December 16

Breakfast Casserole

Great recipe to mix together, freeze, and serve at a later date.

This is a tested recipe from my sister Betty. She served this at a brunch the day after her daughter’s wedding.  Several weeks before the event, she made a practice batch, froze, thawed in refrigerator a day before baking, then baked, just to make sure it was worthy of eating. Success? Yep, there were no leftovers at brunch!

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May 5

Berry Chicken Layer Salad

This is one of those salads that is incredibly beautiful to look at as well as competes as possibly one of the best-ever easy, but complex tastes by layering a fruit, veggie and protein combo.

It is also another one of those times I can rely on my favorite Ziploc/Hefty bags to prep everything ahead of time until ready to assemble and serve.

I took this to a Bring-a-Dish/Potluck thing. It got rave reviews, as it won over everyone, competing with a great little spinach salad (also wonderful, second favorite), a few creative chicken and ham salads, and a trio of the noteworthy Jello salads (I know, you just have to go there….they are usually good and somehow take you back in time).

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