Filling Ingredients: 2 cups turkey, dark meat 2 cups broth 2 onions 4 cloves garlic 1 small punch of parsley (not cut up) 1 dried arbol chili pepper (or any other dried large black chile pepper) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon oregano 2 chipotle peppers packed in adobo sauce (it comes in a can) 2 […]
repurposing leftovers
Ham, Peas & Mushroom Frittata
Ingredients:1 cup cubed ham4 oz sliced mushrooms1 small onion, sliced into rings2 cloves garlic, minced½ cup shredded sharp cheddar½ cup parsley, minced½ cup frozen peas¼ cup green onions, chopped6 eggs1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon butter½ teaspoon hot paprika Directions:In a large, oven safe skillet, heat oil. When hot, sauté, onions (not green onions), garlic, mushrooms […]
Broccoli & Ham Quistrata
Ingredients:2 cups broccoli florets1 cup cubed ham3/4 cup sharp cheddar, shredded1/4 cup parmesan, grated8 eggs, beaten4 slices of bread, cut into triangles2 cloves garlic, chopped1 onion, chopped2 tablespoons oilsaltpepper Directions:Preheat oven to 350. In a large saute pan, heat oil and then saute the onion, garlic and broccoli until softened. Spray or grease medium sized […]
Grilled Chicken Salad
Ingredients:2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, grilled and diced1 red onion, diced1/4 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup celery, diced1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped2 tablespoons Old Bay2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1 tablespoon lime juicesaltpepper Directions:In a large bowl stir together all ingredients until well combined, add salt, pepper and more mayo to taste. Serve immediately or refrigerate. My thoughts: […]
Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
Ingredients: 1 cup butter 1 cup peanut butter 1 cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 2 1/2 cups of flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 18 oz miniature Reese’s Peanut Butter cups, unwrapped (I used the dark chocolate variety but they can be difficult to find) OR homemade Directions: In a large bowl, […]
Turkey Chili
Turkey Chili Ingredients:1 lb cooked turkey, diced16 oz canned kidney beans, drained12 oz beer10 oz Ro-tel tomatoes with chile6 oz tomato paste4 cloves of garlic, chopped3 small, dried chile peppers2 stalks of celery, chopped1/2 lb frozen okra, chopped1 onion, chopped1 small green bell pepper, chopped2 tablespoons cocoa1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder1 tablespoon oregano2 tablespoons olive […]
Turkey Kasha Varniska
Turkey Kasha Varniska Ingredients: 1 cup kasha (buckwheat)1 large onion, chopped1 egg2 cups cooked turkey, chopped2 cups turkey stock 2 tablespoons oil OR turkey fat1/2 lb bow tie noodles (varniska), cooked and drained Directions:In a large saucepan, saute onions in oil until blackened. Meanwhile, mix the egg and the kasha. Add to pan and saute […]
Chopped (Turkey) Liver
Chopped Turkey LiverIngredients: 1 turkey liver (it’s in the giblets bag)1 small onion, sliced1 hard boiled egg1 tablespoon oil or turkey fat Directions:In a small pan, heat the fat. Add the onion and the liver and saute until the onions are brown and the liver is no longer pink. Remove to a cutting board. Add […]
Chicken Salad
Ingredients: 1 ¾ cup cubed, cooked chicken breast¼ cup diced green onions (tops and bottoms)¼ cup diced celery2 tablespoons mayonnaise1 ½ tablespoons Old Bay seasoning1 teaspoon celery seed freshly ground black pepper (to taste) Directions: In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly. Best served at slightly below room temperature.
Ham & Peas Pasta
Ingredients: 2/3 cup frozen peas 2/3 cup heavy cream* 1 1/4 cups diced ham** 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan black pepper 1 lb pasta Directions: Cook pasta according to package directions. About 3 minutes before the pasta is finished cooking, add the frozen peas to the pot. In a small saucepan heat through cream, ham and […]