Yellow Bows of Texas

Yellow Bows of Texas

1 lb ground turkey
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 cup chopped onion (we prefer red onion)
1 cup chopped bell pepper, any color
1 cup diced carrots
1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups salsa
1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
2-3 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
12 oz. bow tie pasta
Toppings as Desired: sour cream, shredded cheese, green onion

1. Cook turkey and garlic over medium heat.
2. Add onions, pepper and carrots. Cook and stir for 4-5 minutes.
3. Stir in tomato sauce, salsa, beans, chili powder, cumin and oregano. Bring mixture to a boil and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain.
5. Divide pasta among shallow bowls. Cover with chili and toppings.

Notes: This makes quite a bit of food. Maybe 6 total servings. It can be cut in half, but as a chili product, it also freezes or saves for a few days pretty easily.

Recipe Origination: Taken from "Taste of Home"

Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken Pot Pie

1 can cream of chicken soup (undiluted)
1/4 cup + 1/3 cup milk, divided
1/2 tsp thyme
1 tsp garlic salt
1 16 oz package frozen mixed veggies (corn, peas, carrots)
1 cup cooked, shredded (or cubed) chicken breast
3/4 cup bisquick

1. Combine the soup, 1/4 cup milk and seasonings in a large bowl. Stir in veggies and chicken.
2. Transfer to an 8 x 8 baking dish coated with cooking spray.
3. In a small bowl, stir bisquick and milk until blended. Drop by spoonfuls onto chicken mixture.
4. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes (or until biscuits are golden brown.)

Notes: This will make 2-3 adult servings.

Recipe Origination: An adaption from "Taste of Home"