The slow cooker is an essential kitchen tool. A little bit of prep work, set it and forget it, dinner is ready when you come back. Be it a work day, play day or even overnight. It’s extremely versatile, it’s really amazing what you can cook. In this particular case, some turkey meat and lentils,…
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According to the Collins English dictionary: “Chili: A dish made from meat or beans, or sometimes both, with a thick sauce of tomatoes, and powdered or fresh chilies.” Well, if I use this definition, my 30 minute turkey chili, is, in fact a true chili, borne from the need for something to eat, and absolutely delicious. In the effort to eat healthier, one of the things I’ve…
Sometimes when I’m walking through the grocery store, ideas for something to cook just come to me. A particular item may be on sale, or may just spark an idea. This is the case here, I just needed a couple of things, but at the same time I was wondering what to have for dinner.…
The slow cooker is a magical device. Put in the ingredients, cook on low all day, and you end up with a bowl of delicious. It’s definitely an essential kitchen appliance, I love mine. Contrary to popular belief, good isn’t quick. Flavors need time to develop. The slow cooker creates a dish that is more…
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Scratch Turkey Italian Meatballs
I love meatballs. I cook them Swedish style and serve them with gravy. Make them from Italian sausage. And there are thousands of recipes on the web to make them any way you like. Well, in this post I’m going to a more classic style, well, in serving them. I’ll let them simmer in my…
There’s a misconception that if something is curried, it’s hot. Well, that isn’t always the case. Ingredients and spice levels vary drastically from region to region. Some are hot and some are not. I’m not a fan of heat, more a fan of warmth. So, when I cook a curry, I’m looking for that sweet…
As I seek to make my diet a little healthier, I’ve come back to an American classic, Turkey. And saying American classic is not by chance, the turkey is native to North America. So we have a food source that is truly American and healthy too, sounds like a win win to me. So read…
Sloppy Joe’s are a classic, there’s nothing new here. For years it’s been a go-to easy-to-make dinner. Chop meat, the Manwich can are the main ingredients, serve on toasted buns with fries on the side. Pretty simple, totally delicious. But things these days are a little different, we are trying to be a little more…