Pine Bark Stew & Quick Tuna Chowder

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            TODAY'S RECIPES
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This dish, an old-fashioned favorite in the Carolinas, apparently
got its name for the pine boughs used to cover the pot as it
cooked outdoors. This modern version needs no lumber and
can be cooked indoors.

Pine Bark Stew

6 sliced bacon, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 15-oz (425 g) cans tomatoes with their liquid
About 2 cups (500 ml) diced potatoes
2 Tbs (30 ml) Worcestershire sauce
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 lbs (900 g) skinless fillets of any firm fish

Cook the bacon in a large heavy pot over moderate heat until
some of the fat has been rendered, about 3 minutes. Add the
onion and cook, stirring often, until tender but not brown, about
5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients except the fish and
bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer covered for 20
minutes. Add the fish and cook just until the fish is firm and
opaque, about 5 minutes. Serves 4 to 6.

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Here's another quick and easy soup whose ingredients are
probably already in your cupboard.

Quick Tuna Chowder

3-4 slices bacon, chopped
1 onion, chopped
4 cups (1 L) milk
About 1 cup (250 ml) diced potatoes
1 6-oz (170 g) can tuna, drained
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Chopped parsley for garnish

Cook the bacon in a large heavy pot over moderate heat until some of the
fat has been rendered, about 3 minutes. Add the onion and cook, stirring
often, until tender but not brown, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining
ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer covered
until the potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Garnish with chopped
parsley. Serves 4 to 6.
Received on Tue May 15 08:17:18 2007