Welcome to the 2018 A-Z Blogging challenge. This will be my fourth year. Every year I take on the challenge with hopes of disciplining myself to keep writing throughout the year as much, if not more than just through the monthly challenge. (It certainly is a challenge.) Some years are better than others. Some I just lose track of time. This year I have decided to put my favorite hobbies together. A recipe that is tried and true as well as some thoughtful insight. Please note some of these recipes have been shared before, however they have gone through years of testing and this is the perfected recipe. I really hope one of my recipes or “Food for Thought” quotes inspires you to do something great. Enjoy the read and photos, try the recipe, share your thoughts, and have fun with the challenge this month!
ANDERSON
STEW
2/3
cup dry cranberry beans
2/3
cup dry black beans
10
oz. beer
1
packet chicken flavored Ramen noodle seasoning
2
cups chicken broth
1
tbsp. butter
1
large onion, diced
3
stalks celery, chopped
4
medium carrots, peeled and sliced
2
smoked sausages
½ lb. hickory smoked grilled
chicken
½
cup uncooked rice
1
tsp. Italian seasoning
½
tsp. garlic salt
½
tsp. chili powder
¾
tsp. cumin
Cover
beans by an inch with water and bring to a boil. Boil for five
minutes and turn off heat. Let stand for one hour. Drain
and rinse beans. In large Dutch oven, sauté onions and celery in butter until
onions are golden (about 10 minutes). Pour in beer and add Ramen
noodle seasoning; stir until dissolved and well blended. Add chicken
broth, carrots, beans, rice, Italian seasoning, garlic salt, chili powder and
cumin. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and cook for 1½ hours,
stirring frequently. Add sausage and chicken and cook for 1 hour, or to
desired thickness. Serve with your favorite biscuit or rolls.
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Cheers,
