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A6 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2015 FOOD FEATURE DIVA-STYLE CHILI CHILI BOWL KTICHEN DIVA PHOTO Chili, and its history, is complex. The recipe is simply a stew of water, chili peppers, herbs and, most often, meat, with origins dating back hundreds of years. In modern times, the debate has centered on whether chili is Mexican or American. BY ANGELA SHELF MEDEARIS AND GINA HARLOW THE KITCHEN DIVA I t’s cold outside, which means it’s the perfect time for chili. You would KDYHWRORRNKDUGWR¿QG someone who doesn’t love a hot, steaming bowl of chili, especially this time of year. But the fellowship ends when it comes to the details. Many people pride themselves on their chili recipes. Their special mixture of spices, meat and/or beans (we’ll get to that!) is proprietary. There are strong preferences, allegiances that rival those of collegiate and pro sports teams, and depending on where you live, even national heritage. It’s not simply geography that dictates what kind of chili we prefer, sometimes whole households are divided over the issue. How we like our chili — hot or mild, red meat or white, beans or no beans — is personal. Even more debatable than our preferences is what exactly is chili, and where did it come from. Chili, and its history, is complex. The recipe is simply a stew of water, chili peppers, herbs and, most often, meat, with origins dating back hundreds of “The difference today between chili con carne and its Mexican sister is that we, being Americans, have spun our chili in countless directions.” years. In modern times, the debate has centered on whether chili is Mexican or American. Rick Bayless, a chef who is an expert in Mexican cuisine and who has traveled extensively throughout Mexico, says it’s simply a matter of reversing the name. In Mexico, they make a stew of chilies and meat. They refer to it as carne con chili, either chili Colorado or chili verde. They also have a dish called carne guisada, which has many of the same ÀDYRULQJVDVRXUFKLOLFRQ carne. In Mexico, it’s carne con chili, and in America, its chili con carne, or just chili. Both preparations are closely related, but the chili con carne that most of us have come to love, and for which there are many recipes, seems to date back to hungry Texas cowboys inventing a trail-hearty stew of dried beef and chili peppers. The difference today Church Directory between chili con carne and its Mexican sister is that we, being Americans, have spun our chili in countless directions. A big moment in chili history came when beans and tomatoes were added. Since then, the GLVFXVVLRQKDVEHFRPH¿HU\ With or without? What will it be? The answer is obvious. With the idea of culinary liberty for all, we should be accepting of those who want to put beans, tomatoes, seitan, tofu or a long list of other continually evolving ingredients in their chili. In the interest of culinary harmony, my recipe for Slow Cooker Diva-Style Chili can be customized to suit your tastes. Hot or mild, red, green or white, the wonderful thing about chilies is that, as they say, it’s all good! — Angela Shelf Med- earis is an award-winning children’s author, culinary historian and author of seven cookbooks. Her new cookbook is “The Kitchen Diva’s Diabetic Cook- book.” Her website is www. divapro.com. To see how-to videos, recipes and much, much more, Like Angela Shelf Medearis, The Kitch- en Diva! on Facebook. Read Gina Harlow’s blog about food and gardening at www.peachesandpro- sciutto.com. Recipes may not be reprinted without permission from Angela Shelf Medearis His Way of Hope Series Every Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday @ 6:30 pm Seventh-Day Adventist Church 855 W. Highland Ave. Hermiston, OR. For Info call (541) 567-9000 CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Worship Service 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:00 AM 700 West Orchard Avenue P.O. Box 933 Hermiston, Oregon 541-289-4774 Sunday Morning: Worship Service @ 10:00am (Nursery and children's church available) Straight Out Youth Church @ 6:00-8:00pm Pastors: Michael and Candis Angel 541.289.7526 298 E Gladys Ave, Hermiston livingwaterfoursquare.org Seventh-day Adventist Church Saturdays Sabbath School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m. Worship Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 a.m. s h i p w i t h u s ! r o W 1255 Hwy. 395 S. • 567-5834 oasisvineyard.us Worship 9:30 AM "come as you are" The Full Gospel Home Church 235 SW 3rd Phone 567-7678 Rev. Ed Baker - Rev. Nina Baker Sunday: Sunday School . . . . . . 10:00 am Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 am Evening Service . . . . . . 7:00 pm Wednesday Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 pm First United Methodist Church Of Hermiston Rev. Dr. James T. Pierce, Pastor Open Hearts, Open minds, Open doors "Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you." 1 Pet. 5:7 191 E. Gladys Ave. Sunday Worship at 11am (541) 567-3002 Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church Grace Baptist Church 565 W. HERMISTON AVE. DAILY MASS: Monday-Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . English 7:00 am THURSDAY . . . . . . . . . Spanish 6:00 pm SATURDAY: . . . . . . . . . English 5:00 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spanish 7:00 pm SUNDAY: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . English 9:00 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bilingual 11:00 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spanish 1:00 pm OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 567-5812 NEW HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH 1350 S. Hwy. 395, Hermiston "People Making A Difference" Sunday Worship Services 9:00 am, 10:45 am Classes for kids during both Services en Español Dave Andrus, Pastor For more information call 567-8441 555 SW 11th, Hermiston 567-9497 Nursery provided for all services Sunday School - 9:30 AM Worship - 10:45 AM 6:00 pm Wed Prayer & Worship - 7:00 PM “Proclaiming God’s word, growing in God’s grace” First Christian Church "Proclaiming the Message of Hope, Living the Gospel of Love" SUNDAY WORSHIP 10:45 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 AM CHILDREN'S CHURCH 11:00 AM Nursery Provided Allan Payne, Pastor 567-8241 855 W. Highland • Hermiston EAT SHOP PLAY Exploring Boardman, Hermiston, Pendleton & Beyond! Supporting local businesses, will also support members of your own community that pay taxes, serve on committees, teach our children, and serve our needs. The Bistro at Bellingers 1823 S Hwy 395 - Hermiston, OR 97838 #541-289-2355 www.bellingerfarms.com/ thebistroatbellingers Mon - Sat 8am - 5pm Sage Center 101 Olson Rd. - Boardman, OR 541-481-7243 www.visitsage.com/home Interactive Visitor Center St. Johns Episcopal Church All People Are Welcome Scripture, Tradition and Reason 775 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston Family service 9am Sunday Gladys Ave & 7th Hermiston Fr. Dan Lediard, Priest. PH: 567-6672 Hermiston Church of the Nazarene LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH SERVICE SCHEDULE Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:15 am Sunday Morning Worship . . . . . . . 10:30 am Youth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:00 pm Wednesday Night Kids In The Word for Kids 4 yrs to 5th grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Small Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 pm 125 E. Beech Ave. • 567-3232 Pastor David Dever Sun. Bible Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00am Sun. Worship Service . . . . . . . . . . 11:00am Sun. Evening Worship . . . . . . . . . . 6:00pm Wed. Prayer & Bible Study . . . 6:00pm Located at: 1520 Orchard Ave. For More Information Call: 567-3677 www.hermistonlmbc.com 567-3013 1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown the beef stew meat in the oil in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan, so that the meat will brown instead of steaming. (If you’re using ground meat, add it to the oil and break it apart using a spoon or potato masher). 2. Add onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, UHGSHSSHUÀDNHVDQGFD\HQQHSHSSHU&RRNWRPLQXWHV ORQJHU7UDQVIHUWKHPHDWWRDTXDUWVORZFRRNHUWR¿QLVK cooking. 3. Place 1 can’s worth of rinsed and drained beans in a medium bowl. Mash them with a spoon or potato masher. (The mashed beans will thicken the chili.) If you aren’t XVLQJEHDQVWKLFNHQZLWKFXSRI¿QHO\FUXVKHGWRUWLOOD chips. 4. Stir in mashed and whole beans or crushed chips, tomato sauce, tomatoes, water, tomato paste, salsa and brown sugar. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or until the stew meat is tender. Garnish each serving with cheese, cilantro and a tablespoon of sour cream, if desired. Makes 12 (1-1/3 cup) servings. Every dollar that is spent locally helps retain our local businesses, and benefits the future of our community. NEW BEGINNINGS Pastor Bill Griggs Children's Church & Nursery Available 3 pounds beef stew meat, cut into cubes, or 1-1/2 pounds ground beef 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil 1 medium onion, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper WRWHDVSRRQFUXVKHGUHGSHSSHUÀDNHV 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 3 cans (16-ounces each) kidney or pinto beans, rinsed DQGGUDLQHGRUFXSRI¿QHO\FUXVKHGWRUWLOOD 3 cans (15-ounces each) tomato sauce 1 can (14-1/2-ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 cup water 1 can (6-ounces) tomato paste 3/4 cup chunky salsa: hot, medium or mild 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar Shredded Cheddar cheese, minced fresh cilantro, and sour cream, optional The Bistro at Bellinger’s To share your worship times call Amanda Jacobs 541-278-2683 Sage Center