Whats For Dinner 12-11-11

Hello, it is so good to see you today, we have been so busy with community festivities. There are so many craft sales, holiday open houses and parties, it is a great time of the year. Everywhere you go there is the smell of pine and spices that remind us of the wonderful memories of the holiday. At times like this I am so glad that I am organized and make a meal plan every week, it allows me to have more time and money to enjoy the events.  Lets take a look at the menu for next week.

Sunday

Green Chili & Cranberry Turkey Chalupas

Green Chili & Cranberry Turkey Chalupa

Miz Helen's Kitchen

1 1/2 pounds fresh ground turkey

1 medium yellow onion medium chop

3/4 cup fresh whole cranberries

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 14 oz.  can whole cranberry sauce

1 14 oz. can Green Chili Enchilada Sauce

2 cups shredded lettuce

2 cups shredded cilantro

1/2 cup shredded longhorn or sharp cheddar cheese

1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese

12 corn tortilla's

• In a medium saucepan add the Green Chili Enchilada Sauce and the Cranberry Sauce mix well and heat to simmer and simmer for 10 minutes.
• In a hot skillet pour 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil and saute the onion and fresh cranberries.
• The onion needs to begin to caramelize and the cranberries will become soft and begin to pop open.
• At that point add the turkey and cook the turkey until it is done.Add 2 cups of the simmering Enchilada and Cranberry Sauce mix to the turkey mix and bring back to simmer for 5 minutes.
• Mix the shredded lettuce and the shredded cilantro together. Mix the two cheeses together.
•  Now you are ready to start building the Chalupa. In a long sheet pan lightly spray the pan with a cooking oil. First the corn tortilla, second the turkey and sauce mix, next the lettuce and cilantro mix, then the mixed cheeses and last drizzle some of the sauce over the tops of the chalupa.
• Bake in the oven at 425 degrees until the cheese is melted. Serve hot.

Tortilla Chips

Homemade Salsa

Southwest Brulee (Link)

Monday

Winter Vegetable Soup

Hot Bread

Rocky Road Fudge

Rocky Road Fudge
Adapted From
Steak N Potatoes Kinda Curl
Prepared In Miz Helens Kitchen
3 cups milk chocolate chips
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1/4 teaspoon slat
1 cup unsalted peanuts
1 and 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
Line a 8X8 inch baking dish with parchment paper or spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray.  In a saucepan, combine chocolate chips, condensed milk, and salt.  Heat on low, stirring constantly. Once smooth and completely melted, add peanuts and marshmallows.  Stir again until smooth and peanuts and marshmallows are completely coated.  Pour and spread into the baking dish.  Refrigerate until firm, and slice when ready to serve.
Miz Helen Option:
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1 dash of cayenne
mix the coffee and the cayenne with the milk before adding it to the chocolate chips.
This recipe sure meets all of my requirements of smooth, flavorful and easy, it is a sure winner at our Cottage.

Tuesday

Chicken Pot Pie

Tossed Green Salad

 Marshmallow Cookies (Link)

Wednesday

Slow Cooker
Swiss Strips

 Swiss Strips (Links)

Mashed Potatoes

Green Beans

Tossed Winter Greens with Orange Vinaigrette

Thursday

Spaghetti and Meat Balls

Tossed Green Salad
Garlic Bread
Cranberry Nut Bites

 Cranberry Nut Bites (Link)

Friday 
From

Full Plate Thursday

Dinner

Roasted Beet Salad at  Real Food Forager

Carne Asada and Charro Bean Soup at  Mexico In My Kitchen

Triple Chocolate Cheesecake at  Butter  Yum

Saturday

Going To The City!

Annual Ornament Exchange

Friends Christmas Party

I am so happy that you took the time from your busy schedule to visit with me today. Your visits are very special to me and I always look forward to seeing you so come back real soon!

Peace and Joy

Miz Helen
This Post Is Linked To:
Made By You Monday
Menu Plan Monday
Friday Favorite Finds