Recipe(tried): Diner Chicken, Green Beans with Basil, Yeast Rolls, Peach Blueberry Cobbler

Good morning everyone,
I'm sorry I haven't posted in a few days. I guess I just got sidetracked with all of the world events that are going on. Now, more than ever, we have to support each other, hold hands, open hearts, and share. Dianne, I am LOVING your recipes, please keep sharing and posting. It is another pretty spring day here in Indy, but yesterday was a different story---cold, wet, and yukky. The other day, I was driving home from work, when it suddenly began to to pour down rain and hail. The storm lasted about ten minutes, and then the sky cleared and the most beautiful DOUBLE rainbow appeared in the sky. That is the second time in a year I have seen a double rainbow after a storm. Last October, we were hit by a tornado at school, during the school day, and we were stranded at school with all of the children. A tree landed on my car, and it took my husband and son 3 hours to get to my school to get me, when it usually takes them 20 minutes. On our drive home, just taking in all the devastation around us, as the sun was going down, a beautiful double rainbow appeared in the sky. It was just gorgeous. It's funny how the appearance of a rainbow can give one such a feeling of peace and hope after a storm. We need a world-wide rainbow right now!
Here's our dinner tonight:

Diner Chicken

3 chicken breasts, cooked and diced
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
3 TBSP. vegetable oil
1/2 tsp. tarragon
1/4 tsp. lemon pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pint heavy cream
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Pasta

In a large saucepan, saute the celery, onion, and green pepper in vegetable oil. Add the tarragon, lemon pepper, and garlic. Simmer until veggies are tender. Add the heavy cream, cream cheese, milk, and chicken. Simmer until thoroughly heated, but do not bring to a boil. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and serve over hot pasta.

Green Beans

3 cans (16 oz.) green beans
1 onion, diced
1/2 stick butter
2 tsp. basil
Salt and pepper to taste

Drain 1 can of green beans. Pour the 2 cans of green beans with the liquid and the 1 can of green beans that has been drained into a large saucepan. Add the diced onion. Bring to a boil, then simmer, covered, for at least 30 minutes. When you're ready to serve, drain the liquid from the hot green beans, toss with the butter, and add the basil, salt, and pepper. Stir it up well, and serve hot.

Peach Blueberry Cobbler

Filling:
2 cups sliced frozen peaches
1/2 cup sugar
4 tsp. quick-cooking tapioca
2 tsp. lemon juice
1 cup frozen blueberries
Nutmeg

Cobbler:
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 TBSP. sugar
1-1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tsp. freshly grated lemon rind
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup cream or evaporated milk

Combine peaches, sugar, tapioca, and lemon juice in 1-1/2 qt. baking dish (I use a 9X13 glass baking dish). Sprinkle blueberries on top. Microwave on high for 3 minutes, then stir. Microwave another minute or two until mixture bubbles and it is hot throughout. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
Meanwhile, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and lemon rind. Add butter, cutting it in with a pastry blender until mixture resembles cornmeal. Add milk or cream, stir until the dough is mixed and moistened. Drop by tablespoonsful over hot filling. Bake at 400 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream. It's good cold, too!

Although the cobbler sounds like a lot of steps, it's really easy and good.
I hope you all have a wonderful day, try to do something today, even if it's just a small gesture, to show your support and gratitude for someone in your life. I'm thankful for all of your postings and sharing---you make my life brighter!

Enjoy the day,
Joansy, IN