This Creamy White Bean Chili is a vegetarian delight. To make the beans extra creamy, I blended them with an obscene amount of olive oil to make the stew extra hearty.
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Chicken Tamale Pie
There is nothing more comforting on a cold day than a Mexican inspired casserole. This Chicken Tamale Pie is filled with melty cheesy layers of beans, pulled chicken, and roasted chiles and tomatillos for the perfect warming dish. This week, my husband and I have been working on a puzzle at home. It’s one of those things that makes you feel very old, but you just can’t deny how exciting it is to wake up and start on the puzzle again. I’m spending a lot more time indoors, decorating our tree, simmering things on the stove, baking bread. It’s the season to relax, stay indoors, and eat casseroles.
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Chicken Tomatillo Stew
There’s not a writers block that can’t be cured by a brisk walk in the snow. Being cooped up inside all weekend, I decided to layer up in whatever clothes I had and venture outside. I put on my mom’s old black leather snow boots from the 80s, complete with a black fur rim, and I trudged outside to clear my mind. It brought back memories of childhood snow days with ruddy faces and hot chocolate. If I didn’t have gloves, I’d put socks on my hands and go outside and return indoors to hot bowls of tomato soup and grilled cheese.
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