Turkey Curry With Soba Noodles

Prep Time 10 Minutes Cook Time 40 Minutes Servings: 4

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 lb turkey breast, skinned, boned and cut in 1 inch chunks
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 (7 ounce) package soba noodles
• 1 cup nonfat plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup unsalted cashews, roasted

Directions:

Heat oil in 14 inch fry pan over medium heat. Add turkey and cook until browned on all sides. Remove from pan.

Add onion and garlic to pan. Cook until onion is soft, about 10 minutes. Add ginger and all the rest of the spices. Cook for about 1 minute.

Return turkey to pan. Add broth, reduce heat, cover and simmer til meat is no longer pink, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat.

While turkey is simmering, cook noodles in boiling water until barely tender to bite, drain well. Place in large, shallow serving bowl.

Stir yogurt into turkey mixture, then pour mixture over noodles. Garnish with cashews.

I used 1/2 Teaspoon red pepper flakes.  To cut the time down I used already cooked turkey breast.  I threw in the cashews.  Dan thought that this would be good with a little Basel.
Got the dusting done.  Tomorrow I get to look for more recipes and check out whats on TV.

Irish Stew

2 Pounds cubed pork

3 Tablespoons flour

3 Teaspoons dry mustard

1 Teaspoon salt

½ Teaspoon pepper

4 stalks celery chopped

1 small turnip chopped

1 medium onion chopped

3 Medium carrots chopped

2 Tablespoons dried parsley

2 Tablespoons oil

2 Tomatoes chopped

1 Teaspoon sugar

1 Teaspoon kitchen bouquet

2 Cups chicken stock

Directions:

1.     Cut meat into cubes.  In a plastic bag, mix flour, mustard, salt, pepper.  Add meat and coat evenly. Set aside

2.     chop vegetables,

3.     Heat oil in pan.  Add meat and brown. 

4.     Add vegetables, parsley, tomatoes, and kitchen bouquet, stock, and sugar.  Bring to a boil and simmer until vegetables are tender.  10 to 15 minutes.

5.     Serve with mashed potatoes.  Serves 8.

I got this recipe from my Mom.  The directions for it were a mess. So, I have typed in a word document and I hope that it is easy to follow.  For some reason she left things out.  This recipe called for beef.  I used pork instead.  It turned out great!!
I did some down right cleaning in the kitchen today.  Tomorrow I hope to clean the cupboards and do some dusting.  I will never match Dan and his vacuum job but at least I am trying.

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I think that people are going to actually get to see this blog.  The other blog I just could not get it to look right.  This one seems to be going along much better.
Dan was able to vacuum the rug the other day.  We have broken two vacuum cleaners trying to get that shag rug vacuumed.  Yes!!! to him on a job well done.
It looks like I get to get on Medicare.  Unfortunately I sent back the card and they have to send me a new one.  That will take about four to six weeks.  I sent the card back because I was advised to by a rep.  form their insurance site.  I hope that Medicare is better than the insurance that I have know.  I guess we will see

Ground Lamb Gyros

 Yogurt Sauce:

• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1/2 large cucumber, thinly sliced
• 2 t lemon juice
• 1/8 t salt

In a small blow mix together all of the ingredients.  Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Filling:

• 1 1/2 lb ground lamb or beef  
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1 t dried oregano
• 1/2 t salt
• 1/4 t black pepper
• zest from 1 lemon

Heat broiler.  In a large bowl mix the ingredients together.  Form into six patties, each 1 inch thick.  Broil 5 inches from heat for 7 minutes per side.  Remove from broiler.
Gyros:

• 6 large pitas, warmed slightly
• 1 container herb-flavored feta cheese
• 3 cups shredded iceberg lettuce

Slice patties.  Evenly divide cooked lamb feta and lettuce among the patties.  Fold sides of pitas over the filling in the centers.  Secure with parchment paper or with toothpicks.  Serve with yogurt sauce.

We did not use the pitta.  We made them like hamburger patties and use hamburger buns.  It was tasty
After a stressful few day, I finally got the JET program for ASM working "Advantage Sales and Marketing" It was an on again and off again ordeal.  Totally stressed me out!!! Without this program I can't log in or do my call report.  If I don't do my call report I don't get paid!!!  WOW!!  Sure hope that this doesn't happen again!!

Crab Rice Cheese Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon salt

3 cups water

1 1/2 cups uncooked rice

3 tablespoons flour

1/4 cup (1/8 lb.) butter, melted

1 cup milk

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Pepper

1/2 cup sherry or dry white wine

2 hard-cooked eggs, diced

1/2 pound (or more) crab meat

Shredded Cheddar cheese

Pimiento strips (optional)

Directions

Bring salted water to a boil in a heavy pan with lid.
Add rice, cover, decrease heat, and steam for 15 minutes.
(Do not uncover during cooking!) Meanwhile, prepare cheese sauce as follows: Stir flour into melted butter.
Gradually add milk and cook while stirring with a whisk until mixture is thick.
Add the 1 cup cheese and stir until cheese is melted.
Taste and add more salt if needed (also pepper and other seasoning if desired).
Remove from heat and stir in wine.
Combine rice, sauce, diced eggs, and crab meat.
Place in buttered casserole dish (about 2-quart size) and cover with a little more shredded Cheddar cheese.
Decorate top with pimiento strips.
Bake 30 minutes in moderate oven (350°).
Cook longer if you prefer a more crusty effect.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.

I have to work this Saturday I am not on the schedule until the 24 then not until October 1.  I wish that I could get more hours.  As my friend Jeff says "It's all about Jesus"  He is in control not me.  Thank goodness!!

Back to School Chowder

Total Time:  40 min. Prep time 30 Min Ready in 10 min

Serves 4

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Update

• 1/2 lb hot dog, halved lengthwise and sliced
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 1 cup sliced carrot
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
• 2 1/2-3 cups milk
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

In a large saucepan, combine hot dogs, celery, carrots, green pepper, onion, and butter.

Cook and stir over medium heat until vegetables are tender.

Stir in flour, salt, and pepper until blended.

Gradually add milk.

Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Add cheese; stir until melted.

This was a good soup just before fall.
Tome will pick up family film and VCR tapes at the end of week.  Hope that the DVD will come out ok.

Mediterranean Burgers

Total Time: 35 Minutes Prep Time 25 Minutes Ready In 10 minutes

Serves 4

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• 1 pound ground lamb
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 small onion
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts, chopped
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons chili sauce
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 turkishrolls or hamburger buns  
• 1 cup ready-made hummus
• lettuce
• 1 small Lebanese cucumber, cut into ribbons
• chili sauce, to serve (optional)

Directions:

Cut the capsicum into large pieces, removing the seeds and membrane. Place, skin-side up, under a hot grill until the skin blackens and blisters. Cool in a plastic bag, then peel and cut into thick strips.

Combine the mince, egg, onion, garlic,pine nuts, fresh herbs, cumin and chili sauce in a large bow. Mix with your hands and roll into four even-sized balls. Press the balls into large patties about 9cm in diameter.

Heat the oil in a large frying pan and cock the patties over medium heat for 6 minutes each side, or until well browned and cooked through, then drain on paper towels.

Halve the rolls and toast both sides. Spread the cut sides of the rolls with hummus, then lay rocket leaves, roasted capcisum and cucumber ribbons over the base. Place a patty on the salad and top with the other half of the roll. Serve with chili sauce.

I did not use the chilies or the rolls.  I used regular hamburger buns.  Did not use the cucumber.

I wish that I knew some one who knows about computers.  I got JET to work.  Thank you Jesus but, my computer is running slow.  I was on the computer all day with Microsoft trying to get the JET to work.  This morning it work.  All I can say is that Jesus has his hand in every thing we do!!