SERVED UP SOME TURKEY CHILI!!

When the snow birds come calling, I take it as a cue to comfort my palate. With falling temperatures, it’s important that I find the right dish to warm this stomach of mine. Could have gone a myriad of ways; however, I chose to pay a visit to a familiar dish of mine. Can’t goContinue reading “SERVED UP SOME TURKEY CHILI!!”

OLE! OLE! IT’S TACO FRIDAY OVER HERE!

My taste buds were on high alert for this one. Lunch was super-delicious.  Stuffed some crunchy taco shells with mouth-watering left-over turkey chili. Topped my crunchy ones with diced: nature’s butter (Hass avocado) vine-ripe tomatoes Garnished turkey chili tacos with flat-leaf parsley I had on hand. And of course, for me, tacos are not tacosContinue reading “OLE! OLE! IT’S TACO FRIDAY OVER HERE!”

IT’S A TACO FRIDAY! #TURKEY CHILI!

Still rocking my turkey chili. Used up my mouth-watering treat in a few crunchy taco shells. Topped with the spicy poultry with diced avocado, vine-ripe tomatoes, and cool sour cream. Garnished with chopped Italian parsley. Once again, my palate and I  were transported to a happy place.

BEEF? WHAT BEEF? #TURKEY CHILI!

A Mexican grandmother would be super-proud of this dish. Though it took approximately an hour to prepare and cook, it tasted like hours of joyful/laborious cooking. Of course, ground turkey was the star of this chili dish.  There are many variations to this dish and I must state that I’m happy about this one. IContinue reading “BEEF? WHAT BEEF? #TURKEY CHILI!”

WENT RED!! #FRIED RED TOMATOES/AVOCADO DIP

Needed something to quiet and satisfy the craving within. What do you know? Bobby Flay came to my rescue. Stumbled on one of his Brunch shows. One of the items on the menu was fried red tomatoes. Decided to create my version as I had the main ingredients on hand (red plum tomatoes). Sliced themContinue reading “WENT RED!! #FRIED RED TOMATOES/AVOCADO DIP”

STACK OF GOODNESS ON A PRECIPITOUS DAY

Call me what you wish. When dark clouds cascade the skies and there’s a threat of rain, I think of food. So, despite the gloomy forecast for the day, I laced up my walking shoes and managed to  break a sweat on my jogging trail. As I dodged raindrops, I smiled. One major thing wasContinue reading “STACK OF GOODNESS ON A PRECIPITOUS DAY”

CINCO DE MAYO TREATS #CORN FRITTERS

Lunch was quite a delicious treat. With the help of some crispy and sweet corn (canned) and other pantry ingredients, I was able to whip up a savory and slightly sweet corn fritters. With a drizzle of canola oil in a skillet, my corn fritters were cooked and crispy brown on both sides. Served themContinue reading “CINCO DE MAYO TREATS #CORN FRITTERS”

NO TRADING MOOD #LENTIL SOUP

It is said that these healthy legumes (lentils) date back to Bible days where Jacob traded same to Esau for his birthright. For thousands of years, lentils have graced many  Mediterranean, Asian, African and other tables. This was music to my ears. As I washed my tiny beans I smiled knowing what was in store. Continue reading “NO TRADING MOOD #LENTIL SOUP”