Do you have a recipe you would like to share? How about shring it with the Monroe County History Center? They are going to publish another awesome cookbook. You can visit their web page for directions on submitting your recipes, either online or using a form available at the site. http://www.monroehistory.org/cookbook2.htm
If you have not visited the Monroe County History Center, you should. While you are there, stop in the gift store and pick up the first recipe book!
(picture from www.dcnr.state.pa.us)
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons Cognac
1 1/4 pounds fresh morels, rinsed, drained, and patted dry, or 1/4 pound dried, soaked, drained, and patted dry
1fettuccine
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan plus, if desired, additional as an accompaniment
In a skillet melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over moderately low heat, add the cream, the Cognac, and salt and pepper to taste, and bring the mixture to a boil. Add the morels, simmer them, covered, for 10 minutes, and keep the mixture warm. In a kettle of boiling salted water cook the porcini fettuccine and the scallion fettuccine for 3 minutes, or until it is al dente. While the pasta is cooking, in a large deep skillet melt the remaining 6 tablespoons butter over low heat. Drain the pasta, add it to the large skillet, and toss it with the butter, lifting the strands. Add the morel mixture, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan, and pepper to taste and toss the mixture well. (Alternatively, the 2 kinds of fettuccine may be cooked and sauced separately.) Serve the pasta on heated plates with the additional Parmesan.
On Saturday May 3, 2008, there is a Morel Mushroom Festival at Brown County State Park. There will be guided hunts, live cooking demonstrations, live music and much more. http://morelmushroomfestival.com/
A friend sent me an email with an interesting recipe that I am looking forward to making soon. It also reminded me of a local event here Bloomington called The Week of Chocolate. It is a week long celebration of chocolate that benefits a lot of great local agencies. What better way to help then with chocolate? From January 26th – February 2, there will be plenty of Options to enjoy chocolate.
Another fundraiser takes place tonight at the Indian Creek Fire Department, a chili supper. From 4:00 7:30, come out and enjoy chili, hot dogs, cole slaw, desserts and drinks. All donations from the fundraiser will be used to continue the operation of the volunteer fire department serving Indian Creek Township.
So what about the recipe in my email? A combination of Chocolate and Chili!
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 50 Minutes
Yields: 12 servings
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3 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds lean ground turkey
2 onions, chopped
2 zucchinis, diced
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground
pepper
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3 (28 ounce) cans diced
unsalted tomatoes, with liquid
3 (15 ounce) cans
BUSH’S® Black Beans,
drained and rinsed
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate
For Garnish:
1 cup sour cream
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
Diced jalapenos
Baked tortilla chips
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| 1. | In a large, heavy pot or a large enameled cast-iron casserole dish, set over medium-high heat, heat the oil. |
| 2. | Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking the turkey with a wooden spoon and stirring, until browned, about 5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl and set aside. |
| 3. | Add the onions and zucchini to the pot and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent, about 6-8 minutes. |
| 4. | Add the garlic, chili, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. |
| 5. | Add the turkey, tomatoes with the liquid, beans and chocolate, stir until chocolate melts. Simmer the chili over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. |
| 6. | Serve the garnishes in individual bowls as a toppings bar, or serve individually, topping each bowl with a dollop of sour cream, sprinkle of cheese and scallions. Kids can crumble tortilla chips on top. |
Here is a map to the chili supper.
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