Burger/Meatloaf Base

I often mix this together to punch up the taste and texture of ground turkey, while making the ground beef a little healthier.  The oats help the whole things stick together, whether for burgers, meatloaf, or meatballs.

1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground turkey
1 tbs garlic salt
2 eggs
¼ c processed oats
2 tbs beef demi glace


Whip eggs with a fork. Mix in the rest of the ingredients by hand. It's squishy, but it's the best way to get it done!

Sage Barley Salad

1 c uncooked barley
1 can chicken broth
1 tbs dried sage
½ c dried cranberries
1 tbs apple cider vinegar

Mix barley, sage, and chicken broth in rice cooker and turn on.  When done, toss with cranberries and apple cider vinegar.

Tilapia Caddy Ganty

This is a traditional recipe from SE Alaska, but I now use this on tilapia which is easier to find out here on the East Coast.

4 tilapia filets, frozen
½ c mayo
½ c sour cream
2 tbs dried dill
1 tsp paprika
1 tbs garlic salt


Put frozen filets in a baking dish and coat with may mixture. Bake for 30-40 minutes at 350F. Great with peas and wild rice.

Spinach Dip

1 package frozen spinach, thawed
1 package frozen artichoke hearts, cooked according to directions (I got the Bird’s Eye ones and they were fantastic)
3/4 c non-fat Greek yogurt (I used Fage, or Faye, or however you spell it)
1/2 c parmesan
1/4 c mayo
2 tbs garlic salt

Puree with stick blender.  You can bake it at 200 to heat through, but its not necessary. Good on whole grain crackers, turkey slices, or stuffed into tomatoes.

Fried Eggs with Tomatoes and Soy Sauce

This is a fantastic recipe (adapted from Steamy Kitchen) that tastes very fancy for very little effort.


6 eggs
6 small tomatoes, cut into wedges
Handful of chives, cut into 1” pieces
¼ c tamari
1 packet equal
2 tbs rice vinegar
2 tbs black vinegar
2 tbs garlic salt

Fry eggs with garlic salt.  Drain and set aside.  Add tomatoes and chives, cook until tomatoes are just softened.  Remove from heat.  Add vinegar, tamari, and equal, mix and heat through.  Serve.

Fast Broccoli Cheese Soup

1 bag frozen broccol
1 can chicken broth
½ onion, diced
I c velveeta, cubed
Salt and pepper to taste
Saute onion for 5 minutes in stewpot.  Microwave broccoli for 3 minutes to soften.  Add broth, broccoli, and velveeta to pot, cover, and turn to medium high. Heat until melted through, blend with stick blender to desired consistency.

Sun Dried Tomato Mayo

1 c mayo
¼ c sundried tomatoes, from a jar (365 brand) but drained

Process the sundried tomatoes.  Add the mayo and process again.

Great on tilapia or halibut. Also fantastic in turkey sandwiches!