A simplified version of a nineteenth-century stew that originated in Virginia and included squirrel. Today, diced cooked potatoes are sometimes added.
Serves 4.
INGREDIENTS
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 3 1/2-pound fryer chicken, cut into 8 pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
3 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 14 1/2-ounce can italian-style stewed tomatoes
1 11-ounce can whole kernel corn with juices
1 10-ounce package frozen large lima beans
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
DIRECTIONS
Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to skillet and sauté until brown, turning occasionally, about 15 minutes. Transfer chicken to plate. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat from skillet. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Return chicken to skillet. Add tomatoes, corn, lima beans and thyme. Bring mixture to simmer. Reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer until chicken is tender, about 30 minutes. Transfer chicken to platter; tent with foil to keep warm. Boil liquid until reduced to sauce consistency, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over chicken.
The title refers to the black and green olives featured in this piquant dish.
Serves 6.
INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup olive oil
1 red onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
2 14 1/2- to 16-ounce cans ready-cut tomatoes with juices
1 cup sliced pitted black olives (about 4 ounces)
1 cup sliced pitted green olives (about 4 ounces)
12 ounces small shell pasta, freshly cooked
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
additional grated parmesan cheese
DIRECTIONS
Heat oil in heavy Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion, garlic, oregano and crushed red pepper and sauté 5 minutes. Add tomatoes with their juices and black and green olives; simmer until sauce begins to thicken, about 8 minutes. Add pasta and 1 cup Parmesan cheese; toss until sauce coats pasta. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer pasta to large shallow bowl. Pass additional Parmesan separately.