I love good food. And especially when it's easy to make and fun to eat and when it makes your mouth and tummy smile!
When it begins to get colder, it's time to cook stews, soups and tummy warming food. A lot heavier food than what summer brings to us. Fall makes a person want something that will warm them all the way.
Last night I decided that I really needed something comforting and hearty to warm us up. It's been cold here for a few days and what better way than to make a nice stew. The first thing I saw when I opened the freezer was pork stew meat. YES! I knew immediately what I was going to cook. That being Green Chili Pork Stew. My dear cousin Deb gave me this recipe and I have about worn out the paper the recipe is written on. We love this stew although I have adjusted the recipe she gave me just a bit. Her recipe called for ground pork but we like the pork stew meat better. Also her recipe called for fresh chopped jalapenos and chopped tomatoes but we think it's better with Ro Tel tomatoes with chilies. If you like spicy foods, then this is for you.
Spicy Green Chili Pork Stew
1 pound pork stew meat
2 Tablespoons olive oil
5 medium potatoes chopped into stew size pieces
1 medium onion - chopped
2 tablespoons green pepper - chopped
2 cloves garlic - minced
3/4 can Ro Tel tomatoes with chilies
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning ( or oregano)
4 cups chicken broth
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons flour mixed with 3/4 cup water for thickener
Heat olive oil in large frying pan and add pork stew meat and Italian seasoning. Cook until almost done. Add chopped onion, green pepper and minced garlic and cook until onion is soft. Add broth and simmer for 30 minutes to cook and tenderize meat. Then add salt, pepper, Ro Tel tomatoes and chopped potatoes and simmer another 20 to 30 minutes or until potatoes are done. Add flour/water thickening mixture to boiling stew to thicken....might not need all of thickening mixture. Serve in a bowl with crusty bread or biscuits.
Gosh I hope this chick gets that worm soon!
What better way to finish a meal, than to make some thick, soft homemade biscuits. I hate hard tough biscuits. My recipe for Angel Biscuits is just wonderful. These have about every leavening ingredient there is. Thick, soft, fluffy biscuits with lots of pizazz! Top it with a big spoon of jam or preserves and wow what a treat.
A long time ago I got this recipe from the guidance counselor at my kids school and have been using it ever since. I didn't leave my dough as thick as I usually do, so some of them were a bit thinner, but they still were wonderful. Enjoy!
Angel Biscuits
1 package dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup shortening (I use margarine)
1 cup buttermilk or I cup milk soured w/1 tablespoon vinegar
Dissolve the yeast in warm water and set aside. Mix the dry ingredients in the order given, then cut in the shortening as you normally do for biscuits or pie crust using a pastry blender or two knives. Stir in the buttermilk, also the water/yeast mixture. Blend thoroughly. The dough can either be made into biscuits or refrigerated for later. When you are ready to make biscuits, turn it onto a floured board and knead lightly (do not overwork or it will toughen the biscuits). Roll until about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick. I like to leave it a bit thick so the biscuits are really thick. Cut dough with a biscuit cutter and place on a greased pan. Let the biscuits rise slightly (if the dough is cold, it will take quite a bit longer than when first mixed and not refrigerated). Pop into a 400 F oven and bake until lightly brown (about 12 to 15 minutes.)
Makes about 10 to 12 biscuits.
When baking, go by the directions,
when cooking, go by your own taste.
--Laiko Bahrs
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