Turkey Sweet Potato Apple Bake

Sweet Meets Savory 

in this Turkey Sweet Potato Apple Bake

Ingredients:

2 Sweet Potatoes (Chopped)

2 Green Apples (Chopped)

1 Package of Frozen Carrots

1/2 a Sweet Onion (Chopped)

1 lb. Turkey Breast Cutlets (Chopped)

Seasoning (to taste)

1 Stick Butter (Sliced)

3 Tablespoons Brown Sugar

Handful of Raisins and Pecans (Optional)

Directions:

Preheat Oven to 375 degrees.

Boil Sweet Potatoes 5-7 minutes until tender.

Grease a deep 9x13 glass casserole dish.

Add Green Apples.

Add Sweet Potatoes.

Add Carrots.

Add Onions.

Add Turkey 

Season to taste. 

I used these two seasonings: 

Weber® Kick'n Chicken Seasoning & Weber® Roasted Garlic & Herb 

Gently stir up ingredients.

Add Butter slices and sprinkle on the Brown Sugar.

Top with Raisins and Pecans.

Bake at 375 for 45 minutes. 

Enjoy.

Pinterest Review: Baked Chicken, Potatoes & Green Beans

I love Pinterest, don't you? 

This recipe is kind of famous on Pinterest.

I've seen it so many times, 

and every time I tell myself, 

I have to try that!

Well, tonight I did! 

So here's my review:

This Pinterest recipe receives a 

9.4 out of 10 

Based on the following categories:

10/10 for Difficulty 

Really it doesn't get much easier than this:

1. Wash, Peel and Quarter Potatoes
2. Season Ingredients with Italian Dressing Packet
3. Arrange in Casserole Dish and Top with Pats of Butter
4. Cover with Foil and Bake at 350 for One Hour.

10/10 for Ingredients

There are a total of FIVE tasty ingredients.

1. Chicken
2. Red Potatoes 
3. Green Beans
4. Italian Seasoning 
5. Butter

10/10 for Time

This takes about 5 minutes to prep and bakes in one hour.

6/10 for Healthy. 

Butter and I have a love/hate relationship.

Alternative-
Substitute "Smart Balance" or an olive oil spread 
and serve a side salad in lieu of rolls or bread. 

10/10 for "Hubby and Kiddo Approved"

I received an enthusiastic 

"Yes! Make this again" from the whole fam.

There you have it folks, 

I hope this review has been helpful. 

I do suggest giving this recipe a shot, 
if you like tender flavorful chicken, 
perfectly cooked potatoes packed with flavor,
and juicy green beans that even the pickiest eaters will eat.

All-in-all it's a good "meat & potatoes" dish 

for those busy fall weeknights.

Meatless Monday: Quinoa and Black Bean Tacos

Haven't tried Quinoa? 

What are you waiting for?!

There are so many benefits of eating this  

"supergrain" 

It's affordable, extremely healthy 

can be served hot or cold, 

and is darn tasty too!

 

Quick and easy
 Meatless Monday recipe
with Quinoa:

Ingredients:

Onion

Garlic

Olive Oil

Vegetable Broth, Black Beans, 

Diced Green Chiles, Diced Tomatoes

Quinoa

Cumin, Cayenne Pepper, Black Pepper, 

Frozen Corn, Fresh Cilantro

Directions:

Step one: In a large sauce pan

saute onion and garlic in olive oil.

Step two: Add quinoa and vegetable broth, 

diced tomatoes/green chiles, and seasoning.

Step three: Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover, 

simmer for 20 minutes.

Step four: Add frozen corn and 

simmer 5 more minutes.

Step five: Stir in black beans and cilantro

Serve with tortillas, 

cheese and sour cream if desired.

Enjoy! 

Kung Pao Chicken Made at Home

宫保雞丁

 So this kind of goes against the theme

but I LOVE Chinese take-out! 

However, 

we live outside of city-limits 

and there's certainly no food-delivery out here.

Hence, Kung Pao Chicken Made at Home!

This is one of those easy weeknight recipes

that I LOVE!

Honestly it's only semi-homemade

because it calls for store-bought sauce,

which makes it super quick and easy!

It's also cooked in the slow-cooker 

but only takes 4 hours,

which makes it the perfect go-to meal 

for those incredibly busy days when 

you haven't given a single thought to dinner

until sometime in the late afternoon.

Here's how easy it is:

Step One: Chicken Goes into the Crock Pot 

Q: Do you say "crock pot" or "slow cooker"?

Tips: Use non-stick spray for easy clean up.

I always, always season my chicken breasts prior to cooking, 

even if the recipe doesn't call for it, because nobody likes bland chicken. 

This time I seasoned with a Garlic Herb blend. 

Cook on High 3.5 Hours 

until cooked through but not completely fall-apart

Step Two: Chicken comes out of the Crock pot

Cut into Cubes

Back into the crock pot it goes.

Step Three: Chop Veggies

Step Four: Prepare Sauce

I mixed Panda Express Kung Pao Sauce

and half a jar of 

apricot/pineapple preserves

Step Five: Add chopped veggies 

and sauce to Crock Pot.

Stir!

Cook for 30 more minutes on High.

Step Six: Cook up some rice 

while Kung Pao is finishing up.

I love this Basmati Rice

which cooks up in 20 minutes.

Last step: Serve over rice.

*Garnish with Green Onions

and Peanuts*

Enjoy!

Adapted from The Frugal Girls