Margarita Scallops

 This is great for dinner or anytime.

1 lb. scallops
1 T. each: tequila, lime juice 
1/4 tsp. each: salt, pepper (to taste)
Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
2 - 3 T. olive oil
1 clove garlic crushed

Peel, crush, chop, garlic. 

Combine scallop, garlic, salt, pepper, pepper flakes in a bowl. 

Squeeze lime juice over scallops.

Toss to coat scallops. 

Cover bowl with plastic wrap, place in refrigerator for 15- 30 min. to marinate. 

When you're ready to cook, remove scallops from refrigerator.

Heat grill pan to medium high heat. 

Lower heat to medium, add oil,  add scallops.

Cook scallops on one side for 3 - 5 or until they brown.

Turn scallops over, cook on other side for 3 - 5 min. more or until done.

Serves 4

Corn Chip Pie

  Thisis  my version of a game time classic.

This is perfect for game day snacks, movie night or anytime

1 - 2 cans pre made chili

1 - 2 c. shredded cheese

1 - 2 pkg. corn chips

1 c. salsa

1/2 - 1 c. sour cream

Non stick cooking spray 

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Spray non stick spray on baking sheet. 

Arrange corn chips on sheet. 

Open can of chili,  spoon over chips.

Sprinkle cheese over chips. 

Place baking sheet in oven, bake for 6 - 8 min. or until cheese melts. 

Keep an eye on it, so it doesn't burn.

Remove pan from oven, top with your favorite fixing. 

Serves 4 - 6.

Turkey Chili

Happy fall all! 

This is perfect for fall, for tailgating or anytime.

1 lb.  ground turkey

1 - 2 cans each: kidney beans drained,
diced tomatoes

1/4 tsp. each: black pepper, salt, chili powder, red pepper flakes (optional)
1 onion chopped
1 bell pepper chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed, chopped
1 - 2 T. olive oil

Peel, rinse, chop onion.

Peel, rinse, crush, chop garlic. 

Rinse, seed and chop pepper.

Preheat a medium sized pot over medium high heat.

Lower heat to medium and add oil.

Add onions, salt, pepper, chili powder, garlic and meat. 

Brown for 8 min. 

Add diced tomatoes, kidney beans, bell peppers, red pepper flakes, garlic.

Cook for 10 - 15 min or until well heated, stirring occasionally. 

Serves 6 - 8.

Chili Nachos

 This is perfect for game day or anytime.

1 - 2 cans pre made chili

1 - 2 c. shredded cheese

1 pkg. tortilla chips

1 jalapeño seeded and chopped

1 c. salsa

1/2 - 1 c. sour cream

Non stick cooking spray 

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Spray non stick spray on baking sheet. 

Arrange tortilla chips on sheet. 

Open can of chili,  spoon over chips.

Sprinkle cheese over chips. 

Rinse, seed and chop jalapeno. Sprinkle jalapeno over chips. 

Place baking sheet in oven, bake for 6 - 8 min. or until cheese melts. 

Keep an eye on it, so it doesn't burn.

Remove pan from oven, top with your favorite fixing. 

Serves 4 - 6.

Sesame Rice

 This is perfect as a quick side dish or anytime.

1 package boil in a bag rice

1 - 2 T. low sodium soy sauce

1/4 tsp each: salt, pepper, granulated garlic 

1 - 2 tsp. each:  sesame oil, sesame seeds

1/2 - 1 tsp. lime juice

Pinch red pepper flakes

Cook rice according to package.

Remove rice from heat, carefully snip bag of rice, pour in a clean bowl. 

Combine: soy sauce, salt, pepper, sesame oil, lime juice, pepper flakes, garlic in small bowl.  

Stir with fork to mix well.  

Pour over rice, toss to coat. 

Sprinkle sesame seeds over rice, toss to mix. 

Serves 4.

Sesame Noodles

This is perfect as a side dish, quick lunch, meatless meal or anytime.

1 package thin noodles

1 - 2 T. low sodium soy sauce

1/4 tsp each: salt, pepper, granulated garlic 

1 - 2 tsp. each:  sesame oil, sesame seeds

1/2 - 1 tsp. lime juice

Pinch red pepper flakes

Cook noodles according to package.

Remove noodles from heat, drain noodles in colander, place in a clean bowl. 

Combine: soy sauce, salt, pepper, sesame oil, lime juice, pepper flakes, garlic in small bowl.  

Stir with fork to mix well.  

Pour over noodles, toss to coat. 

Top noodles with sesame seeds, toss to mix. 

Serves 4.

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