On Wed 07 Sep 2005 10:42:45p, S'mee in WA wrote in rec.food.cooking:

> One time on Usenet, Wayne Boatwright > said:
>> On Tue 06 Sep 2005 10:59:06a, S'mee [AKA Jani] wrote in
>> rec.food.cooking:
>>
>> > I wonder if that's less a cost cutting measure and more a response
>> > to consumer requests? I don't miss having to get that tomato soup to
>> > jiggle out of the can (or remove the other end).
>>
>> Admittedly, it comes out of the easily, but I honestly don't think it
>> tastes the same as it did years ago. The WalMart brand reminds me of
>> the way it used to taste.
>
> Okay, now I just *have* to try it. :-)
>
>> > Good point! I almost tried some store brand soup the other day, but
>> > since it is to be an ingredient for a meal (Chicken Divan on Thursday
>> > for my niece), I didn't want to take a chance. But there's no reason
>> > I can't buy a can and try it as soup -- why didn't I think of that..?
>> > ;-)
>>
>> I just used a can of the WalMart Cream of Chicken soup in a
>> chicken-rice dish, and can tell you it's really just as good if not
>> better. Chicken Divan? Haven't had that in years. Recipe please?
>> Thanks!
>
> No problem -- got this from my grandmother and the whole family
> loves it:
>
> Chicken Divan
>
> 2 whole chicken breasts, steamed
> 10-16 oz. chopped broccoli, blanched fresh, or frozen
> 1 can sliced water chestnuts
> 2 10 oz. cans cream of chicken soup
> 1 C. mayonnaise
> 1 tsp. lemon juice
> 1 1/2 tsp. Worchestershire
> Salt and pepper to taste
> 1/2 tsp. curry powder (optional)
> 8 oz. or more shredded cheddar cheese
> 1/3 C. dried bread crumbs
>
> Preheat oven to 350º F. Remove chicken from bone, cube and cover
> bottom of glass 9" X 13" baking dish. Add broccoli and water
> chestnuts, also in layers. In medium mixing bowl, combine soup,
> mayonnaise, and seasonings. Spread evenly over chicken and veggies.
> Cover evenly with cheddar, then sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake
> for 30-35 minutes or until top is brown.
>

Thank you, Jani! It looks delicious. Saved to use very soon!

--
Wayne Boatwright *¿*
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My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four,
unless there are three other people.