Friday, June 27, 2014

taco casserole

Ingredients:
1 pound ground turkey (or ground beef)
1 packet taco seasoning mix
3/4 cup water
1 can (16 oz.) diced tomatoes
1 can (16 oz.) pinto beans, drained & rinsed
2 cups tortilla chips or broken taco shells
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 green onions
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup lettuce, chopped

Directions:
1.  Cook ground turkey in skillet until browned.  Drain.  Add taco seasoning packet and water.  Cook about 5 minutes or until sauce is thickened.  Add diced tomatoes.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat.  Cover and simmer about 10 minutes stirring occasionally.

2.  Add pinto beans.  Cook uncovered another 5 - 10 minutes or until liquid from tomatoes is reduced.

3.  In  an ungreased 2-quart casserole dish, place broken tortilla chips or taco shells.  Top with beef mixture.  Sprinkle with cheese.  Microwave about 3 minutes to melt cheese.

4.  Top with lettuce, green onions, and red bell pepper.  Serve warm.

Enjoy!

Sesame Street fruit and veggie platters

Sunday, June 8, 2014

frozen light sabers


Cool off with a Star Wars-inspired snack! The handy saber sleeves keep hands from getting frozen.