Turkey and Stuffing Meatloaf

One of Ryans favorite recipes that I have made for the last few years.
 I originally saw it on Racheal Ray on tv. This meatloaf recipe has really great flavor and "seems" healthier then ground beef meatloaf. I tried with the apples the first time but I like it better without.

Turkey and Stuffing Meatloaf

Yield: serves 4

Ingredients:

• 2 McIntosh or Gala apples, peeled and cut into small dice ( I dont add these)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 pounds ground all-white-meat turkey or a mix of dark and white meat
• 3-4 ribs of celery, finely chopped
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
• 1 large egg
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 2 cups stuffing mix
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)

Directions:

Pre-heat the oven to 400ºF.

In a large bowl, add the apples and lemon juice and toss together. Add the turkey, celery, onion, poultry seasoning, egg, salt and freshly ground black pepper.

In a medium size bowl, add the stock and the stuffing. Toss around, letting the stuffing soak up the liquid, then add it to the bowl with the turkey. Mix everything together well, then turn it out onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and shape it into a loaf. Coat with EVOO, transfer to the oven and roast until brown and cooked through, about an hour.

Source: Rachael Ray

Green Grape Salad

I made this recipe awhile back for some Christmas potlucks and a new years eve get-together.
Its a great fruit salad to make for any type of get-together.

Green Grape Salad

Ingredients:

2 pounds seedless red/green grapes
1/2 (8 ounce) pkg. cream cheese
1/2 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 ounces chopped pecans
1 tbsp. brown sugar (optional)

Directions:

Wash and dry grapes. In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, sour cream, sugar  and vanilla. Add the grapes and mix until evenly mixed. Sprinkle with brown sugar and pecans, mix again and refrigerate until serving.



Source:  AllRecipes

Tomato Tortellini Soup

My favorite soup to make on a weeknight that doesn't take too long to make.
I love the taste of this soup so much and I cant believe I haven't put it on here yet.

Make Some As Soon As Possible !

Tomato Tortellini Soup

Yield: 10 servings

Ingredients:

1 pkg. ( 9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
2 cans condensed tomato soup, undiluted
2 cups vegetable broth
2 cups 2 % milk
2 cups half and half cream
1/2 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (I DON'T USE THESE)
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Additional shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions :

Cook tortellini according to package directions.
Meanwhile in a large pot combine the soup,broth, milk, cream,tomatoes and seasonings. Heat through, stirring frequently. Drain tortellini; carefully add to soup. Stir in cheese. Sprinkle each serving with additional cheese if desired.

Source: Taste of Home

Easy Chicken Fried Rice

Really great recipe I found for making chicken fried rice. Now I can keep out those peas a lot of restaurants put in their fried rice and I can add whatever veggies I want as well as bean sprouts :) 

Easy Chicken Fried Rice

Yield: Serves 2

Ingredients:
2 cups cooked rice
1 chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup frozen mixed vegetables
2 green onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 egg
3 tsp. sesame or wok oil, divided
2 tbsp. soy sauce

Directions:
Whisk egg with 1 teaspoon of oil in a small dish then set aside.
Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken then stir fry until cooked through and remove to a plate. ( skip this step if using pre-cooked chicken).
Heat remaining teaspoon of oil in the wok and then add frozen mixed vegetables and green onions( I used fresh veggies). Stir fry until tender, about 2 minutes, then add garlic and cook for 30 more seconds. Push vegetables to the side of the wok then add egg and sesame oil mixture into the center and scramble.
Add cooked chicken, rice, and soy sauce to wok and toss until well combined.

Source:Iowa Girl Eats