Slow Cooker Enchiladas

March 29, 2015 Leave a Comment

 

Slow Cooker Enchiladas

Slow Cooker Enchiladas

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

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As a busy wife and mother of two young sons, I rely on this handy recipe.  I layer enchilada ingredients in the slow cooker, turn it on and forget about it.  With a bit of spice, these hearty enchiladas are especially nice during the colder months.

                Mary Luebbert                                                                  Benton, Kansas

 

Slow Cooker Enchiladas Recipe

 

Slow Cooker Enchiladas

1 lb. ground beef

1 cup chopped onion

½ cup chopped green pepper

1 can (16 oz.) pinto or kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (10 oz.) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained

1/3 cup water

1 tsp. chili powder

½ tsp. ground cumin

½ tsp. salt

¼ tsp. pepper

1 cup (4 oz.) shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1 cup (4 oz.) Shredded Monterey Jack cheese

6 flour tortillas (6 inches)

 

In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper until meat is NO LONGER “PINK”; drain.  Add the next eight ingredients; bring to a boil.  Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.  Combine cheeses.

In a 5 quart slow cooker, layer about ¾ cup beef mixture, one tortilla and about 1/3 cup cheese. Repeat layers.  Cover and cook on low 5-7 hours or until heated through.          4 servings

 

(Recipe for Slow Cooker Enchiladas was in www.tasteofhome.com, 2015)

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Slow-Cooked Stuffed Peppers

March 7, 2015 Leave a Comment

 

Slow-Cooked Stuffed Peppers

Slow-Cooked Stuffed Peppers

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

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My favorite kitchen appliance is the slow-cooker, and I use mine more than anyone else I know.  It does a great job with this good-for-you dish.

             Michelle Gurnsey                                                            Lincoln, Nebraska

 

Slow-Cooked Stuffed Peppers Recipe

 

Slow-Cooked Stuffed Peppers

4 medium sweet red peppers

1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 cup (4 oz.) shredded pepper jack cheese

¾ cup salsa

1 small onion, chopped

½ cup frozen corn

1/3 cup uncooked converted long grain rice

1 ¼ tsp. chili powder

½ tsp. ground cumin

Reduced-fat sour cream, optional

 

Cut and discard tops from peppers; remove seeds.  In a large bowl, mix beans, cheese, salsa, onion, corn, rice, chili powder and cumin; spoon into peppers.  Place in a 5 quart slow cooker coated with cooking spray.

Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until peppers are tender and filling is heated through.  If desired, serve with sour cream.

 

(Recipe for Slow-Cooked Stuffed Peppers was in www.tasteofhome.com, 2015)

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Spicy Chili Mac

December 9, 2014 Leave a Comment

 

Spicy Chili Mac

Spicy Chili Mac

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

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Family and friends love this recipe.  I use three power foods:  tomatoes, black beans and olive oil, plus whole wheat pasta.  It’s comfort food to feel good about.  **This recipe is DIABETIC FRIENDLY!**

          Krissy Black                                                                                        Mt. Vernon, Ohio

Spicy Chili Mac Recipe

 

Spicy Chili Mac

2 cups uncooked whole wheat elbow macaroni

1 lb. lean ground turkey

1 small onion, chopped

2 to 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped

2 tsp. olive oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (14 ½ oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained

1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce

1 to 2 Tbsp. hot pepper sauce

2 to 3 tsp. chili powder

1 tsp. cumin

¼ tsp. cayenne pepper

¼ tsp. pepper

¾ cup shredder reduced-fat cheddar cheese

 

Cook macaroni according to package directions.  Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook the turkey, onion and jalapeno in oil over medium heat until meat is no longer pink.  Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.  Drain.

Add the beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, pepper sauce and seasoning.  Drain macaroni; stir into turkey mixture.  Cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes or until heated through.

Sprinkle with cheese.  Remove from the heat; cook and let stand until cheese is melted.         6 serving

 

(Recipe for Spicy Chili Mac was in www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)

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Turkey Burritos with Fresh Fruit Salsa

December 2, 2014 Leave a Comment

 

Turkey Burritos with Fresh Fruit Salsa

Turkey Burritos with Fresh Fruit Sals

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

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Packed with fruit, veggies, nutrition and flavor, this lighter, whole-grain twist on traditional burritos is sure to be a big hit with your family.  “Even our pickiest eater loves these with the sweet-spicy fruit  salsa.  Yum!”  This recipe is “Diabetic Friendly”!

                Lisa Eaton                                                                                           Kenneburk, ME

Turkey Burritos with Fresh Fruit Salsa Recipe

 

Turkey Burritos with Fresh Fruit Salsa

1 pint grape tomatoes, quartered

1 medium mango, peeled and chopped

2 medium kiwifruit, peeled and chopped

3 green onions, thinly sliced

3 Tbsp. finely chopped red onion

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped

1 Tbsp. lime juice

Burritos:       1 lb. lean ground turkey

½ tsp. ground turmeric

¼ tsp. ground cumin

1 Tbsp. olive oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

½ cup Burgundy wine or reduced-sodium beef broth

1 jar (16 oz.) salsa

2 cups frozen corn, thawed

 1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained

10 whole wheat tortilla (8 inch), warmed

1 cup (4 oz.) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

 

For salsa, combine the first seven ingredients.  Chill until serving.

In a large nonstick skillet, cook the turkey, turmeric and cumin in oil over medium heat until turkey is no longer pink.  Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.  Drain.  Stir in wine.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat; simmer, uncover, for 3-5 minutes or until thickened.

Stir in the salsa, corn and black beans.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until thickened.  Remove from the heat.

Spoon about ½ cup turkey mixture off center on each tortilla.  Sprinkle with cheese.  Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up.  Serve with salsa.         10 servings

 

(Recipe for Turkey Burritos with Fresh Fruit Salsa  was in www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)

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Tilapia with Corn Salsa

August 9, 2014 Leave a Comment
Tilapia with Corn Salsa

Tilapia with Corn Salsa

 

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

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My family loves fish, and this super-fast and delicious dish is very popular at my house.  Thought it tastes like it takes long time, it cooks in minutes under the broiler.  We like it garnished with lemon wedges and couscous on the side.

 

Tilapia with Corn Salsa Recipe

Tilapia with Corn Salsa

4 tilapia fillets (6 oz. each)

1 Tbsp. olive oil

¼ tsp. salt

¼ tsp. pepper

1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (11 oz.) whole kernel corn, drained

¾ cup Italian salad dressing

2 Tbsp. chopped green onion

2 Tbsp. chopped sweet red pepper

 

Drizzle both sides of fillets with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Broil 4-6 inches from the heat for 5-7 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.  Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients.  Serve with fish.         4 servings

 

(Recipe for Tilapia with Corn Salsa was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)

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Dad’s Ultimate Breakfast Burritos

June 14, 2014 Leave a Comment

 

Dad's Ultimate Breakfast Burritos

Dad’s Ultimate Breakfast Burritos

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

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A dad-pleasing day is guaranteed when these breakfast burritos are on the menu.  He’ll love the peppery eggs mixed with potatoes, onions, corn, beans and seasoning in an overstuffed tortilla and smothered in cheese.

              Stacey Nerness                                                                 Spencer, Iowa

 

Dad’s Ultimate Breakfast Burritos Recipe

Dad’s Ultimate Breakfast Burritos

10 medium red potatoes, cubed

3 bay leaves

1 ½ tsp. kosher salt, divided

1 medium green pepper, chopped

1 medium red pepper, chopped

1 medium onion, chopped

4 Tbsp. olive oil, divided

1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 cup frozen corn

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped

2 tsp. ground cumin

1 ½ tsp. garlic powder

1 ½ tsp. paprika

½ tsp. pepper

10 eggs, beaten

10 flour tortillas (10 inches), warmed

4 cups (16 oz.) shredded cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese

 

Place the potatoes, bay leaves and ½ teaspoon salt in a Dutch oven and cover with water.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-6 minutes or until almost tender.  Drain and discard bay leaves.

In a large skillet, cook the green and red peppers, onion and potatoes in 3 tablespoons oil over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.  Add the beans, corn, jalapeno, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, pepper and remaining salt; heat through.

In a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat.  Add eggs.  Cook and stir until almost set.  Add potatoes mixture.

Spoon 1 cup filling off center of each tortilla.  Sprinkle with ¼ cup cheese.  Fold sides and ends over filling and roll up.  Place on a greased baking sheet; sprinkle with remaining cheese.  Broil 4 inches from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.          10 servings

 

(Recipe for Dad’s Ultimate Breakfast Burritos was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)

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Favorite Mexican Lasagna

May 19, 2014 Leave a Comment

 

Favorite Mexican Lasagna

Favorite Mexican Lasagna

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

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Tortillas replace lasagna noodles in this beef casserole with a south-of-the-border twist.  With salsa, enchilada sauce, chilies, cheese and refried beans, it’s a fiesta of flavors.

            Tina Newhauser                                                               Peterborough, New Hampshire

 

Favorite Mexican Lasagna Recipe

Favorite Mexican Lasagna

1 ¼ lb. ground beef or turkey

1 medium onion, chopped

4 garlic cloves, minced

2 cups salsa

1 can (16 oz.) refried beans

1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (10 oz.) enchilada sauce

1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies

1 envelope taco seasoning

¼ tsp. pepper

6 flour tortillas (10 inches)

3 cups (12 oz.) shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided

2 cups crushed tortilla chips

Slice ripe olives, guacamole, chopped tomatoes and sour cream, optional

 

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink.  Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.  Drain.  Stir in the salsa, beans, enchilada sauce, chilies, taco seasoning and pepper; heat through.

Spread I cup meat mixture in a greased 13 x 9 inch backing dish.  Layer with two tortillas, a third of the remaining meat mixture and 1 cup cheese.  Repeat layer.  Top with remaining tortillas and meat mixture.

Cover and bake at 375 F. for 30 minutes.  Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese and top with tortilla chips.

Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.  Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.  Garnish with olive, guacamole, tomatoes and sour cream if desired.        12 serving

 

(Recipe for Favorite Mexican Lasagna was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)

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Speedy Southwest Salad

May 2, 2014 Leave a Comment
Speedy Southwest Salad

Speedy Southwest Salad

 

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

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I used leftover corn and black beans I had in the fridge to throw together this sample layered salad.  It’s a big time-saver because it requires little chopping and features a quick dressing.  The crunchy combination is always in demand at our house.

                Kara Ann Goff                                                                   Loveland, Colorado

 

Speedy Southwest Salad Recipe

Speedy Southwest Salad

1 package (10 oz.) ready-to-serve salad greens

1 can (15 oz.) whole kernel corn, drained

1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained

½ cup ranch salad dressing

½ cup picante sauce

1 cup crushed tortilla chips

½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

½ cup diced tomatoes

 

Place the greens in a large salad bowl.  Top with corn and beans.

In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing and picante; spoon over vegetables; toss to coat.  Sprinkle with the tortilla chips, cheese and tomatoes.  Serve immediately.          6 servings

 

(Recipe for Speedy Southwest Salad was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)

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Santa Fe Chili

March 21, 2014 Leave a Comment

 

Santa Fe Chili

Santa Fe Chili

 

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

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This colorful and hearty chili is perfect for heartwarming, holiday get-togethers.  My family has been enjoying it for years.

          Laura Manning                                                                                Lilburn, Georgia

 

Santa Fe Chili Recipe

Santa Fe Chili

2 lb. ground beef

1 medium onion, chopped

2 cans (16 oz. each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained

2 cans (15 oz. each) black beans, rinsed and drained

2 cans (15 oz. each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained

3 cans (7 oz. each) white corn, drained

1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained

1 can (10 oz.) diced tomatoes and green chilies

1 can (11.5 oz.) V8 juice

2 envelopes ranch salad dressing mix

2 envelopes taco seasoning

Sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and corn chips, optional

 

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.  Transfer to a 5 or 6 quart slow cooker.  Stir in beans, corn, tomatoes, juice, salad dressing mix and taco seasoning.

Cover and cook on high for 4-6 hours or until heated through.  Serve with sour cream, cream cheese and corn chips if desired.        16 servings (4 quarts)

 

(Recipe for Santa Fe Chili was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)

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Artichoke Dip

January 30, 2014 Leave a Comment
Artichoke Dip

Artichoke Dip

Get ready for the Super Bowl with the Seahawks vs. Broncos on Sunday, February 2, 2014.  You can serve these classic dips with cut-up vegetables or low-salt chips.  Your household of hungry football fans will scarf them up.  All three dips, artichoke, black bean-chipotle and baked onion are included. This dip is delicious unbaked.  Crabmeat and cooked chopped spinach may be stirred into either version. Artichoke Dip Recipe

Artichoke Dip

2 (14 oz.) cans artichoke hearts, drained

1 cup mayonnaise

1 cup sour cream

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Mince the artichokes in a food processor; add mayonnaise, sour cream and Parmesan cheese. If desired, coat a small baking dish with cooking spray, fill with dip and bake in a preheated 350 F. oven 20 to 25 minutes, or until lightly browned.           12 – 16 servings

This will take about 15 minutes to make and may be made a day ahead.   Black Bean-Chipotle Dip

Black Bean-Chipotle Dip

½ cup coarsely chopped red onion

½ cup cilantro

1 Tbsp. (or to taste) minced chipotle in adobo sauce

2 (15.5 oz. each) cans black beans, drained and rinsed, divided

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice

1 tsp. ground cumin

½ tsp. dried oregano

Chop onion and cilantro together in food processor to 1/8 inch pieces; add chipotle, and mince. Add half the beans, the olive oil, lime juice, cumin and oregano, and pulse the machine to thoroughly combine. Transfer the beans to the bowl; stir in the remaining whole beans and mash lightly with a fork, if desired. 12 to 14 servings

Baked Onion Dip

Baked Onion Dip

1 Tbsp. canola oil

4 cups chopped onions

1 tsp. sugar

4 oz. Neufchatel cheese (low-fat cream cheese)

1/3 cup light mayonnaise

½ cup reduced-fat sour cream

¼ plus 1 Tbsp. grated Parmesan, divided

¼ tsp. Worcestershire sauce

Preheat the oven to 350 F.  Coat a 1 quart baking dish with cooking spray. Heat canola oil in large in a nonstick skillet over medium high heat.  Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until somewhat softened, about 4 minutes.  Sprinkle with sugar; reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and deeply golden, about 15 minutes.  Remove from heat and allow to cool. Combine the Neufchatel, mayonnaise, sour cream, ¼ cup of the Parmesan and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl; stir in the onions and transfer to the prepared baking dish.  Sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Bake until mixture is golden on top and bubbling, about 20 minutes.  Serve warm.          12 servings   (Recipe for Artichoke Dip, Black Bean-Chipotle Dip, and Baked Onion Dip came from the Newsday, January 30, 2014)

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