Norma Hill'S Far East Celery
["4 c. celery (1-inch slices)", "1 can water chestnuts, drained and sliced", "1 can condensed cream of chicken soup", "1/4 c. diced pimento (optional)", "1/2 c. soft bread crumbs", "1/4 c. toasted slivered almonds", "2 Tbsp. melted butter"]
["Precook celery slices in salted water until crisp-done; drain. Combine all ingredients in 1-quart casserole.", "Toss the soft bread crumbs with the toasted slivered almonds and melted butter; sprinkle over casserole.", "Bake in a 350\u00b0 oven for 35 minutes, or until hot.", "Excellent!"]
["celery", "water chestnuts", "condensed cream", "pimento", "bread crumbs", "almonds", "butter"]