Mrs. Cook the chopped onion in the butter for about 4-5 minutes or until softened. I am from Nashville so I can't leave out the JL Notably Nashville! My mom had put me on kitchen duty, but in between chopping onions and rolling out biscuits, I sat at her table and thumbed through her out-of-print copy of The Star of Texas Cookbook, put out by the Houston Junior League in the early 1980’s. I'm all for something called girdle-buster pie! Beside looking pretty, it gave a little more smoky oomph. ?? California Country–Ha! While I don't fit the Junior League profile, I sure love their cookbooks. Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Queso! Fry the bacon in a large saucepan over medium heat until brown and crisp. I am from Houston, after all! Thanks for the blog. Victoria–Hooray! Memphis?) Add the roasted corn, roasted chiles, potatoes, salt, cumin, chili … If you ever see a copy of "Beyond Parsley" from the Kansas City Junior League, grab it. My favorite is "Texas Ties" from the Junior League of North Harris County – I got it as a wedding shower gift several years ago and I still use it. My mom has that one, too! Wow! I have a junior league one called Delicious Decisions. Combine the green chile, jalapeño, onion, potatoes, corn, salt, pepper and chicken broth. My Mom collected JL Cookbooks as she traveled with my Dad back in the 60/70s (her River Road I is absolutely threadbare). Kalyn–I agree, they're definite keepers! Sandye–I grew up on that black bean soup–the best! Add the kernels to the bowl, then cut each cob in half and reserve separately. With your subscription you’ll receive access to exclusive content for just pennies a day. Simmer on medium heat for 20 minutes. Iv'e got a bunch of hatch chiles and Im not sure what to do with them– and I love soups!Thanks for you thoughts. of Junior Leagues has put out 3 collections best of recipes from all over. I only have one for Plano, Texas. Completerecipes.com. I bought Seasoned With Sun years ago yet I've never made the Green Chili Chowder! Easy Instant Pot® Clam Chowder This creamy Instant Pot(R) clam chowder can easily be made in under an hour with canned clams, Yukon Gold potatoes, evaporated skim milk, and bacon. "Applehood and Mother Pie" was published back in the '80s by the Junior League of Rochester (NY), and it had some fabulous recipes. I might add some form of fish or scallops to keep the New Englanders at the table. The Runaway Spoon–I'll have to look into the compilations–what a great way to get recipes from all over the place. BTW love the website and nice to see an ex-Xippie doing so well (: Oh, Lisa, this post is wonderful—and the "two-season" chowder sounds great, too! Welcome to I made this chowder a few days ago and loved the flavor. The posole was better than at The Shed, but not as good as at Rancho De Chimayo, IMO. I left Texas (Conroe) when I was twelve (30+ years ago). It is fun flipping through it, because the recipes that we used are on stained pages. Staci–Stop and Smell the Rosemary is worth buying for the title alone! Very reliable. this chowder looks so good…I've never seen one with green chiles! Despite such high praise, this green chowder recipe—Maxon’s green chile chowder, to be exact—was not the reason why I had bought the book. This recipe is from the Washington State Dept. This looks great — and the ingredient list reminds me of the incredible potato soup served at Sammy's Restaurant in north Fort Worth. Of course, I love or local Memphis Heart & Soul book. -Batya. It is sadly "thrashed" from constant use.My favorite recipes are Enchilada de Pollo Verde and an appetizer recipe for Mandarin Chicken wings.I have been prohibited by the "cookbook police" from buying any new cookbooks; basically because I have no room for more but reading about these cookbooks has stirred my passion ! Brenda–I bet there's lots of good seafood recipes in that one. And crackers are wonderful with Ranch Style Beans, I agree. So what about this renowned green chile chowder? Kimberly–Whenever I see Oleo in a recipe I also giggle! I love the Junior League of Dallas cookbooks – both the 1976 edition and the new beautiful coffee table book "Dallas Dish". BTW — I love your blog. Aug 11, 2017 - This Mexican Corn Salad {Esquites} is one of the most amazing side dishes I have ever had. It's available on Amazon and as a native of the Lafayette area I have had a copy all my adult life…wouldn't leave home without it! Set the broiler to high. Good luck with the contest! The International Assoc. I will definitely be cooking this over the weekend. And one of the things I love about Junior League and community cookbooks–the back story behind each recipe. Betty–Excellent news! One of my favorites, with a low quotient of "lady food" and a high proportion of solid creole dishes. Ohmigosh! You take a JL recipe and make it better. Oddly, I bought it in the Pirates of the Caribbean gift shop at Disneyland. I grew up in Florida, but both my parents are Texans and we later moved there. I have been collecting JL cookbooks for years. Washington State Clam Chowder. So and So is now divorced and is married to Mrs. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes Melt margarine over low heat and add flour to blend to make the roux. Janus–I love the title of that one, though I've never heard of the group. I am making it today, yum yum! Padre Pickins – recipes from the players and staff of the 1984 Padre baseball team. Fabulous. I, too, LOVE Junior League cookbooks and I wholeheartedly agree with those who recommend Houston JL "Stop and Smell the Rosemary" I received their new one "Peace Meals" as a Christmas present and I am loving it, as well! I only have one Junior League Cookbook but have made so many wonderful recipes from it: A Taste of Enchantment, Treasured Recipes from the Junior League of Albuquerque. Best kept secret: New England Mobile Book Fair (home of Jessica's Biscuit) in Newton, MA, (just outside Boston) usually has a huge collection of Jr. League cookbooks in their warehouse-sized store. Are any of these chiles interchangeable? Keep up the good work. This corn chowder recipe is the perfect one to share now because corn is still in season, and it’s also hatch chile time here in Texas. The Congressional Club Cookbook. I wanted it specifically for the Green Goddess Dressing recipe, which appears to be the closest to the original from the Palace Hotel. I made it this evening and after one spoonful, my husband declared it a Keeper! Stir in potatoes and liquid drained from clams. Can't wait to try this chowder, I'm always searching for the best green chile anything recipes. Also a lot of very decent game recipes. It has the most amazing array of junior league and community cookbooks (and cookbooks in general) downstairs. I begged for the recipe once and was soundly rebuffed. It's wonderful!Martha in KS. We sat in 'the tent', which apparently is 'overflow seating'. Sean–I had no idea that Green Goddess was created at the Palace. I love community cookbooks because they tell the story of a place through recipes. I was running out of money, so I had to temporarily pass on cookbooks from Dallas, Wichita Falls and Abilene, but a friend told me about Seasoned with Sun, the Junior League cookbook from El Paso, and so I ignored my impending poverty and groaning bookshelves and made the purchase. We use fresh razor clams from the Washington Coast--dug with our own hands! um, YUM!!! It is a five star recipe, I just add frozen corn. I’m looking to add to my collection—what are your favorite community or Junior League cookbooks? After 15 minutes, take the poblanos out of the bag and rub off the skin. Mash =AB potato, chile and onion mixture. I absolutely love that one. I definitely need to cook from it again! I agree, those Junior League cookbooks nearly often have a few recipes that are definite keepers. I should really look for more Junior League cookbooks too! You can order them on Amazon. Cook the poblanos and jalapenos under the broiler for about 5 minutes on each side or until thoroughly blackened. JL book and the chicken tortilla soup is the best! Both fabulous for a cold night–though I'll eat either in any season. A cookbook from the staff of the now defunct San Diego based PSA airlines. Joy over at GrannyMountainHave a great weekend Lisa! It's next on my list. blogherads.defineSlot('flexrec', 'skm-mainad-flexrec').setMainAd().display(); Puree the rest of the soup until smooth and then mix the smooth with the chunky. The next time I made it I increased the numbers of chiles, threw in some cumin, cilantro, garlic and lime juice, and lightened it up by omitting a butter and flour roux. I have made several of your recipies but never commented before so let me start by saying: My wife and two boys love what I have made from your site! And if you ever find yourself in the Dallas area, or visiting Grandma in McKinney, do make a side trip to Denton. It's one of the best clam chowder recipes we have tried, and I was happy to see the calories aren't horrible! And you gotta love a book named True Grits. I can't wait to try the soup!! I'm putting ingredients on the shopping list right now. I found it a couple of years ago searching for a Texas style catfish recipe. And served chilled with a squirt of lime and some tortilla chips, it’s light and refreshing. It's outstanding! Can't wait to make this! Continue cooking and stirring over medium-high heat until mixture boils. And thank you! Seventieth! Jaye–I can only imagine how wonderful Tea Time at the Masters is. this sounds perfect! And while my changes might upset the El Paso Junior League, I was pleased with the results. Seasoned With Sun did not disappoint as there were plenty of Tex-Mex favorites sprinkled amidst Junior League classics such as avocado cocktail, asparagus vinaigrette, chicken breasts piquant and tuna puffs. I've made it from the book and thought it was a little "flat". Flavors is one of my favorite cookbooks. April–If you use a roux, add it at the beginning. There’s no green chiles in this green chile soup. When I get too homesick, I just look through it! Certainly you have Dallas Dish. Add the onions and cook them for 10 minutes or just until they’re about to brown. Chowder is the ultimate comfort food. It's got so many great recipes and these days you can get the ingredients in most places. I love the screen door cover. Really delicious. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! The Beaumont Jr League's last one, Dining Without Reservations, has a microwave praline recipe. I liked them best with the crackers. The cookbook was from the 80s – it's funny to look back and see the names that have changed (i.e. I'm a homesick Texan myself and it is nice to relate.Lisa. Add stewed tomatoes with their … Love that green chile flavor! I just landed a copy of San Francisco à la Carte, 1979, by the San Francisco Junior League. Karen–I like that it comes in 3-ring binder– find the pages sometimes fall out of the plastic, spiral-bound books. Get this hearty and … That, and 2 bags of White Lily Flour. Enter your email and you'll receive a message every time a new post is published. Cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Lisa Fain is a James Beard award-winning writer who loves to cook. This recipe is simple and easy to prepare in your very own kitchen. Scoop out 2 cups of the soup and set aside. Twobarkingdogs–We should form a support group for our obsession! Anytime!Thanks again,Bruce. In a large skillet, heat oil and add garlic, corn, zucchini, and chiles. I was in Half-price books around town in San Antonio lately and it is rare to find a used Flavors in stock.It has aged well and a lot of younger folks keep it alongside the Joy of Cooking. My obsession also started after being home in Houston for Christmas with my mom and her books! The lighting was a bit too dim, but overall it was ok. So even though it’s August… soup’s on! This one – "Come On In" from the Jackson, MS Jr. League – is a favorite down here. I have never heard of a "Junior League" cookbook before but will start keeping an eye out for them, I am always looking for something new to try and add to my choices to make for dinner, Can you share what year your copy of Seaoned with Sun is? On a 6-quart Instant Pot, select More/High Sauté. Cook bacon pieces in a large soup pot for 3-5 minutes. Heather!!!! (( I have also sold a bunch of them on Amazon over the years, having culled out about 25 or 30 of the JL books alone over the last 3 years!!! And I should ask my step-mom if she has Savor the Flavor since she and my dad live in Oregon. Add your review, photo or comments for Green-Chili Chicken Chowder. Thanks for this recipe. her's and mine). I gather the recipes call for other ingredients besides eggs? Racingyogagirl–I wouldn't expect anything less from New Orleans! This sounds wonderful; I like your changes to the recipe. Lucie–I always wanted to live above a bookstore, and to live above Bonnie's must have been a treat! Mark Scarbrough–Oh, really? Category: Healthy Recipes, Vegetables, Chowders, Chili. Add onion, celery, garlic, bay leaf and thyme and cook until onion is tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. The other edition is 1974 and it was my Grandfathers. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Meanwhile, remove stems from jalapenos and dice. Green-Chili Chicken Chowder recipe: Try this Green-Chili Chicken Chowder recipe, or contribute your own. I also love JL cookbooks. Anon–I'll definitely be checking that one out next time I'm in PDX. Recipes for meat pies and other delights.-Lisa in Michigan. "Lagniape". But– do you think I can substitute hatch chiles for poblano peppers? It sounded so delicious that I added the ingredients to my shopping list and made it for dinner. However, I'd recommend two more easily obtained junior league(-ish) cookbooks. And my grandma recently sent me the newest edition of her garden club's cookbook. Puree 1 cup of corn with 1 cup of milk in a blender. She started me down that road as a young wife/mother and I inherited all of her's (hence both editions of SWS. Daniel–I've had green chili–and even it isn't all that green–more like a beige color. Mike–A JL cookbook called La Pinata? While you’re enjoying this soup, perhaps you can help me. I look for them at yard sales since I can usually get them for a steal. I love the Fredericksburg Home Kitchen Cookbook. Thanks for the recipe! I love both the Colorado Collage and Houston's Peace Meals books. Besides being fascinated with Junior League cookbooks, I’m also enthralled with El Paso. Set aside. They are tried and true, and come from people that really cook. You can tell by the directions how the cook liked to do things, by hand or by graduated measure, by taste or by the teaspoon. Add potatoes, kosher salt (1 teaspoon), frozen corn, and chicken broth (5 … We had the soup alongside Fish Tacos and it was delicious . Somehow, in all my years of living in NYC I haven't been to that bookstore! It's in a cheese enchilada recipe. It was so popular that they made a second, Charleston Receipts Repeats. I'm sold! My three favs you should consider are: True Grits (Atlanta), Toast to Tidewater (Norfolk-Virginia Beach), and Come On In (Jackson, MS). I agree that Houston's JL "Stop and Smell the Rosemary" is chocked full of wonderful recipes. Oh, and I forgot about River Road Recipes, from the Junior League of Baton Rouge, LA. It was produced by Electrical Eggs, a group that facilitates handicapped access at SF conventions. I have a dog-eared, stained, worn out copy of a Lafayette JL cookbook–"Jambalaya" that I've used for 30 years. of Fish and Wildlife website. Your website keeps me inspired to cook and has provided many great ideas and recipes. I have been looking for this recipe, forgot which cookbook it was in, until I read your post and the first person said it. Lisa–Yes! I have to put in a plug for Flavors as well–glad you bought it. KnittingReader–So many votes for Flavors–i need to start cooking with it! 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