Was browsing through my latest copy of Better Homes and Gardens and saw a recipe that caught my curiosity. Since I had all the ingredients on hand, it appeared on the dinner table last night and was a success. It was also easy to do and didn't take all that long to cook.
Pork and Poblano Stew
1 1/4 pounds of pork cut into 1-inch pieces
2 teaspoons hot chili powder
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 fresh poblano chili pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces (If you can't find it fresh, look in the ethnic section of the grocery store and get the dried version which is call Ancho and just put it in some warm water to soften)
1 large red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
1 14 1/2-ounce can of fire-roasted tomatoes (they usually contain chilies, too)
2 cups chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
2 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel.
Toss the cut pork with the chili powder to coat. In a large frying pan, heat one tablespoon of oil and cook the pork for about 4-5 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally. With a slotted spoon, remove the meat to another bowl and set aside for now.
Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the same frying pan (don't clean from the meat!) and saute the Poblano, bell pepper and onion until softened, about five minutes.
Add tomatoes, broth and cinnamon to this mixture and simmer, covered, over medium heat for ten minutes. Add the pork and orange juice and simmer, uncovered for another five minutes. Stir in the orange peel shreds, mix in, and serve. It went really well over rice with a side of fresh corn. The orange juice and zest make all the difference in the world. It had some heat but wasn't unbearably spicy hot. You could, however, put chili flakes on the table for anyone looking for added heat in their food!
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Depression, Sin, the Cure . . .
“Depression comes not from having faults but from refusal to face them. There
are tens of thousands of persons today suffering from fears which in reality are
nothing but the effects of hidden sin. The examination of conscience will cure
us of self- deception. It will also cure us of depression!” ~Bishop Fulton
Sheen
Monday, September 17, 2012
Great quote!
The
happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts: therefore,
guard accordingly, and take care that you entertain no notions unsuitable to
virtue and reasonable nature.
- Marcus Aurelius
Using the right tools . . .
“Apart from the cross there is no other ladder by
which we may get to heaven.” ~St. Rose of Lima
Good news!
If all goes well, these three cats will be in their new home within a couple of weeks! I got an e-mail this morning from a gentleman who will foster them in hopes of finding them another home but, if unsuccessful, will keep the cats himself. He did request that we have them tested for health concerns which is reasonable so we are heading for the vet this Friday and hope for a good outcome. They are all active and playful so anticipate they are healthy. It will be strange to not have a cat family residing on our doorstep but, in the same token, rather restful, too. Our own resident kitten keeps us quite busy all by herself.
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