Southwest Taco Pie

I made this for dinner last night. It was great! Even the hubby loved it and he's not a corn fan! Southwest Taco Pie

So...just found out the link doesn't work if you are not subscribed so...here is the recipe (shh, don't tell on me!)

Ingredients

• 1 store bought pie crust (2 come in a box, but you only need one)
• 1 pound uncooked ground turkey breast
• 1 tablespoon canola oil (I actually used grapeseed)
• 1 1 1/4 ounce package taco seasoning mix
• 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup drained canned whole kernel corn
• 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
• 2 roma tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
• 1/2 cup light sour cream (optional)
• 2 green onions, sliced (optional)

Make It 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. On a lightly floured surface roll out dough to a 12-inch circle. Line a 9-inch pie plate with the dough, fluting edge as desired. Prick the bottom of the pastry with the tines of a fork. Bake for 15 minutes or until crust is lightly browned and is set and dry.
2. In a large skillet cook turkey in hot oil over medium heat until browned. Stir in taco seasoning and 1/2 cup water. Cook and stir for 3 to 5 minutes or until water has evaporated. Stir in beans and corn. Spoon turkey mixture into baked pie shell. Top with cheese.
3. Bake 12 to 15 minutes more or until cheese is melted and filling is heated through. Remove and cool 10 minutes on a wire rack.
4. Top slices of pie with tomato, lettuce and sour cream and green onion, if desired.

Soy Garlic Chicken with Snow Peas

Soy Garlic Chicken:

8 oz can of tomato sauce
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 t. minced garlic*
6 chicken legs**

Place chicken in slow cooker. Mix together tomato sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar and garlic. Pour over chicken. Cook on low for 4 to 5 hours.

*I used the minced garlic that you buy in the spice aisle. It looks like sesame seeds when the recipe is done but doesn't add any extra texture.

** The recipe called for 6 legs, I used 5 chicken thighs. You might be able to use breasts, but I worry they would dry out.

Snow Peas:

I heated 1 T of roasted garlic oil on medium high in a skillet. Once the oil was shimmering I added one shallot sliced thin. Once the shallot had caramelized, I added 1/2 pound of snow peas. I tossed continuously until they were soft; about five minutes. I then added a generous sprinkle of kosher salt and a less generous sprinkle of red pepper flakes. My husband said they were delicious. This was a huge compliment because apparently he does not like snow peas.

Fresh Strawberry Pie



I replaced the cup of sugar with 1/2 c. of splenda sugar blend. It was soooo good! I also topped it with some cool whip.