White Chicken Chili can be prepared in under an hour, including cooking time – a perfect supper choice after a long busy day.
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
1 can Ortega™ diced green chills, drained
4 cans white beans, un-drained
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups roasted chicken meat, removed from bones and shredded
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
DIRECTIONS
Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large soup pot or Dutch oven.
Add onion and garlic – sauté slowly until soft (about 8 to 10 minutes).
Add cumin, cayenne, salt and pepper – stir well.
Add green chills, chicken broth, shredded chicken, and 2½ cans of beans.
Simmer uncovered 15 minutes.
Place remaining 1½ cans of un-drained beans in blender or food processor to puree.
Add to soup to thicken.
Simmer 5 more minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted.
Serve warm with warn, buttered crusty French bread.
NOTE: Watching your sodium intake? Drain and rinse beans thoroughly. Replace discarded liquid with an equal amount of water. Another option is to not add additional salt to the recipe.
Baked Beans is a hearty winter dish that will warm everyone nicely after coming in from the cold weather. The beans are delicious as a side dish with ribs as shown in the photo. Or – serve with fried eggs or as a stand-alone main dish with hot buttered corn bread and a crisp green salad.
INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 pound center-cut thick bacon, cut into 1″ pieces
½ cup ketchup
½ cup sugar
½ cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon brown mustard
1 can (15 oz) dark kidney beans, drained
1 can (15 oz) butter beans, drained
1 can (30 oz) pork and beans, undrained
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350° F.
Sauté onion in olive oil over medium high heat until it starts to soften.
Add 1 pound center-cut bacon and cook until crispy.
Remove bacon and onions from pan with a slotted spoon and place on folded paper towels.
Blot with extra paper towels to remove as excess fat.
Combine ketchup, sugar, brown sugar, white vinegar and mustard in a large oven-proof dish.
Add drained kidney and butter beans along with un-drained pork and beans.
Add bacon and onions to bean mixture. Stir well to combine.
Bake uncovered for ~45 minutes – until hot and bubbly.
NOTE: If prepared in advance and refrigerated before cooking, the baking time will be extended.
