Chicken Artichoke Casserole

Yep, nothing healthy about this recipe . . . even with whole wheat pasta, reduced sodium cream of chicken soup and 1% milk, I cannot begin to say it's healthy.

But I can say it was yummy!

Chicken Artichoke Casserole

2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta

2 cups cubed, cooked chicken

1 14 oz can water packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped

1 10 3/4 can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted

1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

1 cup mayonnaise

1/3 cup 2% milk

1 garlic clove, minced

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp pepper

1 cup onion and garlic salad croutons, coarsely crushed

Cook pasta according to package directions. meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the chicken, artichokes, soup, cheese mayonnaise, milk, garlic, onion powder and pepper. Drain pasta; add to chicken mixture.

Transfer to greased 2 at baking dish. Sprinkle with croutons. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 25 0 30 minutes or until heated through.

Pineapple Zucchini Jam

This jam has been a big hit with everyone who has tried it!

Pineapple Zucchini Jam
6 cups grated zucchini
6 cups sugar
2 T lemon juice
1 10 oz can crushed pineapple, drain and reserve 1 cup juice
2 small 3 oz packages orange gelatin

Add one cup of pineapple juice to the zucchini. Boil 6 minutes. Add sugar, lemon juice and pineapple. Boil 6 minutes more. Add orange gelatin. Boil another 6 minutes. Fill, seal and process in hot water bath for 10 minutes.

Canning Day!

Yesterday, Christine and I got together and canned some fruits and veggies. When all was said and done, we had 9 different recipes. It was a great day for gossip and making food that smells so delish!

All were new recipes. So, we do not know if they are a success, but we're hoping! If nothing else, the food sure does look pretty in those jars!

We made Banana Butter, Honey Berry Jam, Apple Mint Topping, Peach Jam, Berry Freezer Jam, Zucchini Pickles, Zucchini Relish, Zucchini Pineapple Jam and Dilly Beans. We've a few more recipes we'd like to try later this summer. Fingers Crossed!