“...no one is born a great cook, one learns by doing.”
― Julia Child, My Life in France
Potato Taco Skillet
What You'll Need:
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3 medium potatoes, diced small (½-inch cubes)
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1 small onion, diced
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2–3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
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1 packet taco seasoning
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½ cup water or broth
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1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Mexican blend, etc.)
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, avocado, cilantro, jalapeños.
What To Do:
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Cook the potatoes:
I find the best way to cook the dices potatoes would be in an air fryer, however you can cook them in the oven with some light oil until desired crispiness. -
Add onion:
Add the diced onion. Cook 3–4 minutes until softened or onion is translucent. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute. -
Brown the meat:
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If using meat: Add the ground beef/turkey to the skillet, cook until browned, then combine everything.
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Season:
Sprinkle taco seasoning over the mixture, then pour in the water/broth. Stir and let simmer 3–5 minutes. -
Add potatoes & cheese:
After taking potatoes out of oven/air fryer, add them to the skillet and mix to incorporate all the meat with it.. Top with shredded cheese, cover the skillet, and cook 2–3 minutes until melted. -
Serve:
Scoop into bowls or serve with tortillas. Add your favorite toppings!
Alfredo Stuffed Shells
What You'll Need:
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20–24 jumbo pasta shells
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1 (15 oz) container ricotta cheese
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1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella
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½ cup grated Parmesan
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1 large egg
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2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
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1–2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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1 jar of Alfredo sauce
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Salt and pepper, to taste
What To Do:
Preheat oven to 375°F.
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Cook the shells:
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Boil the jumbo shells until just al dente (they will finish cooking in the oven).
Drain and lay them out on a baking sheet so they don’t stick. -
Make the filling:
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In a mixing bowl, combine:
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shredded chicken
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ricotta
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1 cup mozzarella
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½ cup Parmesan
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egg
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Italian seasoning
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garlic powder
salt & pepper
Assemble the Shells and Bake
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Spread a thin layer of Alfredo sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
Stuff each shell with 1–2 tablespoons of filling and place them in the dish.
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Pour remaining Alfredo sauce over the shells, then sprinkle the rest of the mozzarella on top.
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Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet
What You'll Need:
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1 lb ground turkey
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2-3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled & diced
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 small onion, diced
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1 bell pepper, diced
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2–3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp paprika
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1 tsp cumin
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½ tsp salt (to taste)
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¼ tsp black pepper
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½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar or pepper jack), optional
What To Do:
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Brown the turkey:
Add a light amount of oil to a pan set to Med/High heat. Then, add pack of ground turkey and break it up. Cook until it is all brown, add minced garlic to cook into meat. Add seasonings to taste. -
Add bell peppers and onions, cook until they are softened.
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Add sweet potatoes and cover with lid:
After about 5 minutes, check tenderness of potatoes. They should be fork tender! -
Add Cheese:
Sprinkle an even amount of mozzarella cheese to the top. Cover until all cheese is melted. -
Enjoy!