Lawson's Famous Chicken Divan Recipe

In the Winter, I love to go towards comfort foods. Chicken Divan is one of my favorites. It's a meal in a casserole dish. Now, I will say, it is most probably not heart healthy or low calorie. However, it sure is yummy. Check it out and try it. I'd love to hear how you enjoy it.

2 small packages frozen broccoli, chopped

6 thick boneless breast of chicken  cooked 

2 (10 3/4 oz) cans condensed cream of chicken soup

1 cup mayonnaise

1 cup sour cream

1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

curry powder to taste

1/2 cup Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs

2 tablespoons butter, melted

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Microwave broccoli until no longer frozen and drain the broccoli and put into a 11X7 casserole dish that has been prepared with a non stick cooking spray. layer chicken and broccoli and sauce on a couple of levels.

In a medium bowl, combine the soup, mayonnaise, sour cream, cheddar cheese, lemon juice, curry powder, salt and pepper to taste, and wine. Whisk together to make a sauce. Pour the sauce over the broccoli and chicken. Mix well with a spatula.

Pat down evenly and smooth with a spatula. In a small mixing bowl, stir together the Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs and butter and sprinkle over the top.

Bake for about 30-45 minutes.

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Collards are Key with Lawson Roberts in the Kitchen

Growing up in the south, I was raised on collard greens. There was no special occasion needed. I just loved them any day of the week. Of course, you know what they say right? Eat your greens on New Year's Day and it is supposed to bring you money in the new year.  Sure i'll play along. I have had recently had so many people ask about my favorite recipe for collards. I decided to share with you. I hope you enjoy and have a remarkable New Year. Cheers.

1/2 pound smoked meat ( ham hocks, smoked turkey wings, or smoked neck bones)

1 tablespoon House seasoning,

1 tablespoon seasoned salt

1 tablespoon hot red pepper sauce

1 large bunch collard greens

1 tablespoon butter

House Seasoning:

1 cup salt

1/4 cup black pepper

1/4 cup garlic powder

In a large pot, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil and add smoked meat, house seasoning, seasoned salt and hot sauce. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 1 hour.

Wash the collard greens thoroughly. Remove the stems that run down the center by holding the leaf in your left hand and stripping the leaf down with your right hand.

The tender young leaves in the heart of the collards don't need to be stripped. Stack 6 to 8 leaves on top of one another, roll up, and slice into 1/2 to 1-ince thick slices.

 Place greens in pot with meat and add butter. Cook for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

When done taste and adjust seasoning.

Serve with favorite dish as a side.

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Lawson Roberts Famous Squash Casserole

I so admit it! I adore the cold weather. Now, don't get me wrong. I don't like 23 below zero. However, I really do enjoy wearing turtle necks and sweaters and my velvet jackets oh my! I feel like my wardrobe is just better suited for this cold.

With the cold, comes some really great recipes that I love to share with you. This one is my famous squash casserole. It's easy and so cheesy and OMG so good.

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

6 medium yellow summer squash, thinly sliced

1 large Vidalia onion, thinly sliced

1 tablespoon butter

1/2 cup grated Parmesan

1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar

1/2 cup sour cream

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 sleeve crackers, crushed medium to fine (recommended: Ritz)

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute the squash, onion, and butter until soft. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the Parmesan, Cheddar, and sour cream. Add salt and pepper, to taste.

Place in the prepared casserole dish and sprinkle the cracker crumbs evenly over the top. Bake for 20 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.

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