Cheesy Chicken Tamales

Cheesy-Chicken Tamales Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2001
Show: The Essence of Emeril
Episode: Tamales
4-ounces dried cornhusks (about 20 husks)
2/3 cup quick cooking or old-fashioned grits (not instant)
11/4 cups chicken stock
3/4 cup masa harina
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 cup lard or vegetable shortening
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups cooked, shredded chicken meat
1/2 pound [...]

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Slow Cooker Jambalaya

Slow Cooker Jambalaya

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 pound andouille sausage, diced
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning
1 teaspoon hot sauce
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 pound frozen [...]

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Piccolini® Mini Farfalle with Tomatoes and Corn

Piccolini® Mini Farfalle with Tomatoes and Corn
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Regions:
Wine pairing: White
Ingredients
1 box BARILLA Piccolini Mini Farfalle
2 pounds plum tomatoes (may substitute 1 can 28 ounces diced tomatoes)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon onion, chopped
1 can (15.5. ounces) corn, drained
1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
PLACE the fresh tomatoes in boiling water [...]

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