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Chicken Potato Bake Recipe

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Forget your average casserole, because this chicken potato bake is a symphony of flavors: garlic, olive oil, golden-brown potatoes, and a blanket of melty cheese that will make you sing. The aroma of this chicken potato bake casserole, wafting through the house, is enough to make anyone's mouth water. This comforting dish, a symphony of textures and flavors, is a true crowd-pleaser. The perfectly cooked potatoes offer a soft, yielding texture, while the chicken provides a satisfyingly savory bite.  Whether you prefer a classic version with simple ingredients or a more elaborate one with the addition of vegetables like broccoli or green beans, this dish is a testament to the beauty of comfort food. It's perfect for a family dinner, a potluck, or simply a cozy night in, leaving everyone feeling warm and satisfied. There's a reason this casserole is a family favorite – it's simply irresistible. Give it a try! 🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔 CHICKEN POTATO BAKE PRE...

Winter Southern Comfort Foods

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I can't believe winter is half over. Here in Virginia, we've had a mild winter and I'm definitely not going to complain. Since Virginia is considered a southern state and it's still considered wintertime, I thought I'd share with you some Southern comfort foods that I'm sure you will enjoy making. Even if you are in a warmer climate, I don't think you'd mind these recipes. Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.YIELD: 8 biscuits.   You know biscuits are traditionally made to eat at just about any meal. My favorite is eating it with butter and jam. Especially my mom's homemade strawberry jam. Picture and recipe from Taste of Home Ingredients 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed 2 cups self-rising flour 3/4 cup buttermilk Melted butter Directions In a large bowl, cut butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.  Stir in buttermilk just until moistened.  Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 3-4 times.  Pat or l...

Too many potatoes, onions and milk? No worries!

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  Cream of Potato Soup I was given potatoes, had extra onions and had a lot of milk to use up. So I decided to see which recipe would use these items up. Never made potato soup myself  because back in the day, no left over potatoes!  Ingredients 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 1 cup water 2 tablespoons chopped onion 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 cups whole milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon celery salt Dash pepper Paprika and minced fresh parsley Instructions   Place the potatoes and water in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover and cook until tender; drain and set aside. In the same pan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add the potatoes, salt, celery salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with parsley and paprika. I also, added a dash of garlic and a da...