Thursday, March 01, 2007

Turkey Tortilla Soup - western style recipe


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ --------------------------------
12 Oz. Turkey breast --cut in 1-inch cubes
1 Tbsp. Olive oil
2 Large Onions
1 Can Diced green chilies (4-oz.) --drained
1 Tsp. Chili powder
1 Tsp. Cumin, ground
1 Large Garlic clove, minced
1/2 Tsp. Oregano, dried and crumbled
1/4 tsp. Cayenne pepper
6 Cups Chicken stock or broth
16 Oz Plum tomatoes, diced coarsely
(juices reserved)
1 Cup Frozen corn kernels --thawed
1/2 Cup Cilantro, freshly chopped
1/3 Cup Parsley
Salt & Pepper
Baked tortilla chips

In large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sauté onion until
translucent. Add in chilies, chili powder, cumin, garlic, oregano, and
cayenne pepper and stir for 1 minute. Add stock, tomato and tomato juices,
bringing mixture to a near boil. Add turkey and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes,
until turkey is cooked through. Mix in corn and cilantro, simmer 1 minute.
Salt and pepper to taste.

Serve with chips (borken in large pieces) sprinkled liberally over soup.

Wednesday, February 28, 2007

Chicken Quesedilla -Recipe


Ingredients:

• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 2 cans cheddar cheese soup
• 1 jar salsa
• 1 package flour tortillas


Method:

Cook chicken until no pink remains; cut into pieces.
Mix chicken with the soup and salsa.
Spoon mixture onto tortillas.
Place seam side down in greased baking dish and
bake for 10 to 15 minutes at 350 degrees until heated through.
Serve warm.

Turkey Tortilla Soup-Recipe Mexican style


Ingredients:

• 1 c. chopped onion
• 1 t. olive oil
• 1 (4-oz.) can chopped green chilies
• 1 envelope taco seasoning mix
• 1 (16-oz) can tomatoes, crushed
• 6 c. turkey broth or reduced-sodium chicken bouillon
• 1 (10-oz.) pkg. frozen corn
• 2 c. chopped cooked turkey
• 1/3 c. chopped fresh cilantro
• 8 oz. unsalted tortilla chips, broken
• 1 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese


Method:

In a 5-quart saucepan saute onion in olive oil for
3-4 minutes or until tender.
Stir in chilies and taco seasoning. Cook for one minute.
Add tomatoes. Stir in turkey broth. Bring to a boil.
Add corn and turkey. Reduce heat to low.
Simmer for five minutes. Stir in cilantro.
Ladle into soup bowls. Top with tortilla chips and cheese.

Upside Down Pizza

INGREDIENTS:

* 1tb Sausage
* Diced pepperoni
* 1 can olives
* 15 oz spagetti sauce
* 8 oz mozerella
* 1/4 cup parmesan
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POPOVER BATTER:
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* 2 Eggs
* 1 cup Flour
* 1 cup Milk
* 1 tb oil
* 1/4 tsp salt


METHOD::

Brown meat in skillet. Add pepperoni and olives.
Add spaghetti sauce and simmer.
Pour into 9x9 baking dish and top with mozerella.
Mix eggs, milk, oil, and salt. Incorporate flour.
Pour popover batter over sausage mixture.
Sprinkle with parmesan. Bake at 425 degrees for 25-30 min.