Homecooked Sundays

Along with Joey, I have two college girl-friends going through their last year of law school, and therefore PC, right now.  Carolyn and Dana came over to our house for dinner one night the week before PC began.  The two of them and Joey sat there talking about what lies ahead and all the tricks and tips they had heard from friends and previous students in preparation.  That's when I got the idea for Homecooked Sundays.

I know from living with Joey that these poor students have class from 7:45 a.m. until 3 or 4:00 in the afternoon.  Reading and preparing for the next day starts immediately, and the only break Joey takes is for a quick dinner, and then he often is reading until after midnight.  While I am so happy to be able to handle the house, dinner, bills, and whatever else I can do so Joey doesn't have to, I have been thinking about my other friends who don't have anyone living with them to cook dinner, etc. 

Of course I have told them to call me if there is ever anything I can do to help, but have decided to schedule one night a week that I will cook dinner for a group.  No one is obligated to come, but my goal is to provide a homecooked meal and an opportunity to take a break and talk with other students who are in the same boat.  Sunday seemed to be a good day since week nights are so full, and last Sunday was our first one.  We had Chicken Tetrazzini, Garlic Bread, and Salad.  So, in honor of our first Homecooked Sunday, here is the recipe for my Chicken Tetrazzini.

Chicken Tetrazzini:

1 (7 oz.) package of vermicelli pasta

3 cups chopped cooked chicken

1 cup shredded Parmesean Cheese

1 (10.75 oz.) can Cream of Chicken soup

1 (10 oz.) container refrigerated Alfredo Sauce

1/2 cup chicken broth

1/4 tsp. ground pepper

1/2 cup slivered almonds

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Prepare pasta as directed on package.  Stir together chicken, 1/2 cup Parmesean cheese, and next 6 ingredients.  Stir into pasta.  Spoon mixture into lightly greased 13 x 9 baking dish.  Sprinkle with almonds and remaining Parmesean cheese.  Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.