My wonderful mother in law made this fantastic lasagna for my birthday dinner last weekend, and I loved it so much I am making it again for my family tonight.This is adapted from Rachael Rays' Mexican Lasagna Recipe on the food network.Ingredients ? 1 pound ground turkey ? 1.5 TB chili powder ? 1.5 tsp ground cumin ? 1/2 medium red [or white] onion, chopped [or 1 tsp powder, or 1 TB dried, minced] ? 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained ? 1 cup medium heat taco sauce or 1 (14-oz) can stewed or fire roasted tomatoes ? 1 cup frozen corn kernels ? Salt ? 8 (8 inch) spinach flour tortillas, [yep, the green ones!] ? 2 cups shredded...
Tierney Tavern
These are the results of my continuing search for new delicious menu ideas to try and please the pickier members of my family. I aim for healthy balanced meals that are high on flavor but moderate on...
Latest Food Blogs from Tierney Tavern
Peaches and Cream Crumble
FOR THE FILLING:½ cup Peach Jam5 Large Peaches, Pitted And Thinly Sliced [4 cups]8 ounces, Greek Cream Cheese, Softened [ has 1/3 the fat of reduced fat cream cheese, plus protein and lower sodium]1/2 cup Sour Cream1/3 cup Sugar1/4 cup Flour1/4 tsp cinnamon2 teaspoons VanillaFOR THE CRUMB TOPPING:1/2 cup Flour1/4 cup Brown Sugar1 teaspoon Cinnamon1/2 cup oatmeal4 TB [1/4 cup] salted Butter, melted...
Toasted Sesame Dressing
Toasted Sesame Ginger Dressing: 1/3 cup canola or vegetable oil [*olive oil solidifies when cold, but if you want to use it then just know the dressing will require a tiny bit of heating, or time sitting out on the counter at room temperature before use*] 2 tsp sesame oil 1/3 cup Dark Soy Sauce 1/3 cup Rice Vinegar 2 or 3 TB water not quite 1/4 tsp onion powder 1 TBSP lemon juice 1 to 2...
Fresh Peaches and Greek Cream Cheese Crumble
My husband and I are not terribly keen on cooked peaches so only the topping gets baked for this cool sweet delightful treat.4-6 servingsFilling:1/3 cup granulated sugar1 package Greek Cream Cheese1/4 cup sour cream [Reduced Fat]1 teaspoon pure vanilla extractdash of cinnamon , to taste [1/8 tsp]2 or 3 cups ripe peaches, sliced * # of peaches needed depends on how you like your cream to peach ration, start with 3 peaches and add as you...
Homemade Chocolate Cake from scratch
Chocolate Cake from scratch! 2 cups flour2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 1/4 tsp.'s baking soda1/4 tsp. baking powder1/2 tsp. salt2/3 cup butter at room temperature1 2/3 cup sugar3 large eggs1 tsp. vanilla extract1 1/2 cups milkPreheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease cake pans with butter and dust with flour.Mix the 2 cups flour, the cocoa, baking soda, powder, and salt until well blended.Beat the butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla, in large...
Fresh Tomato Salsa
5 medium to large Fresh tomatoes, skin removed and chopped [I leave the skins on, too many nutrients to throw away, but that's just my preference]1 cup Onion, finely chopped [I used red]1/4 cup chopped Cilantro3 Jalapeño, seeded and finely Chopped [keep seeds for more heat] *I'm a wuss, so I only used 2 with a few seeds thrown in since my hubby prefers a bit of heat.5 large gloves of Garlic, finely minced½ bell pepper, finely choppedJuice...
Blueberry Bread Pudding w/ Lemon Sauce
Blueberry Bread Pudding w/ Lemon Saucethanks to http://cajundelights.blogspot.com for this AMAZING recipe!1 (13 oz.) loaf "day old" French bread, torn into pieces3 tbs.'s butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup brown sugar3 eggs2 1/2 cups milk1 tsp vanilla extract1 tsp. almond extract1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries1/4 cup sugar1 tsp. cinnamonIn large bowl, beat butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and extracts and beat until...
Creamy Chicken Broccoli Pie Pockets
With Pie CrustMakes 4 piesINGREDIENTS ? 4 oz. cream cheese [ I like to use Neufchatel, has 1/3 less fat than regular] ? 3 Tbsp. butter ? 1/4 tsp. onion powder ? 1/4 tsp. garlic salt ? 1 1/2 cups cooked and shredded chicken ? 1 1/2 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed ? 1/2 cup frozen corn *optional* ? 1 box refrigerated Pillsbury Pie Crust [or 2 Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry sheets]With Puff PastryINSTRUCTIONS 1. In a large microwave safe bowl,...
Asian Chicken Salad With Toasted Sesame Ginger Dressing
IngredientsSalad: 1 head/bunch bok choy or napa cabbage, shredded[very finely chopped] [ makes about 5 or 6 cups] 4 green onions, sliced thin 1 pkg chow mein noodles 1/2 cup sliced blanched almonds 3 TBSP sunflower seeds 1 rib celery, sliced thin or diced 1 large carrot finely julienned, or grated 2 or 3 cooked chicken breasts, sliced thin [grilled, baked, or rotisserie] Toasted Sesame Ginger Dressing: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive...
Southwestern Egg Rolls 2
2 cups frozen corn, thawed1-15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained1-9 oz package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry with paper towel2 cups shredded Mexican cheese1 (7 oz) can diced green chiles, drained4 green onions, finely chopped1 tsp ground cumin1 tsp chili powder1 tsp saltdash of red pepper flakes, to taste10-15 6 inch tortillas [I like to use whole wheat low carb]This recipe makes a MEAL for 4 or 5 adults, or about...
Crispy Crunchy Oven-Baked Cod [a.k.a. baked fish and chips]
I Love Fish and Chips at the Irish Pub, but the grease doesn?t leave my belly too happy afterwards. So I wanted to find a lighter, healthier version and this recipe fit the bill very nicely and in much less time than beer battering and frying usually does. Win/Win!4 servingsIngredients ? 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs ? 1 tsp garlic powder ? 1/2 teaspoon salt ? 4 (6 -8 ounce) cod fish fillets ? 1 whole egg, beaten]Directions 1. Preheat oven to...
