Favorite Recipes Friday “Without rice, even the cleverest housewife cannot cook.” “If you are planning for a year, sow rice; if you are planning for a decade, plant trees; if you are planning for a lifetime, educate people.” ~ Old Chinese Proverbs Mrs. Ruth McCullough, who was a long time educator, brought this casserole to us when one of the kids was born. She kindly shared the recipe, and it has been a family favorite ever since. It is a great dish to carry to a pot luck or share with a friend, as Mrs. Ruth did. I always think of her when I make this! Such a sweet and special lady! Mrs. Ruth's Chicken and Rice Casserole 2 - 3 chicken breasts 1 cup rice 2 ½ cups chicken broth ½ cup finely chopped celery ½ cup finely chopped onion 1 tablespoon butter 1 can cream of mushroom soup ( homemade substitute ) 1 (4-ounce) can mushrooms 1 tablespoon lemon juice ¾ cup mayonnaise Topping ingredients: 1 cup crushed corn flakes 3 tabl...
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