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Friday, July 18, 2014

Turkey Chili

When I was a little girl my favorite song was "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head" by B.J. Thomas.  I even had a little square glass wind up music box with a watercolor sketch on it of a little girl in her raincoat and galoshes under an umbrella that I would wind up and play over and over again.

Today, I still love that song and watching and listening to the rain...but no one warned me of a typical Colorado rain.  When it rains, it rains...and when it pours, it REALLY pours here.  We have had 90 degree days, a 4:00 pm cloud cover and rain and then right when we are going into our REM sleep, a flash in your eyes, a crackle in the clouds and the skies open up with the loudest rumble you could imagine.


It is virtually impossible to figure out what to wear each day, truly remarkable weather and certainly no drought or water shortage here.


The only drawback is we have been limited as to when we can enjoy our backyard to eat outside and let the dogs bask in the sun as they love to do so often.  The good news is my husband's tomato plants have taken flight and are well on their way to becoming homemade salsa!!


For those rainy, dreary afternoons you just want a warm bowl of yummy, so I dug up JoAnne's (my sister-in-law) friend's Turkey Chili recipe that we have been making for years.  JoAnne (a.k.a. Aunt Jo Jo) has a remarkable group of girlfriends that she has shared some their recipes with us.


Sandy's Turkey Chili


1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped sweet onions
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 cup chopped yellow, red or orange bell peppers
1 pound ground turkey
1 (28-ounce) can crushed organic tomatoes, undrained
1 (16-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon hot sauce (my husband likes "Frank's" Red Hot)
11/2 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

In a large skillet, saute onions, garlic and bell peppers in olive oil over medium heat until onions are translucent. Add ground turkey and cook until browned.

Add remaining ingredients and stir well to combine. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Serve with sour cream and shredded sharp cheese.

Stay dry my friends....