Sassy Silver Sisters

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...

***UPDATED 8/5/23*** I recently came across this recipe and thought I would give it a try. It has All my favorite ingredients and it looked easy to make. Cheddar Bacon Ranch Potato Salad Recipe  Servings: 6 Prep is 15 minutes     Cook time is 30 minutes    Ready in 45 minutes Ingredients 2 lbs petite red potatoes, diced into bite-size chunks (about 1-inch) 2/3 cup Hidden Valley® Simply Ranch Dressing 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (I used medium) 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (about 1/2 cup) 1/3 cup chopped green onions Salt and pepper (optional) Instructions Cook potatoes in boiling water: allow to boil until potatoes are fully tender, about 10 minutes.  Drain potatoes, and set them aside to cool. Crisp the bacon.  Pour cooled potatoes into a large mixing bowl.  Add in ranch, cheddar, bacon, and green onions, and toss to coat.  Season as desired.  If I were to take it to a party, I would top it with paprika.  I found the ...

***UPDATED 4/27/24*** Asparagus is now in season in Virginia. I happen to like asparagus, how about you? My preference is to grill it on our gas grill with some olive oil and salt/pepper. Oh so good! Here are some fun facts about asparagus.  Asparagus has been cultivated for 2,500 years and for almost 150 years in the United States. It takes three years from seed to harvest. California is among the top 3 states in asparagus production. Other states that produce bunches of asparagus include Washington and Michigan, while others produce very small quantities. Sea salt was the asparagus farmer’s original herbicide. White asparagus and green asparagus come from the same plant. Green asparagus gets its color from sunlight. When the plant breaks through the ground, the sun hits it, turning it green. For white asparagus, sunlight is prevented from touching the plant by piling dirt on top of the stalks so the asparagus matures underground. Once the tip breaks through the surface, the stalk...

***UPDATED 10/26/24*** Thanksgiving is around the corner and what better time to try new side dishes for your holiday dinner. If your family is like most, they like to have the same dishes every year. I guess if it works don't fix it, right? Maybe this year you can sneak in a new side dish and it may become one of the favorites. Here are several side dish recipes you may want to try this year. 🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃 Cranberry sauce is a must on my table and I usually buy the canned sauce but maybe this year I will make this no-fuss recipe. Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce Ingredients 8 servings 1 pkg (12 oz.) fresh or frozen cranberries 2/3 cup sugar 1 seedless orange, peeled and sectioned 2 bay leaves 1 Cinnamon stick Instructions Place all ingredients in 4-quart slow cooker. Cover. Cook 3 hours on HIGH, stirring every hour. Uncover. Stir well. Cook, uncovered, 30 to 45 minutes longer on HIGH or until slightly thickened. 🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃 This next recipe looks like it's g...