Ground Turkey and Quinoa

Feb 02, 2016

We have been using a lot of ground turkey, and although we have some dishes that everyone loves, we have to keep changing it up. I found this recipe on allrecipes.com and it was a hit. My 16 year old son loves it so much he keeps asking when we are going to have it again. You can find the original recipe at: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/239855/quinoa-with-ground-turkey/ Here is how I made mine: Ingredients 1 1/2 cups water 1 cup quinoa 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 onion, chopped 1 red bell

Cod over Beans and Veg

Jan 13, 2016

When I don't have a meal planned out I end up throwing things together. As with any guessing game, thing sometimes don't work, but then again, when you know what flavors you and your family like, you can often throw things together you know will make a satisfying meal. We like to eat fish, and cod is our favorite, but it isn't always the least expensive. When we do get it, it is usually frozen and the fillets are small. When I pulled it out for this meal, I knew I would want something filling

Tomato Basil Tilapia over Couscous

Jan 13, 2016

I am not the biggest fan of Tilapia, but I have found some great recipes lately that are changing my mind. The Food Network has Paula Deen's recipe for Baked Tilapia with Tomato and Basil. I put my spin on it to lower the sodium and added a great couscous side. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/baked-tilapia-with-tomato-and-basil-recipe.html Tilapia: 4 (4 Ounce) Tilapia Fillets  (25mg Sodium) 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil leaves 1 teaspoon minced

Ahi Tuna with a Lemon Butter Glaze

Jan 05, 2016

We seem to be eating a lot of rice lately, so I keep trying to find other things to have as a side to our main dish or protein. We like beans, all varieties, and keep trying to find great ways to eat them. I like garbanzo beans (chick peas) so I threw them in with some fresh sugar snap peas, onions, mushrooms, and carrots. I sautéed them in canola oil, and added the garbanzo beans when the vegetables were almost done. I used canned garbanzo beans with no salt added. I seasoned the Ahi Tuna with