CREAMY PECAN CHICKEN SALAD

2 cups chopped cooked chicken (great use for leftover chicken)
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup (more if desired) mayonnaise
1/4 cup whipping cream, whipped
salt to taste, optional
1 1/2 tsp lemon juice

In a mixing bowl combine the chicken, celery, and pecans.  Add the mayonnaise, whipped cream, and salt, if using; mix together well (adding more mayo if needed).  Drizzle with the lemon juice and mix gently.  Chill until serving time.

Yield: 2 1/2 cups

This salad is great to use as stuffing for tomatoes, on breads for a sandwich, or on a lettuce leaf with tiny breads or crackers.

Note: I always use olive oil mayonnaise in my kitchen.

 

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SAUSAGE BALLS WITH ONION AND CELERY

2 lbs bulk sausage, uncooked
1 1/2 cups biscuit/baking mix (such as Bisquick-my favorite!)
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup very finely chopped green onion
1/2 cup very finely chopped celery
1/2 tsp garlic powder
dash of Cajun seasoning, optional

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Mix all the ingredients together well.  Form mixture into balls, approximately 1-inch in diameter.  Bake for 15 minutes on ungreased baking sheet that has sides, until golden brown.

Yield: Approximately 70 appetizer balls.