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Dinner Tonight

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Southwest Egg Muffins

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Breakfast can be hard when everyone in the family is going in a different direction in the mornings! Remember that planning is key when it comes to breakfast. Try making large batches of egg muffins on Sunday and refrigerate and freeze them until you need them during the week.


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5 servings (2 "muffins") 10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
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5 servings (2 "muffins") 10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
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5 servings (2 "muffins") 10 minutes
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20 minutes
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area. Rinse any vegetables before sicing. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Coat a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a large skillet, sauté the ground turkey, bell pepper, garlic, and green onion until the turkey is fully cooked and reaches 165°F and vegetables are tender. Add the salt, pepper, cumin and chili powder; cook for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  3. In the muffin tin, evenly divide the turkey and vegetable mixture among 10 individual muffin cups.
  4. Pour the eggs evenly into the 10 stuffed cups. Top with cheese.
  5. Bake 20 minutes or until the eggs are set.
  6. Portion the egg muffins out into serving sizes and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or in the freezer up to 3 months. If frozen, thaw in the refrigerator the night before and heat in the microwave when ready to serve. Reheat to 165°F before eating.
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Okra Simple Roasted

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Wonder what to do that okra you’ve got growing? This is a simple roasted okra recipe to add to any meal.

 


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  1. Wash hands and clean preparation area. Rinse okra under cool running water to remove dirt.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  3. Trim the tough stem end of okra pod off and then slice the okra pod in half lengthwise.
  4. Place the sliced okra pods in a bowl, pour olive oil on top and stir to coat.
  5. Sprinkle seasonings on the okra pods and stir to coat evenly.
  6. Spread seasoned okra pods in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes depending on personal preference of vegetable doneness.
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Margarita Chicken

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Margarita chicken created just in time for Margarita Day. This juicy and flavorful chicken has a tasteful lime flavor. It would be perfect over a fresh salad or sliced into tacos.Margarita Chicken breast recipe on cutting board with side of sliced jalapenos, splayed over a colorful serape cloth


Margarita Chicken breast recipe on cutting board with side of sliced jalapenos, splayed over a colorful serape cloth
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  1. Slice chicken breasts into strips.
  2. Prepare marinade by zesting 1 lime zest, juicing limes and lemon, mincing garlic, chopping cilantro and measuring cumin, kosher salt, black pepper, and olive oil.
  3. Place a resealable plastic bag inside of a sturdy bowl. Fold over the top to avoid a messy seal and open the inside of the bag to create a bowl like shape.
  4. Add chicken and marinade ingredients to the resealable bag.
  5. Seal the plastic bag and marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for 3 to 12 hours.
  6. *Tip: The more time you allow for the chicken to marinate, the more flavorful it will be.
  7. 6. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Place chicken on grill and discard the marinade to avoid cross-contamination. Grill for 3-5 minutes on each side or until the chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165*F.
Alternative cooking methods:
  1. Oven – Preheat oven to 350*F. Place chicken in an oven safe dish with half of the marinade. Bake for 45-60 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165*F. Be sure to discard remaining marinade to avoid cross-contamination.
  2. Slow Cooker – Place chicken and marinade in a crockpot. Add 1 cup of water. Cook on low for 6-7 hours. Or cook on high for 4 hours. Make sure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165*F.
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Taco Seasoning

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Making your own taco seasoning may seem like a hassle, why not just purchase a package at the grocery store…right?  You can make your own with the spices you already have in your pantry and save a buck or two at the grocery store.

I know, you’re thinking, just a dollar… right?  Yeah, just a dollar, every time you make one of your favorite recipes, and that can eventually add up to something you can purchase from your wish list!

Making your own taco seasoning is a great way to reduce the sodium content, artificial flavoring, and you can adjust the flavors and “heat” to your liking.  You can also double or triple the recipe to make a larger batch.  Store the seasoning in an air tight container in your pantry, and have available for all your favorite recipes.  Try the taco seasoning in Mexican dishes, dips, soups, chili, salad dressings and even rub on chicken, pork, and beef before adding to the grill.

Try this seasoning recipe in our Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Chili recipe.

Taco Seasoning spices splayed across a wooden cutting board.
Taco Seasoning
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  1. Combine all spices together until blended will. Store your taco seasoning in air tight container at room temperature.
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Taco Boats

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Family friendly Taco Boats. This simple recipe will have kids and adults asking for more! Perfectly portable taco, ready for toppings of your choice!Dinner Tonight recipe Taco Boats. Ground beef baked in a crescent roll topped with cheddar cheese. Plated with a salad.


Dinner Tonight recipe Taco Boats. Ground beef baked in a crescent roll topped with cheddar cheese. Plated with a salad.
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Dinner Tonight recipe Taco Boats. Ground beef baked in a crescent roll topped with cheddar cheese. Plated with a salad.
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  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Clean your hands and your preparation area.
  3. In a large skillet brown lean ground beef for 4 – 5 minutes. Add finely diced onion, diced tomato, chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin. Stir together and continue cooking until beef is cooked through. Remove from heat. Food safety note: ground beef should be cooked to a minimal internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
  4. On two large baking sheet, unroll crescent rolls and press seams together to make one large sheet. Cut sheet into 8 squares. Divide beef mixture evenly among all 8 dough squares and top with shredded cheese. Pinch crescent roll around filling and to make a cup (or boat!) to hold filling in.
  5. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 minutes or until golden brown.
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