Wednesday, October 29, 2008

BUSH'S® White Chicken Chili



Northup Park - Wolcott


Spent the day in Wolcott and helping Bradley prepare the basement for a new furnace. Since the temperature had dipped, Joan downloaded this recipe from Bush Brothers & Company. This excellent dish was a welcome surprise after working underground all day. Oh! Did I mention hitting my head several times of the make-do Bilco door entry.

Serves: 8

Hands-OnTime: 10 Minutes
Cooking Time: 20 Minutes
Total Time: 30 Minutes

Ingredients:
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 (16 ounce) cans BUSH'S® BEST Great Northern Beans
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 1/2 cups finely chopped cooked chicken breast
Shredded Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
Sour cream (optional)
Salsa (optional)

Directions:
1 - In large skillet, cook onion in oil for 4 minutes or until transparent. Add chilies, flour and cumin; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add beans and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken; cook until hot.
2 - Garnish with cheese, sour cream and salsa, if desired.

Sunday, October 19, 2008

Pork Chops with Apples and Stuffing



Filmore Glen - Cow Sheds
Preparation: 10 min.

Total: 50 min.

Makes 6 servings.


1 pkg. [6 oz.) Stove Top Stuffing Mix for Chicken

1 can (21 oz.) apple pie filling

6 boneless pork loin chops (1 1/2 Ib.), 3/4 inch thick


HEAT oven to 375°F. Prepare stuffing as directed on package.

SPREAD pie filling onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with chops and stuffing. Cover with foil.

BAKE 30 min.; uncover. Bake an additional 10 min. or until chops are
cooked through (160°F).

Friday, October 17, 2008

Bruschetta Chicken Bake



Hoopes Park



Preparation: 10 min.

Total: 40 min.

Makes 6 servings, 1 cup each.


1 can (14 1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained

1 pkg. (6 oz.) Stove Top Stuffing Mix for Chicken

1/2 cup water

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 1/2 Ib. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces

1 tsp. dried basil leaves

1 cup Kraft 2% Milk Shredded Reduced Fat Mozzarella Cheese


HEAT oven to 400°F. Mix tomatoes, stuffing mix, water and garlic just until stuffing mix is moistened.

LAYER chicken, basil, cheese and stuffing in 13x9-inch or 3-qt. baking dish.

BAKE 30 min. or until chicken is cooked through. Enjoy now or cover and refrigerate. To reheat, microwave each serving on HIGH 2 to 3 min.

Serving Suggestion: Serve with a bagged green salad tossed with your favorite dressing.