..tasty tuesday..

I don't have time to type up a recipe of my own BUT I think another point to Tasty Tuesday is to figure out new recipes! So here is one I found and I plan to try soon :) I make another good chili but this sounds good too! I like the corn and taco seasoning added in..

Turkey Chili

1-1.5lbs Extra Lean Ground Turkey
1-14oz can Kidney Beans
1-14oz can Pinto Beans
1-14oz can Black Beans
1 can Tomato Paste
1 can of Original Rotel
1 pk Bird's Eye Steamfresh Corn
1 pk Taco Seasoning
1 jar of Pace Picante Sauce
Water

-Open, drain, and rinse all beans. Set aside.
-Cook Steamfresh Corn according to package. Set aside
-Ground turkey (you can also use ground beef or sirloin) until done. Add taco seasoning per instructions on package.
-In a large pot add Rotel (not drained), beans, tomato paste, 1/2 jar of picante sauce, corn, ground turkey, and about 1-2 cups of water.
-Bring to a boil and then simmer until ready to eat.
-Top with cheese, sour cream, fritos, jalapenos, tabasco, etc.
*Adding more or less water will depend on how thick you like your chili, M likes it thicker so I add less water. It will also thicken as it cooks so you can add more water if need be. The longer it stews the better the flavor*

I will let you know when I try it OR you let me know when you try it!!

..tasty tuesday..

Potato Skins

4 large baking potatoes, baked

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon pepper
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream

4 green onions, sliced

Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell (save pulp for another use). Place potatoes skins on a greased baking sheet. Combine oil, Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, paprika and pepper; brush over both sides of skins. Bake at 475 degrees F for 7 minutes; turn. Bake until crisp, about 7 minutes more. Sprinkle bacon and cheddar cheese inside skins. Bake 2 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted. Top with sour cream and onions. Serve immediately.

 

Thoughts

These are really good-if you like potato skins. This is the rececipe that we use because we don't need a ton more. It can definitely be shifted for size of group. We really liked it though! The little mix of oil, parmesan, etc is really good and make them a little crispy but not bad at all. Also make sure to not take too much pulp out of it-then they will fall apart and are just overall too weak to be picked up/filled. Not the healthiest recipe but good little appetizer before the Super Bowl :)

..tasty tuesday..

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies

1 cup flour
1 cup old old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
6 (1 ounce) squares BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, coarsely chopped (I just used milk chocolate chips-about half a bag)

-Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Mix flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder and salt; set aside.
-Beat butter, sugars and peanut butter in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Gradually add flour mixture, mixing until well blended after each addition. Stir in chocolate.
-Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of dough, 2 inches apart, onto ungreased baking sheets.
-Bake 10 to 12 min. or until lightly browned. Cool 1 min.; remove from baking sheets to wire racks. Cool completely.
I cooked mine for about 9 minutes

Whenever I make chocolate chip cookies, they end up too flat or just weird looking. I have had success with these the 2 times I have made them and they stayed soft for a few days..not that they last long with me around! I think you could also substitute chocolate chips with raisins (but why leave out chocolate?!)

Enjoy!! Let me know what you think :) Share your recipes with me! Anything, desserts, main dish, appetizers, smoothies, drinks..whatever!