KCWI 23

Lou's Mom's Stuffing

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 1/2 Bags of Brownsberry OR PepperidgeFarms Herb Seasoned Stuffing CUBES (14 oz bags)
• 1 Box Uncle Ben's Original Long Grain & Wild Rice (6.0 oz) Cooked
• 2 Eggs
• 1 Large Chopped Onion
• 1 Bunch of Celery
• 1 Can of Sliced Water Chestnuts (8 oz)
• 1 Pound (16oz) of Jimmy Dean SAGE Flavored Pork Sausage (Silver Package/Label)
• 1/2-1 Teaspoon of Ground Black Pepper
• 2 Cans of Chicken Broth (14.5 oz cans)
• 1/4Pound (1 stick)of REAL Butter
• 1 Clove of Garlic

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cook the WILD RICE according to Directions
2. Soak the CROUTONS in the CHICKEN BROTH
3. Sauté the PORK SAUSAGE and remove from the heat
4. Sauté the ONION in the ¼ lb of REAL BUTTER
5. Mince and add GARLIC to that mixture
6. Add THAT mixture to the SAUSAGE
7. Chop and add the CELERY to THAT mixture and sauté
8. Add Slightly Chopped WATER CHESTNUTS and PEPPER
9. Add the EGGS…Then the COOKED WILD RICE MIX
10. After mixing all those ingredients, combine with the Croutons that have been soaking in the Chicken Broth and GENTLY fold mixture thoroughly.

Place in Baking Dish/Pan at 350F for 45-60min - Until center gets up to temperature

"Chick's" Awesome Gluten-Free Baked Sesame Turkey Tenders

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 Turkey Breast Tenderloins (split to make 4-6 pieces)
• 1/2-3/4 Cup Toasted Sesame Seeds
• 5-6 Tablespoons GLUTEN FREE All Purpose Flour
• 4-6 Tablespoons of BRAGG Liquid Aminos (Soy Sauce Substitute) or Light Soy Sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon Cookies Flavor Enhancer
• 1 Generous Pinch of Ground Black Pepper
• 4-6 Tablespoons of REAL BUTTER, Melted
• Honey, for additional flavoring - if desired

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat Oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Toast sesame seeds in the 375 degree oven for about 5 minutes, until golden brown.
3. Put BRAGG Liquid Aminos or Soy Sauce in Pan or Bowl
4. Mix Sesame Seeds, Flour, Cookies FE & Pepper together and place in Pan or Bowl
5. Dip Turkey in Liquid Aminos and then DREDGE THROUGH Sesame Seed Mixture until COMPLETELY Coated with PLENTY of seeds.
6. Arrange on NON STICK BAKING DISH (or glass dish sprayed with cooking oil) so pieces DONOT TOUCH.
7. Drizzle Turkey-Sesame Pieces with Melted Butter
8. Bake at 375 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until juices run clear (Pieces can be "BASTED" with additional butter or drippings during cooking time)

Remove from Oven with INTERNAL temp at 165 degrees F. and cover dish with FOIL for 5-10 minutes...It will continue to cook during this time.

Drizzle honey over the top and serve.

Tailgating Turkey Tails

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 turkey tenderloin (equals about 13 pieces)
• 1/4 Cup Frank's Hot Sauce
• Colby cheese cubes – pre-cut cubes are easy to use
• 8 slices turkey bacon

DIRECTIONS:

1. Wash hands.
2. Slice turkey lengthwise so it is approximately ¼ to ½-inch thick. Then cut into strips, making approximately 13 pieces. Wash hands.
3. Place turkey in a glass bowl and pour hot sauce over top. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
4. Cut turkey bacon into 2 pieces per slice.
5. Fold one slice of turkey around one cheese cube. Wrap a slice of turkey bacon around the turkey and secure with a toothpick.
6. Grill turkey tails over medium to low heat until cooked through*.

*Note: When serving turkey tails for a party, place them in a slow cooker to keep warm for serving.

A large batch can be made in advance and frozen in disposable metal pans. The day of the tailgating remove from the freezer. The tails can be put on the grill frozen and cooked as they thaw.

Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Quick and easy for on the go healthy eating. Make ahead and reheat what you need. Or make a double batch and freeze half.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 Tablespoon Sesame oil
• ¼ cup Thai Spicy Chili sauce
• ¼ cup sliced green onions
• ¼ cup julienned carrots
• ¼ cup julienned red pepper
• ¼ cup pea pods, sliced diagonally in half
• 1 cup cooked brown rice
• 2 tablespoons finely minced crystallized ginger
• 10 large lettuce leaves, washed, dried and chilled

DIRECTIONS:

1. Wash hands.
2. Chop garlic, green onions, carrots, red pepper, pea pods. Set aside.
3. Cook ½ cup rice according to directions to equal 1 cup cooked.
4. Brown ground turkey in a non-stick skillet. Add ginger root and garlic when it is browned. Sauté until garlic is cooked. Stir in Sesame Oil and Chili sauce.
5. Add green onions, carrots, peppers, pea pods and stir until warmed.
6. Stir in cooked rice and crystallized ginger.
7. To serve spoon turkey mixture into lettuce leaves.