As I became an adult and had children of my own, my two boys followed in the same footsteps. I remember just getting to bed when I heard that knock and those little tiny voices giddy with excitement! However, now that my children became adults, there's something missing...that Christmas morning excitement. I guess this will return someday when my kids have children of their own. However, right now at the age of 22 and 19, I'm okay if they hold off for a while.
So is Christmas still my favorite Holiday of the year? You bet it is! While I can hold off on the grandchildren and the early mornings for a couple of years, I still look forward to two other important things as we approach the Holidays, family and food. I know most of you reading this might agree with me, around the Holidays, family and food run a marathon "side by side" to the finish line. Most of us have Turkey, Prime Rib, or another family favorite dish on Christmas Day.
I wanted to share a dish that I know your family and your co-workers will enjoy. I have brought this favorite into my own Comm Center on more than one occasion and it is always a hit! Especially during the colder months and Holidays. Here is my White Chili recipe for you to enjoy.
"WHITE CHILI"
6 cups of chicken broth (4-5 cans chicken broth)
1 can of cream of chicken soup
1 chopped white onion
2 cloves of garlic chopped (you can use a garlic press)
2 cans green chilies "chopped"
3 cans of northern white beans
1 tbsp oregano
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
4 cups of cooked and shredded chicken
1/2 lb Monterrey Jack cheese
Combine and simmer soup, broth, onion, garlic, chilies, beans and spices for 1 hour.
Add shredded chicken
Cook for 15 minutes
Add 1/2 lb of Monterrey Jack grated cheese
Cook until melted
* Serve with more grated cheese on top and 1 tbsp of sour cream on top if desired. Serve with butter and bread
Happy Holidays from the West Coast in California!