Spicy Turkey, Vegetable, and Lentil Chili

A bowl of food with meat, vegetables and lime.

Ingredients 1 lb ground turkey (could use beef, even pork) 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely minced (* I used a food processor for mincing all the vegetables, see photo) 2 carrots, finely minced * 2 garlic cloves, finely minced * 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely minced * 2 stalks of celery, finely minced…

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Spinach & Artichoke Quesadillas

A wooden cutting board with some food on it

Ingredients  Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip: You’re Grown- Now You Can Cook pg. 26 (or purchased pre-made) 6-inch flour tortillas Olive oil For dipping: ½ cup sour cream topped with chopped chives Directions (Makes one quesadilla at a time. They can be kept warm in the oven at set at 200 degrees) Heat skillet over medium high…

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Spinach and Artichoke Salad

A bowl of salad with two forks in it.

Ingredients 1 bag fresh spinach 1 can artichoke hearts packed in water Optional: Parmesan cheese, roasted nuts, dried cranberries, croutons – whatever you like Dressing ½ cup Lemon Balsamic Vinegar ½ cup olive oil 1 clove garlic minced ¼ tsp oregano ½ tsp salt 1 Tbsp sugar Directions Put spinach in a salad bowl. Drain…

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Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing

A close up of vegetables on the plate

Ingredients 8 oz bag young spinach 2 eggs 6 slices bacon 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard 1 Tbsp maple syrup 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper Choice of additional toppings: (I have to make each one separately: Sammy, no onion or mushrooms, Richard no egg or mushrooms, Sallie, all the stuff. Remember…

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Spinach with Crispy Garlic

A bowl of salad with wooden utensils in it.

Ingredients (for 2) 1 bag (8 or 9 oz) prewashed spinach 8 cloves of garlic, peeled and thinly sliced 2 Tbsp olive oil salt to taste Directions Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until it just starts to turn golden brown. Remove to a paper towel to…

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Spring Celebration Salad

Grilled chicken salad with fruit and greens.

Tennessee in the spring is such a beautiful thing. Wild flowers are everywhere, trees are flowering, bees are buzzing, and some days it’s warm enough to leave the jacket behind. That’s worth a celebration. I couldn’t be the only person craving a gorgeous salad full of colorful fruit and veggies, topped with something from the…

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Springtime Minestrone Soup

A bowl of food with noodles and meat.

Ingredients 12 oz ground chicken (I love how light this tastes, but you could use turkey or beef) ½ cup panko (or fine bread crumbs) 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese 2 clove minced garlic 2 Tbsp chopped chives 1 egg 1 tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper 1 Tbsp olive oil (more if needed…

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Springtime Minestrone Soup

A bowl of soup with meat and noodles.

Ingredients 12 oz ground chicken (I love how light this tastes, but you could use turkey or beef) ½ cup panko (or fine bread crumbs) 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese 2 clove minced garlic 2 Tbsp chopped chives 1 egg 1 tsp salt ¼ tsp black pepper 1 Tbsp olive oil (more if needed…

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Squash “Pasta” Bowl

A bowl of meatballs and spaghetti on a plate.

Ingredients 1 lb ground, beef, turkey, or chicken 1/3 cup panko or dry bread crumbs ¼ cup buttermilk or cream 1 egg 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese – divided 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp each, dried oregano and basil ½ tsp garlic salt ½ tsp kosher salt 24 oz jar favorite pasta sauce 1…

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Squash Pasta Bowl

Meatballs in spaghetti squash with basil.

Is it okay to admit that cooking at home every night has gotten a little boring? And time consuming. If someone else would just invent the nightly menu, that would be a start. If you feel the same way here is a menu I think you will like. Remember there is nothing wrong with combining…

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