Tacos

Tacos

Nice taste
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican

Equipment

  • Hot Plate

Ingredients

  • 1 LB Ground Beef or Turkey
  • Taco Shells
  • 1 Packet of Taco Seasoning
  • Cheese
  • Salt
  • Sour Cream
  • Pepper
  • Salsa
  • Onion
  • Avocado
  • Lettuce
  • Tomato

Instructions

Station 1: Meat

  • Preheat pan on hot plate at Medium heat (3)
  • Add 1Tbs of oil to pan
  • Add meat to pan
  • Add salt and pepper
  • Break up meat and cook until done, stirring constantly about 10 minutes.
  • Add half cup (1/2 cup) of water to turkey
  • Turn heat down to low (1-2)
  • Add seasoning packet to meat and stir constantly until sauce thickens about 5 minutes.
  • Once thickened, turn hot plate off, and let sit.

Station 2: Condiments/toppings

  • Chop lettuce into thin strips add to bowl
  • Chop onions into small pieces, add to bowl
  • Chop tomato into small pieces, add to bowl
  • Slice jalapenos
  • Chop avocado into small cubes, add to bowl

Prepare:

  • Grab a clean plate
  • Choose 1 taco shell (Hard or Soft)
  • Scoop turkey meat onto taco shell
  • Add preferred toppings ( tomato, onion, avocado, jalapeno, cheese, salsa, sour cream)
  • If you have a soft taco, roll it up

Black Bean Salad with Mango, Cilantro, and Lime

Black Bean Salad with Mango, Cilantro, and Lime

Good Salad.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Large Bowl

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 small ripe mango peeled and diced into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper cut into small dice
  • 1 14.5-ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 onion small and red, cut into small dice
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves chopped

Instructions

  • In a small mixing bowl, combine the vinegar, lime juice, honey and cumin.
  • Slowly whisk in the oil until incorporated.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Mix the mango, pepper, beans, jalapeno and onion together in a large bowl.
  • Drizzle the vinaigrette over the ingredients and toss to combine.
  • Season the salad with salt and pepper.
  • Garnish with the cilantro.

Corned Beef French Sandwich

Corned Beef French Sandwich

Nice lunch option
Course Main Course, Sandwich
Cuisine French
Cook Time 3 minutes
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Bowl
  • Microwave
  • Aluminum Foil

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf French bread
  • 1 lb Corned beef
  • 2 tomatoes
  • Cheese
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • Pinch basil
  • Pinch rosemary
  • Butter

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees
  • Wash and slice the tomatoes
  • Add butter to bowl
  • Microwave the butter until it is melted
  • Add a pinch of basil to butter bowl
  • Crush 2 garlic cloves
  • Add garlic cloves to butter bowl
  • Grab the French bread
  • Cut the bread into slices
  • Brush the butter mixture onto the bread
  • Add cheese to the bread
  • Add the tomato to the bread
  • Add the corned beef to the bread
  • Add a pinch of rosemary to sandwich
  • Add the aluminum foil to a baking sheet
  • Put sandwiches on the baking sheet
  • Cook for 3 minutes

Ground Beef Tacos

Ground Beef Tacos

Nice Meaty taste.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Cook Time 7 minutes

Equipment

  • Medium Sized Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Spoon
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons onion minced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 package taco seasoning
  • 1 package taco shells or tortillas
  • 1/2 Head Lettuce Optional
  • 1 Tomato Large, Ripe, Optional

Instructions

  • Peel and mince the onion if not minced.
  • Chop lettuce into shredded pieces
  • Chop tomato into small squares
  • Put the hotplate or burner on medium
  • Add 1 tsp of oil
  • Add onion into the pan with the oil and cook it until soft and translucent
  • Add 1 pound of ground beef to skillet
  • Cook beef for 7 minutes or until it is brown
  • Turn the hotplate or burner to low or follow instructions for taco seasoning mix
  • Add the taco seasoning mix into the skillet
  • Put as much meat and vegtables in a taco shell or tortilla as you want. Repeat if needed.
  • Turn off hot plate or burner when finished

Meatball Subs

Meatball Subs

A delicious, warm sandwich.
Course Sandwich
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 1

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Medium Bowl
  • Baking Pan
  • Spoon
  • Cooking spray

Ingredients

  • 1/4 lb. lean ground beef
  • 3 RITZ Crackers finely crushed
  • 2 Tbs KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese
  • 1/3 cup Marinara Pasta Sauce
  • 1 hot dog bun

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • Mix meat, cracker crumbs, Parmesan cheese and 2 Tbs of the marinara sauce in medium bowl.
  • Shape into 3 meatballs, about the size of a golf ball
  • Place 2 inches apart, in shallow baking pan sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake for 15 min. or until meatballs are cooked through (160F).
  • Place 3 meatballs on hotdog bun
  • Top with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese (if desired)
  • Place back in oven for 5 minutes until cheese is melted
  • Wash up. Making meatballs is hands-on work, so put food safety at the top of your to-do list. Keep things clean by washing your hands before and after this recipe.

Burgers

Burgers

A classic for a reason.
Course Main Course, Sandwich
Cuisine American
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 1

Equipment

  • George Forman cooker, Griddle, or Skillet
  • Splatula

Ingredients

  • 4 oz Ground Meat Beef or Turkey
  • 1 Hamburger bun
  • 1 Pinch Salt and Pepper
  • Sliced Cheese Optional
  • Tomato Optional
  • Onion Optional
  • Ketchup Optional
  • Mustard Optional
  • Mayonnaise Optional

Instructions

  • Pre heat cooking device. (George foreman (set to 400F), Griddle (375F), Skillet (3 setting)
  • Divide the meat and gently form it into balls. (Don’t overwork the meat or it will become dry and tough.)
  • Flatten the balls into 1/2-inch-thick patties. Also flatten the top and sides of each patty to ensure that the thickness is the same throughout.
  • Use your fingers to make a shallow well in the top of each patty. Season the patties with salt and pepper.
  • Cook, with the wells facing up, until the burgers release easily, 4 to 5 minutes for medium. (Don’t press or flatten.)
  • Flip; cook 4 to 5 minutes more. If you want cheese, add a slice of cheese at this time.
  • When finished, put burger on bun, add whatever condiments (like ketchup, mustard, tomato, mayo, ect.) you like and enjoy!

Egg in a Hole

Egg in a Hole

A simple breakfast using toast and eggs.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 1
Cost 5

Equipment

  • Griddle/Pan
  • Spatula
  • Stove

Ingredients

  • 1 slice of bread
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • With a rim of a glass or cup, press a hole in the center of the slice of bread.
  • Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-low heat (about 350 degrees and melt in the butter.
  • When the butter is all spread out, place the bread in the skillet
  • Crack the egg straight into the center of the hole.
  • Sprinkle the egg with salt and pepper.
  • Cook until the egg sets a bit on the bottom. After about a minute, flip it over with a spatula and salt and pepper the other side.
  • Move the toast around in the skillet, soaking up all of the glorious butter.
  • Let it cook until the yolk feels soft. Here’s the key: golden brown toast, white (not browned/burned) whites, soft unbroken yolk.
  • Using spatula take off griddle, and transfer to plate. Enjoy!

Turkey Tacos

Turkey Tacos

Some nice tacos made of Turkey
Course Main Course
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Pan
  • Measuring cup
  • Spatula
  • Spoon

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound ground turkey
  • 1 packet packet taco seasoning
  • 1 diced Onion
  • 1 Head Lettuce
  • 6 Taco Shells
  • 2 cup Shredded Cheese
  • 1 cup Sour cream Optional
  • Tomato Optional
  • Vegtable Oil

Instructions

  • Using a knife and cutting board chop your onion into small pieces.
  • Put your onion to the side for later.
  • Place your ground turkey meat into a bowl.
  • Add your preferred seasonings (Taco seasoning, pepper, salt, onion powder, etc.)
  • Mix your ground turkey meat all together to cover it with seasoning.
  • Turn a hotplate with skillet on medium heat.
  • Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to pan to warm pan.
  • Once pan is hot add your chopped onions to the pan and cook until they are soft
  • Next, Add your seasoned turkey meat to the pan, stirring consistently
  • Cook your turkey meat for 10-15 minutes or until completely brown
  • Turn your hot plate off and place turkey meat onto a plate
  • Optional: Using a knife and cutting board dice tomatoes and shred lettuce into small pieces
  • Place taco shells in toaster oven for 5 minutes
  • Add your turkey meat, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and sour cream as desired
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Easy Pumpkin Dip

Easy Pumpkin Dip

This is a great recipe for fall. Serve with sliced apples.
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Equipment

  • Mixer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Mixing Spoon

Ingredients

  • 15 ounces Pumpkin Filling can
  • 3/4 cup low-fat cream cheese
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin

Instructions

  • Beat cream cheese, brown sugar, and canned pumpkin together with an electric mixer on medium speed in a bowl until light and creamy, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add maple syrup and cinnamon and beat until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Spinach Artichoke Dip

Spinach Artichoke Dip

Great to dip chips in
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Cook Time 20 minutes

Equipment

  • Toaster oven or oven
  • Cutting Knife
  • Large Bowl
  • Oven mitts
  • Strainer
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cup
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing Spoon

Ingredients

  • 1 14 ounce can of artichoke hearts drained and chopped
  • 1/2 package of frozen chopped spinach thawed
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup romano cheese grated
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Instructions

  • Preheat toaster oven or ovem to 375 degrees

Artichokes

  • Over the sink, pour artichoke hearts into strainer and shake until the juice stops dripping
  • Get knife and cutting board and chop Artichoke hearts into bite size pieces
  • Place in large bowl

Spinach

  • Put half of bag of spinach into large bowl with artichoke hearts

Sour cream

  • Using measuring cup, measure 1/2 cup of sour cream
  • Add to large bowl

Mayonnaise

  • Using measuring cup, measure 1/4 cup of mayonnaise
  • Add to large bowl

Cream cheese

  • Using lines on package, measure 1/4 cup
  • Using knife, cut cream cheese
  • Unwrap cream cheese from wrapper
  • Add to large bowl

Romano Cheese

  • Using measuring cup, measure 1/4 cup of romano cheese
  • Add to large bowl

Garlic

  • Pull 1 clove of garlic off the large bulb
  • Peel the skin off of the garlic
  • Using knife, mince garlic into very small pieces
  • Add minced garlic to large bowl
  • Mix all ingredients together with spoon
  • Put mixture into a baking dish
  • Cover dish with tin foil
  • Place dish in toaster oven
  • Set timer for 20 min
  • Using oven mits, take baking dish out of oven
  • Serve with crackers

Notes

Enjoy