I have a bit of a love-hate relationship with my mailbox. The love part comes when there’s a squarish orange or red envelope inside packed with varying flavors of electronic entertainment. (Netflix and Gamefly!) More likely, there will be a community coupon mailer, some bill statements (all of which are paid online) and generally [...]
Archive > April 2008
On becoming a father, a worldview askew..
You know how it is that when you’re interested in something for the first time, it suddenly becomes apparent how ubiquitous that particular object really is? Like shopping for a car, once you pick a Make/Model, you start to see it absolutely everywhere. I guess it works the same for Fatherhood. All of a sudden I’m surrounded [...]
Sallee Superchili
1/4 cup olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped, seeds removed
2 tbsp chili powder
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp cumin powder
1 handful fresh oregano
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
8 dried apricots, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp yellow mustard
16 oz tomato sauce
2 lbs veggie meat crumbles
1 tbsp corn starch
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup beer
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Heat oil [...]
Morrison Garden Salsa Chili
It’s the classic (medium-hot) Morrison chili recipe made with homemade, Pierson-garden salsa!
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1/2 Onion, chopped
2 Cloves garlic
1lb Ground Turkey
1 quart homemade salsa (or substitute medium-heat garden salsa)
2 26oz cans concensed Tomato soup
2 15oz cans Kidney Beans
2 15oz cans Spicy Chili Beans
2&1/2 tsp Chili Powder
1/2 tsp Cayenne
1/2 tsp Oregano
3/4 tsp Parsley
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Add the olive [...]
The Miller’s White Chili
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp unsalted butter
2 medium onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 scallion, diced
8 ounces chopped chile peppers (mild)
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp cayenne pepper
6 cups chicken stock
3 (16-ounce) cans navy beans
4 cups diced cooked chicken, cubed [The Man grilled his]
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley
Sour cream
Fresh chives, finely diced
Grated sharp cheddar [...]
