March 8th, 2010 by alice
Tags: Corn, Crab, Soup
INGREDIENTS
- 1quartfresh corn kernels
- 1quartchicken broth
- 2tablespoonsbutter
- 1onion, chopped
- 1/4cupdry white wine
- 1 1/2teaspoonssalt
- 1 1/2cupsmilk
- 1/2lbcrabmeat
- 1/3cupfresh chivesor scallion tops, snipped
DIRECTIONS
- In a blender or food processor, combine the corn kernels and 2 cups of the broth. Pulse to a coarse puree.
- In a large pot, melt the butter over moderately low heat. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the corn puree, the wine, the remaining 2 cups of broth, and the salt to the pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasional, until the corn is tender, 10-15 minutes.
- Add the milk and bring to just a simmer. Stir in the crabmeat and chives.
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February 11th, 2010 by alice
Tags: Chicken, Chili, Corn
INGREDIENTS
- 1teaspoonolive oil
- 1mediumonion, diced
- 1mediumyellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1tablespoon mincedfresh jalapeno peppers
- 1 1/2teaspoonsground cumin
- 1 (15 ounce)cancream-style corn
- 1 (7 ounce)can dicedmild green chilies
- 2cupswhole milk
- 1 (15 ounce)cannavy beans, rinsed and drained
- 2cups shreddedcooked chicken
- salt and pepper
- 1 1/2cups shreddedsharp white cheddar cheese(4 1/2 oz.)
DIRECTIONS
- In large pan, combine oil onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno. Stir often over high heat until onions are limp, 3-4 minutes.
- Add cumin, corn, green chiles, milk, and beans.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally to blend flavors, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in chicken. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in cheese and serve immediately.
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December 8th, 2009 by alice
Tags: Corn, Pudding
INGREDIENTS
- 2 1/2tablespoonsflour
- 2tablespoonssugar
- 2eggs, beaten
- 1 (15 ounce)canwhole kernel corn
- 1 (15 ounce)cancreamed corn
- salt and pepper
- 2tablespoonsbutter
- milk, to cover
DIRECTIONS
- Combine all ingredients except butter and milk.
- Pour into a buttered casserole dish.
- Dot with butter and cover with milk.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
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October 14th, 2009 by alice
Tags: Bolivian, Chowder, Corn
INGREDIENTS
- 2tablespoonsolive oil
- 1onion, finely diced
- 2mediumpotatoes, peeled and shredded
- 1 (17 ounce)cancorn
- 1 (17 ounce)cancreamed corn
- 1 (16 ounce)canchicken broth
- 1 (4 ounce)can dicedchilies
- 1/2teaspoonchipotle chiles in adobo
- 4garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2teaspoonoregano
- 1/2teaspooncumin
- 1cuphalf-and-half
- 1/2teaspoonsalt
- 2limes
DIRECTIONS
- In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add shredded potatoes, both cans of corn and the chicken broth. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
- Add diced green chilies (don’t drain), chipotle sauce, garlic, oregano and cumin. Continue cooking, covered, for 10 minutes.
- Shortly before serving time, add the half-and-half and salt. With a sharp knife, cut half a lime in very thin slices and float on top of the soup. Cut remaining lime into quarters and serve on the side.
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October 14th, 2009 by alice
Tags: Bolivian, Chowder, Corn
INGREDIENTS
- 2tablespoonsolive oil
- 1onion, finely diced
- 2mediumpotatoes, peeled and shredded
- 1 (17 ounce)cancorn
- 1 (17 ounce)cancreamed corn
- 1 (16 ounce)canchicken broth
- 1 (4 ounce)can dicedchilies
- 1/2teaspoonchipotle chiles in adobo
- 4garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2teaspoonoregano
- 1/2teaspooncumin
- 1cuphalf-and-half
- 1/2teaspoonsalt
- 2limes
DIRECTIONS
- In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add shredded potatoes, both cans of corn and the chicken broth. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
- Add diced green chilies (don’t drain), chipotle sauce, garlic, oregano and cumin. Continue cooking, covered, for 10 minutes.
- Shortly before serving time, add the half-and-half and salt. With a sharp knife, cut half a lime in very thin slices and float on top of the soup. Cut remaining lime into quarters and serve on the side.
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