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Daddy’s Brunswick Stew

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Sep 242012
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bowl of brunswick stew and slice of bread

My Daddy was well know around town for a couple of his recipes. The first is his secret BBQ sauce recipe. When he passed away over 11 years ago many folks were afraid that recipe had gone with him. But much to their delight I make the sauce in his absence. I get calls on a regular basis from one person or another asking for a batch of sauce which I happily make. It always fills my heart with joy as I watch it simmer, remembering my Dad standing in the kitchen cooking away. My Dad loved to cook…and he loved to go to the grocery store. I think I inherited both of those traits. Oh, sorry, I got off track, I was telling you about the 2 recipes he was well known for. The second recipe was his Brunswick Stew. We all knew Fall had arrived when we would come home and the house would be filled with the aroma of his fabulous stew simmering away.

The funny thing is, I was in the grocery store getting the ingredients to make this recipe and I ran into an old family friend. As we stood there talking and catching up on our families, etc the conversation turned to what I was doing these days. When I explained a little about what I do and that I was at the store that day to get the ingredients to make one of my Dad’s recipes to put on my blog her first statement was “I hope it is his Brunswick Stew!” and then “when will I be able to get the recipe?” Well, you are all getting it today! And it is perfect timing since it is 44 degrees outside this morning and I myself NEED something warm and comforting.

ingredients for Brunswick StewSimple ingredients…

pot of brunswick stew

…Simple recipe

You just dump all the ingredients into a pot and simmer for about an hour

OR

throw all the ingredients in a crockpot and cook on low for at least 4 hours (but can cook for 8).

bowl of brunswick stew

 …serve and enjoy!

Daddy’s Brunswick Stew

1 can whole kernel white corn

3 cans diced tomatoes

1 can lima beans

1 can BBQ pork

1 can BBQ beef

1 14 oz. can chunk chicken

Throw it all in a pot, stir it all together and simmer for 1 hour. Or you can place all the ingredients into a slow cooker and cook for at least 4 hours or up to 8 hours.

Yes, it really is that easy. And the taste is to die for. You are going to love me once you make this dish and serve it with a side of crusty bread.

 

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George Foreman Smart Kitchen Multi-Cooker

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Dec 262010
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George Foreman® was behind the industry that pioneered indoor grills that Knock Out the Fat™ and is doing it again with a line of revolutionary products to help consumers cook more healthfully. In July 2010, George Foreman® introduced the Smart Kitchen™ Multicooker!  The Smart Kitchen Multi-cooker looks a little like a rice cooker but is soooo much more! The 26-cup multi-cooker can sear and cook meat, stews and sauces, steams veggies and yes, it also cooks rice. That’s right, it cooks a multitude of things in many different ways.

Once your done cooking you can even serve directly from the cooker by removing it from the base…or you can of course transfer the food to a bowl if that is your preference. Either way, it works great. And, one of the great features of the Multi-Cooker is all of the different cooking options. The Intelli_Probe digital controls offer some presets for rice or steam plus variable temperature settings for searing, sauces, stews and more. That means that you can sear your meat and then chance the setting for a soup or stew all in one pot. Whew, that makes for a lot less dishes to wash and because the Smart Kitchen™ Multicooker is made with the George Tough™ nonstick coating, clean up is a breeze.  The accessories are all dishwasher safe  which I love!
It is offered for a retail price of  $79.99 but I have seen it on sale at a couple of online retailers. I think the George Foreman site even had it offered for half price! That makes it versatile AND affordable!

Smart Kitchen™ Multicooker

FEATURES

  • Easy-to-use one-touch digital Intelli-Probe™ controls has settings to make rice and steam vegetables as well as variable settings up to 500°F for stews, soups and sauces. The Smart Kitchen™ also includes a “Sear” button for meats, making it even easier to prepare a healthy meal in minutes.
  • George Tough™ nonstick coating for oil-free cooking. Also great for easy cleaning.
  • Kitchen-to-table removable pan allows consumers to cook and serve in one dish.
  • Tempered glass lid with adjustable steam vent for monitoring cooking progress and controlling steam.
  • Die-Cast Aluminum (5 quarts/26 cups).

Please stop by George Foreman Healthy Cooking and check out all their Products and Recipes

“I received the George Foreman Smart Kitchen Multi-Cooker as part of a campaign through Family Review Network to thank me for this post. All opinions are those of my own and were in no way influenced by any outside source. I was in no other way compensated.”

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Potato Soup

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Sep 262010
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When the cooler weather hits that means it’s time for some comfort food. Today it has been raining all day and is just gloomy outside so we were all in agreement that we needed something warm and comforting. You can buy and serve canned soup but why? Making homemade soups and stews is easy and so affordable…and they go a long way. This potato soup takes all of about 30 minutes to make, it is so easy that anyone can make it and it is very affordable.

potato soup and grilled cheese

For us, the perfect accompaniment to potato soup is a grilled cheese sandwich!

Potato Soup

4 – 6 cups Irish Potatoes, peeled and diced

1 stick butter or margarine

1 cup Whole Milk

2 Tablespoons Corn Starch

1 teaspoon salt (more if desired)

1 teaspoon pepper (more if desired)

1 teaspoon thyme

celery tops, chopped fine

Dice the potatoes and cover with water in a large stock pot, boil until tender (approximately 15 minutes). Add salt to taste and 1 stick of butter or margarine, the chopped celery tops and thyme. Add 1/2 cup cold milk to the 2 Tablespoons of corn starch slowly, stirring constantly to dissolve smoothly. Add to potatoes a little at a time to thicken to your taste. If you get it too thick just add more milk to the soup. I like to serve mine with a slice of cornbread and vidalia onion. If you want to get real fancy add some freshly grated cheese to the top of each bowl of soup.

We like our potato soup a little chunky but that is a personal choice. If you do not like your quiet as chunky simply dice your potatoes finer or use a potato masher to make it creamier. I have added bacon or ham to change it up a bit and it turns out great that way too. This is such a versatile recipe that it is really hard to mess it up.

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