turkey

turkey shortcake

Posted on Nov 20, 2011

I can’t, for the life me, think why my dad called this dish “turkey shortcake.” It’s got to be a weird southern thing. Nevertheless, the Thanksgiving leftover I remember most fondly from my childhood is this oddly named dish consisting … more →




breakfast scramble

Posted on May 13, 2011

I love scrambles – they are cousin to the omelet, but here, without the cheese. For a lean protein, I love to add smoked turkey and sauteed onions and scallions. Add a smoothie or fresh fruit and you’ve got a … more →




stuffed bell peppers

Posted on Feb 16, 2011

I think this dish was a staple in many homes in the 60’s and 70’s. It’s kind of a classic in the ranks of those huge Campbell soup-based casseroles my mom would make during the week. This has been updated … more →




bbq chicken pizza

Posted on Nov 29, 2010

A word about “pizza”. You know those things that your mom made you eat as a child that were just short of a scarring experience? In our house it was Montana Stew which was comprised of ground beef, kidney beans, … more →




holiday roast turkey with gravy

Posted on Nov 28, 2010

Thanksgiving is my favorite meal of the entire year – so much so that I replicate it for Christmas with a few changes. Maybe you can too. As for me, when the house smells like roasting turkey and bacon, I … more →




holiday bread dressing

Posted on Nov 16, 2010

My little boy is 7 and a half (as he will tell you) and he just had his first bite of dressing, thank you very much to Udi’s Gluten-Free Bread. Thanksgiving dinner is my absolute favorite dinner of the entire … more →




chicken wrap

Posted on Nov 2, 2010

This also works great with deli turkey. This is my kid’s second lunch after school. Total time: 5 minutes Yield: 1 wrap 1 brown rice tortilla (I buy Trader Joe’s brand) lots of mayonnaise (Best Foods is GFCF) or hummus … more →




roasted turkey breast & gravy

Posted on Oct 10, 2010

Thanksgiving dinner is my favorite meal of the year.  It’s not just that I love roast turkey or the smell of apple pie and the the long table my daughter and I set every year. I love Thanksgiving because is … more →




broccoli bacon salad

Posted on Oct 3, 2010

This is for my friend Brad who is trying to sneak more vegetables into his kid’s diet. Not only is this delicious, but the veggies are raw – another nutritional bonus. Prep Time: 10 minutes Yield: Serves 4-6 12 oz. … more →




turkey on the grill

Posted on Sep 22, 2010

You can also use chicken breasts or thighs. Prep time: 5 minutes Total time: 25 minutes Yield: Serves 4 2 turkey tenders (about 1 lb. total) 1 recipe Cilantro Pesto Coat thighs with cilantro pesto and marinate for several hours or … more →




turkey wienerschnitzel

Posted on Sep 17, 2010

My father-in-law ate this every day in boarding school in Vienna, but with veal. This is a splurge to eat once in a while, but it’s one of my favorite meals. Prep time: 20 minutes Total time: 40 minutes Yield: … more →