Turkey Pot Pie

Let me start by saying this is not a dish you should judge by its picture. I've held off several times from posting this because I really struggle to get a good picture, but man, it is just too good to keep a secret any longer! This is another Mrs. Dash recipe, and if you haven't yet tried the Garlic Herb Marinade, do it soon, you will love it. This pot pie is a bit tangier than the traditional one you may be used to but it is absolutely fantastic. Even my very traditional husband says that its in my best interest to keep this as my staple pot-pie.

Ingredients

• 2 frozen 9-inch pie crusts
• 1 can low sodium cream of chicken soup
• 3/4 cup skim milk
• 1/4 cup Mrs. Dash Zesty Garlic Herb Marinade
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 16oz frozen mixed vegetables
• 2 cups thin sliced turkey breast, diced

Directions

1. Take pie crusts and veggies out of the freezer to thaw while you prepare the turkey.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
3. Dice and cook turkey breast.
4. Grease pie plate with cooking spray and press on bottom pie crust.
5. Whisk soup, milk, Mrs. Dash, and cornstarch in a large bowl.
   
6. Add veggies and turkey.
7. Spoon mixutre into pie pan. Top with crust, pressing onto the edges of the plate. Cut several slits in the crust.
8. Bake for 40 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

I hope you love it!

Lemon Turkey Burgers

It took me a long time to get my beef-loving husband to not gag at the thought of substituting his wonderful red meat for the healthier alternative of turkey. It finally happened one night when I made taco salad and substituted the turkey for the beef. After about ten minutes of complimenting me on the meal, I confessed my substitution, and he hasn't complained since. I now substitute turkey in almost all of my beef meals including tacos, baked ziti, pizza casserole, and now burgers. You can't even tell the difference. Do make sure however, to get extra lean turkey (I buy 97% lean).

I found this recipe on MrsDash.com a few weeks ago and we were both blown away by how much flavor this recipe gives our turkey burgers. Tonight I served them up on regular buns and with Cape Cod Robust Russet potato chips. It was a perfect meal for an early spring evening.


Ingredients

1. 2 tbsp Mrs. Dash Lemon Pepper Seasoning Blend
2. 1 tbsp Mrs. Dash Garlic and Herb Seasoning Blend
3. 1 lb lean ground white turkey
4. 1 cup breadcrumbs
5. 1 large egg, beaten lightly
6. 4 tbsp onion, minced

Directions

• In a bowl, mix all ingredients together with your hands
• Form into four patties
• Spray a pan on the stove, or preheat the barbeque to medium high
• Place patties on pan or grill and cook 5 to 6 minutes on each side, or until no longer pink in the middle
• Garnish as you'd like, and serve!

One little side note about Mrs. Dash meals. Even though the Mrs. Dash items can be a little more expensive, its really important to use the brand. No I'm not a spokesperson :) I've done a lot of comparing, and Mrs. Dash really is the only brand that is salt-free, making the meals very heart healthy.

I'm headed out for a week of travel for work, so I'm afraid this will be the only post this week as my poor husband must fend for himself. Enjoy your week everyone and I will be sure to post next weekend!

Mediterranean Chicken with Cranberry-Walnut Salad

The first time I made this dish, I think I spent more time smelling it than I did eating it. The smell of the marinade for the chicken makes you feel like you are seriously sitting at a cafe in Tuscany. It smells amazing, and tastes just as good. You can pair the chicken up with pretty much anything. Tonight I chose a cranberry walnut salad, and baked potato, topped off of course with a very yummy pinot grigio wine.

Mediterranean Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Mrs. Dash Tomato Basil Garlic Seasoning Blend
• 3 tbsp low-fat plain yogurt, drained of excess water
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Directions

1. Combine Mrs. Dash, yogurt, and olive oil in a bowl.
2. Lightly score chicken breasts and place in a bowl with the mixture, turning to coat well.
3. Refrigerate for at least one hour.
4. Grill or cook chicken in a large skillet until no longer pink or temperature reaches 160 degrees.

Source: MrsDash.com

Cranberry-Walnut Salad

Ingredients

• 1 head romaine lettuce
• A handful of dried cranberries
• A handful of walnuts
• Plain feta cheese
• Fruit dressing (I prefer Newman's Own Raspberry and Walnut)

Directions

1. Combine everything. Add more or less ingredients as desired.
2. Refrigerate before serving.
   

Potato and Broccoli Soup in Bread Bowls

As winter winds down and spring approaches, its interesting the different dishes that I like to make. On one hand, I'm feeling summery and am once again exploring fruits, fresh veggies, and cold salads. On the other hand, the nights and some days are still really cold, so we are still enjoying hearty and warm foods, like this soup.


I found this on a food blog somewhere about a year ago, but have tweaked it quite a bit to make it both healthier and tastier. This is thick and yummy soup, and is one of our favorites. The best part is, that thanks to the Mrs. Dash in it, it is no-salt added, but has tons of flavor. I always serve it in bread bowls and save the tops for dipping in the leftovers. This time I used a rosemary and olive oil bread and it was to die for with this soup!

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cans low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tsp(ish) olive oil
  
• 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 medium broccoli tree, chopped
• 1 cup milk
  
• 1/4 cup light cream
• 1 bag (2 cups) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp Mrs. Dash Garlic and Herb Seasoning Blend
  
• Bread bowls for serving

Directions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and 1/2 cup of the broth. Set aside. This will be used later to thicken the soup.
2. In a large stockpot, saute the onion in a small amount of olive oil until soft.
3. Add remaining broth, potatoes, and broccoli.
4. Bring to a nice simmer over medium heat and cook uncovered for about 10 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
5. Cover and simmer another 10 minutes.
6. Pour in the flour mixture and stir in. Continue to stir over medium-high heat until soup thickens.
7. Pour in milk and light cream, stirring to mix.
8. Add cheese and stir until melted.
   
9. Stir in Mrs. Dash.
10. Serve warm in bread bowls.

One note about this recipe. Its much easier to stay on top of the steps if you prep everything beforehand and only have to throw things into the pot. Overall though, its a very easy recipe to make!