Smoky, creamy, a little bit rustic and ribboned with the subtle flavor of tarragon makes this Out West Smoked Salmon Corn Chowder a Pacific Northwest favorite. The Pacific Northwest is known for seafood, rustic cuisine and well, let’s face it….RAIN. Seattle averages 38 inches annually, which means we like our chowder. We make chowder out of anything from classic manila clam, to geoduck and my favorite, this Smoked Salmon Corn Chowder. A little bit fancier than the classic clam chowder, we add tender corn, red bell pepper and tarragon together with creamy baby red and white potatoes. Tarragon is a French herb that adds a distinct flavor and pairs so…
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Creamy White Chicken Poblano Chili with hearty beans, flavorful poblano and bits of sweet corn is a comforting change from the classic beef chili. Everyone makes the classic beef chili, but how about trying this White Chicken Poblano Chili? Inspired from our most recent visit to Costco where we wove our way through the samples. My daughter had one bite and loved it, wanting to take some home. But, of course, I had to tell her that I’ll make it a home. The phrase she is all too familiar with. I knew I had to create a recipe for this cold weather comfort food right away. This comforting chili starts…
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Crunchy tortilla chips soak up the flavorful broth in this Out West Poblano Corn Tortilla Soup garnished with cilantro, lime and Queso Oaxaca An Out West Lifestyle Favorite There is something about the simplicity of tortilla soup. Crunchy corn tortilla chips laying in a simple broth soaking up all the flavor of green chilies. This Poblano Corn Tortilla Soup adds moderately spiced poblano peppers and sweet corn for a twist on the classic version. Varieties of tortilla soup flood the web with ingredients from tomatoes to beans, but I prefer a more simple approach to tortilla soup. One that showcases the tortilla and gets its flavor from chilies and spices.…
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Creamy, comforting Frijoles Charros with chorizo and bacon, topped with crispy tortilla strips and crumbled cotija cheese. You know the bean dip that you get at the local Mexican restaurant? Well, if you are anything like my family you devour it within minutes..and ask for more! These Frijoles Charros a.k.a. cowboy beans are reminiscent of those beans only made into a flavorful, filling soup. Perfect for these cold winter nights. Creamy pinto beans are cooked with bacon and chorizo to get that smokey, spicy flavor and a mirapoix of celery, carrot and onion add a richness. Topped with crumbed cotija and crispy fried tortilla strips, you’ve got a family friendly…
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This rustic, Farm Style Clam Chowder combines fresh manila clams, sliced baby potatoes, a splash of sherry, cream, tarragon and smoky bacon. With all the makings of a rustic chowder right at our fingertips, the Pacific Northwest delivers all the ingredients for this Farm Style Clam Chowder. This cream based chowder has a splash of sherry and fresh tarragon for a flavorful twist on the classic. The addition of creamy red and yellow baby potatoes cut in slices add to the rustic farm style. Topped with crumbled smoky bacon and freshly steamed manila clams, this bowl delivers the full flavor of the pacific northwest. All About Tarragon Tarragon is widely…
