Crock Pot Recipe: Turkey Taco Chili

I made this up on my own, though I’m sure there are many similar recipes out there. We are always looking for new ways to make healthy dinners, and ground turkey isn’t our favorite. But, this is super yummy! Also, crock pot anything is my best friend.

Ingredients:

Onion
1 lb. ground lean turkey
Taco seasoning
Can of pinto beans, or any kind
Small can mexican corn
Small can green chilis
Small can chopped black olives
2 cups water
Dash of chili peppers
Dash of salt

Directions:

Chop up 1 onion in big chunks. Put in bottom of crock pot.
Add ground turkey, mixed up
Add the rest of the ingredients.
Add taco seasoning to water, mix, then dump in crock pot

Cover, and cook on low 8 hrs. Salt & pepper to taste.

Stir and enjoy! I added a bit of cheese on my serving, along with a few tortilla chips.

An Afternoon on Perch Lake

View of the cabin from the lake
View of the cabin from the lake

My dad has spent countless hours at our property at Perch Lake. He’s cleared it, built a cabin, cleared an amazing beach out of nothing, put in a dock, made a walking trail (this is one HECK of a trail.. We took the Rav down it… Mom almost had a heart attack) and too many other things to list. I don’t know how he does it but I know we will all appreciate it one day. We had a nice start the other afternoon, when we headed out for a boat ride. Enjoy some photos below.

Mom, Maggie & Mocca enjoy the beach
Mom, Maggie & Mocca enjoy the beach
Maggie waits for Mocca in the water
Maggie waits for Mocca in the water
My Mom & the Toller
What a gorgeous day for a boat right!
Dad & the Toller man the pontoon
Dad & the Toller man the pontoon
Abnormally calm Perch Lake
Abnormally calm Perch Lake
Mocca decided a nap was in order
Mocca decided a nap was in order
Picture perfect Maggie
Picture perfect Maggie

Recipe: Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette

This is amazingly yummy.

Ingredients
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste
1/4-1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil (the amount you use is really up to you. I use as little as possible)

Directions

1. Place vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper into a blender (or use an Emulsion Blender, which I HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU GET ASAP!).
2. Pulse to combine, then add the olive oil in a steady stream with the motor running.

Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving Calories: 165 | Total Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 0mg
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