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The Rural Voice, 2006-01, Page 353 tbsp (45 mL) all-purpose flour salt and pepper 2 tbsp (25 mL) olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 each potatoes and carrots, peeled and cubed 1 tsp (5 mL) paprika (preferably smoked 1/3 cup (75 mL) dry sherry 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 6 oz (175 g) chorizo sausage, thinly sliced 2 tsp (lO mL) olive oil 3 tbsp (45 mL) each coarsely chopped fresh parsley and coarsely chopped black olives Trim any excess fat from chicken; pat dry. In sturdy plastic bag, combine flour, 3/4 tsp (4 mL) salt and 1/2 tsp (2 mL) pepper; add chicken, in batches and shake to coat. Reserve any remaining flour mixture. In deep skillet or Spanish cazuela, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken in batches, and brown well, removing to plate. Pour off all but 2 tbsp (25 mL) drippings from pan. Add garlic, potatoes, carrots, paprika and any remaining flour; cook, stirring for 1 minute. Stir in sherry and 2/3 cup (150 mL) water; bring to boil, stirring. Return chicken and any juices to pan; gently stir in chickpeas. Cover and simmer for about 40 minutes or until juices run clean when chicken is pierced, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust seasoning. In small skillet, saute chorizo in olive oil over medium-high heat until sizzling hot; add to stew. Garnish with parsley and olives. Slow -cooker chicken and chickpea stew: Cut potatoes and carrots into cubes about 3/4 -inch (2 cm). Brown chicken in skillet, then remove to slow cooker. Cook garlic, potatoes. carrots and paprika as directed; sprinkle any remaining flour into skillet and cook for 1 minute. Stir in sherry and 1/3 cup, (75 mL) water; bring to boil, scraping up any bits from bottom of pan. Pour over chicken in slow cooker and stir to combine well. Stir in chickpeas; cover andcook without stirring on low for 5 to 6 hours or on high for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Finish as above to serve. VEGETARIAN CHILI 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil 2 onions, chopped 1 sweet green pepper, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 cups (500 mL) cubed peeled butternut squash (about 1/2 medium squash) 2 tbsp (25 mL) chili powder 1 tbsp (5 mL) ground cumin 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and red chili flakes (hot pepper flakes) 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper 1 can (28 oz/796 mL) stewed tomatoes 1/2 cup (125 mL) vegetable broth or water 1/4 tsp (1 mL) bulgur 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed In a large pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions, green pepper and garlic; cook until slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Add potatoes and squash. Sprinkle with chili powder, cumin, salt, chili flakes and pepper; stir and cook for 30 seconds. CHUNKY CHICKEN AND CAULIFLOWER CHILI 2 tbsp (25 mL) vegetable oil 1 Ib (500 g) boneless skinless chicken, cut in 1 -inch (2.5 cm) cubes 2 onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic minced 1 sweet green pepper, coarsely chopped 3 cups (750 mL) cauliflower florets 4 tsp (20 mL) chili powder (or to taste) 1 tsp (5 mL) each cumin, dried oregano and salt 1 can (28 oz/796 mL) diced tomatoes 1 can (19 oz/540mL) white or red kidney beans, drained and rinsed In large skillet or saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat; cook chicken, onions and garlic until browned, 5-7 minutes. Add green pepper, cauliflower, chili powder, cumin, oregano and salt; cook, stirring for 1 minute. Add tomatoes and beans; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. —Foodland Ontario CHICKEN STEW WITH DUMPLINGS (Urban Peasant) 2 tbsp vegetable oil 6 chicken thighs, boned, skin removed 1 carrot, chopped 1 cup corn 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic 1/2 tsp pepper . 1/2 tsp dried dill or 1 sprig fresh dill 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup water, Heat saucepan over medium-high heat, add the oil. Add the chicken and cook until browned, two minutes each side. Add the remaining ingredients, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Dumplings: 1/2 cup flour 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp baking powder 1 egg 3/4 cup milk handful parsley Combine all of •the dumpling ingredients to make a lumpy dough. Drop the dough into the stew 1 tablespoon at a time. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through.° PATTI ROBERTSON'S Cfussic. z)feriors Unique Residential and Conunercial Interiors 135 Victoria St., WJNGHAM 357-2872 • Custom-made Window Fashions, Bedspreads & Accessories • Fine Domestic & Imported Fabrics • Select Wallcouerings • Furnishings, Lighting & Artwork to suit any interior... JANUARY 2006 31