Time Honored Tradition

It's a time honored tradition in these parts to provide food to families who have lost a loved one.

I'm writing this post for two reasons:

1. The Pioneer Woman mentioned funeral potatoes in this post. I can't wait to see the recipe.
2. Our neighbors lost a loved one recently and I prepared my standard funeral meal for delivery.

We typically provide the following:

• Sister Schubert's Dinner Rolls (frozen)
• Salad in a Bag
• Overnight Chicken Casserole (recipe as follows):

Overnight Chicken Casserole *

2 cups chicken (cooked and boned) {or canned}

2 cups macaroni (uncooked)

2 cans mushroom soup, undiluted

1 cup milk

1 cup chicken broth

1 small onion, chopped

1/2 green pepper, chopped (I use the entire pepper.)

1/2 lb grated cheese

Mix all ingrediants together and put in a 9x13 pan and refrigerate overnight, covered. Uncover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

Do you have a favorite dish or meal you prepare for your neighbors or friends in this situation?

What is your time honored tradition?

* From my S-i-L's collection, lovingly assembled from her personal recipes and from family and friends. Thanks, Claudia!