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Abigail Enjoys Shrimp and Grits Casserole

Ingredients4 cups chicken broth1 1⁄2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided1 cup yellow grits2 cups shredded fontina cheese1⁄2 cup half-and-half2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 (10-ounce) can tomatoes with mild green chiles, drained2 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 tablespoons unsalted butter1 1⁄4 cups chopped green onion1 cup chopped yellow onion1 cup chopped green bell pepper1 cup chopped red bell pepper1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic1 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided1 pound medium fresh shrimp, peeled, tails left onGarnish: chopped green onion, quartered grape tomatoesInstructions]Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, combine broth and 1⁄2 teaspoon salt. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat; stir in grits. Cover; reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is absorbed and grits are tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in cheese and half-and-half; remove from heat. Gradually whisk in eggs until smooth. Stir in tomato until combined.In a 10-inch cast-iron skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add onions, bell peppers, garlic, 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, and 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add grits mixture to onion mixture, stirring to combine. Bake until set, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool slightly. 3. In a nonstick skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle shrimp with remaining 1⁄2 teaspoon salt and remaining 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper. Add shrimp to skillet; cook until pink and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Spoon shrimp over grits. Garnish with green onion and tomato, if desired. Serve immediately.http://www.tasteofthesouthmagazine.co...

Abigail Loves Nachos!

I have a love of nachos that is just plain obsessive. Over the Christmas holidays I found a new and exciting recipe for nachos that has my taste buds clamoring for more. They are called Macho Nachos and they are a delight to eat. I am posting the link and the recipe for other nacho eaters. Abby

Macho Nachos


6-8 large handfuls of corn tortilla chips
1½ cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1½ cups pepper jack cheese, shredded
1 (15 oz) can of chili (your favorite brand works)
½ cup sliced black olives
½ cup sliced, pickled jalapeños
½ cup diced tomatoes
¾ cup sour cream
2 green onions, diced
salsa


Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

In an oven safe pan or baking sheet lay half of the chips, then top with half the can of chili, ½ of the cheddar cheese, and ½ of the pepper jack cheese. Repeat the layering; chips, chili, cheese.

Bake in the oven for 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and gooey.

Quickly top with the black olives, jalapeños, diced tomato, sour cream, and green onions. Serve hot with a side of salsa. Enjoy!

The Look!

There are certain looks that beguile and beg to be recreated.  The model in the picture above has a look that I want to recreate. There is flawless beauty to her make-up. I want to be that chick.

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Abigails 2016 Books

The New Year opens as I close on writing three new books for this year.  While I am excited about all three of my new books, I am most excited about Everything I learned at 49 I’ll Still know next year At 50, which will be published this summer. This book is a humors look at the years before I turn 50 in 2017.
Please enjoy my book trailer.

Happy New Year

Today begins a New Year filled with hope and promise. It is my hope that the New Year finds you in the most amazing place in your life.
Wishing you joy and happiness in the New Year,
I am Abigail Madison Chase.

Happy New Years Eve, Abigail

From My Family to your Happy New Years

A New Year is Lurking

The New Year is peeping around the corner. I am excited to see what is in store for Abigail Madison Chase. It is my hope that as 2016 lurks around the corner preparing to creep in at midnight tomorrow I'll be as happy as I am this moment.


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It's Abigail Madison Chase Birthday

Happy Birthday To Abigail Madison Chase on her 48th Birthday.

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One Last Christmas Song for 2015

I think I'll listen to one last Christmas song before the Christmas Season is totally over.

Time to Take Down the Decorations, Abigail

I awoke this morning wondering when the time will come to take down the Christmas decorations. While I enjoy putting decorations up, taking them down takes a minute. I usually try and get the tree down first on Christmas Day after everyone has left. The other decorations are all down by News  Years Eve so I can prepare to return to work after a two-week holiday break.

I think, I’ll sip on my hot chocolate a few minutes more before I take down anymore decorations.