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Turkey Salisbury Steak and Mushrooms

Turkey Salisbury Steaks with Mushrooms

Turkey Salisbury Steaks with Mushrooms

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 Turkey Salisbury Steak and Mushrooms

Browned Turkey Patties

Browned Turkey Patties

Making the gravy

Making the gravy

Thickened Brown Gravy

Thickened Brown Gravy

Turkey Salisbury Steaks with Mushrooms

Turkey Salisbury Steaks with Mushrooms

 I adapted this recipe from The Fannie Farmer Cookbook.

Turkey Salisbury Steak and Mushrooms

Julia Ann
Ground turkey patties smothered in mushroom gravy to make a distinctively different Salisbury Steak satisfying dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Meats
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup fine ground whole wheat saltines
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • seasalt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • spice or herb blend to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon rubbed thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon whole dried thyme
  • 1/4 cup flour for coating the patties
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 4 oz. can mushroom slices drained
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup milk

Instructions
 

  • Mix all the ingredients together from the turkey to the thyme.
  • Make 4 thick patties with the turkey mixture.
  • Dredge in flour, set in refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  • Melt the oil and butter.
  • Brown the patties on both sides with moderate heat.
  • Remove to plate and keep warm while making the gravy.
  • Add the remaining flour to the fat in the skillet, brown.
  • Add the chicken broth and milk.
  • With wire whisk stir to a smooth and thickened gravy.
  • Add more broth or milk as needed for right consistency.
  • Fold in the mushrooms.
  • Add the turkey patties and cover with gravy.
  • Heat through.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes, brown rice or noodles.

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Butternut Squash, Chicken & Pecan Tart

Butternut Squash, Chicken & Pecan Tart

Butternut Squash, Chicken & Pecan Tart

Fall is in the air and  the coloring of the leaves is happening…    The beauty of the fall season is something to behold when the sun is shining.   I have been given a couple of butternut squash to enjoy in older recipes and create a couple of new ones.  This is back to a recipe I put up  in October 2014.  Still good!

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Acorn and Butternut Squash

Acorn and Butternut Squash

The  butternut squash beauty on the right was selected for the autumn tart.  The wonderful thing about this entree tart it is as tasty as  eating dessert.  In this  particular tart I used shredded chicken from chicken drumsticks previously cooked in the slow cooker.  Drumsticks were tried as a means of trying to be economical.  Chicken breasts are also very nice to use with this tart. Chicken was used this time as ham is not a part of this household’s diet anymore due to the high sodium and alas….extra fat.

12 inch Squash, Chicken and Pecan Tart

Butternut Squash, Chicken & Pecan Tart baked in a 12-inch tart pan.

 

Butternut Squash, Chicken & Pecan Tart

This make a wonderful tart with the ginger pastry.  It will fill a 11-12 inch tart pan giving it a thick filling.  This was a  perfect tart, it did not crumble when the tart pan rim was removed or crumble when it was cut.   Just add a green salad or vegetable with fruit for dessert and lunch is served.

Butternut Squash, Chicken, Pecan Tart with steamed broccoli

Butternut Squash, Chicken & Pecan Tart with steamed broccoli

Butternut Squash, Chicken & Pecan Tart

Julia Ann
This recipe combines a favorite autumn vegetable with chicken, pecans and apples for a dessert like entree to become a Thanksgiving favorite.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • GINGER PASTRY

Notes

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2018 Version of the Tart:  I turned it into a 9-inch pie.  I cheated and bought a frozen pie crust.  I omitted the chicken, added just a little more squash, reduced the sugar some and proceeded as instructed.  Really had more filling than needed.  Baked the remainder in a small dish.  

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Macaroni, Chicken and Cheese Casserole

 

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Macaroni, chicken and cheese casserole

Macaroni, Chicken and Cheese Casserole, the ultimate comfort food.

Have you ever had a week longer than your food in the house or the money in your wallet and pay day isn’t here yet?  I thought I was through with those times forever.  However!  I am now retired.  The pay isn’t as good as it was when I worked 40+ hrs a week for someone else.

Well, this has been the dilemma in our house of two this week.  It is amazing what new things can be cooked up with the same foods.  I use leftovers and create new dishes which means I usually end up with more leftovers.  You may not relate, but I am sure many of your parents or grandparents can relate to using everything you have before getting new.  Well, food does not really fall in that category – just left overs.

I like to cook up several boneless, skinless chicken breasts with seasoned low-fat chicken broth or water in the slow cooker.  They can be bagged in freezer bags and pulled out only what is needed for a meal for two.  Of course, I save the broth for soups in glass cans stored in the refrigerator.

This time I had some ricotta cheese, some Colby Jack cheese and a green bell pepper. Oh yes, the cornbread from the day before. Luck would have it, I did not have an onion, hey, that is why the onion powder is on the shelf.

Talk about need for comfort food!   Well, here comes the macaroni, chicken and cheese.  It was tasty, filling with a gelatin fruit salad and green beans and budget casserole.  Not feeling too deprived, we had chocolate chip cookies and sherbet.

For those budget strapped beginners in the world, couples, families,  the retiree or just tightening the budget belt out of need, look at your leftovers and get creative.  Here is one of my solutions.

Macaroni, Chicken and Cheese Casserole

Julia Ann
An easy on your pocketbook comfort dish for the family. It is one of those recipes, having leftovers is a good dilemma.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups boiling water
  • 1 cup whole wheat elbow macaroni uncooked
  • 1 teaspoon Netta Belle's Choice Sea Salt
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 cups low-fat milk
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup chicken breast cooked and diced in 1/2 inch pieces.
  • 1/2 cup green bell peppers diced in 1/2 inch pieces.
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese or your choice
  • 1/2 cup crumbed cornbread
  • 1/4 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
  • Dill weed to sprinkle on top
  • Paprika to sprinkle on top

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven 350 F.
  • Grease a 9 x 9 casserole dish.
  • Cook the macaroni in the water according to package directions.
  • Drain the macaroni, do not rinse. Set aside.
  • Warm the milk in microwave for 2 minutes, let set until ready to use.
  • Use a large sauce pan to melt the butter to bubbling.
  • Sprinkle in flour; use a whisk to blend the roux (thickening paste.)
  • Cook over low heat.
  • Add seasonings, chicken breast and green pepper.
  • Stir with a wooden spoon to blend together.
  • Remove from heat, stir in the ricotta cheese and shredded Colby Jack cheese.
  • Stir until the cheese has melted and sauce blended.
  • Pour the cooked and drained macaroni into the cheese sauce, stir gently.
  • Pour into greased casserole dish.
  • Spread the crumbled cornbread evenly over the top.
  • Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the cornbread.
  • Sprinkle the dill week and paprika to your taste on top.
  • Bake 30-35 minutes or until the sauce is bubbling and cheese is melted.
  • Let set about 5 minutes before serving

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Macaroni, Chicken and Cheese Casserole

Macaroni, Chicken and Cheese Casserole – a budget comfort food dish.

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This was inspired by a recipe from Food.com Recipe #454932.

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Lemon Bar-B-Que Chicken Breasts

 

 

Lemon Bar-B-Que Chicken Breasts

Lemon Bar-B-Que Chicken Breasts

There is so much attention to what is healthy and best for us to eat. With vegan and vegetarian recipes available in magazines, on the internet, in old and new cookbooks, one gets to feel guilty to even consider poultry.  Of course, poultry is still recommended as a good choice.  Lemon-Bar-B-Que Chicken is my attempt to slim down a chicken entrée.

Of course the primary ingredient is 2 skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into 3-4 strips.

2 Skinless, boneless chicken breasts cut into 3-4 strips.

2 Skinless, boneless chicken breasts cut into 3-4 strips.

Ingredients for the Lemon Bar-B-Que Marinade

Ingredients for the Lemon Bar-B-Que Marinade.

Marinades are to tenderize and flavor the meat.  Use containers of glass, stainless steel or plastic bags to marinate, as most marinades contain some acid such as lemon juice, wine, vinegar or fruit juice.  Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, some recipes will give longer marinating time depending on the cut and size of the meat.  Turn or stir the meat in the process of marinating.  Some recipes do not use the marinade over the meat while cooking.

Combining the marinade ingredients.

Combining the marinade ingredients.                                                                                                                                                       

Adding the marinade to the chicken to refrigerate

Adding the marinade to the chicken to refrigerate.                                     

Lemon Bar-B-Que Chicken Beasts

Netta Belles' Choice Lemon Bar-B-Que Chicken Breasts

Julia Ann
A tantalizing barbecue chicken without the heavy sweet sauce; lemon zest and juice with the dried crushed red pepper flakes give is a tangy and spicy flavor.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 6 minutes
Course Poultry
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 2 skinless boneless chicken breasts

Instructions
 

  • Cut the chicken breasts into 3-4 strips.
  • Place in a shallow glass bowl.
  • Make the marinade also referred to as the barbecue sauce.
  • Mix the oil, lemon zest, lemon juice and spices in small glass mixing bowl.
  • Whisk to thoroughly blend.
  • Pour the marinade over the chicken strips.
  • Cover bowl and marinate in refrigerator at least 1 to 4 hours.
  • Preheat the oven broiler or grill.
  • Place chicken strips on broiler pan which has been covered with aluminum foil.
  • Broil or grill for 6-8 minutes, until the juices run clear or 170 F

Notes

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Cranberry Balsamic Glazed Chicken

 

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Cranberry Balsamic Glazed Chicken

Enjoy a new, sweet and tart taste to sauteed chicken.  One of the ‘fads’  in food additions in the last couple of years has been the dried cranberries.  While they are good in cereals, trail mixes and breads, they are delicious in chicken and pork recipes. They do provide  20 mg potassium, 3 g fiber and 33 g of carbohydrate in 1/4 cup serving per Ocean Spray

Cranberry Balsamic Glazed Chicken

Julia Ann
Cranberries are not just for Thanksgiving, add dried cranberries to sauteed chicken breast to give it a sweet and tart flavor
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Entree
Cuisine American
Servings 2 -4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless chicken breasts

Instructions
 

  • Cut the chicken breasts across into equal sizes.
  • Roll the chicken pieces in flour seasoned with Sea Salt and Black Pepper.
  • Lay on rack to allow the flour absorb into the chicken.
  • Roll pieces into bread crumbs.
  • Heat the olive oil and butter in skillet.
  • Add the chicken to hot oil to sear and brown.
  • When done, remove to a platter to keep pieces warm while fixing glaze.
  • Pour out the grease and wipe the skillet with toweling.
  • Into the skillet, add the glaze ingredients and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet to coat with glaze and heat through.
  • Serve the cranberry glaze with the chicken.

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