Turkey Taco Chili Mac, Texas Caviar & Green Chili Chicken Enchilada Dip...recipes from this morning's show :)

TURKEY TACO CHILI MAC

TEXAS CAVIAR

GREEN CHILI CHICKEN ENCHILADA DIP

TURKEY TACO CHILI MAC

Seasonings:

1 ½ teaspoon each of garlic powder, cumin, chili powder & paprika

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon oregano

Mix all together and set aside.

1 ½ lbs. ground turkey

½ cup chopped onion

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 red or green bell pepper, chopped

1 can light or dark red beans, rinsed and drained

8 ounces tomato sauce

1 cup refried beans

1 (15-ounce) can chicken broth

1 ¾ cups water

8-oUnces shell macaroni (uncooked)

¾ cup sharp cheddar, shredded

Fresh cilantro

In a large pot, brown the turkey with the seasonings, onions and bell pepper until cooked.  Add the garlic and next 6 ingredients.  Bring to a boil then cook on medium low covered for 15 minutes.  Stir in the pasta and cover.  Cook on medium for about 15 to 20 minutes or until pasta is cooked. Remove from heat and top with the cheese.  Add fresh cilantro if desired.

TEXAS CAVIAR

2 (15-ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained

2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained

2 (15-ounce) cans white corn, drained

1 (4-ounce) can green chilies

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 green bell pepper, chopped

½ cup chopped red onion

½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

½ cup rice vinegar

½ cup olive oil

1/3 cup white sugar

½ teaspoon garlic powder

In a saucepan, place the rice vinegar, oil, sugar and garlic powder and bring to a boil.  Turn down the heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.  Let cool about 10 minutes.  While cooling, place the first 9 ingredients in a large bowl and pour sauce over it.  Stir well and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

GREEN CHILI CHICKEN ENCHILADA DIP

1 lb. cooked chicken, shredded

1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese, softened

1 cup sour cream

¼ cup green chili enchilada sauce

1 small can green chilies

¼ cup fresh cilantro

8-ounces shredded Mexican blended cheese, divided

Spray a 13x9-baking dish with cooking spray.  In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients except ½ the cheese.  Place into the baking dish and top with remaining shredded cheese.  Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes.  Serve with your favorite chips.