Mom’s White Chicken Chili

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Mom’s White Chicken Chili

What really makes this dish is the whole sprigs of rosemary lightly fried in olive oil. You could add spinach, arugula or kale when you toss the pasta in the sauce, or simply brighten it with parsley, Parmesan and lemon.
Read the entire recipe through first because some of the steps overlap.

Chinese five-spice powder and white pepper are the secret to this recipe. If you don’t have these spices, you can use chili powder or garam masala, and black peppercorns. This recipe is gluten-free thanks to the tapioca flour; soy sauce may contain gluten depending on the brand you use.

Meatloaf of course is typically in the shape of a loaf. But sometimes you want a personal bundle, edges perfectly crisp and the meat perfectly moist. Plus, this is pantry friendly. Feel free to double the recipe, this makes 4 generous 1 cup-size personal meatloafs.

Craving a tasty burger? You’ve gotta try this method!
You can prepare the meat to your liking, with seasoning salt, mushroom power, onion+garlic powder or a few dashes of Worcestershire sauce, and then create a perfectly seared edge trapping the juices and making a delicious crave worthy burger.
Don’t forget your favorite burger toppings!!

While the French toast may not have originated in France, it is still a delectable dish. Side point and unrelated, why it is called ‘French toast’ despite not coming from France makes an interesting read.

Is it a calzone? Is it a dumpling? Is it a pierogi? Nope. This is an empanada. Like the rest of these it is dough that is cooked with filling inside it. But the cooking style, origin, and flavors are different. Empanadas have Spanish and Latin origins. It is common in Southern European, Latin American, and Philippines cuisines. Indonesia has their own version too, called panada.

Sautéed sliced mushrooms with salt and butter. Very simplistic, but delicious! Use these mushrooms to top burgers or steak. Check out the smash burger recipe as an option. They could also work in an omelette, served atop a crunchy piece of bread with a drizzle of balsamic or even just as a unobtrusive side.

This recipe works best with fresh green beans. It could be adapted to use snap peas, sugar snap peas or even asparagus. The key is high heat and quick sear, not overcooking the veggie, still keeping them crisp but tender.

These pantry-friendly chocolate cookies are gluten free, sweet and spicy!