Turkey Chili [RECIPE]

Turkey chili
Want the chili but not the beef? Try cooking up this yummy bowl of red using ground turkey instead. (Photo by Jathan Fink, Jadeworks Entertainment)

If you’re trying to reduce your intake of beef for one reason or another, but still get a hankering for warm chili on a cold day, try this recipe which takes the moo out of the comfort food favorite and replaces it with a gobble. It’s equally delicious and cooks up in no time. Continue reading “Turkey Chili [RECIPE]”

Frito Pie [RECIPE]

Frito Pie
It doesn’t have to be game day to serve up a yummy family favorite like Frito Pie.
(Photo by Jathan Fink, Jadeworks Entertainment)

As a kid, Frito Pie was always one of my favorite school lunches. It was crunchy, cheesy and simply good, filling grub. But one of the things I didn’t like about it is that sometimes it was a little too oily, which wasn’t a good thing for a teenager worried about his complexion. Now I’ve replaced half the meat with ground turkey, added more seasoning for a deeper flavor profile, and even thrown in a bit of corn meal for extra creaminess. I hope you like this grown-up version as much as I do! Continue reading “Frito Pie [RECIPE]”

Southwest Chicken Pasta [RECIPE]

Southwest Chicken Pasta
Flavorful and delicious, with just the right amount of spice, our Southwest Chicken Pasta is a real crowd pleaser.
(Photo by Jathan Fink, Jadeworks Entertainment)

Reminiscent of our travels through New Mexico where we fell in love with the flavor profiles of the American Southwest, this recipe uses kitchen staples like black beans, dried pasta, and spices in a unique new way. Prepare this dish a day in advance for optimal taste, so all the flavors have an opportunity to meld.  Continue reading “Southwest Chicken Pasta [RECIPE]”