Monday, October 27, 2014

Turkey Meatball and Kale Calzones


These easy calzones made for a quick and yummy alternative to Saturday night pizza (and they have kale - don't tell the kids!).



Ingredients: 
13 frozen fully cooked turkey meatballs 
1 package of chopped frozen Kale 
1/2 package of frozen peppers and onions
2 refrigerated pizza crust dough 
1 jar marinara sauce
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese 





Directions:
  • Preheat oven to 425
  • Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.
  • Microwave the turkey meatballs  (times vary - follow guidelines on the bag)
  • Combine frozen kale with peppers and onions and microwave for 3 minutes
  • Cut up the meatballs into smaller pieces.
  • Add meatballs, marinara sauce and cheese to the kale, peppers and onions. 
  • Mix together and set aside. 
  • Unroll the refrigerated dough onto a cookie sheet and divide it into quarters. 
  • Add the filling to eat quarter and fold over. 
  • Press edges with a fork to seal. 
  • Cook in the oven for 15 minutes or until the dough is golden brown.




When I cooked these the first time, I only made 4 calzones so I had extra filling. I added my extra filling to cheese tortellini for a quick meal later in the week! It was also delicious!!







Thursday, October 2, 2014

The BEST Goulash Recipe - EVER!


"Dad, you're the BEST cooker, ever!!!!"


This is what my kids say when they have my husband's goulash. Any recipe that kids willingly devour every time it is served is worth sharing!! This is also a great make ahead recipe (it is what we make for the Grandparents when they are watching the kids for the weekend!!)


Doug's Best Ever Goulash: 

Ingredients:
1lb Ground Turkey
1 can corn (drained)
1 can chili beans (**this is the secret ingredient!!)
1 can kidney beans (drained)
1 can diced tomatoes with chilies or salsa if you want some spice
Pasta - we use elbows but you can pick your favorite kind of pasta
Parmesan or Cheddar Cheese

Directions:
Brown the ground turkey in a large skillet.
Add remaining ingredients to skillet and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
Top with your choice of cheese