Homemade Turkey Sloppy Joes

This is by far one of my most favorite recipes. Making your own sauce for a sloppy joe is really simple & just taste so much better than the canned version. It only takes a bit of time to chop out some things to go into it, which you can always do ahead of time to make an even quicker meal on the weekdays.

1 pound ground turkey or beef
1 Tbsp woreschester sauce
1 small yellow onion- diced
1 medium red bell pepper- diced
3 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
1 cup ketchup
1 cup water
2 Tbsp brown sugar
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp yellow mustard
salt to taste ( about 1 tsp)
pepper to taste (about 1 Tbsp) - I love Pepper~!


Brown your meat, drain any excess fat if needed. When meat is cooked add in diced onion, bell pepper & garlic. Cook a few minutes, until onion & bell pepper start to soften.

Next add in ketchup, stir until combined. Then add in salt & pepper- mix well.

Now add in water, and stir in brow sugar, chili powder & mustard. Combine well.

Simmer for 15-20 minutes.

while that is simmering I like to toast my hamburger buns.

Enjoy!!
Please leave a comment letting me know how it turned out for you & share with friends!
Thanks for stopping by.
Tara


Recipe from the wonderful & talented : The Pioneer Woman

ClamChowder!!!

This is my first attempt at making Clam Chowder. Even my Hubby said that when I called him and told him what I was making for dinner he was skeptical. He said that he only likes chowder to taste a certain way. Well after the meal he declared that It was a great chowder, really really good.
Yea!!! I guess that means I passed the chowder test!
Here is the recipe so You can try it out for your self.


1 cup chopped yellow onion
4 cups chopped potatoes ( 1 inch)
3 cloves minced garlic
1 cup chopped celery
3/4 stick Butter, Melted
3/4 cup flour
2 (10oz) cans whole baby clams
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
16oz container of Half & Half ( I used fat free)
1/2 tsp sugar
1 tsp parsley


I started off by chopping up my potatoes, onion, celery. To a large pot I added these plus the garlic. I then added the juice from the clams & then just enough water to cover the mixture up. I then turned on High to reach a Boil, then turned it down to simmer and put on the lid. I had to cook for about 23 mins for my potatoes to be tender. I then added the Half & Half, mix well.
In microwave safe bowl add the butter, melt! and then add the flour to that. stir well and then disk into the pot for cooking potaoes. I then added my clams, salt, pepper, sugar & parsley. Simmer until it thickens up.
Turn off and serve.!
( I added in a little bit of green onion for taste, you could also add some hot sauce if you prefer)

Recipe addapted by:
Clam Chowder credits


Try this out with some yummy
French Bread

Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon

This is one of my hubby's Favorite meals that I make. I made this up while we were living in Idaho, trying to get in more fish into our diets and this has just stayed with us threw the years. I hope you come try it out.


3 Salmon filets, thawed ( I use the individually wrapped one you can find at the grocery store)
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp olive oil
juice from half a lime


In a small pie tin add in the brown sugar, pepper, salt, & chili powder. mix with a fork to blend well.
Next add each piece of salmon to the mixture, make sure to coat both sides well.
Place a large frying pan on your stove, turn to a 4-5 area. Add 1/2 tsp olive oil.
When heated place in your salmon and then squeeze the lime juice in on top.
fry for about 5 mins depending on the heat. then flip and cook on the opposite side. you will see the beautiful coating the brown sugar is gonna get.
If you have never cooked salmon before you can check to see if it is doing cooking by flaking the fish with your fork.
Enjoy!

Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Shells

1 box jumbo shells
1 1/2 jars marinara sauce ( I used preggo)
2 cups ricotta cheese
1 cup chopped fresh spinach

Cook your shells following the directions on the box.
In a medium bowl combine the ricotta & spinach.
When the shells have cooked & cooled start adding the Ricotta mixture to the shells
I used a 9x13 glass baking dish.
line the shells in the baking dish, once filled cover with the marinara.
Cook at 350 for 45 minutes coved with foil.

remove and serve :)
super easy & simple.

I actually put this together during nap time, and then popped in the oven for dinner.

BBQ Meatloaf

This is by far the best meatloaf ever! and so so easy to make & throw in the oven. I at one time used a different recipe but then my mom made me try this and we will never go back to anything else.
try it for your self.


2 pounds ground meat ( I use 1 pound ground turkey & 1 pound ground hamburger)
1 cup Bbq sauce ( I used what I had on hand, KC masterpiece..hickory smoked)
1 large egg
1 cup water
1 package stuffing mix ( i use Stouffers turkey mix)


1. Preheat oven to 375
2. cover cookie sheet with foil & spray with cooking spray
3. combine everything into a large mixing bowl
4. place mixture on the cookie sheet and shape it to form a log ( I don't use a bread pan because the 2 pounds is to much to fit)
5. squirt some extra bb sauce on the top. cover with foil & bake for 60 mins. after cooked uncover and cook for 15 mins to crisp the top.
6. remove and enjoy!! (I like to dip mine in the bbq sauce but my hubby likes to dip it in ketchup..so either way is fantastic.)

Pizza Bites

This little guys were first introduced to me by a friend of mine's blog. The first time I made them for my family they became an instant favorite, not to mention how Easy they are. I hope your family loves them as much as mine.


1-2 packages of crescent rolls (8count, I buy the bigger sized ones)
a package of mozzarella cheese sticks
1 package of pepperoni  (we use turkey)


Preheat your oven to 350
roll out each of the crescent rolls, full them at the thickest part with half a cheese stick & 4-5 pepperoni
when all of them have been rolled shut, stick them in the oven for the cooking time on the package, I like cooking mine for about 16 mins.
take them out and enjoy them with some warm marinara & ranch.

recipe from:
The Recipe Critic

Crockpot Beef Stroganoff

Let me just say that this was so so easy to put together and tastes great! Meat is so so tender!

2 pounds cube steak (cut into 1 inch pieces)
1 cup chopped yellow onion
2 cans golden mushroom soup
1 tbsp worcestershire
1 14oz can beef broth
1 package of cream cheese (room temp)
1 cup sour cream (room temp)
package of egg noodles
2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tbsp pepper
1 tbsp garlic powder
(for an extra kick you could add 1 tbsp smoked paprika)


In our crock pot add your cube steak, onion, worcestershire, beef broth, golden mushroom soup, salt, pepper, garlic power, stir to combine.

Cook on low for 8 hours

then add your sour cream & cream cheese and cook for 30 mins.

I used this time to make a salad & cook my noodles

then enjoy all this hearty yummy goodness!

*fiy if you work it won't hurt it for it to cook longer than the 8 hours, but maybe 10 hrs at the max

recipe from heathersbytes

Crockpot Buffalo Ranch Sliders

How can I even begin to tell you how yummy these are?! not to mention so easy, I love anything from the crockpot because it means less time in the kitchen and more time focused on my kids & hubby.

For this recipe you will need:
5 frozen boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 bottle of buffalo wing sauce ( I prefer Franks)
1 packet of dry ranch dressing mix


Turn your crockpot on High
Place in the chicken then pour the buffalo sauce over the top.
Then sprinkle in the ranch seasoning.
Cover & let it cook for 4 hours on high (or 6 on low)
Remove from crockpot and shred if needed then place back into the sauce.

Prepare your mini buns.
I put the meat mixture in & then added some cheese, tomato & ranch dressing.

This does make for a spicy meal so only me & my hubby ate these, my little man got his own meal :)
Hope you enjoy!
<3 Tara

My recipe was adapted from:
Really From Pinterest

Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers

As promised I have a new recipe, Stuffed Bell Peppers. I decided to use turkey meat again instead of sausage or beef. The whole family loved them. So super easy to make and pretty quick I might add. I think we will be making these again in the near future so Yummy!


6 medium to small bell peppers
1 medium onion, chopped
1 pound of lean ground turkey
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
2 cups of your favorite salsa
1 cup cooked rice
1 cup shredded cheese
avocados
sour cream



Heat oven to 350
Cut bell peppers in half and remove the seeds.
In a large skillet over a medium heat, brown turkey with onions.
Add minced garlic, chili powder & cumin, stir and cook for 5 mins.
Stir in salsa & rice, cook for 10 mins.
Place cut peppers in casserole dish and divide the turkey mixture up evenly among them.
Top with cheese.
Bake for 10 mins.
Serve with sliced avocados & sour cream.


Enjoy
Tara

*Original recipe from:
Heat Oven to 350

HomeMade Sloppy Joes

1 pound ground turkey

1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 small onion, diced

1 medium red bell pepper, diced

3 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic

1 cup ketchup

1 cup water

2 Tbsp brown sugar

2 tsp chilli powder

1 tsp yellow mustard

salt to taste (about 1 tsp)

black pepper to taste (about 1 tbsp- yes I love pepper)

Brown your meat in a large skillet. 

Once browned add, onion, bell pepper, garlic. cook for a few minutes to let the onion & bell pepper soften.

add ketchup, stir until combined.

add salt & pepper, mix well.

add water, mix well.

Next add, brown sugar, chili powder & mustard. Combine well.

cover & let simmer for 15-20 minutes.

Toast up your buns & your ready to eat! 

Enjoy!

Tara

*adapted from

The Pioneer Woman

Turkey Shepard's pie

This is partly my mom's recipe with my own twist. I like to use healthy request tomato basil soup instead of tomato soup & I cook turkey meat instead of hamburger
is a family favorite

1-2 pounds turkey meat ( or hamburger)
2 cans heathy request tomato basil soup
2 cans green beans
2 tsp worcestershire
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
potatoes ( I use instant, they are much easier & taste just as great)
shredded cheese

Brown the meat in a large skillet.
Add your worcestershire & garlic to the meat.
When it is fully cooked add the tomato soup, green beans, salt and pepper. stir well. cover.
In the meantime make your instant potatoes by following the directions. I have found that using the betty crocker ones it takes 2. I like the loaded mashed potato ones they carry.
Once the potatoes are done add evenly on top of the meat mixture then cover with cheese. turn your burner to low and cover for 5 mins.
Enjoy!
Tara

Sweet n Sour Chicken & Rice cooker Fried Rice

Where do I even begin... this is such a yummy meal! We ended up with left overs but my Hubby took them for lunch today, he was so excited to get to have this again.

Here are the 2 recipes you will need to make this yummy meal.
Enjoy!

Sweet n Sour Chicken:
the breading:
3-5 chicken breast
salt & pepper
2 cups corn starch
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 oil

Rinse the chicken. trim off the fat and cut into 1 inch cubes. season with salt & pepper. dip chicken into corn starch and coat all the way with the eggs.
Heat oil in a large skillet. cook until golden brown. place in a 9x12 pan.

sauce:
3/4 cup sugar
4 tablespoons ketchup
1/2 cup white distilled vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon garlic salt

whisk until smooth. then pour evenly over the chicken. Turn the chicken as to coat all sides.
bake in the oven at 350 for 15 mins, then stir and cook for 15 more minutes.

I like my food with a little Kick! so I sprinkled red pepper flakes over my chicken.

Recipe found at:
Made it, Ate it, Loved it



Rice Cooker Fried Rice:
2 cups beef stalk
2 cups rice
1 Tbsp oil
2-3 slices of the thick cut ham, cubed
1 onion, sliced
1 tsp minced garlic
1 cup frozen mixed veggies, peas & carrots
2 Tbsp soy sauce

Turn on the rice cooker and let it get hot, about 10 mins. the add oil, onion, meat & garlic. stir until the onion starts to soften. Add rice stir well. add frozen veggies & beef stalk, mix well. turn in the rice cooker to cook the normal way that you use it & let it do its magic! after all done you can add a tiny bit of soy sauce.

Recipe found at:
The Recipe Critic

Crockpot Country Style Pork Ribs

I decided it had been quite a few months since I had made ribs, actually probably been a Year.

I decided that since I could not for the life of me find the recipe I once had used that I would experiment with something on my own. ( you will find that I do this a lot)

Here is what you will need:

Crockpot

6 pounds boneless country style pork ribs

2 1/2 cups BBQ sauce ( I used Kraft)

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 coke

Add all of your ribs in your crockpot ( I know that 6 pounds is a lot, but we like to have plenty of left overs), then just start adding all of the ingredients. I added the Coke first and then everything else. Cover and cook for 6 hrs on High.

Enjoy

Tara