White Turkey Chili

I made this today as a trial run for the annual chili cook-off at work on Thursday. I have had this recipe since the mid-90s and am finally getting around to trying it. We baked a turkey breast this morning and made the chili for lunch. I think it will be a great success. I am going to double this recipe as it makes only 4 servings.

1 1/2 c. onion, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 Jalapeno pepper, minced
1 can (4 oz.) green chilies, chopped
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. chicken broth
1 can white kidney (cannellini) beans, drained and rinsed
2 c. cooked turkey, 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 c. cilantro, coarsely chopped
1/2 c. Monterey jack cheese, shredded

1. Over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic in oil for 5 minutes or until onion is tender.
2. Add Jalapeno pepper, chilies, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper and salt. Cook for 1 minute.
3. Stir in broth, beans and turkey. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until slightly thickened.
4. Stir in cilantro. Serve and garnish with cheese.

Italian Meatballs

Add the meatballs to a jar of your favorite pasta sauce and simmer until heated through. Serve over cooked pasta along with a side salad and some fresh bread.

1/2 lb. ground pork
1/2 lb. ground beef
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 head garlic, finely chopped
1 c. Italian seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
1/2 c. milk
salt & pepper to taste

1. Mix all ingredients together. Shape into balls.
2. Bake in ungreased 9x13 pan at 400 F for 20-25 minutes.

Meatballs

I like baking meatballs instead of frying them in a pan. So much less work and mess.

1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. dry bread crumbs
1/4 c. milk
2 tbsp. finely chopped onion
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 egg

1. Preheat oven to 400 F.
2. Mix ingredients. Shape into 20 (1 1/2-inch) balls.
3. Place in ungreased 9x13 pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.

Saucy Meatballs

1 can cream of chicken soup
1/3 c. milk
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
½ tsp. sour cream

1. Mix ingredients and heat in skillet.
2. Add cooked meatballs and simmer.

Salsa Chicken

I really like this recipe. The chicken stays very moist and is so flavorful. We use a charcoal grill, but you could bake this in the oven if you aren't in the mood to start the grill.

1/3 c. lime juice
2 tsp. fresh chives, minced
2 tsp. fresh ginger, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp. olive oil
2 tsp. chili powder
1 c. salsa
1 1/2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1. In a small pan, mix together lime juice, chives, ginger and garlic. Add olive oil and chili powder and heat to boiling over medium heat. Stir in salsa. Allow sauce to cool.
2. Place chicken in plastic bag. Add the sauce and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
3. Grill on high heat for approximately 4 minutes on each side, turning once and basting with extra marinade until chicken is thoroughly cooked.