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.

Recipe To Help Others

Once again, disasters remind us that we're all connected.

Whether it's from fires, floods, storms, earthquakes, tornados, hurricanes, many families are devestated, lives changed. 

On the side of this page are links to organizations that are helping in relief efforts. 

Any donation would be appreciated.

Thank you for making a difference.

Simply Fish

Sometimes simple meals are the best.

This is perfect for a simple dinner or anytime.

I've used flounder, but you could use the fish that you like.

1 lb. fish fillets

2 - 3 T. oil

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

1/2 - 1 tsp. lemon juice

Remove fish from the refrigerator, set aside.

Preheat skillet to medium high heat, lower to medium. 

Add oil to skillet. 

Place fish in pan.

Sprinkle salt, pepper, garlic, on fish.

Squeeze some lemon juice on fish. 

Cook on one side for a 3 - 5 min. Keep an eye on it so it  doesn't overcook. 

Flip fish over repeat process on other side for a few minutes, more.

Serves 4.

Everything's Coming Up Bagel Seasoning

You don't need a bagel to enjoy this.

I'll put this on anything consumable. You find black sesame seeds in your grocery store or online.

You can adjust amounts if desired.

1 - 3 T. each: sesame seeds, black sesame seeds 

1 - 2 tsp. each: poppy seeds, dried minced onion, dried minced garlic

1/8 - 1/4 tsp. each: salt, pepper

1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes

In a clean spice jar combine ingredients. 

Place lid on jar,  shake for a few seconds to mix. 

Serves 4 - 6.