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SW Chicken Chili Verde Chowder

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A hodgepodge of ingredients that takes two nominal dishes and makes them into one glorious meal. Don't excited yet this isn't a recipe but just a transcript of something I put together that can be easily replicated. In fact you can mix and match other ingredients to make it your own.  One of the first things I did was make my version of an Adobo seasoning. I wish I had a definitive recipe but alas I don't.  I mixed together different quantities of the following ingredients until I had what I thought tasted good. Granulated Garlic and Onion, Smoked Paprika, Ancho Chili Powder, Mexican Oregano, Pepper, Salt, and Lime Zest (fresh or dehydrated).  I assembled the following ingredients. Bell Peppers, Anaheim Peppers, Poblanos Chili, Tomatillos, Onions and tossed them on the grill to toast. Adding grilled veggies to this dish takes it to the next level. I prepped the potatoes and parsnips by peeling an...

Porcini Mustard Cream Sauce over Pasta

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Yet another dish!!! This focuses on my homemade Porcini Mustard. It's the star of the show. You can put this mustard on shoe leather and it would taste good. I will go over some of the ingredients but in the end it's all about the mustard and choices.  Assemble your ingredients. Choose whatever you want because it's gonna taste fantastic because of the mustard.  This would work with with Broccoli Rabe too but I love asparagus.  I added Red Bell pepper more for color than flavor. Chives and Parsley Pre-cut all your veggies. Green onions all chopped up. chicken thighs washed and trimmed. Asparagus and mushrooms all ready.  Chopped up red bell pepper and shallots. Toasted pine nuts and my homemade  Schmaltz . Use another fat if you have too. A blood orange for deglazing along with the zest and Tomato powder for taste and color....