Neiman Marcus Northpark Corn Relish Food

NEIMAN MARCUS' NORTHPARK CORN RELISH

Steps:

• Place the corn, onions, and bell pepper in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, vinegar, salt, celery seed, and mustard powder until the sugar and mustard are dissolved.
• Pour the vinegar mixture over the vegetables in the pan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
• Turn the heat down to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for about 1 hour, until the liquid has just evaporated and the relish has an attractive sheen; be careful not to allow it to burn.
• Let the relish cool.
• Add the parsley and mix well.
• Serve immediately or cover the bowl and keep refrigerated until ready to use.

NEIMAN MARCUS CAFE CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

Steps:

• Sauté first 7 ingredients in large stockpot until tender.
• Stir in garlic and taco seasoning.
• Add chicken stock, corn tortillas and cooked chicken breast.
• Bring to a boil, then simmer 15 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, cilantro and Cheddar cheese spread, then simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add baking soda; stir well.
• When foaming subsides, add heavy cream and simmer 30 minutes more.
• Garnish with baked tortilla strips.