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Fast & Easy Dinner: Potato and White Bean Chowder

partysugar — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:50:45 -0800

With a little help from the grocery store, you can have a piping hot bowl of healthy and delicious soup on your table in under a half an hour.

This recipe combines potatoes with carrots and white kidney beans. Although it calls for milk, it doesn't require full-fat milk, fat-free is fine.

It's hearty and vegetarian, plus any leftovers will make an excellent lunch tomorrow. To learn how to make it, read more.

Potato and White Bean Chowder
From Diabetic Living

Ingredients

Nonstick cooking spray
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1 tablespoon snipped fresh herb (such as oregano, basil, and/or parsley) or 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup water
1 medium potato, peeled and chopped (1 cup)
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 cup fat-free milk
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 of a 15-ounce can (3/4 cup) white kidney (cannellini) beans, rinsed and drained
Ground nutmeg

Directions

Coat an unheated nonstick medium saucepan with cooking spray. Preheat over medium heat.
Add green onions, dried Italian seasoning (if using), and garlic to hot saucepan. Cook until green onions are tender.
Add the water, potato, carrot, salt, and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 12 minutes or until potato and carrot are tender. Do not drain. Slightly mash potato and carrot with a fork or potato masher.
In a screw-top jar combine milk and flour; cover and shake well. Stir milk mixture into potato mixture.
Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Stir in fresh herb (if using) and beans. Cook and stir for 1 minute more. Sprinkle individual servings with nutmeg.

Serves 2.

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Fast & Easy Dinner: Manhattan Clam Chowder

partysugar — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:30:13 -0800

Living in San Francisco it's virtually impossible to find a Manhattan-style red clam chowder. To enjoy this chunky and filling soup, I have to make it myself, thus I've decided to experiment with this recipe.

With its pieces of clams, tomatoes, and veggies, this red chowder is healthier then the cream-based variation. Serve with a side of mixed greens and a hunk of crusty bread, and you've got a deliciously comforting weeknight meal. Check out the recipe and read more.

Manhattan Clam Chowder
From Better Homes and Gardens

Ingredients

1 pint shucked clams or two 6-1/2-ounce cans minced clams
1 cup chopped celery (2 stalks)
1/3 cup chopped onion (1 small)
1/4 cup chopped carrot (1 small)
2 tablespoons olive oil or cooking oil
1 8-ounce bottle clam juice or 1 cup chicken broth
2 cups cubed red potato
1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons purchased cooked bacon pieces or cooked crumbled bacon*

Directions

Chop fresh clams, if using, reserving juice; set clams aside. Strain clam juice to remove bits of shell. (Or, drain canned clams, reserving juice.) If necessary, add enough water to reserved clam juice to equal 1-1/2 cups. Set juice aside.
In a large saucepan cook celery, onion, and carrot in hot oil until tender.
Stir in the reserved 1-1/2 cups clam juice and the 8 ounces clam juice. Stir in potatoes, thyme, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Stir in undrained tomatoes, clams, and bacon.
Return to boiling; reduce heat. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes more or until heated through.

Serves 4.

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Noteworthy Nibbles - June 2-9, 2009

YumSugar — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:00:13 -0700

Whether you're in Brattleboro, VT, or Ponca City, OK, you've got the pick of the crop when it comes to food events this weekend. I know there are Spam and strawberry festivals, but I'm new to the world of rhubarb and horseradish celebrations. What will you be attending? Let us know what you're up to below!

New York, NY: Wine & Spirits Magazine's Top of the List - June 2
Orlando, FL: Slow Food Potluck Dinner - June 2
Palm Springs, CA: Palm Springs Restaurant Week - June 2-19
Las Vegas, NV: Taste of the Nation Las Vegas - June 4
New York, NY: James Beard Key West Seafood Celebration - June 4
Brattleboro, VT: The Great Vermont Grilled Cheese Cook-off - June 5
St. Louis, MO: St. Louis Brewers Festival - June 5-6
Snowmass, CO: Snowmass Chili Pepper & Brew Fest - June 5-6
Lincolnton, NC: Hog Happenin' - June 5-6
Aledo, IL: Rhubarb Fest - June 5-6
Fort Harrod, KY: Fort Harrod Beef Festival - June 5-7
Newport, RI: Great Chowder Cook-Off - June 6
San Francisco, CA: Spring Breakfast at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market - June 6

To see the rest, read more.

Ponca City, OK: Ponca City Herb Festival - June 6
Eugene, OR: Sasquatch Brew Fest - June 6
Ashland, VA: Ashland Strawberry Faire - June 6
Menomonee Falls, WI: World of Beer Festival - June 6
National Harbor, MD: Food & Wine Festival at National Harbor - June 6-7
Chicago, IL: Chicago Botanical Garden Wine Festival - June 6-7
Collinsville, IL: International Horseradish Festival - June 6-7
Camarillo, CA: Casa Pacifica Angels Wine & Food Festival - June 7
Amherst, MA: Taste of the Nation Pioneer Valley - June 8
Ithaca, NY: Taste of the Nation Ithaca - June 9

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Summer Afternoons Well Spent at Sam's Chowder House

YumSugar — Wed, 20 May 2009 05:50:53 -0700

I've admitted a number of times that the Summer sun has brought on an intense craving for shore-style seafood. So when I was invited to enjoy a meal at Sam's Chowder House, I couldn't turn it down: nestled on a quiet corner of the California coast in Half Moon Bay, Sam's has long been one of my favorite seafood restaurants - not only for the view, but also for the fresh fish. Can't make it there just yet? Get a glimpse of the mouthwatering dishes and the jawdropping ocean views when you read on.

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Fast & Easy Dinner: Red Chowder With Leek, Corn, and Crab

partysugar — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 06:50:07 -0700

Delight your family with this divine chowder recipe. The salty porkiness of the bacon is balanced by the oceanic freshness of the crabmeat, making for a soup that is filling and well-balanced.

It's also chock-full of vegetables - potatoes, leeks, red pepper, corn - which means it's a meal in a bowl.

Don't be intimidated by the long ingredient list; this chowder really is a cinch to throw together. Get the recipe now when you read more.

Red Chowder With Leek, Corn, and Crab
From Every Day With Rachael Ray

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
2 large baking potatoes - peeled, halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced crosswise
2 leeks, split lengthwise and sliced 1/2 inch thick
4 ribs celery with leafy tops, chopped
1 bay leaf
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Half of a red bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1/2 cup dry sherry
One 32-ounce container (4 cups) chicken broth
One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
2 cups frozen corn kernels
12 ounces lump crabmeat, picked over for pieces of shell
2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning
A generous handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped chives
Grated peel of 1 lemon or orange
Oyster crackers, optional for serving

Directions

In a soup pot, heat the oil, over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook until it renders fat and crisps at the edges, about 5 minutes.
Add the potatoes, leeks, celery and bay leaf, season with salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes.
Stir in the red bell pepper and thyme, then stir in the sherry and reduce for 1 minute.
Stir in the chicken broth, tomatoes, corn, crabmeat and Old Bay Seasoning and simmer until potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
Combine the parsley, chives and lemon peel and sprinkle over the chowder. Pass oyster crackers around the table.

Serves 4.

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Sunday Slow Cooker: Hearty Fish Chowder

YumSugar — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 06:00:18 -0800

Making seafood in a slow cooker can be tricky, but this hearty fish chowder is a rare gem.

The key is to add the fish in the last hour, so as not to overcook it. Cream of celery soup and milk powder add richness and body to the stew; chunky potatoes, stewed tomatoes, and legumes add texture.

To make this effortless meal, read more.

Hearty Fish Chowder
From Better Homes and Gardens

Ingredients

2 medium potatoes, chopped (2 cups)
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 10 3/4-ounce can condensed cream of celery soup
1 10-ounce package frozen whole kernel corn
1 10-ounce package frozen baby lima beans or 2 cups loose-pack frozen baby lima beans
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
1/3 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1 pound fresh or frozen cod or other whitefish fillets
1 14-1/2-ounce can stewed tomatoes, undrained
1/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder

Directions

In a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker, combine potatoes, onion, garlic, cream of celery soup, corn, lima beans, broth, white wine, and lemon-pepper seasoning.
Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 7 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 3 1/2 hours.
Meanwhile, thaw fish, if frozen. Rinse fish; pat dry with paper towels. Place fish on the mixture in the cooker. If using low-heat setting, turn to high-heat setting. Cover and cook for 1 hour more.
Add undrained tomatoes and nonfat dry milk powder to cooker, stirring gently to break up the fish. Makes 6 servings.

Serves 6.

Nutritional Info: Calories 317, Total Fat (g) 4, Saturated Fat (g) 1, Cholesterol (mg) 40, Sodium (mg) 1034, Carbohydrate (g) 45, Fiber (g) 6, Protein (g) 24

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All the News That's Fit to Eat - Nov. 5, 2008

YumSugar — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:30:39 -0800

During times of economic hardship, familiar American desserts can be a sweet comfort. - San Francisco Chronicle
What role do tannins play in wine? - Washington Post
Food review site Yelp has become an online force to be recognized. - New York Times
Cozy up to those many exotic varieties of Winter squash. - The Oregonian
For a speedy and inexpensive crowd-pleaser, make dinner Eggplant Parmesan pie. - Boston Globe
Select white wines to stand up to any chowder. - Chicago Tribune
A devastating blight wiped out American chestnuts, but now they're making a comeback. - Los Angeles Times
General Mills has issued a recall of Progresso Hearty Tomato Soup. - Food & Drug Administration

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Reader Recipe: Corn and Kielbasa Chowder

YumSugar — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:00:11 -0700

I was captivated when I first saw this TeamSugar photo - the potato and meat in the soup look chunky and hearty, and I can just taste the dill on the tip of my tongue. I was too enthralled to even notice that this recipe, with its step-by-step photos, was actually Syako's first attempt at food photography! If you, too, are tempted by the dinner possibility, then read more.

Submitted by TeamSugar member Syako

Corn & Kielbasa Chowder - perfect for fall
Rachael Ray Magazine

Last night I took my first stab at food photography. I was in the middle of making one of my favorite stand by's for cooler weather - this corn and kielbasa chowder. It's not only easy to make, it's delicious and it's a soup that only takes 30 or so minutes to make. You can't beat that! I decided I'd do a little photographic journey while cooking my favorite homemade soup. Enjoy!

Ingredients

8 ounces kielbasa, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
2 onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon butter
One 14.5-ounce can chicken broth
1 large baking potato (about 12 ounces), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup half-and-half
One 1-pound bag frozen corn, thawed
Salt and pepper
Chopped fresh dill, for garnish

Directions
1. Heat a deep skillet or a wide 4- to 6-quart pot over medium-high heat. Add the kielbasa and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

2. Add the onions and butter to the pan and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 6 minutes.

Add the broth and potato and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat, cover with a lid and simmer until the potato is tender, about 10 minutes.

Add the half-and-half and corn and cook, stirring, until heated through.
3. Using a blender or food processor, puree 1 cup chowder until smooth. Stir the puree back into the chowder along with the browned kielbasa and season to taste with salt and pepper. Top with the dill.

The final product:

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Noteworthy Nibbles - Oct. 14-20, 2008

YumSugar — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:00:42 -0700

It's only Tuesday, but I'm already looking forward to the multitude of festivals this weekend.

There are so many in the Bay Area alone that I can't decide whether to hit up the Santana Row Pear Festival, the Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival, or the Monterey Wine Festival. I suppose I might just rock them all!

Have we left something out? If so, please drop us a line in the comments below!

San Francisco, CA: Wine & Spirits Top 100 Tasting - Oct. 14
New York, NY: At the Table: New York - Oct. 14
Torrance, CA: Oktoberfest at Alpine Village - Oct. 14-20
Circleville, OH: Circleville Pumpkin Show - Oct. 15-18
Monterey, CA: Monterey Wine Festival - Oct. 16-18
Tulsa, OK: Tulsa Oktoberfest - Oct. 16-19
Crowley, LA: International Rice Festival - Oct. 16-19
New York, NY: 6th Annual Gourmet Institute - Oct. 17-19
Paso Robles, CA: Harvest Wine Weekend - Oct. 17-19

To see the rest, read more.

Niceville, FL: Boggy Bayou Mullet Festival - Oct. 17-19
Hood River, OR: Hood River Valley Harvest Festival - Oct. 17-19
Atlantic City, NJ: Atlantic City Food & Wine Festival - Oct. 17-19
Poquoson, VA: Poquoson Seafood Festival - Oct. 17-19
Shenandoah, VA: Hot Air Balloon & Wine Festival - Oct. 17-19
Richmond Hill, GA: Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival - Oct. 17-19
Chackbay, LA: Louisiana Gumbo Fest of Chackbay - Oct. 17-19
Llano, TX: Llano Chuck Wagon Cook-Off - Oct. 18
Pittsburgh, PA: Good Taste! Pittsburgh - Oct. 18
Chincoteague, VA: Chili & Chowder Cookoff - Oct. 18
Half Moon Bay, CA: Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival - Oct. 18-19
Chicago, IL: Tour de Champagne - Oct. 18
Wellfleet, MA: Wellfleet OysterFest - Oct. 18-19
Millville, NJ: South Jersey Pumpkin Show - Oct. 18-19
Cullman, AL: Alabama Gourd Festival - Oct. 18-19
Cedar Key, FL: Cedar Key Seafood Festival - Oct. 18-19
Leonardtown, MD: St. Mary's County Oyster Festival - Oct. 18-19
Salisbury, MD: Wicomico County Autumn Wine Festival - Oct. 18-19
Gautier, MS: Gautier Mullet & Music Fest - Oct. 18-19
Chatsworth, NJ: The Cranberry Festival of Chatsworth - Oct. 18-19
Newport, RI: Bowen's Wharf Seafood Festival - Oct. 18-19
Richmond, VA: Shockoe on the Halfshell - Oct. 18-19
Berkeley, CA: Spice of Life Festival - Oct. 19
New York, NY: Apple Day - Oct. 19
San Jose, CA: Santana Row Pear Festival - Oct. 19
Welches, OR: Wild About Game Festival - Oct. 19
San Francisco, CA: Fiesta on the Hill - Oct. 19
Philadelphia, PA: Foodie Venture Fair - Oct. 19-27
San Francisco, CA: Nirvino Female Bartender Cocktail Competition - Oct. 20

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Noteworthy Nibbles - Sept. 30-Oct.6

YumSugar — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:00:04 -0700

Across the country this month Oktoberfest celebrations are in full force. There's something for you, whether you want to savor the last of the Summer with a seafood festival or switch your mindset to Fall by enjoying one of the many harvest celebrations. Have a tip for another event? Leave it in the comments below!

Santa Clarita, CA: Loose Goose Wine Festival - Oct. 1-5
Corinth, MS: Kansas City Hog Wild BBQ Festival - Oct. 2-4
San Francisco, CA: Oktoberfest by the Bay - Oct. 2-5
Kansas City, MO: American Royal Barbecue - Oct. 2-5
Napa, CA: Domaine Chandon Pink Party - Oc. 2
New York, NY: Plate by Plate New York - Oct. 3
Carpinteria, CA: California Avocado Festival - Oct. 3-5

To see the rest, read more.

Lincoln, AR: Arkansas Apple Festival - Oct. 3-5
Fredericksburg, TX: Oktoberfest - Oct. 3-5
Long Grove, IL: Long Grove Apple Festival -Oct. 3-5
Puyallup, WA: Oktoberfest NW - Oct. 3-5
Destin, FL: Destin Seafood Festival - Oct. 3-5
Bayfield, WI: Bayfield Apple Festival - Oct. 3-5
Doylestown, PA: Oktoberfest - Oct. 3-5
Fort Bragg, CA: Abalone Cook-off & Festival - Oct. 4
Germantown, MD: Germantown Oktoberfest - Oct. 4
Charlotte, NC: Great Grapes! Wine, Arts & Food Festival - Oct. 4
Napa, CA: Wine Country Cajun Food and Music Festival - Oct. 4
Springfield, MO: Taste of Springfield - Oct. 4
Atlanta, GA : Harvest Midtown Festival - Oct. 4
Phoenix, AZ: Arizona Irish Festival - Oct. 4
Chattanooga, TN: Wine Over Water - Oct. 4
Montrose, CA: Montrose Oktoberfest - Oct. 4
Beach Haven, NJ: Chowder Cook-Off Classic - Oct. 5
Shelton, WA: Oysterfest - Oct. 4-5
Allardt, TN: Great Pumpkin Festival - Oct. 4-5
Redwood City, CA: Arts & Olive Festival - Oct. 5
Rochester, NY: Rochester Food Fight - Oct. 6

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