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| LunaTheFarmLady |
Posted - Oct 16 2008 : 6:22:06 PM
Since a few of the girls from Frannie's Gathering have asked about the Harvest Stew we served, I decided to post it here. I remember finding it somehow through the forum but it is actually posted on CountryHome.com along with a few other yummy sounding recipes from MJ.
I have to admit again that I had very little to do with the actual COOKING of the stew other than finding it and handing it over to my sweet Alan who did all the prep (as well as a lot of help with clean up before and after , gardening, and heavy lifting in prep for the girl's visit. He also was my gentle assistant during the demos.).
Let me say here that I thoroughly enjoyed hosting this little piece of the gathering. It was a joy to my heart to meet such a wonderful group of lovely hearted, talented and just plain FUN LOVING gals. And to the Cleanup Fairies who stormed my kitchen, please don't tell anyone about my dust in the corners! You know who ya are!
Here's the stew:
HARVEST STEW
Add and subtract to this wholesome soup by using what's available—it's the MaryJane way.
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup sliced leeks
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. olive oil
14 cups 1-inch pieces harvest vegetables and fruits, such as peeled sweet potatoes, Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled butternut squash, peeled beets, Granny Smith apples, and/or peeled parsnips
8 cups chicken broth
1 cup pitted green olives, chopped
2 Tbsp. finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
1 Tbsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. sweet paprika
1 tsp. ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground cardamom
3 strips orange peel, white pith removed
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup snipped fresh Italian parsley
1/2 cup snipped fresh mint
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup chopped pistachio nuts, toasted
In a large kettle, cook chicken, onion, leeks and garlic in hot oil until brown. Stir in harvest vegetables and fruits, broth, olives, ginger, cumin, paprika, pepper, salt, cardamom, peel, and bay leaves. Bring stew to boiling. Boil, uncovered, 5 minutes. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40 to 50 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove and discard bay leaves. Stir in parsley, mint, almonds, and pistachio nuts just before serving. Makes 10 to 12 servings.
Luna The Farm Lady
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| 15 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| LunaTheFarmLady |
Posted - Oct 17 2008 : 9:28:31 PM
Karin
I hope your group loves the recipe as much as we did. That picture is of my sweet ewe Henna, my moorit horned Shetland. She is a beauty.
Luna The Farm Lady
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| electricdunce |
Posted - Oct 17 2008 : 3:56:37 PM
That recipe looks fabulous, when it gets a little colder here I will amke it to take to a potluck with my quilting group...it is a group of people who are always thrilled to get a new treat...thanks for posting it I love the picture at the top of your blog, what a face, absolutely wonderful...
Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
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| LunaTheFarmLady |
Posted - Oct 17 2008 : 07:41:42 AM
I keep trying that too, but it doesn't work! The butt is always out there! I think I'm gonna put an alarm on my backside with a lazer eye or something that will go off anytime anyone sneaks behind me with a camera! :-}
Luna The Farm Lady
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| Mumof3 |
Posted - Oct 17 2008 : 07:30:54 AM
Luna- If my backside looked like yours I would not mind showing it to the world!! Take a gander at my iron skillet photo and you will see why I keep mine behind me at all times. lol
Karin
Farmgirl Sister
# 18 :)
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| LunaTheFarmLady |
Posted - Oct 17 2008 : 06:58:22 AM
Yes, my Alan is an absolute wonder in the kitchen. That is why I have gained 20 pounds since i have been with him. Witness those butt shots, I keep seeing!
Luna The Farm Lady
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| LunaTheFarmLady |
Posted - Oct 17 2008 : 06:56:59 AM
Karin
You and Dana and your sister are welcome anytime, no formalities needed!
Luna The Farm Lady
http://blueballmountainspindleneedleworks.blogspot.com/
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| Mumof3 |
Posted - Oct 17 2008 : 05:02:43 AM
Luna- Thank you so much for sharing the recipe! Every bite was like a little bit of heaven. :) Mmmmm-mm, good!! I loved being at your farm. It is a beautiful, peaceful place. I felt completely at ease and at home there. DayLa and I have already made plans to return for another of Frannie's gatherings, next time with youngest sister in tow- no excuses accepted!!
Karin
Farmgirl Sister
# 18 :)
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| CabinCreek-Kentucky |
Posted - Oct 17 2008 : 01:35:10 AM
thanks for posting the stew recipe gurlfren! i'll also post it in frannieville .. it certainly was devine! but then .. EVERYTHING that alan-man of yours cooks tastes like a 'gourmet' chef conjured it up!
oh what a lovely, lovely time we had. i'm gittin' ready to post pics in FRANNIEVILLE of our delightful time at your wonderful home and sheep farm! xoxo
True Friends * KENTUCKY FRANNIE
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| LunaTheFarmLady |
Posted - Oct 16 2008 : 7:54:39 PM
Dear friend Wilma
It was such a joy to see you again and have you visit my home. I too wish that we had more time, but i will keep your sweet smile and your kind words and wishes close to my heart. I will keep believing in my dreams, they come true every day. This weekend was one of them for me. Thank you for sharing it with me. And please tell your sister that i do wear the red apron from time to time and it has a special place in my kitchn: It covers one of the doors of my not so pretty cabinets along with a few others I especially like. I'll take a picture and show it you.
Love you!
Luna The Farm Lady
http://blueballmountainspindleneedleworks.blogspot.com/
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| gracieinhollow |
Posted - Oct 16 2008 : 7:44:42 PM
Luna, it was great to see you again.i wish we had more time,i hope all of your dreams will be comple in a short while less worry here in the country.
my sister said tell you hello she wanted to know if you wear your aprons, maybe she can come to next one, you and she have something in common she offical moved here for good. one of my prayers was answered this week so i think your will be too. it was great weekend.
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| LunaTheFarmLady |
Posted - Oct 16 2008 : 7:41:50 PM
Oh Cathy! i just visited your site and loved your posting about the gathering, too. Your pics are just wonderful. I just love all the different perspectives from seeing everyone's pictures.
I think that since i did not take any pictures (ack!!!! thwack!), I WILL just link to everyone's elses beautiful blogs. They are all great.
Luna The Farm Lady
http://blueballmountainspindleneedleworks.blogspot.com/
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| LunaTheFarmLady |
Posted - Oct 16 2008 : 7:33:38 PM
You are such a dear Cathy and i am so glad you were able to share that time with me in my home. You are one of my greatest inspirations. You have accomplished so much at such an early stage...things that at your age I only dreamed about but never dared to try. And to find out that we share a birthday! Well! What can I say, girl? I will pass your kind words to Alan. And I will definitely see you soon!
Luna The Farm Lady
http://blueballmountainspindleneedleworks.blogspot.com/
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| cathy cobblestone |
Posted - Oct 16 2008 : 7:25:03 PM
Oh Miss Luna - what a delightful time I had at your beautiful farm. The setting was gorgeous, the demos so interesting, learning how to felt that sweet lil' pumpkin was so fun, and yes, the food - AMAZING!!!! I loved every single second of it. Thank you so much for your gracious hospitality - you were a wonderful hostess. You know I couldn't have sold that "chippy" pink and zinc topped table to just anybody - ('cause I loved it) but I'm glad it now has a new home at your beautiful farm and I enjoyed pulling up a chair to it during our gathering. 
Please tell Alan thank you also - I know you both worked so hard to prepare for our visit. Your efforts were greatly appreciated by us all! Looking forward to seeing you again!
Blessings, Cathy Cobblestone
www.cobblestonefarms.blogspot.com
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| LunaTheFarmLady |
Posted - Oct 16 2008 : 6:48:13 PM
Next time Audrey! The plans for new events in Kentucky by FarmGirls are a-going on! Enjoy the stew and let us know how it turns out.
Luna The Farm Lady
http://blueballmountainspindleneedleworks.blogspot.com/
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| Back Home Again |
Posted - Oct 16 2008 : 6:36:54 PM
Ohhhhh Luna! I feel soooo Sad that I wasn't there....WONDERFUL to hear What a Glorious Time Everyone had!!!.... Now at least I will feel I get to have a little of the EXPERIENCE by cooking up this WONDERFUL sounding stew!! Thanks Ever So Much!
Until Later,
xoxo
New Mexico Audrey
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