The Powell Project

Thursday, February 5, 2015

Note: We made the chicken pot pie recipe again and it was very bland. I think I missed some ingredients when I typed it out.

Sweet Potato Soup:

1 sweet potato - cut into small cubes
diced onion and bell peppers (any amount. We used what was left from burritos earlier this week )
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can black beans - drained
1 can navy beans - drained
1 cup frozen corn
2 cups chicken broth
1.5 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp cayenne
1/4 tsp salt
shredded cheese

Saute sweet potato with vegetable oil in pan on medium-high heat until tender. After the first 5-8 minutes add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. When tender, add to pot with tomatoes, beans, corn broth, and spices. Bring to a boil and then simmer (covered) on low heat for 30 minutes. Serve topped with cheese.

Note: the original recipe called for chili powder as well, but we didn't have any

Thursday, January 1, 2015

New Year

New Year. I'm awful at posting things, but DH has told me to start writing again because I keep forgetting recipes. We went out with friends to celebrate New Years Eve last night.

2014 was hectic. Since DH moved in, I published my first paper and went to 3 conferences for work. DH was accepted to his first choice of med school and was asked to write (and completed his first draft of) a chapter for a text book! My brother had an adorable baby girl. DH's sister got married. And sadly, my grandmother passed away. I am quite excited to not travel very much this next semester. Classes start on Monday. I am taking my last required graduate class and TA-ing my first undergrad class. The teacher asked me if I would like to help teach a couple of lectures which is exciting. I'm exhausted and need to grocery shop, do laundry, and prepare for next semester to start.

For my future reference, these were the recipes that we thought were worth repeating:

Sweet Potato Hash

Pie-less Chicken Pot Pie:

2-3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (frozen or not)
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can water
1 bag frozen peas
1 bag frozen corn
some diced onion (optional)
salt, pepper, and garlic powder

Put everything in the crock-pot and cook on high for ~ 4 hours or low for ~ 7 hours. It's done when it shreds easily with 2 forks. Shred chicken and stir. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. If too thin add a little flour or cook with top off to thicken sauce. Serve over rice.

Polish Heritage Recipe (lol):

1/2 package Polska Kielbasa
1/2 bag Sauerkraut
2 tbsp butter

Melt butter in cast iron pan (Med-low heat). Cut kielbasa into 1/4 inch pieces. Cook kielbasa in butter, flipping over occasionally, until slightly brown and curving into concave shapes. Add drained, unwashed sauerkraut (some liquid can be added for a stronger taste). Cook while stirring until the sauerkraut starts to cook down like onions before they caramelize.

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Update

I was chosen today by the College of Engineering to go on a fully funded trip to Los Angeles in order to represent them at a conference and help recruit potential female graduate students. I am pretty excited to have been chosen. I am also presenting my research at a conference in Miami and a conference in Atlanta this semester.

DH has a med school interview this week. We are very busy. Fingers crossed.