After indulging in far too many unhealthy treats during Christmas, I’ve been starting to crave wholesome and nutritious foods that have been sadly lacking in my diet lately. I happen to have a lot of leftover turkey in my fridge, as I’m sure many of you do, so this soup was a perfect way to use some of…
Category: Turkey
Italian Sliders with Turkey Meat Squares
It’s cool to be square. These meat squares fit perfectly into slider buns and are so much faster to make than meatballs or patties. Turkey Squares 1 lb ground turkey 1 carrot, peeled and finely grated 3/4 cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs 1/4 cup grated parmesan 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 egg 1 tsp…
Italian Crockpot Meatloaf
Slow-cooked meatloaf with sun-dried tomatoes, parsley and provolone cheese. 1 1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs 1/2 cup milk 4 tsp olive oil 1 1/2 cups chopped onions 2 cloves crushed garlic 1 tsp dried oregano 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1/2 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/2 cup parmesan cheese 1/2…
Turkey and Red Pepper Rotini
A quick pasta dish made on the stovetop with ground turkey and red peppers. 3 cups whole wheat rotini noodles2 tsp olive oil1 lb lean ground turkey1 onion, chopped1 clove garlic, crushed1 red pepper, chopped1 jar pasta sauce1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese1/4 cup sour cream Cook noodles in boiling water according to package directions. Heat olive oil in…
Turkey Lasagna
Here is my favourite lasagna recipe, made with healthy ground turkey and spinach. 2 tsp olive oil10 oz ground turkey or extra-lean ground beef1 onion, chopped1 clove crushed garlic1 14 oz can diced tomatoes1 14 oz can crushed tomatoes1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese1 tsp basil1 tsp oregano1/2 tsp sugar12 no-boil whole wheat lasagna noodles2 cups nonfat…
Perogie Casserole
Here’s a great way to enjoy perogies in an easy one-dish meal. Printable Recipe 1 package of your favourite frozen perogies (I used Cheemo Feta and Spinach perogies) 1 can mushroom soup 1 can diced tomatoes 1 cup diced turkey kielbasa (Ukrainian sausage) 1 cup grated cheddar cheese Place frozen perogies in a casserole dish. Top…
Turkey Kielbasa and Lentil Stew
Here’s another great crockpot recipe- a working mom’s best friend! Kielbasa (otherwise known as Polish or Ukrainian sausage) gives this dish a wonderful smokey flavour, and the lentils add a hearty texture. It’s one tasty way to add legumes to your diet. By using the turkey version of this sausage, you cut out some of…
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