Turkey Stuffed Peppers

2 large red bell peppers2 large green bell peppers1 tablespoon olive oil1 large onion, chopped1 clove garlic, chopped¾ teaspoon thyme (1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme)¾ teaspoon sage (1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage)1 pound ground turkey¼ cup chopped fresh parsley½ cup dried breadcrumbs1 cup barbecue sauce Preheat oven to 375°. Halve peppers lengthwise; remove seeds. Blanch… Continue reading Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Chicken-Pineapple Stir-Fry

½ pounds chicken tenders3 tablespoons hoisin sauce1 tablespoon cornstarch1 ½ teaspoons 5-spice powder2 cups pineapple chunks2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons peanut oil2 tablespoons grated ginger3 ribs celery, sliced1 red bell pepper, cut in strips½ cup chicken broth2 teaspoons rice vinegar Cut tenders diagonally into ¼" slices. In large bowl, combine chicken, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, and 5-spice… Continue reading Chicken-Pineapple Stir-Fry

South-of-the-Border Salad (Perdue)

This is the side dish suggestion for “Southwestern Lasagna”. 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar¼ teaspoon chili powder1/8 teaspoon ground cumin¼ teaspoon sugar¼ teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper4 tablespoons olive oil1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced½ cup diced red onion2 avocados, peeled and diced Romaine lettuce leaves In a mixing bowl combine vinegar, chili… Continue reading South-of-the-Border Salad (Perdue)

Mediterranean Chicken

1 ½ pounds peeled butternut squash, cut in 1" pieces (about 4 c.)1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat and cut into 1" pieces1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1" pieces½ cup salsa1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes¼ cup raisins1 clove garlic, minced½ teaspoon ground cumin½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon1 can… Continue reading Mediterranean Chicken

Chicken and Pasta in Peanut Sauce

8 ounces thin spaghetti1 bunch broccolini, cut into 2" lengths1 medium sweet red bell pepper, cut in bite-sized strips1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halvessalt and pepper1 tablespoon oil½ cup bottled peanut saucecrushed red pepper in Dutch oven, cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccolini and sweet pepper during the last 2 min. of… Continue reading Chicken and Pasta in Peanut Sauce

Fettuccine with Sweet Pepper Sauce

1 ½ cups broccoli floretsor1 medium pear, chopped1 medium red, green, or yellow sweet pepper, ¾" square1 small onion chopped (approximately ½ cup)2 tablespoons olive oil12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut in stripsor 12 ounces turkey breast, cut in strips1 can (10.75 ounces) condensed cream soup, eithercream of chickenorcream of celery,orcream of broccoli½ cup… Continue reading Fettuccine with Sweet Pepper Sauce

Cold and Spicy Noodles

“Noodles with special peanut sauce. (served cold)” is what my local Chinese restaurant calls it. There are variations. One of my favorites tops it with julienned cucumber, and when the sauce is especially spicy, it’s a welcome cooling for your mouth. I have a surprising number of recipes for home-cooked versions of this dish, each… Continue reading Cold and Spicy Noodles

Pork Teriyaki

3 + 2 tablespoons tablespoons light teriyaki sauce 4 cloves garlic, choppedthe juice and zest of 1 lime1 pound pork tenderloin1 can (14.5 ounces) low-sodium chicken broth4 teaspoons cornstarch1 teaspoon sugar¾ teaspoon hot sauce1 tablespoon + 1 tablespoon oil1 large onion, thinly sliced1 red bell pepper, sliced8 ounces mushrooms, sliced1 bunch scallions, trimmed, and cut… Continue reading Pork Teriyaki

Beef and Pumpkin Spiced Cornpone

The recipe was originally called “Moroccan Beef and Pumpkin Bake”, but I just can’t find it within me to call a cornpone “Moroccan"… 1 pound lean ground beef2 cups peeled winter squash or pumpkin, cut into ½ inch pieces¾ cup coarsely chopped red bell pepper½ cup coarsely chopped onion2 cloves garlic, minced1 cup frozen corn¾… Continue reading Beef and Pumpkin Spiced Cornpone

Green Beans with Bacon and Walnuts

12 ounces thin, fresh green beans, trimmed1 small red bell pepper, cut in strips2 slices bacon¼ cup chopped walnuts2 cloves garlic, minced1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper¼ teaspoon salt 1. In a large saucepan, cook green beans with the red bell pepper in enough boiling water to cover, for 3 min. Drain and set aside. 2.… Continue reading Green Beans with Bacon and Walnuts