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Chicken Posole Two Ways - Beginner and Expert

YumSugar — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 05:50:53 -0700

I don't often throw big blowouts like Party does, but I still love an excuse to celebrate in my own way. So, to honor Mexican Independence Day (which just happens to be today - olé!), I'm making a spicy soup called chicken posole. With chicken broth, roasted chicken, hominy, and chiles, this rustic stew is down-home, South-of-the-border cooking at its best. Since I'm preparing ahead, I'll be putting together an elaborate rendition with homemade chicken stock, flash-fried tortilla strips, and pureéd ancho chiles, but in the future, when another posole craving inevitably strikes, I'll reach for a similar two-step recipe that does the trick, too. Decide which recipe's best for you

Fast & Easy Dinner: Green Chile Posole

partysugar — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 06:45:51 -0700

A rich and hearty posole is the perfect vegetarian meal for a chilly Fall evening. Thanks to the green chilies, this version packs a spicy, warming punch. Most of the ingredients are common pantry items, and the thick soup comes together in a quick 20 minutes. The recipe calls for fresh lime juice and fragrant cilantro as garnish, but feel free to top with your favorite Mexican fixings.

Thinly sliced radishes and finely grated cheese are equally divine add-ons. To learn the technique, read more.

Green Chile Posole
From Mealtime

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) no-salt added diced tomatoes, drained
2 cans (4 ounces each) diced, peeled green chilies, drained
2 cans (15 ounces each) posole (whole-white hominy), drained
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 cans (10 3/4 ounces each) reduced-sodium vegetable broth
24 unsalted, yellow corn tortilla chips, finely crushed
Juice and finely grated zest of 1 lime
3 tablespoons chopped, fresh cilantro

Directions

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until tender, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
Add tomatoes, chilies, posole, cumin, chicken broth and crushed tortilla chips; simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until lightly thickened.
Stir in lime juice, lime zest and cilantro. Enjoy.

Serves 6.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 90; Total fat 1.5g; Saturated fat 0g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 590mg; Carbohydrate 18g; Fiber 3g; Protein 3g; Vitamin A 6%DV*; Vitamin C 30%DV; Calcium 2%DV; Iron 6%DV

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Five Wholesome Pork Dishes

YumSugar — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:30:00 -0700

From bacon to egg rolls and sausages to smoked ham, pork is crucial to so many of the things we eat. That's why we're celebrating National Pork Month. To celebrate, take a cue from one of these five ways to prepare succulent, flavorful pork.

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Monday's Leftovers: Chicken Posole

partysugar — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 08:13:57 -0800

There are hundreds of different things one can do with leftover chicken. An obvious choice is to make soup. Not just any old chicken soup, but a flavor packed chicken posole. Posole is a hearty main course soup with hominy as the defining ingredient. Originated in Jalisco, Mexico, this fragrant soup is easy to make and delicious to eat. To take a look at this exciting way to deal with leftovers read more.

Chicken Posole
From Everyday Food magazine

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
8 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup tomato paste
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
4 cans (14.5 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 cans (15 ounces each) white hominy, drained
6 3/4 cups shredded cooked leftover chicken
Coarse salt and ground pepper
Assorted garnishes, such as diced avocado, thinly sliced radishes, and crumbled tortilla chips (optional)

Heat oil in a 5-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add onions; cook until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes.
Add garlic, tomato paste, chili powder, and oregano; cook, stirring constantly, until evenly distributed.
Add 4 cups water, broth, and hominy. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until fragrant, about 30 minutes.
Stir in chicken; season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook until heated through.
To serve, divide among bowls, and garnish as desired.

Serves 8.

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Know Your Ingredients: Tomatillos

YumSugar — Mon, 18 May 2009 14:00:19 -0700

If you're a lover of green salsa, then you should get to know tomatillos. A key ingredient in Latin-American cooking, the tomate verde as it's called in Spanish, or "green tomato," is related to tomatoes but has a drastically different flavor.

Tomatillos have a papery, outer husk, a firm, green exterior, and white flesh. They range in size from an inch to two inches in diameter. When overripe, they develop a yellow hue and should not be consumed. When eaten raw, tomatillos add a zippy, refreshing flavor. They can also benefit from blanching, fire-roasting, and other forms of cooking, which soften their consistency while enhancing their flavor.

Because of their tart quality, tomatillos make a great addition to salsa verde, tortilla soup, guacamole, pork posole, or mole sauce. Have you ever cooked with tomatillos? What are your favorite ways to prepare them?

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What Are You Going to Do With All That Turkey?

YumSugar — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 05:30:00 -0800

Hope you had a great feast! If you're like most Americans you've probably got a ton of leftovers to deal with. If you didn't send them all home with your guests, you might think that you'll be eating turkey for days. For some of you that might sound awful, sure it's great after day one or day two, but day three and four? Well don't fret, I've scoured the Internet and I have found some of the best turkey leftover recipes. I personally love a turkey pie, but to see some of the other gems I've uncovered - including one for Fido! - read more

Post-Turkey Day Posole
Turkey Fried Rice
Turkey with Apple Salsa
Turkey Frittata
Turkey and Green Chile Burrito
Quesadillas with Chutney and Brie
Turkey Chili
Turkey Cranberry Arugula Sandwich
Curried Turkey and Mango Salad
Turkey Sage Chowder
Turkey Enchiladas
Moroccan Turkey Stew
Spicy Tortilla Soup
Crockpot Thanksgiving Turkey for Two
Turkey Tetrazzini
Mexican Turkey Noodle Casserole
Finally, don't forget Fido! PetSugar has a delicious recipe for a pup-friendly - but you can eat it too! - Day After Turkey Omelet

Do you have any great turkey leftover tips? Share them with us in the comments!