Momma Aimone's Messy Life

It's been awhile since I posted, mid-February through March is always a crazy time for me.  Hopefully things have settled down and I can get back to putting dinner on the table every night.  Last night we had this stew.  I liked it because it was hearty and filling, but not too heavy.  Though the title says it is spicy, I don't think it is too spicy.  I actually think next time I would dice the onions and double the cumin and chili powder.  I hope you enjoy! "Spicy" Chicken Stew   (from sixsistersstuff.com) Serves 6 Ingredients --2 baking potatoes, peeled and cubed into chunks --1 package frozen sweet corn --2 stalks celery, chopped --2 carrots peeled and cut into chunks --1 onion, thickly sliced --2 cloves of garlic, minced --1 jar salsa --2 teaspoons kosher salt --1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin --1 teaspoon chile powder --1/2 teaspoon black pepper --4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts --2 1/2 cups chicken broth Directions 1. ...

I have been dying to try this recipe and was finally able to this week.  It did not disappoint! Fire-Roasted Tomato and Italian Sausage Grinders  ( from Better Homes and Gardens) Serves 10 Ingredients --10 uncooked hot or sweet Italian sausage links --2 cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained (14.5 ounces) --1 can crushed tomatoes (28 ounces) --1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar --6 cloves garlic, minced --2 teaspoons dried basil --1 teaspoon dried oregano --1/2 teaspoon salt --1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper --1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Directions 1.  Place sausage in slow cooker. 2.  Add undrained diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, vinegar, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, red pepper and black pepper. 3.  Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours. Serving Suggestions I served mine on toasted hoagie rolls with provolone cheese and sauteed green pepper and onions.