Cumin Turkey with Squash

What You Need:
1 1/2 C of quinoa grain
2 C of chicken broth
1 1/2 lb. turkey tenderloin
1 t ground cumin
1/4 t of salt
2 scallions, sliced
2 mild green chilies, stemmed, seeded and chopped
1 squash, halved lengthwise and sliced
2 C of fresh spinach leaves, roughly chopped
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and sliced
1 C of salsa
How to Make [...]

Experience a First Night Celebration

When it comes to family fun on New Year’s Eve it’s hard to pass up a First Night celebration. It’s a great way for the community and families to celebrate the beginning of a new year.
This idea began in Boston, Massachusetts. While celebrating the bicentennial in 1976, the inaugural First Night was a part of [...]

Salsa Dipped Grilled Cheese

What You Need:
8 t of margarine, softened
8 slices of whole wheat bread
4 slices of American cheese
4 slices of Muenster cheese
2 C of mild salsa
How to Make It:
On one side of each slice of bread spread the margarine.
In a large skillet put half of the slices, margarine side down.
On each slice of bread put one slice [...]

Cornbread Chicken Pizzas

What You Need:
2 (9 oz.) pkg. southwestern cooked chicken breast strips
2 (11.5 oz.) cans refrigerated cornbread twists
1 (8 oz.) pkg. Mexican cheese blend, shredded
How to Make It:
The oven is allowed to preheat to 375 degrees F.
The chicken strips are cut into small chunks.
Both cans of cornbread twists are unrolled.
Separate into 4 rectangles each.
The rectangles are [...]

Chilies Devilled Eggs

What You Need:
12 hard boiled eggs
1/2 C of mayonnaise
1/2 C of green chilies, chopped very fine
2 t of chipotle pepper in abode sauce
1/2 t of garlic salt
6 teaspoons of salsa
How to Make It:
The eggs are cut in half and remove the yolks to a mixing bowl.
Place the egg whites on a serving platter.
With a fork [...]

Filled Cornbread Coffin

What You Need:
2 (8 1/2 oz.) pkgs. corn bread mix
2/3 C of milk
2 eggs
1/4 t black paste food coloring
1 T of canola oil
1 sweet red pepper, sliced
1 Serrano pepper, seed and chopped very fine
1/3 C onion, chopped
2 (15 oz.) cans vegetarian chili
How to Make It:
The oven is set to preheat to 400 degrees.
Spray generously the [...]

How to Keep Summer’s Harvest All Year Long

The first signs of fall are eye catching if you walk into the kitchen of someone with a garden. Fresh fruits and vegetables are everywhere; the counters, tables, windowsills and the refrigerator are usually pretty full. Neighbors, friends and family all relish the excess you share but there’s always more than you can [...]

Recipes from the Bubbling Cauldron

Finding great recipes for your Halloween party can be a little tricky sometimes especially if your looking for new ideas. Here are a couple of recipes you can create in your bubbling cauldron that don’t need tricks to achieve but will be a treat to those who try them.
Witch’s Brew is a great [...]

Pumpkin Joe’s Salsa Meat Pie

What You Need:
1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1/2 C onion, chopped
2 t flour
1 C of salsa
1/2 C of chili sauce
1 C frozen corn
1 (4 oz.) can green chilies, chopped
2 T of brown sugar
1 sheet refrigerated pie pastry
1 egg
Orange paste food coloring
How to Make It:
The oven is set to preheat to 450 degrees.
In a skillet over medium [...]

The Egg is Truly a Breakfast Wonder

Which came first the chicken or the egg? Well, since we don’t normally eat chicken for breakfast it has to be the egg. Eggs are a wonderful breakfast food. They are easy to fix and very versatile. Fried, scrambled, poached and even boiled, eggs are a great source of protein and [...]

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