Soon, celery ... ice cream close by, let alone having the means to turn them into something delicious, was a luxury. But modern freezers and blenders democratized all of that. Tuna on waffles ...

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease sides and bottom of a casserole dish. Stir chicken, water, rice, cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, and cream of mushroom soup ...

Then, reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until the celery is completely tender. Remove and discard the bay leaves. Add ¼ cup heavy cream and 1 tablespoon lemon juice.