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Ham, Beans & Cornbread

Saturday, January 17th, 2009

I knew I’d never be able to really recreate my Mom’s Ham and Beans, so I decided to just wing it and make it my own.  The cornbread madeleines might have been a slightly misguided idea, as you can see, they decided to stick to the bottom of my supposedly non-stick madeleine pan.  Here’s dinner!

ham and bean soup

cornbread madelines

The verdict?  Nope, not Mom’s, but really good and absolutely perfect for a night when it’s 20 degrees outside.  My brother said it was actually pretty close to Mom’s – I just don’t remember any carrots or celery in hers.  But I really, REALLY enjoyed it! :)

Recipes after the jump:

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Chicken Chili Soup

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008
chicken-chili-soup

The original is over at Allrecipes.com, and below is my version. It’s more of a thick soup consistency to me, and great in the winter. Though I normally eat it “naked”, I’m betting it’s one of those soups that would be good with a dollop of sour cream on top. There is a nice heat to it, but not to the extent that you won’t be able to taste anything else for the rest of the evening. The jalepeno cornbread I snagged at the market worked well with it, but I think plain cornbread would be perfect for the next time.

Also, if chopping onions and garlic while standing next to open containers of crushed red pepper and cumin doesn’t clear your sinuses – you need to see a doctor.

It really hit the spot, and will be making a repeat appearance tomorrow evening. (It’s just as good, if not a touch better the next day!) A small container has been stashed in the freezer for future colds. ;)

Chicken Chili Soup

Full recipe and another pic after the jump.

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