2025 Thanksgiving for 2

Store bought cherry pie and ice cream.

I’ve been under the weather for 3 weeks.  Can’t shake it so this year I ordered 2 individual Turkey pot pies from a local former chef.  She saved the day because I love Turkey at Thanksgiving.

I made homemade mashed potatoes, cranberries and corn.  Also quick buttered baked rolls.

This was a great meal and I may make it myself next time I’m craving g turkey or chicken pot pie. ***I’ll use my pot pie gravy the same as I usually do with fresh veggies cooked ahead of time.  The gravy was perfect and very similar to my gravy recipe.

***Make note the stuffing was made with a waffle iron

And placed on top of turkey ,veggie and gravy. Neat idea!!!

I baked 350° until it was bubbly about 45 minutes . So easy.

No problem using chicken if you don’t like turkey.

Reduced carbs stuffed peppers

Trying to cut carbs.  This recipe is delicious!

Ground turkey or ground chicken can be substituted…

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A delicious recipe where no breadcrumbs or rice are added.  Good for cutting carbs.

1/2 lb. Ground chuck

1/2 tsp. Salt

1tsp. Garlic powder 

1 tsp. Onion powder 

2 large tablespoons Pecorino Romano cheese

1egg beaten with about 1/4 cup milk

2 red peppers hollowed out and rinsed well

1/4 cup

Olive oil and basil in tomatoes.

Note:  I did not add any bread crumbs or rice  to this recipe.

Mix top 6 ingredients with hands.

Stuff 2red peppers to top

Place 1/4 cup

Olive oil in a Dutch skillet on medium heat , add stuffed peppers.  They will start to sizzle.  With tongs gently turn twice.  They will brown slightly. If you are not sure lower heat to low.  Once browned add 1can crushed tomatoes.  I also added fresh basil and garlic plus a little salt. Lower heat and cover.

After tomatoes start to bubble cook on low about 1 hour.

Enjoy!

Turkey breast and trimmings

This could be your Thanksgiving meal!  Enjoy!

This is a recipe re-post of a turkey meal you can enjoy any day you choose!

Yummy!

One pot turkey breast 

It’s not Thanksgiving but when I feel like a turkey meal I make it to my liking and don’t have to wait for Thanksgiving…just saying.,

Easy meal when you’re wanting turkey not chicken for a meal.

All I did was with this bone in small turkey breast was to sear it on both sides it in vegetable oil in my cast iron pot with salt pepper and onion granules.  

After the turkey was seared  I then added about 1/2 +cup chicken broth. Put the lid on it and put in oven at 325° and it reached 165° in about 11/2 hours.  

The turkey breast was about 1.5 lbs. 

Once the turkey breast reached 165° I allowed it to rest for about 5 minutes and then sliced it with a large serrated knife. It made yummy gravy.

Served with great sides!  It hit the spot! Yummy!

Enjoy!

Thanksgiving 2022

Today was hubby and my Thanksgiving dinner!

I had bought a 5# Turkey breast and decided today (Saturday) was our Thanksgiving feast.  

Since we are back to (2) on Thanksgiving we chose to eat at a local restaurant Thanksgiving day which was delicious and hit a movie.  It was a nice day!  

We both miss family but we’ve had many years enjoying the children and grandchildren and now with jobs and moves it’s either get on airplane and fly or enjoy FaceTime with them.  It’s all good! 

Homemade everything but dessert.  I bought an caramel apple cheesecake!

I made my moms recipe for fresh cranberry sauce and sage stuffing which is my all time favorite Thanksgiving side.  I coujd make it a meal! Seriously!!!

We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and that your holidays are safe and healthy!

AL TOO

New recipe for Turkey chili

I know it’s hot but thankfully we are comfortable inside.  I am making Turkey chili with every possible seasoning I thought might work.  My hubby turns his nose at Turkey anything except Thanksgiving where he’ll eat it.

Just a few of what I added to the lean but not too lean Turkey.

Fried it in a little vegetable oil.  Then I added a little powdered ranch dressing, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, salt and lots of pepper and a splash of Franks hot sauce.  2 -15 oz. Cans tomatoes which I put in processor and one can rinsed light kidney beans..  

It looks good.  Smells good.  We’ll see what he says.  It certainly is way different than the regular way I usually make chili and this Turkey is really fine so 🤞.  I’ll let you know MY opinion later.  HIS too!

***Our opinion this concoction I created was delicious!

Ingredients:

I lb. Ground lean Turkey 

Onion powder

Garlic powder

chili powder

Cumin

Salt

Lots of pepper

2 tablespoons dry ranch dressing or 1/2 package (approximate)

Several Splashes Frank's hot sauce 

1-4 oz. Can tomato sauce

2-14.5 oz. Diced tomatoes ( pulsed in food processor)

1-14.5 ox. Can light kidney beans ( drained)

I don’t have exact measurements other than tomatoes but you can just judge how you like food seasoned.

I think Turkey needs a good mix of seasonings.  My regular beef chili only calls for basic chili, salt and pepper.

Heavy hand amounts for great flavor!

Enjoy!

Mini stuffed peppers

This recipe can be appetizer friendly.  A knife and fork is needed.

8 to 12 small mini variegated peppers( cut tops off, remove seeds and wash and dry)

1/2 lb, ground beef or Turkey 

1/2 tsp. Salt and 1/4 tsp. Pepper

I egg

1/4 tsp. Onion powder

1/8 tsp. Garlic powder 

1/4 cup breadcrumbs 

1 quart Marinara sauce

1/4 tsp. Cayenne pepper to add to sauce( optional)

Mix above ingredients and stuff mini peppers

In a large skillet on medium heat place a slight amount of vegetable oil.  Place stuffed peppers and brown slightly.

In a medium size crockpot place 1 qt. tomato sauce( jar sauce is fine)

Add stuffed peppers.  Cook on low approximately 2 hours.  Peppers should be slightly firm.  Remove.  Allow to set slightly.  Serve on a small sturdy appetizer plate with some of the sauce.  Enjoy!

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Baked meatloaf! with potatoes and carrots.

Today I made a smaller meatloaf  using 1/2 lb. Ground beef and red skinned potatoes cut in half.  Carrots again because I do like carrots!

New photo for the new year.  Recipe and Ingredients the same just smaller amounts used.

All in one meal.  Baked meatloaf with white potatoes and carrots.

I love all in one meals.  Whether it is crock pot handy or in the oven the thought of putting several good ingredients in a pan or pot and coming out with a delicious, easy to do meal ranks top on my list of happy moments.  Call me crazy but finding meals to not only be healthy but also satisfying is not always easy and when you can put them all in one pan or pot I am one happy chick.  LOL  

This one was delicious.  We had leftovers so hubby had some the next day and me too!  Afterall meatloaf is healthy and this recipe had little bread crumbs so it was low in the carb area. The amount of ketscup was minimal so it was a good healthy choice in my book.  Enjoy and feel free to add anything else you'd like to this meatloaf.  I did not add the Worcestershire sauce(not a fav of mine).  And notice no eggs in this meatloaf and it held together perfectly.  YUM

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• 1/2 to 3/4 cup milk (use low fat is you want)
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup crushed saltines or panko bread crumbs
• 1/2 small onion grated 
•  1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce(optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pound lean ground beef (chicken or turkey if you desire)
• 2 small onions, quartered
• 4 small potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 4 medium carrots, quartered
• 1 large green pepper, cut into quarters(optional)
• parsley for garnish

1. In a large bowl, combine milk, ketchup, cracker crumbs, Worcestershire sauce optional , salt and pepper. Add ground beef. Shape meat mixture into an 8-in. x 4-in. oval; place in a lightly greased baking pan. Place the onions, potatoes, carrots and optional green pepper around the loaf .
2. Cover and bake at 350° for 1-1/4 hours depending on your oven. Uncover; bake 15 minutes longer or until there is no longer any pink in the center and potatoes and carrots are fork tender.  Note: mine took a little longer than time  suggested.  I used beef and pork in my adapted recipe. 

1/10/16 original recipe 

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adapted from Pot Roast Meat Loaf in Country Ground Beef 1993, p32

Thanksgiving for two “The Day after”2021

Thanksgiving we spent with our son and family so today I decided was our Thanksgiving feast.

It takes a lot of preparation for a large family which I did for many years so this preparation was for a smaller group as in the two of us but it still was a lot of pots and pans to clean up after.

Thankfully I have a good guy to help!

My “Good Guy”!