Author: Michael Hetrick

Split Pea Soup

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Split Pea Soup
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
 

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Keyword: Entrée, Soup
Ingredients
  • 2 1/4 cups dried split peas
  • 2 quarts cold water
  • 1 1/2 pounds ham bone
  • 2 onions thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch dried parsley (or other dried herb)
  • 3 stalks celery chopped
  • 3 carrots chopped
  • 1 potato diced
Instructions
  1. In a large stock pot, cover peas with 2 quarts cold water and soak overnight. If you need a faster method, simmer the peas gently for 2 minutes, and then soak for l hour.

  2. Once peas are soaked, add ham bone, onion, salt, pepper and parsley (or other herb). Cover, bring to boil and then simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

  3. Remove bone; cut off meat, dice and return meat to soup. Add celery, carrots and potatoes. Cook slowly, uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.

Editorial: Amid shutdown, we should be prepared for rising need for food

The world’s best psychic (if, indeed, there is such a thing) would be hard-pressed to accurately predict when the government shutdown will end.

Already the longest ever, we can’t see any particular breaking points that might lead to some agreement. Compromise is apparently not even a consideration as neither side is willing to settle unless all their demands are met. Period.

Who you believe is most responsible for this mess is probably dependent on your presidential vote, but we suggest that now is not the time to focus on blame. Rather, let us consider how we can help the innocent victims of governmental inaction.
(Read more from Longview News-Journal)

Food benefits arriving early; East Texas food pantries preparing to supplement recipients

An emotional roller coaster happened for millions of food stamp recipients Monday morning.
They were first told at the end of last week to expect no February benefits due to the government shutdown.
Before noon Monday, an advisory said the benefits will be available by the end of the week.
Recipients are advised to plan carefully when shopping.
The HOPE Food Pantry in Nacogdoches may help. It serves food benefit recipients on a monthly basis. HOPE stands for Helping Other People Eat.
(Read more and watch this story from KTRE)

Local food banks could be impacted by government shutdown

If the government shutdown continues, millions of low-income families who depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, could have a harder time buying food; that includes, people in East Texas.

“The SNAP program is funded and running it’s funded through January, there’s about $3 billion worth of reserves left,” East Texas Food Bank CEO Dennis Cullinane said.
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Baked Flaked Chicken

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Baked Flaked Chicken

Image Source/ Recipe Source:cookingmatters.org

Keyword: Entrée
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds boneless chicken pieces
  • 3 cups cornflakes cereal
  • 1/3 cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • ¼ cup nonfat milk
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375◦F
  2. Remove skin and cut chicken pieces in half length wise if thick for faster cooking.
  3. In a medium bowl, crush cornflakes.
  4. In a second medium bowl, mix, flour, salt, and black pepper.
  5. In a third medium bowl, add eggs and milk. Beat with a fork.
  6. Dip chicken into flour, then egg, then cornflakes. Fully coat each piece with flakes.
  7. Coat baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Place chicken on sheet, evenly spaced. Spray pieces lightly with cooking spray.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165◦F.
Recipe Notes

Adapted and modified from Share Our Strengths, Cooking Matters™