Welcome to Week 62 of Mmm Mondays, where we turn Monday woes into Mondays whoas!
Header image for week 61 courtesy of May more and previously highlighted in Week 6
Last Weeks Link ups
Last week had 8 posts, with the Taming of a Bad Boy, A Flight, and a Promise Fulfilled. We also got Bratty, got Comfortable and found an appreciation for Plum. See all those Mmm’s and more here.
Mmm Maker
Every month Mmm Mondays highlight a new Mmm Maker- someone who makes our mouth water. March is here and with it, Mmm Mondays welcomes May More to the spotlight.
May more is the creator of If Sex Matters, and has her fingers in all sorts of pies (whether or not pun is intended is up to May 😉 ). To learn more about May, check this out.
Week 62 Recommended Read
May has recommended The Virgin and the Gypsy by DH Lawrence.
The Virgin and the Gypsy is a classic English romance novel published in 1930 (after DH Lawrence’s death). It is the tale of a young woman who yearns for the meaning of life. When she meets a gypsy (don’t come at me for racial slurs, it was acceptable in 1930), life as she knows it will forever be changed. Add a disaster that tears her world apart and the young woman finds a passion she never thought could have existed.
Heralded as a masterpiece, this story is full of DH Lawrence’s well-known passion, tenderness and understanding of the human spirit. If you haven’t read The Virgin and the Gypsy, I agree with May; it is a must read. Find it for kindle.
Week 62 Recipe
Chili con Carne
Translated from Spanish, Chili con Carne means: chili with meat. A spiced blend of chili seasoning with beans, peppers and, in this case, ground meat, Chili con Carne is a delicious meal any time of year (although it’s extra delicious in the fall and winter).
Chili con Carne
Ingredients
Spices
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp chipotle powder (or another 1/2 tbsp chili and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika)
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 2 tsp orgegano (if using fresh chop into smallest bits you can manage)
- 1/2 tsp coriander ground
- 1 tsp thyme (personally, I don't care for thyme in chili, so I substitute with cilantro)
- 2 lbs/1kg ground meat (I like beef, but you can use lamb, turkey or whichever is best for you. For an began alternative, use lentils cooked normally and ground up afterward), chunk roast cut into 1 inch/2.5 cm pieces is a great alternative as well
Ground Meat
- kosher salt to taste
- 1 medium white onion
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 jalapenos minced seeds and spines removed (wear gloves for this)
Beans and other Fillers
- 1 14 oz can tomatoes whatever type you prefer (whole, chopped diced)
- 1 14 oz can red kidney beans drained
- 1 can black beans drained
- 1 can chick pea drained
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp sugar to remove tartness
Instructions
- Measure out spices and set aside
- Place ground meat into large pot, breaking up as it cooksAdd salt, garlic, and onion and cook until tender and onions are transparent.
- Add Beans to pot and stir until well mixed. Cover and let steam for 1-2 minutes.
- Remove lid and add remaining fillers and spices. Mix well.
- Bring to boil, cover with vented lid (or tilt lid to side) stirring regulary.
- Spoon into bowls atop rice, or as is. Top with desired granishes (sour cream, grated cheaddar cheese, red onion, guacamole).
- Enjoy!
Notes
Week 62 Link ups
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