Almond Chicken

This recipe was given to me by my cousin Kay.

Mix the following ingredients and spread in a greased 9 x 9 casserole pan.

• 1 cup cooked, chopped chicken
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup uncooked rice
• 1 can cream of chicken soup
• 1/3 cup mayo
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 Tbsp minced onion

In a skillet, combine 1/4 cup butter, 1/2 cup sliced almonds, and 1 cup crushed corn flakes (I used crunchy fried onions) until browned. Sprinkle over top and bake for 40 minutes at 350 degrees.

Amish Bread Pudding

Bread Pudding

• 2 cups whole milk
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 3-4 cups french bread chunks
• 1/2 cup raisins (optional)

Place bread chunks and raisins in a 8x8 baking dish and set aside. Heat milk over medium heat until film forms. Add butter and let mixture cool once butter is melted. Combine sugar, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla in a bowl and beat for one minute. Add milk/butter mixture. Pour over bread. Bake at 350 for 40-50 minutes.


Vanilla Sauce

• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• dash of salt

Mix together in sauce pan and bring to a boil for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly. Let sit for 5 minutes. Pour over bread pudding and serve warm.

Perfect Homemade Pancakes

1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp baking soda
dash of salt
1 whole egg and 1 egg white (beaten until frothy--this is VERY important for fluffiness)
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
4 Tbsp melted butter

recipe yields 8-10 pancakes