back from an amazing trip to Montana

sorry there haven’t been any posts for the last week; took a roadtrip to Montana and here’s some of the highlights…

mochi chilling on the cabin porch                                   mist rolling in at sunset

BBQ brisket, smoked potato salad.       fueling up for the day: veggie frittata and bacon
fried catfish and hush puppies

snow shoeing and hiking with mochi while the guys went snowboarding
 
huckleberry and mayan chocolate ice cream                     huckleberry pie


blueberry granola buckwheat pancakes

glacier national park
 
glacier national park

last night BBQ feast- used the Coffee and Cocoa Rub from the flank steak post

delicious monster bagel sandwiches for the road! All you need is:
toasted bagels, bacon, cheese and meat of choice (we used swiss and muenster cheese and roasted turkey), avocado, tomato, lettuce, mayo, mustard..
and one hungry belly!

We had an amazing trip and can’t wait to go back!
In the meantime, look for some new recipes in the next few days as I settle back into reality and get back into my kitchen
Happy Belated Easter!

simple turkey chili

 

 

Been trying to clear out the fridge this past week as we get ready for an out-of-town adventure so haven’t been cooking as much, but did whip up a batch of some super easy turkey chili; you could probably let everything stew in a slow cooker throughout the day, and have the chili ready to go when you got home from work.  Sorry about the lack of pictures; forgot to take pictures while I was cooking

Turkey Chili

(1/2 lb bacon, sliced- optional)

• If you decide to add bacon, brown the bacon first, remove it and set aside, and then brown the turkey in the bacon fat rather than oil

1 lb ground turkey

• I normally use turkey rather than ground beef nowadays, but feel free to substitute beef,  ground pork and/or a mix of all three

1 onion, small diced
4 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 tbsp chili powder
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tbsp smoked paprika
1/2 tbsp dry mustard
1/2 tbsp onion powder
1/2 tbsp garlic powder
1 tsp cayenne
salt and pepper
1 can tomato sauce
2 cans diced tomatoes w/ juice
1 can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained

• I like using a bunch of different types of beans for the different colors and textures, but feel free to use whatever combination you like

2 cans sweet corn, drained

– Heat oil over high heat in a large pot. Add ground turkey and cook 2-3 minutes, breaking up into small pieces
– Add onion, garlic, and spices and continue cooking for another 3-5 minutes
– Add diced tomatoes and tomato sauce and cook for 10 minutes over medium-high heat till the meat is cooked through
– Add the beans; bring chili up to a boil, cover, and turn heat down to medium-low and allow chili to simmer for 30-45 minutes, depending on how much time you have- the longer the better, because all the favors will be able to meld
– Add corn 10 minutes before serving just so it’s heated through, but retains it’s crunch

A hui hou!