Lettuce wraps

 A tasty filling for lettuce wraps or can be eaten over noodles or rice.

1 - 1.5 lb ground turkey

1 Tbsp minced garlic

Shredded veggies - I used 

1 small zucchini

1 small yellow squash

1 cup carrots

Seasoned salt

Black pepper

Dried parsley flakes

Soy sauce

Worcestershire sauce 

Corn starch

Brown turkey with the minced garlic in a large skillet or saucepan.  Season to taste with the seasoned salt and pepper.

Shred or grate the veggies and drain any excess liquid. Add to the turkey mixture and heat until vegetables are tender.  Add soy sauce, Worcestershire and parsley flakes to taste.

Mix together about 1 tbsp cold water and 1 tbsp corn starch. Stir into the mixture and heat for a couple minutes, keep stirring. 

Serve in a lettuce leaf or over noodles or rice.  

Cheesy Chicken Noodle Casserole

 Cheesy Chicken Noodle Casserole

12 oz package of egg noodles

2 12 oz cans of chopped chicken breast meat

2 10.5 oz cans condensed cream of chicken soup

1 cup milk

1 cup mayonnaise (I use Dukes)

2 cups shredded cheese

12 oz package frozen peas and carrots

1 stick butter, melted

1 cup panko beard crumbs

Cook egg noodles as directed on package.

Preheat oven to 350.

While noodles are cooking, mix together chicken, soup, mix, mayonnaise, shredded cheese and frozen peas and carrots in a large bowl.

Drain noodles and stir into the chicken mixture.  

Pour into a 9 x 13 casserole. 

Spread panko crumbs over the mixture then drizzle butter over top.

Bake 30 minutes at 350. 

Easy Peanut Butter Pie

 Easy Peanut Butter Pie

Original recipe here

8 oz cream cheese at room temp

1 cup peanut butter, creamy

1 cup powdered sugar ( I used a heaping cup for added sweetness)

16 ounce tub of non-dairy whipped topping (cool whip) 

2 9” prepared graham cracker crusts ( can use chocolate cookie crust also) 

Extra whipped topping, chocolate syrup, and/or chocolate candy to garnish.

1. Using an electric mixer, blend peanut butter and cream cheese until well mixed.

2.  Add the powdered sugar s little at a time and mix.

3.  Use a spatula or large spoon to stir in the whipped topping a cup or so at a time.

4.  Divide the mixture between the 2 pie crusts.

5.  Cover and chill at least 1 hour.

6. Garnish with whipped topping.  Sprinkle chopped chocolate candies and drizzle syrup over individual slices.

Easy Taco Casserole

 I found the recipe here. https://www.saltandlavender.com/easy-taco-casserole-recipe/ 

Made a few minor changes

1 lb ground beef, browned and drained

2 cups crushed nacho cheese Doritos ( about 4 cups originally)

1 tbsp dried minced onion

1 tbsp chili powder

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1 14 oz can black beans drained

1 14 oz can corn drained

1 15.5 oz jar salsa

2 cups shredded fiesta cheese, divided

Salt and pepper to taste. 

Toppings: tomatoes, avocado, guacamole, onions, black olives, sour cream, lettuce, etc

Preheat oven to 350  

Cook ground beef and drain well.  

Stir in onion, chili powder, garlic powder and cumin  cook another 5 minutes  

Stir in the drained vegetables, salsa and 1 cup cheese.  Add salt and pepper to taste  

Spread Doritos in an even layer in a 9 x 13 pan  

Spoon meat mixture over the chips and top with remaining 1 cup cheese.  

Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes, uncovered.

Serve warm with desired toppings  

Creamy Chicken and Rice with Vegetables

 1 - 1 1/2 lb diced chicken breast ( I used leftover cooked chicken cut up into bite size pieces)

2 tbsp oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp dried minced onion

Salt and pepper to taste

1/2 tsp poultry seasoning ( maybe use more)

6.5 oz sliced mushrooms

2 tbsp lemon juice

8 oz cream cheese (I used Neufchâtel for lower fat)

1/3 cup sour cream

2 1/2 cups chicken broth

12 oz bag frozen peas and carrots. ( can substitute other frozen vegetables)

1 cup frozen corn kernels

Sauté chicken, minced onion and garlic in oil in a large skillet. Add remaining ingredients EXCEPT rice and stir until cream cheese is melted.   Bring to a boil.  

Stir in the rice and turn down to a simmer. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes.  Stir.  Add a little more broth if is it too dry.