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Post by becky on Jan 3, 2005 22:09:39 GMT -5
Basque-Style Chicken Stew
The Basque are people from the mountains of Spain, where sheep herding was (and is) a common way of life. Here in Nevada, they have a strong cultural influence. They have colorful traditions, their own language, and some really good eats. I adapted this recipe from one a neighbor gave me.
The turkey bacon makes this not totally CORE, but it adds a good flavor, so I count one POINT per serving. Servings: 5 POINTS: 5
1 tablespoon olive oil 6 slices turkey bacon, diced (non-Core option) 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 bunch green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken, cut into 1-inch cubes (thighs stew up better than breasts) 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar ½ teaspoon dried marjoram ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper ¼ cup chicken broth 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
Heat olive oil in a large skillet, sauté bacon until browned. Add mushrooms, pepper, and green onions and sauté for a minute. Add vinegar and cook one minute longer, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Set aside.
Pace chicken in crock pot. Add bacon and vegetables to the pot. Combine the remaining ingredients in a bowl and mix. Pour over chicken and vegetables. Cover and cook on LOW for 8-12 hours.
This is good over brown rice.
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Post by COREtothecore on Jan 9, 2005 6:43:01 GMT -5
What exactly does 'basque' mean?
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Post by angelhunny on Oct 5, 2005 8:31:33 GMT -5
Hi Becky,
I just wanted to let you know that I made this recipe and it's so good. I have been eating it with couscous, and it's still good.
I think I'll make it again sometime and see if Canadian bacon works.
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Post by becky on Oct 5, 2005 10:37:22 GMT -5
Thanks for the comment. We eat this often with couscous, too. It's one of my husband's favorites and it makes good leftovers. Even without the bacon, and going totally Core, it's tasty. Glad you liked it.
Becky
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Post by mikkid24 on Oct 6, 2005 14:47:48 GMT -5
What exactly does 'basque' mean? The name Basque originated from the Latin word for "foresters", vascones. The Romans called the up-country area of the Western Pyrenees (where the Basque people lived) Vasconia. Who knew recipes could be so educational! mikki
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Post by whaledancer on Jan 26, 2006 9:24:34 GMT -5
I used to love eating in Basque restaurants, so I look forward to trying this.
We have Basque communities here in CA, too, around Bakersfield and Fresno, and by the border with AZ near Yuma. Most of the Basque came to this country as sheepherders, so you tend to find Basque communities in sheep country.
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