Turkey Tetrazzini

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/turkey-tetrazzini-recipe/index.html

Used the recipe above as a starting point, then modified (as follows) with what I had in the house (& to reduce salt & fat from his recipe), turned out great.

Boil water & make 1 pack WHEAT spaghetti or angel hair pasta

Saute

• Olive Oil
• 1 chopped onion
• 2 chopped red bell peppers
• 1 Cup sliced carrots 
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic 

Add:

• Tablespoon smart balance
• 1/4 C flour

Mix above to coat veggies, then add:

• 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1/4-1/2 Teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme

 Mix above to coat veggies, then add:

• 1/4 cup dry white wine  
• 1/4-1/3 can Amys Organic Cream of Mushroom soup
• 2 cups turkey stock (or low-sodium canned chicken broth)

  Mix above to heat through to thicken, then add & continue to mix/heat:

• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 pound cubed roasted turkey
• 2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan 

Add Noodles

Place in dish (sprayed w/ olive oil) 

Top with crushed potatoes chips (I used Trader Joes SWEET POTATO CHIPS - YUM)

Bake at 400 til hot & golden (wont take long)

Turkey Meatballs

Mix:

Ground turkey
Egg White
Greek Blend
Minced Onions
Pita Chip crumbs (how I finish the end of the bag)

Shape into balls ( I use a scoop to save time and messy hands)

add to Olive Oil on medium/high heat

sprinkle with Sumac

turn as needed to brown all sides.

Near end of cooking time, pour lemon juice in pan and swirl the oil, meatballs and lemon juice to coat while is cooks off. 

These go great on pita w/ Hummus & lettuce & Tomatoes.

They also would go great with rice or couscous or quinoa

Creamy Balsmic Mushroom Pasta & Chicken

using lots of half prepared foods and adding fresh items, this blends perfectly into a quick rich dish.

*******
Boil:
Spinach Ravioli
drain
 *******

      ~~ in the meantime ~~
Combine til Hot & Creamy:
1/3 low fat pack cream cheese
1/2 can Amys Organic Cream of Mushroom soup

Add:
Trader Joes (precooked) Balsamic Chicken Breasts, cubed (include juices & spices from container)
& warm through

Add:
Fresh diced tomatoes
Fresh Basil
Fresh Spinach

Toss all with done drained *Ravioli*

MYAS Pasta

Mya has always loved to help me bake, and has baked many treats alone. However, until last week she hadn't really ever cooked. Out of the blue last week she found a recipe in a book and announced she was making it because I looked busy (I was making orders to get out in the mail). She made this wheat pasta & it was so amazing I think I will ask her to make it again tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Joes Garden

 

Above you see the lack of vines, a few weeks ago this was covered w/ snap peas, but Kayla accidentally killed the vines as she stole peas off of them.... The rest is thriving. 

 

Our 1st batch of lettuce was so good, Joe started a new crop. Here are the babies already. 

 

Getting sweet & red on the vine

 

YUM

 

Cucumbers, Basil, Rosemary, Thyme....

Cheddar & Blue plus Turkey Bacon & Tomato Quiche

~ crust in pie plate

short on time  -  Trader Joes pie crust from freezer section

Combine & Whisk:
~ eggs
~ egg whites
~ sour cream
~ fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, basil, chives)

Add:
~ minced onions
~ blue cheese
~ shredded cheddar
~ crumbled (cooked) turkey bacon

Pour into crust
top w:
~ thick slices of tomatoes

Bake @ 350 until firmed w/ golden crust

Mushroom Vegetable Quiche

~ crust in pie plate
short on time  -  Trader Joes pie crust from freezer section

combine:
~ (leftover) Quick Creamy Mushroom Sauce
~ eggs
~ egg whites
~ fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, basil)
~ spinach

whisk above & pour into crust
top w:
~ thinly sliced tomatoes
~ parmesan cheese

Bake @ 350 until firmed w/ golden crust

QUICK & CREAMY Mushroom Sauce (for Pasta)

I buy those frozen (meat, veggie or cheese) Ravioli & Tortellini all of the time because they keep well and are ready when you need a quick meal to go with our salad. I am always playing with sauces to keep the feeling of variety alive, while not making anything too time consuming... Here is my latest and I was VERY pleased with the results. Tonight I served this with chicken ravioli and it was a hit.

~ 1 Can Amys Organic Cream of Mushroom Soup
http://www.amys.com/products/product-detail/soups/000506
~ 2/3 container (low fat) Ricotta Cheese
~ shredded Parmesan Cheese
~ chopped fresh herbs & /or spinach

save leftover sauce for this YUMMY recipe:
Mushroom Vegetable Quiche

Creamy Pear & Sweet Potatoe Pasta w/ Pork

- boil water & cook pasta (in the meantime do the following)

- dice & cook sweet potatoes

- olive oil in pan, brown thinly sliced pork tederloins
      - once browned, (pull from pan & place covered in oven in their juices to finish cooking)
In oiled/pork dripping pan:
- saute diced onions
- add & cook down:
      - diced portabella mushrooms
      - diced pears
- reduce balsamic vinegar in browned pan w/ above mixture (don't be shy)

quick food process (to paste but still lumpy textured med/thick sauce):
- above mixture
- sweet potatoes
- 21 seasoning blend
- fresh herbs
- veggie broth as needed (Trader Joes low sodium)

fold together:
- above mixture
- ricotta cheese
- seasoning to taste

This results in a wonderfully fiber & flavor filled creamy sauce
(the sauce is also good in a more rustic texture w/out the ricotta)
Heat through & add broth if needed to perfect texture/thickness
Fold sauce with pasta & serve with pork
Serve with a side of steamed zucchini or green beans
Top meal with Parmesian

Vidalia Onion Chicken

Marinate Chicken in Vidalia Onion Dressing
Grilled & Dice
set aside

Dice Onions & Red Peppers
Toss in a small amount of Olive Oil
Spread on pan & roast at 500 degrees, mix & brown

Combine all
Add a little more Vidalia Onion Dressing

Serve on 1 of the following ways:

SALAD: cooled & tossed with greens & crushed tortilla chips
or
NACHOS: cover cookie sheet w/ mixture > top w/ cheese > bake at 400 until cheese melts
or
ENCHILADAS: place tortillas on lightly oiled dish, add mixture & some shredded cheese > roll up > bake at 400 until golden