Monthly Archives: September 2015

Delicious Southwest Corn Pudding

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Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (3 ears), or thawed frozen whole kernel corn
1/2 cup chopped red sweet pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 14 1/2 – ounce can cream-style corn
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 4 – ounce can diced green chiles, undrained
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
1 tablespoon butter

Directions:

Heat oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a 9- or 10-inch cast-iron or other heavy oven-going skillet over medium-high heat. When butter is melted and begins to bubble, add onion. Cook for 5 minutes or until onion is soft and beginning to brown, stirring occasionally. Add corn kernels, sweet pepper and cumin. Cook and stir for 3 minutes more. Remove skillet from heat to cool slightly.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, and salt. Add cream-style corn, eggs, undrained chiles and cheese; stir just until combined.
Fold onion mixture into cornmeal mixture. Return skillet to medium heat and add 1 tablespoon butter. When butter is melted, tilt skillet to coat bottom with butter. Pour batter into skillet.
Transfer skillet to a 350 degrees F oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Serve warm.

(Source: midwestliving.com)

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Delicious Chorizo and White Bean Stew

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Ingredients
SERVINGS: 4
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling
1 pound fresh Mexican chorizo or Italian sausage links
1 large onion, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 sprig thyme
2 15-ounce cans cannellini (white kidney) beans, rinsed
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
5 ounces baby spinach (about 10 cups)
Smoked paprika (optional)
Preparation
PREP: 45 MIN TOTAL: 45 MIN
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 15-20 minutes. Transfer sausage to a plate.
Reduce heat to medium. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet. Add onion, garlic, and thyme sprig. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, 5-8 minutes. Add beans and broth and cook, crushing a few beans with the back of a spoon to thicken sauce, until slightly thickened, 8-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add spinach by handfuls and cook just until wilted, about 2 minutes.
Slice chorizo and fold into stew; add water to thin, if desired. Divide stew among bowls; drizzle with oil and sprinkle with paprika, if desired.

(Source: bonappetit.com)

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