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Confetti Salsa

August 10, 2010 by Aliesha

I created this recipe last week in an effort to induce labor by eating spicy foods (no, it’s not working yet…)! This salsa is KICKIN’ HOT, so be warned! (I’m a girl who refuses to buy mild salsa, so believe me when I tell you this is kickin’!) Also, make sure you wear gloves when you cut up the peppers. I didn’t know I was supposed to do this, and I actually got legit chemical burns on my fingers. Not so good. Feel free to adapt this recipe to suit your taste buds!

Confetti Salsa (aka, Get This Baby Out NOW Salsa)
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 serrano pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 red fresno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 orange Scotch bonnet pepper (not sure if that’s definitely what it was), seeded and finely chopped
1 yellow Scotch bonnet pepper (not sure if that’s definitely what it was), seeded and finely chopped
a few slices of white onion, finely chopped
a few slices of red onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced (more if you like)
black pepper
salt
garlic powder
1/2 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can diced tomatoes, drained
canned corn, optional

Combine peppers, onion, and garlic. Season with pepper, salt, and garlic powder. Add beans and diced tomatoes (and corn, if desired). Taste and season again if necessary. Chill in fridge (overnight is best), then serve with tortilla chips.Look at all those beautiful colors! Enjoy!

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Turkey and Pasta Delight

July 27, 2010 by Aliesha

I’m not exactly sure what to call this dish, as I started with a recipe but deviated slightly from it along the way. At any rate, it turned out well and definitely qualifies as “comfort food” in my book! I would make it again.Turkey and Pasta Delight

1 lb. lean ground turkey
3 cloves garlic, chopped
salt and pepper, to taste
minced onion, to taste
Italian seasoning, to taste
1 can tomato sauce
1 can Italian diced tomatoes
basil, to taste (I used both fresh and dried)
whole wheat penne pasta (or other pasta of your choice) – I used 2/3 box

Brown turkey. Season with garlic, salt and pepper, minced onion, and Italian seasoning while browning. Drain. Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and basil and cook on medium heat until flavors are blended. In the meantime, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Toss pasta and meat sauce together and serve immediately. Sprinkle with a bit of cheese, if desired.

Enjoy!
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Summer Cucumber Salad

July 26, 2010 by Aliesha

This is one of my favorite ways to eat cucumbers in the summer! It’s so easy and you don’t really need a recipe to make it.

Summer Cucumber SaladPeel cucumbers. Cut into slices and quarter the slices, if desired. Sprinkle with a bit of salt (to take out any bitterness) and pepper. Season with basil (fresh or dried). Coat with zesty Italian dressing and toss. Optional, add slices of red onion or (ew) tomatoes. Eat right away or chill and allow flavors to mellow!Enjoy!