Turkey Taco Stew

Turkey Taco Stew

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Turkey Taco Stew

Yield: 6-8 servings

Prep Time: 25 min

Cook Time: 40 min

Ingredients:

2 Tablespoons olive oil
1½ pounds ground turkey
1 medium onion, small dice
1 green pepper, small dice
1 15-oz. can diced tomatoes with chilies
1 10-oz. can pinto beans in chili sauce
1 6-oz. can tomato paste
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 10-oz. can tomato soup (undiluted)
1 cup water
Tortilla chips, for serving
Shredded Monterey Jack cheese, for serving
Sour cream, for serving
Chopped Scallions, for serving

Directions:

Place a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the olive oil then the onions, peppers and ground turkey, sautéing until the turkey is fully cooked.

Add all of the remaining ingredients except for the chips, cheese sour cream and scallions.

Simmer the stew for at least 30 minutes until the onion and peppers soften and it is heated throughout.

When ready to serve, crumble a handful of tortilla chips into a bowl then ladle in the stew and top with shredded cheese, sour cream and scallions.

BBQ Chicken Pizza

BBQ Chicken Pizza

BBQ Chicken Pizza

(makes 1 large pizza)
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Ingredients:
1/2 pound chicken breast (boneless and skinless)
1 pizza dough
1/2 cup bbq sauce
1 handful red onion (sliced)
1/2 cup gouda (grated)
1 cup mozzarella (grated)
1 ounce blue cheese (crumbled)
1 handful cilantro (chopped)

Directions:
1. Grill the chicken until just cooked all the way through, remove from heat, let sit and then slice it into 1/4 inch slices.
2. Roll the pizza dough out on a lightly floured surface.
3. Spread the bbq sauce over the dough followed by the chicken, onion, and cheeses.
4. Bake in a preheated 500F oven until golden brown, about 5-10 minutes.
5. Serve garnished with the chopped cilantro.

Greek Lamb Burger

Greek Lamb Burger

Ingredients:
1 pound lamb (ground)
1 small onion (finely chopped)
2 cloves garlic (chopped)
1 teaspoon oregano
1 tablespoon dill (chopped)
1 tablespoon mint (chopped)
1 teaspoon lemon zest
salt and pepper to taste
4 buns (I used whole wheat, or pitas)
lettuce
tomatoes (slices)
tzatziki
feta (crumbled)

Directions:
1. Mix the lamb, onion, garlic, oregano, dill, mint, lemon zest, salt and pepper in a bowl.
2. Form Patties with the mixture.
3. Grill, broil or pan fry the patties.
4. Assemble burgers.

Pizza Dip

Pizza Dip

Pizza Dip

A layered, hot cheesy dip with all of the great pizza flavours including pizza sauce, cheese, pepperoni, olives and green peppers.

Servings: 8

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

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Ingredients

• 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup mozzarella, grated
• 1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated
• 1 cup pizza sauce
• 1/2 cup mozzarella, grated
• 1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated
• 2 ounces pepperoni, sliced
• 2 tablespoons green pepper, sliced
• 2 tablespoons black olives, sliced

Directions

1. Mix the cream cheese, sour cream mayonnaise, mozzarella and parmigiano reggiano and spread it across the bottom of a pie plate.
2. Spread the pizza sauce on top and sprinkle on the cheese, pepperoni, green pepper and olives.
3. Bake in a preheated 350F oven until the cheese has melted, bubbling and golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Cod Baked in a Tomato and Feta Sauce

Cod Baked in a Tomato and Feta Sauce

Cod Baked in a Tomato and Feta Sauce

Cod baked in a tasty tomato and feta sauce full of fresh herbs and a splash of ouzo to keep things interesting.

Servings: makes 4 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

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Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• chili pepper flakes to taste
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes or 4 cups of fresh tomatoes, diced
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 splash ouzo or other star anise liqueur (optional)
• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup dill, chopped
• 1/2 cup feta, crumbled
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 (6 ounce) cod fillets
• crusty bread

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and saute until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and chili pepper flakes and saute until fragrant, about a minute.
4. Add the white wine and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Add the tomatoes, oregano and ouzo and simmer until the sauce just starts to thicken, about 15 minutes.
6. Remove from heat, mix in the herbs, feta and season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Place the cod fillets in a baking dish and pour the tomato sauce over them.
8. Bake in a preheated 350F oven until the fish is cooked, about 10-12 minutes. The cod will be cooked when it flakes easily and it is no longer translucent.

Taco Burger

Taco Burger

Taco Burger

(makes 4 burgers)
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Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
3 tablespoons taco seasoning
4 buns
4 slices cheddar cheese
salsa
guacamole
tomato
lettuce

Directions:
1. Mix the taco seasoning into the ground beef.
2. Form into 4 patties 3/4 inches thick and press your thumb into the middle to form a depression on top prevent bulging.
3. Brush the patties with oil, place on grill and cook until golden brown and slightly charred, about 3-5 minutes per side.
4. Set aside, cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
5. Assemble burgers to taste.

Parmesan Crusted Baked Zucchini Sticks with Marinara Sauce

Parmesan Crusted Baked Zucchini Sticks with Marinara Sauce

Parmesan Crusted Baked Zucchini Sticks with Marinara Sauce

(makes 4 appetizer sized servings)
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Ingredients:
1/2 cup bread crumbs (I used panko)
1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano (grated)
1 teaspoon oregano
1 pound zucchini/courgettes (sliced into sticks and pat dry)
salt and pepper to taste
1 egg (lightly beaten)

Directions:
1. Mix the bread crumbs, parmigiano reggiano and oregano in a bowl.
2. Season the zucchini with salt and pepper.
3. Dip the zucchini in the egg and then dredge in the bread crumb mixture.
4. Place the zucchini on a baking sheet in a single layer with the skin side down.
5. Bake in a preheated 425F oven until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.