Sunday Odds and ends

Happy Sunday everyone! I am finally feeling better and getting over whatever it was I had - Thank You to everyone who sent me well wishes! Yesterday my mom and I went to Yankee Candle store and I bought these two items to add to my sister Aurora Skye and my upcoming Ostara/Spring Equinox ritual celebration in a couple of weeks. - a bunny votive candle holder and a new spring lumalid for the larger candles. I also picked up a few Chocolate Layer Cake-scented votives as well. This is the only time of the year you can find that scent in the Yankee Stores here.

And, since my mom is finally able to move back into her house this weekend, last night I made us all a special homemade stew. You are supposed to make it in a saucepot, but I am a huge crockpot cook, so I used that instead - I just did a little work-around the original recipe. This one came from the Giant Savory Magazine. 💟

Chicken and Potato Stew with Corn
(Prep time 5 min, Cook time 30 min, Ready in 35 min. Serves 6)

Ingredients:

1/4 cup fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish

1 lb. Yukon gold potatoes, scrubbed
1 medium russet potato, peeled
3 bay leaves
6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tsp. salt
2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
1/4 cup light sour cream

 STEP 1: Finely chop the cilantro and add to a large saucepot, Cut all the potatoes into 1/2-inch chunks and add to the saucepot along with the bay leaves, broth, and salt. Partially cover and heat to a boil on high. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

STEP 2: Add the corn and chicken. Simmer another 15 minutes, until Yukon Gold potatoes are tender and russet potatoes begin to fall apart, stirring occasionally.  

STEP 3: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaves. To serve, garnish with additional cilantro and a dollop of sour cream.

 On Thursday night, I had dinner with my sister and her hubby at Flanny's. I wanted to give her her small Spring giveaway wreath ... 💜💛💚💙

Another busy week coming up! Have a great Sunday, my friends!