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Thursday, January 10-January 16, 2019 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 13 FAVORITE Serves 4 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 pound potatoes, cut into 1⁄4-inch cubes 1 yellow onion, diced into 1⁄4-inch pieces 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tomato, diced 1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces 2 tablespoons Dry Jerk Seasoning (see below) 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 1⁄2 cup chicken broth 3 scallions, including green parts, sliced Heat the oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medi- um heat. Add the potatoes, onion, garlic, and tomato; stir all together; and cook for about 10 minutes. Add the chicken, stir in the jerk seasoning, cumin, and sesame seeds and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, until the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and toss the chopped scallions over the chicken hash. Serve immediately. Dry Jerk Seasoning Makes 5 tablespoons 1 tablespoon onion flakes 1 tablespoon onion powder 2 teaspoons ground dried thyme 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground Jamaican allspice 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons dried chives or green onions Mix together all the ingredients. Store leftover sea- soning in a tightly closed glass jar. It will keep its pun- gency for more than a month. Jerk Chicken "Hash" Makes 4 sandwiches 1 pound Boar's Head Sauerkraut 2 tablespoons thousand island dressing 8 slices of pumpernickel or dark rye bread 1 pound Boar's Head Corned Beef, sliced thin 4 slices Boar's Head Premium Swiss Cheese Softened butter Drain, but do not rinse, the sauerkraut and combine with thousand island dressing. Top four halves of the bread with the sauerkraut mixture, then 4 ounces of corned beef, followed by 4 ounces of Swiss cheese. Close with a second slice of bread. Spread the top and bottom of the sandwich with soft butter. Grill on both sides until warmed through and the cheese melts. Serve hot. Classic Reuben Sandwich Serves 4 4 corn tortillas, freshly made or a few days old 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus extra for frying 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 14-oz. can plum tomatoes, drained 4 cups chicken stock Small bunch cilantro Salt and ground black pepper Using a sharp knife, cut each tortilla into 4 or 5 strips, each measuring about 3⁄4 inches wide. Pour vegetable oil to a depth of 3⁄4 inch into a heavy frying pan. Heat until a small piece of tortilla, added to the oil, floats on the top and bubbles at the edges. Add a few tortilla strips to the hot oil and fry for a few minutes, until crisp and golden brown all over, turn- ing them occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a double layer of paper towels. Cook the remaining tortilla strips in the same way. Heat the 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large, heavy pan. Add the chopped onion and garlic and cook over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly with a wooden spatula, until the onion is soft and translu- cent. Do not let the garlic turn brown or it will give the soup a bitter taste. Chop the tomatoes using a large, sharp knife and add them to the onion mixture in the pan. Pour in the chicken stock and stir well. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and let simmer for about 10 minutes, until the liquid has reduced slightly. Chop the cilantro. Add to the soup, reserving a little to use as a garnish. Season to taste. Place a few of the crisp tortilla pieces in the bottom of four warmed soup bowls. Ladle the soup on top. Sprinkle each portion with the reserved chopped cilan- tro and serve. 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Instruction includes cutting the glass, placing each glass piece and soldering and fi xing the glass to create a stained glass treasure. At the end of the six classes each student will have a one of a kind stained glass creation. The classes are sponsored by the Rutherford County Visual Artist Guild and will be held at the Visual Arts Center, 160 North Main St., Rutherfordton. Class fee for all six classes is $80 per person due on the fi rst day of class and payable to the instructor. Classes are limited to four students and class slots are fi lled on a fi rst come/fi rst serve basis. The class size is limited to provide comfort and a stress-free environment for the student while they are learning, Pre-registration is required with a $25 deposit to reserve a place in the class. The deposit fee may be paid at the Visual Arts Center located at 160 North Main St., Rutherfordton. The Center is open from 10am-3pm Tues/Wed/Thurs and 10am-6pm Fri/Sat. It is closed on Sunday and Monday. Students must bring a pair of safety glasses and an apron for class and must wear closed toe shoes (no sandals). They also will be required to purchase additional materials of glass, foil, solder and came. It is very important for students to attend all classes due to the step by step procedure of creating stained glass. No refunds will be given if classes are missed and a $25 charge for makeup classes may be applied. For info call 828-288-5009 or visit VAC on Main St., Rutherfordton. Stained Glass for Beginners in Six Wednesday Classes at RCVAG Article Provided By: Frankie McWhorter Brenda Holt instructor for STAINED GLASS FOR BEGINNERS has more than 20 years experience with this art form and she has been teaching groups and individuals since 2005. She creates and designs stained glass panels for cabinet doors, exterior windows, gardens, signs and has created commissioned pieces of ethnic art. The class will be taught on 6 Wednesdays beginning January 23, at the Rutherford County Visual Arts Center, Main Street, Rutherfordton. After home and work, the next most common place people spend their time is in their vehicles. The AAA Foundation for Traffi c Safety says the average American spends 17,600 minutes driving each year. Statistics Canada indicates that most of the Canadian population averages 1.2 hours per day behind the wheel. Because they spend so much time behind the wheel, drivers need to be prepared for breakdowns. Packing an emergency kit in the car can help people make the best of such situations. A car emergency kit can help drivers get back on the road promptly. Without such kits, drivers may be stranded for hours after a breakdown. Emergency kits also come in handy during weather-related events that can sideline cars until roads become passable. 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