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I tried something new for dinner. I got the recipe from Better Homes and Gardens and decided to give it a try. Even my kids ate it! Here's the link for the recipe, or if you don't feel like clicking, here's the recipe:

Crock Posole

Ingredients
2 14-1/2-ounces cans golden hominy, drained
1 4-ounce can chopped green chili peppers, undrained
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts and/or or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 14-1/2 ounce can tomatoes, undrained and cut up
2 14-1/2 ounces cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
Fat-free dairy sour cream (optional)

Directions
1. Place hominy, chili peppers, onion, garlic, chicken, tomatoes, chicken broth, oregano, and cumin in a 3-1/2, 4-, or 5-quart crockery cooker. Cover and cook on low setting for 5 to 6 hours or on high setting for 2-1/2 to 3 hours. Stir in cilantro. Garnish each serving with fat-free sour cream, if desired. Makes 8 to 10 servings.

Of course, I didn't add chili peppers or cilantro, since I don't like either one, so in essence I didn't make the recipe at all, but it was still yummy. I didn't know what hominy was when I first purchased it. I thought it was chickpeas, but it's not. They look like giant pieces of corn, but they taste a little like dense dumplings (as in chicken and dumplings). It was a bit surprising at first, but yummy. I added grated cheddar cheese, sour cream, and tortilla chips at the end...you know, to offset the healthiness of the meal. But if you want to try something new tonight that even a 4 year old and 2 year old ate, give this a try!