Friday, May 21, 2010

Mexican Skillet (News&Record)

1 lb ground turkey
1t oil
1 onion, chopped
2t cumin
1 can enchilada sauce
1 can corn, drained
1 can diced tomatoes, drained
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1c cooked pasta or rice
Garnish with shredded cheese, sour cream, chips, or cilantro

Cook turkey, onion, and cumin in oil over med high heat until it is no longer pink.  Add enchilada sauce, corn, tomatoes, beans, and rice/pasta.  Simmer until heated through.  Garnish as desired and serve.

325 calories per serving 

Monday, April 5, 2010

FIG AND BLUE CHEESE TARTS (Nadine Clark- Pillsbury Bake-Off)

3oz low-fat cream cheese, room temp
3/4 c blue cheese, room temp
1/4 c orange marmalade
2T balsamic vinegar
16 dried figs, chopped
Big & Flaky crescent rolls
1c chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 350* In a small bowl stir cheeses with a fork and set aside.  In 1qt saucepan, stir marmalade and balsamic vinegar over low heat.  Stir in figs and cook 5-7 min, stirring.  Remove from heat.  Remove crescent rolls from package.  Do not unroll.  Cut roll in 16 slices.  Place on 2 cookie sheets and press center with thumb to indent.  Place 2t cheese mixture on each round. Top with 1T fig mixture and 2t pecans.  Bake 15-19 min.  Cool on rack 10 min and serve warm.

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Turkey Burgers (Food Network)

When you're craving a burger, this recipe really hits the spot. I love the way all the flavors, condiments, and cheeses are incorporated right in, no need for messy toppings. All you need is some buns or sandwich thins and you're ready to eat!

1 lb lean ground turkey
1/2 c roasted red peppers, chopped
1T sun dried tomatoes
1pkg onion soup mix
1/2 c mozzarella or italian blend cheese, shredded

Form into 4 patties and grill or pan sear.  Can also be made into meatloaf.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

WALKABOUT ONION SOUP (Outback Steakhouse)

2 T butter
2 c thinly sliced sweet yellow onions
3 T butter
4 T flour
¼ t salt
1 ½ c milk
1 (15 oz) can chicken broth
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp freshly-ground pepper
2 chicken bouillon cubes (low sodium)
1/3 cup shredded cheddar (or velveeta)
shredded Cheddar cheese (for garnish)

Place 2T butter and sliced onions In a 2-quart saucepan. Cook over low to medium heat stirring frequently until soft and clear but not brown.

In a med saucepan melt butter and add flour, cook on medium heat until the flour turns thick. Pour in milk, a little at a time, and stir constantly, add salt. Mixture should thicken and become like thick pudding. Remember to stir constantly, taking care not to let mixture lump. Remove from heat and set aside.

To the onions add chicken broth, chicken bouillon cubes, salt and pepper. Stir until completely heated through. Add white sauce and cheese. Simmer on medium low heat until the cheese is melted and all ingredients are blended, stirring constantly. Let cook on low for additional 30 to 45 minutes.

Monday, February 22, 2010

MEXICAN CORN CHOWDER (Kim S)

 2 1/2 c chopped cooked chicken
11 oz can of corn
14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, drained
1 can of cream of potato soup
4 oz can of green chilies
2 T. fresh cilantro
1 pkg taco seasoning mix
3 cups of chicken broth
8 oz of sour cream
4oz cheddar cheese or velveeta

In the crock pot, combine chicken, corn, tomatoes, soup, undrained chilies, cilantro, and taco seasoning.  Mix well.  Stir in chicken broth.  Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or high for 4 to 5. Stir 1 cup of the hot soup into the sour cream.  Stir sour cream mixture and cheese into the crock pot.  Cover and let stand 5 minutes.  Stir until combined.

Monday, February 1, 2010

PASTA FAGIOLI (Olive Garden)

This recipe could not be easier and tastes so good, just like the restaurant without the wait time. The perfect one pot dinner and it practically cooks itself.
1lb lean ground beef, browned and drained
      (may substitute ground turkey or an additional can of beans for vegetarian)
1/2 large red onion, chopped
1c carrots, chopped
1 celery stalk, sliced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (and juice)
1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups beef broth
1/2 of jar (16.5 oz) pasta sauce
2 tsp oregano
salt and pepper
1 T Tabasco sauce (optional)
1/2 cup dry pasta (I like ditalini), to add at end of cooking time

Put all ingredients into crock pot, except pasta. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or high for 4. Add pasta for the last hour of cooking time.  May top with parmesan cheese to serve.

Sunday, January 31, 2010

RUSTIC ITALIAN CHICKEN

2-4 chix breasts or 2.5 lbs chicken thighs
salt & pepper
4t garlic
8oz sliced mushrooms
1 red pepper, sliced
1 onion, sliced thin
2/3 c marsala wine or chicken broth
14.5oz can of diced tomatoes
2t basil or 2T pesto
2T capers
2t parsley

Place chicken in a crock pot. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic.  Arrange red pepper, mushrooms, and onion.  Pour wine over top.  Add tomatoes, pesto, capers, and parsley.  Cover and cook on low 5-6 hours, stirring occasionally.