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Welcome to Kath's Kitchen featured on The Retirement Show - the best years of our lives, on CFOS 560 each month with co-hosts Bob and Kathryn Durant.

When Bob announced his semi-retirement and left the morning show host slot, we knew that we were about to undergo many changes as he tranisitioned from full time to occasional work (I joined the semi-retired ranks too!).

Thus The Retirement Show was conceived and launched with the premiere show on Tuesday May 28, 2013.

We are delighted to be back for a 3rd year and welcome back our sponsor CanEVA. Barbara Kay will be a a regular guest over the next several months to discuss the importance of Elk Velvet Antler as a safe, natural remedy that relieves joint pain and promotes bone, muscle and cartilage growth, among other things.

The show will feature a number of lively topics ranging from lifestyle, finances, health, travel, entertainment and all of the other issues facing today's 50+ generation. As is our style, there will be lots of kibitzing and fun along the way.

We will spend some time in Kath's Kitchen and will share an easy peasy recipe from our favourites with you, endorsed, of course, by Gracie our resident "sous chef" ... and golden retriever.

The latest recipe is shown below. To view and print archived recipes click on the triangle next to the month of your choice in the archive list on the right side of the screen. Next, click on the recipe of your choice. When it opens into the text area below just choose print from the File menu.

We hope you enjoy this new chapter of Durant's World and will tune in. Join us this year on April 21, May 19, June 23, July 21, August 18, September 22, October 20, November 17 and December 15. Every show is repeated the following Saturday at 2:00pm.

Enjoy and thanks for listening!.

BON APPÉTIT!

Bob, Kathryn and Gracie

6/22/15

Chicken Cordon Bleu Scalloped Potatoes

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 Savoury Herb Microwave Ready pack from The Little Potato Company (seasoning set aside) (available at Metro)
  • 2 cups cooked, chopped chicken
  • 1 cup chopped deli ham or cooked ham
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Parsley for garnish if desired

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Cook potatoes in Microwave Ready pack according to package directions (setting seasoning pack aside to add to the sauce). Set aside to cool completely (I even stick mine in the fridge for a bit so they’re easier to slice).
  2. Make the sauce: in a medium pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook 1 minute, whisking. Add the milk, and whisk until smooth. Continue cooking over medium heat, whisking, until milk is thickened. Season with salt and Savoury Herb seasoning pack. Set aside.
  3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and lightly grease 4 individual casserole dishes (mine were about 5” in diameter).
  4. Place one spoonful of sauce in the bottom of each dish. Top with a layer of potatoes (you will make 2 layers in each, so you’ll want to save half of the potatoes for your second layers). Top with half of the chicken and ham (divided between the 4 dishes).
  5. Add another layer of potatoes on top, using up remaining potatoes. Top with remaining ham and chicken (divided between the 4 dishes), and remaining sauce (again, divided between the 4 dishes).
  6. Bake for 20-30 minutes until hot and bubbly around the edges. Sprinkle each with cheese and broil for 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Garnish with parsley if desired. Serve.

Bob LOVES this dish!!!!!