Gram's Kidney Bean Salad

I've had the pleasure of making this dish for a lot of people over the years.  The one thing all of them have in common is.......they ALL asked for the recipe!  This is a quick, easy to make recipe that makes the perfect side dish for any meat dish.  I know it was always a favorite of mine growing up and I hope it becomes your family's favorite, too. 

Kidney Bean Salad
Serves 4-6 as a side dish

2 cans light kidney beans, drained
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
3/4 cup Miracle Whip (or regular mayonnaise, if you prefer)
1 cup cheddar cheese (block, cut in small cubes)
1 stalk celery, chopped fine
salt and pepper to taste

Mix Miracle Whip, salt and pepper in bowl.  Add other ingredients and mix until blended.  Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. 

Emergency Meal

Living in South Carolina the threat of a hurricane is a real one for 6 months out of the year.  But, I grew up on a farm in Iowa so I learned early on that we should keep a stocked pantry when the snows came.  During hurricane season I know I can still put meals on the table because of my well-stocked pantry. So, how do you use these canned provisions?  Here is an easy, wonderful one-dish casserole that is sure to please no matter what the weather outside! 

Chicken and Macaroni and Cheese casserole
Preheat oven to 350 degrees

1 can chicken breast
1 can creamed corn
1 can corn (undrained)
1 stick butter
1 cup uncooked macaroni
1 cup cheese
1/2 cup milk

Melt butter in oven-proof 3 quart dish.  Add remaining ingredients and cook covered at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Uncover, stir and let cook for an additional 30 minutes.  Bon appetit! 

Yeah!

It appears that my humble little blog has reached the attention of a French website (http://en.petitchef.com/) asking if they could add my blog! 

I guess this means that I will have to dust off my French cookbooks and start posting new recipes.  Thank Goodness, I just found a new (to me) vintage French cookbook a couple of weekends ago at Goodwill.  If you haven't visited your local Goodwill to check out their vintage cookbooks....Run....There....NOW!  It is a virtual library for amazing, diverse cookbooks. 

Anyway, thought I would share the great news with all of my loyal readers.  You know who you are!
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More recipes tomorrow!!