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Corn Chowder

I made a corn chowder recipe from here that contained bacon, cream of celery soup, creamed corn, onions, celery, fresh green beans and topped it with cooked bacon and shredded cheese. Do you have this recipe? --Ann
Hi Ann! Hmmm, I can’t seem to find that particular recipe you are asking about. But I do have something that’s similar. My Corn & Cheddar Chowder is highly rated by visitors and contains creamed corn, kernel corn, onion and bell pepper, with Cheddar cheese stirred in just at the end. A sprinkling of crumbled bacon just before serving would be a great touch!

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    We live in an over-55 community and are having a Christmas cocktail party for about 30 people. I am looking for some menu ideas. It will be mainly appetizers and desserts. I am thinking I should have a couple of substantial foods. Could you help me with some menus ideas and recipes? I love reading your emails and have tried many of your recipes with good success! Thank you. --Carol Ann
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