Healthier Sloppy Joes

1 pound ground turkey
1/2 an onion, thinly sliced
1/2 can roasted red pepper, diced
1 can tomato puree
1.5 tbs brown sugar
2 tbs cider vinegar
1 tbs demi-glace
salt
1 tbs red pepper flakes

Sautee onions in olive oil for several minutes.  Add ground turkey, demi-glace, and red popper flakes and cook until no longer pink, stirring frequently.  Add tomato puree, sugar, vinegar, and diced roasted red pepper.  Heat through.

These were fantastic, especially with some Chohula sauce added.  I might add some tomato paste to thicken it up.

Homemade Granola

3 c old fashioned oats
1 c cashews, chopped
1 c pecans, chopped
1 tbs allspice
1 tbs nutmeg
1 c coconut
1/2 c wheat germ
1/2 c olive oil (NOT extra virgin)

Preheat oven to 325F.  Mix together dry ingredients.  Pour olive oil over and mix until coated.  Spread in a pan lined with parchment paper.  Bake for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until oats and nuts are toasted.  Let cool completely, then break into chunks.

Creamy Tarragon Peas

1 package frozen peas (not thawed)
3 tbs olive oil (enough to coat pan)
1/2 c evaporated milk
1 tbs dried tarragon
Garlic, salt, and pepper to taste

I got this idea from a Cook's Illustrated recipe, but made a few adjustments based on what was on hand.

Heat the oil on medium high.  When warm, add peas and other ingredients.  Heat through, about 6-8 minutes.

Baked Sun Dried Tomato Tilapia

1/2 c olive oil mayonnaise
1/2 c fat-free Greek yogurt
1 tbs garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1/2 c sun dried tomatoes, drained of oil
4 frozen tilapia filet (or other white fish)

Preheat oven to 425F.  Combine first 6 ingredients in a food processor.  Place fillets in a baking dish and cover with mayo mixture.  Bake for about 45 minutes, or until cooked through.