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				Hello Friends and Happy Fri-Yay!
Today’s Friday Foodie Feature is dedicated to  
MY BEST FRIEND FOR LIFE, KAREN!
		
		 
			
			
		
	
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAREN!
In the late 80’s, my hubby who at the time was my fiance and I went to Fort Lee, NJ, to visit her at her mother’s house.  She had just flown in from Cali with her first born son, RJ and for lunch she made a Taco Salad.  Neither one of us had ever had it and it was also the first time I had ever eaten an avocado.  I fell in love with the recipe and over the years, have made it during the warmer months.  Last week when I chose to make it for this week’s feature I didn’t realize that it would be on her Birthday!  Further proof that we were meant to be friends for life!
		
		 
			
			
		
	
 
This is such an easy-to-prepare salad and my men simply loves it, Malik was having a fit because he had to wait until I took the pictures!
Ingredients:
- 
1 lb Ground Turkey – fully cooked
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1 package Taco Seasoning
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1 Can of Black Beans
- 
Iceberg Lettuce – shredded
- 
1/2 Avocado – diced
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1 Package of Cherry Tomatoes – halved
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1 Cup of Mexican Blend Shredded Cheese
- 
Catalina Dressing
- 
Tortilla Chips
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OPTIONS: Cilantro, Black Pepper, Hot Sauce, Sour Cream
		
		 
			
			
		
	
Thoroughly cook the Ground Turkey then add Taco Seasoning and 1/3 cup of water – preparing according to package directions.
Wash veggies, cut tomatoes in half, shred the lettuce and dice the avocado.  Drain and rinse can of black beans.
		
		 
			
			
		
	
 
Put lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, and black beans into a bowl and top with taco seasoned ground turkey.
		
		 
			
			
		
	
		
		 
			
			
		
	
Pour in just enough Catalina dressing to lightly coat then mix.
		
		 
			
			
		
	
Serve with Tortilla Chips and top with options, sour cream and Hot Sauce.
Thank you Karen for introducing me to this salad and thank you for being my friend!
		
		 
			
			
		
	
		
		 
			
			
		
	
Don’t forget to come back at 6:00 p.m. for the #WWDParty!
 
 


				
        
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				Hello Friends and Happy Fri-Yay!
Today’s Foodie Feature is not a Slow Cooked meal, but a tasty 
Turkey Lasagna made with JennieO Ground Turkey.
		
		 
			
			
		
	
Ingredients
- 1 package Jennie-O Lean Ground Turkey
- 1 Jar of spaghetti sauce, divided
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup total of chopped peppers, carrots and onions 
- 1/4 teaspoon dried Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red peppers
- 1 container of Ricotta Cheese (15 oz)
- 1 package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 3 cups Italian blend shredded cheese
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 12 lasagna noodles, cook and drained
- 1 tsp minced garlic (optional)
Preheat oven to 350 ~ and spray baking pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
		
		 
			
			
		
	
Cook turkey until well done then pour in 1/2 jar of spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, add peppers, carrots, onions, Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 5 minutes.
 
		
		 
			
			
		
	
		
		 
			
			
		
	
Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions and lay flat onto wax paper.
		
		 
			
			
		
	
Mix ricotta cheese, spinach, 2 cups of shredded cheese and egg.  Place 6 noodles in pan, and spread mixture on top of each noodle, then add ground turkey mixture.
 
		
		 
			
			
		
	
		
		 
			
			
		
	
		
		 
			
			
		
	
Cover with remaining noodles and spaghetti sauce then top with Parmesan or additional shredded cheese.
		
		 
			
			
		
	
		
		 
			
			
		
	
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.  Remove foil and then bake an additional 15 minutes or until sauce is bubbly.
		
		 
			
			
		
	
I served with Garlic Texas Toast and a Marinated Roasted Red Pepper for a tasty Friday night meal for my men.
Here’s a coupon to help you save on your next purchase of JennieO Ground Turkey.
 
 
		
		 
			
			
		
	
 
Stay Blessed – No Stress in 2014!
		
		 
			
			
		
	
				
        
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