed vegetable dish. This recipe combines the savory goodness of ground beef, tender peppers and creamy cheese, all simmered in a rich tomato broth." Comment from Taste of Home

Love that this meal comes together fast and easy in one pot with variation possibilities.

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Swiss Mushroom Chicken

 

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"This 20-minute one-pan Swiss mushroom chicken recipe proves chicken breasts don't have to be boring, thanks to savory ham and melted cheese."  Comment from Taste of Home.

Looks like all it needs is some gravy, mashed potatoes and biscuits.  It looks delicious and fast too.

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Strawberry Shortcake Puffs

 

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"Using frozen puff pastry dough instead of biscuits makes strawberry shortcakes so easy to prepare. It’s one of our favorite ways to use fresh strawberries. The flaky, lofty layers in puff pastry desserts look impressive and add a bit of extra textural contrast to the fresh whipped cream."  Comment from Taste of Home.

Awesome twist from the traditional biscuit base, but I love everything puff pastry, nice presentation too.

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