Firstly, I’d like to thank everyone who voted for my gingerbread for the 2022 Holiday Gingerbread Smackdown Challenge. I did not win, but I enjoyed making the train and there were some amazing entries especially the Museum of Gingerbread.
My husband was taken critically ill last week Wednesday. He had fast and effective medical treatment and is doing much better now. He had a small procedure in theatre on Friday evening to relocate a dislocated shoulder which happened during the whole incident on Wednesday. He really was so much better today and I am feeling very grateful for that and the fortunate events that saved his life that day. Thank you for all your kind and supportive comments.
My boys still have to eat so I made this Robbie Surprise chicken and vegetable stew this afternoon. It came out very well and I used up the left over vegetables I had in the refrigerator.
Ingredients
2 medium onions, peeled and diced
250 grams sliced button mushrooms
9 chicken thighs and 9 chicken drumsticks with skin on
salt and pepper to taste
700 grams peas, sliced green beans, carrots, and baby marrows, and broccoli florets
1/2 cup white wine
60 grams tomato paste
15ml garlic flakes
15 ml thyme
20 ml Worcestershire sauce
3 bay leaves
4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
8 cups chicken stock
60ml plain flour dissolved in 1/2 cup cold water
Olive oil
Method
Heat olive oil in a large pot. Salt and pepper to taste and then brown the chicken pieces (in batches if necessary) and set aside. Add more oil if required and fry the onions for 5 minutes. Add the mushroom and cook for a further 5 minutes and then add the vegetable mix. Cook for a further 5 minutes and add the white wine allow to simmer until the liquid reduces by 1/3 (about 10 minutes). Add the garlic, thyme, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce and bay leaves. Add half the chicken stock and then the potatoes and chicken pieces. Add the rest of the chicken stock. Mix the flour in the water until all the lumps have dissolved and stir into the stew. Bring to the boil. Reduce the temperature and simmer for 50 minutes.
Oh my…very sorry to hear of what happened to your husband. Glad that he’s on the road to recovery now.
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Thank you, Monch
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Glad hubby is on the road to recovery, Robbie 💛🙏🏼
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Thanks, Ritu 🤗
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you are a true inspiration of strength and hope Robbie
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Thank you, Wayne, I’m trying to keep things as normal as possible at home with the boys 💗
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how are things going Robbie?
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HI Wayne, Terence has moved from intensive care to a general ward and is doing much better. Thank you for asking. Hugs.
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Good Morning Robbie,
First, let me say Happy New Year and I wish you all the best!
I didn’t know about your hubby. I am participating in a challenge since January 2nd, and haven’t been looking at the blogs I subscribe to. I must do better at that this year. I am glad he is doing better and he’s on my prayer radar now.
Now to your recipe post. I love it because I love chicken. I will try it. Maybe this coming Saturday because that recipe is more than enough for me to eat over three days. It looks delicious.
Have a lovely week and take care.
Shalom aleichem
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Hi Pat, Happy New Year to you too. Thank you for your kind words and prayers. This stew turned out very well 😊
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This is a recipe I think hubby would like. So pleased to hear your husband is doing better. We never know what life is going to throw at us. My thoughts are with you. xo
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Hi Darlene, that is so true. This turned out very well
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I’m glad you husband continues to improve. The seasoning in your stew sounds very good.
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Thanks, Liz, this dish turned out well and was very tasty.
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You’re welcome, Robbie.
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Always good to have a good chicken soup recipe!
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Thanks, Traci, it is a nice recipe
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A lovely meal to accompany the good recovery news
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Thank you, Derrick 💗
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That looks delicious, Robbie. I’m very sorry to hear about your husband. I hope his recovery continues.
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Hi Dan, thank you, I also hope so. 💖
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I’m sorry to hear about your husband. I hope he continues to improve. xo
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Thank you, Kymber
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This recipe looks delicious, Robbie, and I’m glad your husband is doing much better. xo
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Thank you, Lauren
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looks delicious!
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Thanks, John
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I’m happy to hear your husband is doing better. That’s wonderful news, Robbie.
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Thank you so much, Jill
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I’m so glad your husband is on the mend. Prayer works. I loved your recipe, Robbie. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks, John 💗
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😊
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That could be dinner! I wonder if there’s a chicken hidden in a corner of the freezer. Hmm…
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Hi Jacqui, this is easy to make and quite versatile.
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That looks tasty, and I would definitely eat it, Robbie. Glad to hear your husband is improving.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thanks, Pete 💞
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So glad your husband is doing better Robbie.
This looks like a nice flexible recipe. Those are always welcome! (K)
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Hi Kerfe, thank you. I also like recipes that can be varied and prevent wasted food.
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I often make things based on what is in the refrigerator.
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Dear Robbie, I am so glad your husband is doing better! What a scare! And what a wonderful dish to serve up to your family when I’m sure the last thing in the world you wanted to do was cook.
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Hi Dorothy, thank you for your kind comment. I actually find cooking very calming and therapeutic so I don’t mind doing it.
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Robbie, I find the same thing to be true about cooking. I am so happy that your husband received swift medical care and is mending.
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Thank you, Bernadette. When my mom had chemotherapy for breast cancer in 2016, the doctor told me to cook and bake to find calmness and some peace.
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So sorry to read your hubby had a medical emergency Robbie, I hope he is well on his way to recovering..
I am sure with your love and your boys he will soon be on the mend, especially with beautiful meals you prepare..
Sending LOVE and Well wishes to you all ❤
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Thank you so much, Sue. Terence is slowly improving but will be in intensive care until Thursday or Friday.
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Sending well wishes across the miles Robbie, I hope he is soon on the mend ❤ 🙏
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Lovely recipe, Robbie! Glad your hubby is recovering!
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Thank you, Terri
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So happy to hear your husband is recovering and doing well. The recipe looks great, and it is a good way to put the leftovers to good use. All the best to you all. Big hugs! ♥
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Thanks, Olga. I have made a similar stew replacing the chicken with chickpeas.
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I’m so happy to read that your husband is doing better. Praise the Lord!
Your boys are lucky to get a “Robbie Surprise” vegetable stew; the ingredients sound yummy. 😀
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Thank you, Marian, Terence is making slow progress. This stew turned out very well.
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Being a chicken thigh fan, I was smiling while reading this! Happy to hear that Terence is doing better! ❤
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Thanks, Annette 💞
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Robbie, I love your delicious recipes. And I am so happy to hear your hubby is finally on the mend! ❤
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Thanks, Debby, he is improving day by day.
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God bless Robbie ❤
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I hope you ate as well!
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I am doing my best.
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So happy to hear your hubby is on the mend, Robbie. And I always enjoy a recipe that uses all the leftovers.
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Thanks, Teri, his improvement is continuing.
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Hi Robbie, What a terrible ordeal you’ve all been though! Sending hugs and prayers, Robbie xx
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Thank you, Toni, for your kind support. It has been a tough time and he isn’t out of ICU yet.
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Sending healing hugs, Robbie.🙏🙏🙏
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I’m glad it all worked out well for your husband. Wishing you and your family a happy 2023!
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Thank you, Debra, Happy New Year to you too.
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Dear Robbie, you and your family have been through far too much! I’m happy to know that everyone is (or is on the way to) okay now. Don’t forget to take care of *you* too.
The stew sounds delicious. You’ve inspired me to make something similar. Hugs.
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HI Teagan, I am hoping I’ve had my three now (Dad, Michael, and Terence) and will be allowed a bit of piece this year once Terence has recovered. I think we still have a few weeks to go. This stew was very tasty and so versatile.
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What an awful start to the year. 😦 I’m so glad your husband is recovering so well. Try to look after yourself as well. -huge hugs-
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Thanks, Meeks. That is life, isn’t it? I am doing okay, better now he’s had an MRI and everything is looking good.
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As a mum I know full well you won’t take this advice but…if at all possible, try to give yourself a break. No one will have conniptions if you get takeaway for a few days. 🙂
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Thank you, Meeks. I’m not going away but I am guest speaking at a poetry club meeting next Saturday and attending an author’s meet in early Feb. Going away is impossible with Michael having just started the new school year at a new school. I am not to bad. I have my reading and writing and that helps a lot.
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-hugs- I know. I’m glad you’re making some time for yourself though. You’re no good to anyone else if you get sick yourself. Right?
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Yes, I know that very well. In 2016 my mom had breast cancer which resulted in 20 months of chemo and other treatments. In 2021, my dad had a pulmonary embolism which I had to treat at home due to Covid and no space in the hospitals. Michael also had 3 serious operations in 2021 and 2022, during one of those he stopped breathing and only the last operation was successful. I have had a lot of practice for this time with my husband [wry smile]. There is a saying that God doesn’t give you more than you can cope with in life.
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Bloody hell…and I mean that in the nicest possible way. Love makes the impossible possible. I know that, and yet to put so much on your shoulders….you are one nice lady. Really. 🙂
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Thank you, Meeks, you are a nice lady too. Hugs.
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🙂
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I’m so hungry I could use just that.😭
Incidentally, are all your models edible?🥺
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This was a good meal. My figures are all edible. I use a cocktail stock inside the bodies for support but everything else is edible.
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Food heaven😁✨
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