Harvest Creamy Corn “Choup”

Recipe & picture courtesy of Rachael Ray

4 Servings
Prep 5 min
Cook 25 min

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 pound small potatoes, cut into small chunks
• 4 to 5 large ears corn, kernels scraped from the cobs, or one 10-ounce box frozen corn
• 1 medium or 2 small zucchini, finely chopped
• 5 to 6 sprigs thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 3 tablespoons flour
• One 32-ounce container (4 cups) chicken broth
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
• Salt and pepper
• Hot pepper sauce
• Oyster crackers or popcorn, to pass around the table

1. In a medium soup pot, heat the EVOO, 2 turns of the pan, over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp at the edges. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the potatoes, corn, zucchini, thyme, bay leaf and paprika and cook for 4 minutes. Sprinkle the flour into the pot, stir and cook for 1 minute. Gradually stir in the broth and simmer until thickened a bit. Stir in the milk, cream and parsley and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 8 minutes.
2. Season the corn choup to taste with salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce and serve with crackers or popcorn to float on top.

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Bacon-Wrapped Salmon with Broccoli and Mashed Potatoes

Recipe & picture courtesy of Rachael Ray

Serves 4

• 2 pounds small red-skinned or yukon gold potatoes
• Salt
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• A few sprigs thyme
• One 3-inch piece lemon peel
• Pepper
• Four 6-ounce salmon fillets, skinned
• 4 slices black-pepper bacon
• 1 head broccoli, cut into spears
• One 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and grated
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
• 2 pinches crushed red pepper
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons tamari (dark soy sauce)

1. Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 450°. In a large saucepan, add the potatoes and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, salt the water and cook until tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain; return to the pot.
2. While the potatoes are working, in a saucepan, combine the chicken broth, cream, thyme sprigs and lemon peel and steep over medium-low heat. Pour over the drained potatoes and mash together; season with salt and pepper. Cover to keep warm.
3. Season the salmon with salt and pepper, then wrap each fillet with the bacon. Arrange the fish on a broiler pan and roast until the bacon is almost crisp and the fish is almost firm, about 12 minutes.
4. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss together the broccoli, ginger, garlic, EVOO and crushed red pepper; season with salt. Roast in the lower third of the oven until tender, about 12 minutes.
5. In a small saucepan, bring the maple syrup and tamari to a boil. Baste the salmon liberally with the glaze and cook for 1 minute more. Serve with the mashed potatoes and broccoli.

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Zucchini, Potato and Ham Soup

Recipe & picture courtesy of Rachael Ray

Serves 4
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 30 min

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 large yellow-fleshed potatoes, such as Yukon gold (about 1 pound total), peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 3 zucchini (about 1 pound total), sliced 1/4 inch thick
• Salt
• One 32-ounce container (4 cups) chicken broth
• Two 1/4-inch-thick slices cooked ham (about 8 ounces), finely chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
• Pinch nutmeg
• Pumpernickel bread, for serving

1. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden, about 8 minutes. Add the potatoes and zucchini and season with salt. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil; cover, lower the heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
2. Using a blender, partially puree the soup, leaving some chunks. Stir in the ham, dill and nutmeg and serve with the bread.

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Roasted Tomato Tortilla Soup

Recipe & picture courtesy of Hunt’s

Hands On: 15 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Makes: 6 servings (about 1-1/4 cups plus garnishes each)

• 1 tablespoon Pure Wesson Canola Oil
• 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
• 1 cup chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 2 teaspoons minced jalapeno pepper
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 3-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 can (14.5 oz each) Hunt’s Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes, drained
• 1-1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
• 1/2 cup diced queso fresco cheese
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 2 ounces white tortilla chips, coarsely broken (2 oz = 15 chips)
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1. Heat medium saucepan over medium-high heat; add oil, corn, onion, celery and jalapeno. Cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute or until aromatic.
2. Add broth, drained tomatoes and chicken. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat 10 to 12 minutes or until hot and flavors have blended.
3. Divide cheese equally between each soup bowl. Add 1 cup soup to each. Top with equal amounts of sour cream, tortilla chips and cilantro.

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Smashed Potato Soup

Recipe & picture courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens

Prep: 25 minutes
Cook: 8 to 10 hours (low) or 4 to 5 hours (high)
Makes 8 servings

• 3-1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
• 1/2 cup chopped yellow and/or red sweet pepper
• 1-1/2 teaspoons bottled roasted garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4-1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup whipping cream, half-and-half, or light cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
• Sliced green onions ((optional)

1. In a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker, combine potatoes, sweet pepper, garlic, and black pepper. Pour broth over all.
2. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 8 to 10 hours or on high-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours.
3. Mash potatoes slightly with a potato masher. Stir in whipping cream, cheddar cheese, and the 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions. If desired, top individual servings with additional sliced green onions.

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Parmesan Crescent-Topped Chicken A La King

Recipe & picture courtesy of Pillsbury

Prep Time: 40 Min
Total Time: 1 Hr
Makes: 8 servings

Casserole

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 1/2 cups carrot strips (1 1/2×1/4×1/4 inch)
• 1 1/2 cups cut fresh green beans or Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers^TM frozen cut green beans
• 1 cup thin red bell pepper strips (1 medium)
• 1/2 cup sliced green onions
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 3/4 cups Progresso® Chicken Broth (from 32-oz. carton)
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Topping

• 1 (8-oz.) can Pillsbury® Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls
• 1 egg white, beaten
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1. Heat oven to 375°F. In large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add carrots, green beans, bell pepper and onions; cover and cook until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
2. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Add flour, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper to skillet. Stir in broth and milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Spoon into ungreased 2 1/2-quart oval casserole or 13×9-inch (3-quart) baking dish.
3. Separate dough into 8 triangles. Starting at short side of triangle, roll each triangle up halfway. Arrange over hot chicken mixture with tips toward center. DO NOT OVERLAP. Brush crescent rolls with egg white; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.
4. Bake at 375°F. for 15 to 20 minutes or until crescent rolls are golden brown.

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Tex-Mex Chicken and Rice Casserole

Recipe & picture courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens

Serves 6
Prep: 20 minutes
Bake: 25 minutes

• 1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 6.9-ounce package chicken-flavored rice and vermicelli mix
• 1 14-ounce can chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups chopped cooked chicken or turkey
• 1 cup chopped seeded tomatoes (2 medium)
• 3 tablespoons canned diced green chile peppers, drained
• 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
• 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (2 ounces)

1. In a medium saucepan cook onion in hot oil over medium heat until tender. Stir in rice and vermicelli mix (including seasoning package); cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in broth and water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes (liquid will not be fully absorbed).
2. Transfer the rice mixture to a large bowl. Stir in chicken, tomatoes, chile peppers, basil, chili powder, cumin, and black pepper. Transfer to a 2-quart casserole.
3. Bake, covered, in a 425 degree F oven for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

**Personal Review: This came out great – I would add corn and black beans next time though.

Lemon Cream Chicken with Champagne Risotto and Asparagus

Recipe & picture courtesy of Rachael Ray

TWO SERVINGS

• 3 cups chicken broth
• 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 cup arborio rice
• Salt and pepper
• 1 split champagne or sparkling wine
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• One 3-inch piece peel and juice of 1 lemon
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1/8 pound sliced pancetta, chopped
• 1 small bunch asparagus, cut on an angle into 1-inch pieces
• 1 large shallot, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
• 3 to 4 sprigs thyme, leaves stripped and chopped

1. In a medium saucepan, heat the chicken broth over low heat. In a medium skillet, heat 2 tablespoons EVOO, 2 turns of the pan, over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the rice and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper. Stir in the champagne and boil to evaporate slightly, about 2 minutes.
2. Stir a couple of ladlefuls of warm chicken broth into the rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid evaporates. Add more broth, a few ladlefuls at a time, reserving 1/2 cup. Cook until creamy, stirring occasionally, about 18 minutes.
3. While the risotto cooks, in a small saucepan, cook the cream, lemon peel and cayenne over medium-low heat until slightly reduced, about 15 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons EVOO , 2 turns of the pan, over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 6 minutes on each side. Transfer to a cutting board (reserving the skillet); add the reserved 1/2 cup chicken broth to the pan juices in the skillet and stir. Stir this liquid into the risotto as it cooks.
5. In the nonstick skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon EVOO , 1 turn of the pan, over mediumhigh heat. Add the pancetta and cook for about 3 minutes. Add the asparagus and shallot and cook, stirring, for 3 more minutes.
6. To serve, stir the cheese and thyme into the risotto and spoon generous portions onto plates. Slice the chicken breasts on an angle and fan out over the risotto. Discard the lemon peel from the reduced cream; spoon over the chicken. Pour the lemon juice over the asparagus and toss; spoon around the risotto.

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Smoky Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheddar Cheese

Recipe & picture courtesy of Rachael Ray

SIX SERVINGS
Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 30 min

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• Two 28-ounce cans wholefire-roasted tomatoes
• One 14.5-ounce can chicken broth
• 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, chopped
• 1 stick (4 ounces) butter, softened
• 36 slices rye cocktail bread
• 1/4 cup grainy mustard
• One 6-ounce block cheddar cheese, cut into 2-inch squares

1. In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and thyme and cook for 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes, chicken broth and chipotle; lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
2. Using a blender, puree the soup.
3. Butter 1 side of each bread slice. Spread the unbuttered side of 18 slices with mustard; top with a slice of cheese and the remaining bread slices, buttered side up. In a nonstick skillet or griddle, grill the sandwiches over medium heat until the cheese is melted, 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Serve with the soup.

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Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas Verde

Recipe & picture courtesy of Redbook

Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Makes 22 enchiladas

• 1 1/2 lb poblano chiles
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 lb tomatillos (16 medium), husked, rinsed
• 4 large cloves garlic, unpeeled
• 2 large white onions, chipped (3 cups)
• 24 corn tortillas
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
• 6 cups shredded roast chicken (from 2 roasted chickens)
• 1 lb shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 cups)

1. Heat broiler. Place chiles on a baking sheet; lightly brush with 1 tbsp of the oil. Broil as close to the heat source as possible, 8-10 minutes, turning frequently, until skins are blackened all over. Transfer to a plastic food storage bag or paper bag; let cool. Scrape off charred skins; cut off stems, halve chiles, and remove seeds; coarsely chop.
2. Place tomatillos and garlic on broiler pan rack; broil close to heat source, 15 minutes, turning frequently, until tomatillos and garlic are charred in spots and soft. Remove skins from garlic and chop.
3. Heat remaining oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook 8 minutes. Add chiles, tomatillos, garlic, 2 corn tortillas, torn into small pieces, and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat; when cool enough to handle, transfer mixture to food processor with cilantro and salt; pulse until sauce is just slightly chunky. Transfer to a bowl; whisk in creme fraiche until blended.
4. Spread 3/4 cup of sauce thinly on bottom of 2 (13×9×2 inch) baking dishes. In a large bowl, combine chicken with 1 cup sauce and toss to lightly coat (sauce can be made up to 2 days ahead and refrigeratedl; thin with more broth or water before using).
5. Heat oven to 350°F. Stack 11 of the remaining tortillas on a microwave-safe plate and cover with a moist paper towel. Microwave 1 minute, until heated through and pliable. To assemble enchiladas, dip a tortilla into sauce just to moisten and top with a heaping 1/4 cup chicken mixture and 2 1/2 tbsp cheese. Roll up tortilla snug and transfer to a baking dish. Repeat with remaining 10 tortillas.
6. Soften remaining tortillas in microwave and assemble second baking dish with enchiladas. Spoon remaining sauce and cheese over top of enchiladas. (Can be covered and refrigerated up to 1 day ahead; bring to room temperature before baking.)
7. Bake 20 minutes, or until heated through and sauce is bubbly. Remove enchiladas from baking dishes with a spatula and serve immediately.

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