Sloppy Bombay Joes Recipe

Can I just say Yum!  This recipe was pretty amazing and smelled like heaven while it was cooking.  My husband walked in and said that whatever I was making smelled delicious. I got this recipe from Aarti Party by Aarti Sequeira on Food Network and I am so happy I decided to try this.  There are raisins in the recipe and I was afraid that they would be a bit goofy tasting.  But it was a really nice hit of sweet with all the savory in this dish!  Give it a try..you won't be disappointed.

You will need Half & Half, Cilantro, Pistachios, Raisins, Onion, Bell Pepper, Olive Oil, Ground Turkey, Garam Masala, Cumin, Paprika, Serrano Chile, Fresh Ginger, Garlic, Tomato Sauce, and Honey.  You will also need Water which isn't pictured.

Warm 1-2 TBSP oil in a medium pan, Add the Garlic, Ginger, 1/2 the Serrano Chile (remove the seeds and ribs if you don't want it too spicy) and cook until they begin to soften.  Add the Garam Masala and Paprika and cook about 30 seconds.

Stir in the Tomato Sauce and Water and brig to a boil.  Then reduce the heat and let simmer about 15 minutes. 

Meanwhile..in a second skillet over medium heat add 2 TBSP Olive Oil and allow it to get warm.  Add the Pistachios and raisins.

Cook until the raisins plump up and the pistachios are a bit toasted.  Remove from pan and set aside.

In the raisin pan add another 1-2 TBSP oil and toss in the onion and bell pepper.  Saute until everything is softened and starting to brown.

Try to ignore my terrible nail polish and then throw in the other half of the serrano pepper whole.  No need to remove the seeds and ribs, this one is just for flavor.  Saute a few minutes and season with the Cumin and a bit of Salt and Pepper.

Stir in the Ground Turkey and cook until it is fully cooked, breaking up the big pieces of meat.

Your sauce should be ready by now.  Pour the sauce into the pan with the meat.  Stir everything together and bring it up to a boil.  Then, lower the heat and simmer about ten minutes until everything thickens up a bit.

Remove the Serrano Chili and either toss out or eat if you feel like facing the fire.

Add the honey, Half & Half, and the Pistachio/Raisin mix and stir well to combine everything.

Oh wow, was this tasty!

Serve on a nice roll and top with chopped cilantro.  Enjoy!

Sloppy Bombay Joes Recipe
Source:  Aarti Sequeira -Food Network

Sauce:

2 TBSP Olive Oil
1 TBSP minced Ginger
2 Cloves Garlic, minced
1/2 Serrano Chile, seeded and finely minced (the other half goes in with the meat)
1 tsp Garam Masala
1/2 tsp Paprika
1 (15 oz) can Tomato Sauce
1 C Water

Meat:

3-4 TBSP Olive Oil
1/4 C Pistachios, shelled
1/4 C Raisins
1 tsp Ground Cumin
1/2 Large Onion, diced
1 Bell Pepper, diced
1/2 Serrano Chile, seeds intact and whole
1 Lb Ground Turkey
1/2 tsp Honey
1/4 C Half & Half
Small Handful chopped fresh Cilantro
Buns for serving

Warm a medium saucepan over medium heat and add 2 TBSP Olive Oil.  Add the Ginger, Garlic, and Diced Serrano Chili.  Saute until the ginger and garlic brown a bit.  Add the Garam Masala and Paprika and saute for about 30 seconds.  Stir in the tomato sauce and water and bring to a boil.  Then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, about 15 minutes.

Meanwhile for the turkey, in a large skillet warm 2 TBSP of Oil and when warm add the Pistachios and raisins.  Cook until the raisins plump up and the pistachios are slightly toasted.  Remove from the pan and set aside.

Using the same pan return to medium heat and add another 1-2 TBSP of Oil and warm.  Add the Onions and Bell Pepper and saute until softened and just starting to brown.  Add the whole Serrano Chile and saute for another few minutes.  Season with the Cumin and a bit of Salt & Pepper.  Stir in the Ground Turkey making sure to break it up well.  Cook everything until the turkey is cooked through.

At this point the sauce should be ready.  Pour the sauce into the skillet with the turkey.  Stir everything together and bring it to a boil.  Then lower the heat and simmer the mixture about 10 minutes or until it has thickened up a bit.  At this point you can remove the Serrano Pepper and toss it or eat it if you are feeling daring (I wasn't so I tossed it).  Add the Honey, Half & Half, and the Pistachios/Raisins mix.  Stir everything together well.  Before serving garnish with the fresh Cilantro and serve on buns.

Enjoy!

Approximately 6 servings (nutritional info for the meat and sauce not the buns)

Calories 333

Carbs 16

Fat 22

Protein 18

Guacamole Recipe

Last summer I was very pregnant with my most recent baby.  I was in super lazy mode and just didn't want to do anything for myself.  Luckily for me, my sister had pity on my pregnant soul and invited me over to dinner so I wouldn't have to cook myself.  I don't remember what the main dish was..but as a side dish she made the most amazing Guacamole ever.  Now I don't know if it was because I was great with child or what, but this Guacamole was so amazing.  It was so fantastic that I decided to go to the store and buy some Guacamole to eat the very next day(remember I was far too lazy to do any cooking of my own).  Now after having the delicious, rich, creamy homemade Guacamole the sad, bland, strange tasting store bought sludge was a major disappointment.  I vowed that day never to buy the store bought again!  Fast forward almost a whole year later and I wanted Guacamole again.  I found this recipe by Alton Brown and whipped up a batch of the deliciousness.  It was so yummy that we ate it all up with no leftovers for my poor husband who had to work.

You will need Avocados, Onion, Lime, Garlic, Tomato, Salt, Cayenne, and Cumin.

Slice up your Avocados and remove the pits.  Don't throw away all the pits you'll want one or two at the end.

Remove the Avocado from the shell and place in a good sized dish.  Juice the lime and add to the Avocado.

Add the Salt, Cumin, And Cayenne.

Using a fork Mash it all up and mix the spices all around.  I like a little texture so I didn't mash it to an oblivion.

Now add in the diced Tomato, diced Onion, and Minced Garlic.  Mix it all in and allow the Guacamole to sit at room temperature an hour for the flavors to marry.  I like to stick a pit or 2 in at this point cause I think it helps avoid browning. 

Enjoy!

Guacamole Recipe
Source:  Alton Brown- Food Network

3Avocados
1 Lime
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Ground Cumin
1/2 tsp Cayenne
1/2 Onion, Diced
2 Tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 Garlic clove, minced


In a large bowl place the Avocado, lime juice, Salt, Cumin, and Cayenne.  Using a fork mash up the Avocado and mix all the seasoning in.  Don't over mash it's nice with a little bit of texture.  Add in the Onions, Tomatoes, and Garlic.  Let sit at room temperature for 1 hour and then serve.

Enjoy!

Approximately 5 Servings

209 Calories
14 Carbs
18 Fat
3 Protein

Cheesy Quinoa Burger Recipe

You all know how much I love Quinoa and vegetarian dishes.  I saw this recipe and was really excited to try it.  I like the idea of having a bigger repertoire of foods that go on buns.  These Quinoa patties were very tasty and my husband and I really enjoyed them.  I put a little mayo on the buns but in the end I felt that the buns were a little overpowering.  The patties are really nice on their own so I would skip the bun and just eat the patty with a little sour cream.

You will need Shredded Cheese, Flour, Green Onions, Carrots, Eggs, Onion, Ground Cumin, Garlic Salt, Quinoa, Cottage Cheese, and Salt & Pepper.

Rinse your Quinoa well.

then cook it according to package instructions.  When done let it cool a bit.

Finely Dice up the carrots and 2 TBSP of onion.

Add in the Green Onion.

Throw in the Cheese, Eggs, and Flour.

Now add in the Ground Cumin, Garlic Salt, salt, and Pepper and mix everything together well.

Add in the Cottage Cheese.

Add in the Qunioa and mix everything together really well.

Grab a heaping 1/3 cup of the Quinoa mix.

Place it in your non-stick skillet over medium heat (make sure the pan has been sprayed with non-stick spray).

Using the measuring cup press down the mix and form it into a patty.

Cook until browned on each side.  They will be a bit fragile so be careful with them. 

Yummy little patties!

Enjoy!

Cheesy Quinoa Burgers

1 C Quinoa
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 C Shredded Cheese
1/2 C Cottage Cheese
1 C Carrots, finely chopped
3 Eggs
2 TBSP Flour
2 TBSP Onion, finely chopped
2 whole Green Onions, including white parts, thinly sliced
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
1 tsp Ground Cumin
1/2 tsp Garlic Salt

Rinse the Quinoa and cook according to package directions.  When done allow it to cool a little.

In a large bowl combine the shredded Cheese, Cottage Cheese, Carrot, Eggs, Flour, Green onions, Chopped Onion, Cumin, Garlic Salt, Salt & Pepper, and Quinoa.

Heat a frying pan coated with non-stick spray over medium heat.  Measure 1/3 cup of the quinoa mix and put in the pan.  Using the bottom of the measuring cup press down the mix into a patty about 1/2 inch thick.  Cook until golden brown and delicious.

Enjoy!



Approximately 12 Patties

113 Calories
12 Carbs
4 Fat
6 Protein