Elevating Your Favorite Childhood Foods

Spicy Turkey Sloppy Joes

Ingredients
- 1 jalapeno pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 1/4 lb ground turkey
- 1 14oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 14oz can tomato sauce
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp chipotle chili powder
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Cheddar cheese, guacamole, sliced jalapenos, sliced red onion, for garnish
Directions
Heat olive oil or cooking spray in a large skillet over medium heat. Add jalapeno, red onion and garlic. Sauté until onion begins to soften, about 4 minutes
Add turkey and cook until browned. Add in next 5 ingredients (through chipotle chili powder) Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 8 minutes.
Stir in black beans, salt and pepper, and Gourmet Garden cilantro. Cook several minutes until beans are heated through.
Serve on hamburger buns or bread, and top with your favorite spicy food toppings like guacamole, sliced jalapenos, or red onion. Other suggestions: Queso fresco, black olives, sour cream.
Blackberry Bacon Grilled Cheese

Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. butter
- 2 pieces sourdough bread
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 pieces bacon, cooked
- 1/2 jalapeno, sliced (*for less spice, remove seeds)
- 3 tbsp. blackberry jam
Directions
Butter one side of each slice of bread. Place bread, butter side down, in skillet. Top one piece of bread with cheese, bacon, and jalapeños. Top the other piece of bread with blackberry jam.
Put sandwich together; grill over medium heat, flipping after 4-5 minutes. Grill until both sides are golden brown and cheese is melted.
Portobello Mushroom Pizza

Ingredients
- 4 Portobello mushroom caps, large
- 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced (or 1 large sliced tomato)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped, plus extra for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Drizzle Portobello caps with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Sprinkle a handful of mozzarella onto each mushroom cap, then top with a few slices of tomato and a sprinkling of basil. Then finish with another handful of mozzarella.
Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes, until mushrooms have softened and cheese has melted. Garnish with more basil and serve immediately.
Carrot French Fries

Ingredients
- 1 lb. fresh carrot
- 2 tsp. oil (coconut, olive oil, your choice)
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
Directions
Peel carrots into thick slices or cut into strips of desired thickness. Toss slices in oil and salt.
Bake at 450 degrees for 10-12 minutes, or until desired crispiness is achieved.