Critter Chronicles
Turkey
Recipe: Lightened Classic Italian Meat Sauce with Pasta
>I really like a good meat sauce, but in looking through my cookbooks it’s disheartening to see just how rich and fat- and calorie-laden many of those recipes are. One of the best investments I made several years ago was to buy The Best Light Cookbook from the editors of Cook’s Illustrated, my all-time favorite … Continue reading
Recipe: Turkey Shepherd’s Pie
>Some of you who read this blog (you know, all ten of you) may know that I try to cook healthy meals for my family, though there are plenty of recipes here that don’t exactly fit that bill. My mom was recently here for two weeks and though her actual eating habits are all … Continue reading
Recipe: Turkey Noodle Casserole
>This is another one of Rachael Ray’s 30 Minute Meals that I’ve made and has been a huge hit in our house. I’ve even made this one several times for friends who have recently had babies or gone through surgery; it’s a crowd-pleaser, to include kids in that group. I like using this recipe with … Continue reading
Recipe: Double Decker Turkey Tacos
>Try saying the name of this recipe three times fast! But really, as much of a tongue twister as this may be, they’re really very simple to make. Think of these as a homemade version of Taco Bell’s chalupas… except much healthier. Made with extra lean ground turkey breast, diced tomatoes and red bell pepper, … Continue reading
Recipe: Roast Turkey
>I normally don’t cook an entire turkey at Thanksgiving; my family and I only like the white meat, and find it much more convenient to buy turkey breasts to cook instead. It makes the cutting and serving much easier, if not as pretty. However, I still brine my turkey breasts just as I would a … Continue reading
Recipe: Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
>Slow Cooker Turkey Chili adapted from allrecipes.com INGREDIENTS1 Tbsp. vegetable oil1 lb. ground turkey1/2 medium onion, chopped fine1-2 cloves garlic, minced1 (10.75 oz) can tomato soup*1 (10.75 oz) can Ro-Tel mild tomatoes with green chilis1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed**3 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. … Continue reading
