Recipe - Chicken & White Bean Chili

For those of you that attended the Relief Society Activity in May, we were treated to samples of some nutritious and yummy recipes using our food storage. We would like to share some of those recipes with you! Please check the blog often for new recipes!
The recipe we are sharing today is Chicken & White Bean Chili
2 c Chopped yellow onion
2 cloves minced garlic
1 can chopped or diced green chilis (can used canned)
1 TBS Ground cumin
2 tsp Oregano
6 cans white beans – drained (Reconstituted & cooked dried beans can be used as well – use approximately 9-10 cups of  the reconstitued & cooked dried beans)
6 c chicken stock
4-6 cooked chicken breast, chopped or pulled apart
1 c shredded jack cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Sour cream, cilantro, jack cheese – for garnish
In stock pot, over medium heat, sauté onions until soft. Add garlic, chili’s & spices. Sauté briefly, add beans and stock, simmer for 20-25 minutes. Remove 2 cups of chili from stock pot. Carefully puree with 1 cup shredded jack cheese. Add back to stock pot. Add chicken, salt & pepper to taste. Serve in warmed bowls & garnish with sour cream, cilantro, cheese or whatever you like!

52 Weeks to Preparedness - Week 1

At our Relief Society Activity this past Thursday we were given some great information and being prepared and a challenge to get our lifes in order and do as our Prophet's have asked us. To simplify this process, we have come up with one item each week to work on. The Plan: The First Presidency has counseled: "We encourage Church members worldwide to prepare for adversity in life by having a basic supply of food and water and some money in savings." Each week, add an item to your grocery list. Buy the largest amount you can afford. It is better to buy a little & get started with your food storage program, than to go into debt or put off any progress until you can afford to buy the whole year's supply at once. Watch for sales or specials. Share your "Hot Buys" and bargains with friends & neighbors. Mark the dates to help with rotation. Replace items once they are used. Don't get discouraged! If you miss a week, keep going. Remember to eat an elephant you have to do it one piece at a time!
Week One: Fill those water jugs!! Buy water purification tablets or use bleach: 1/2 tsp to 1 gallon of clear water or 1 tsp to 1 gallon of cloudy or colored water. Use bottles commonly used for juices and soda. Keep away from heat and direct sunlight.