First post

I like food. I like good food. I am not going to lose weight using diet bars and fat-free taste-free calorie-free food. I want to eat real food.

My diet plan includes limiting the calories while eating good, real food and exercising. Simple.


A friend recommended that I have some "instant" foods for days when I really want the instant food of fast food. I agree with him, sort of. If I can prepare and portion out yummy food that I can freeze and heat up in a couple of minutes it will save me calories, money and taste.

I came up with the following yummy healthy turkey chili recipe that freezes very well:

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion diced
  
• 3 fresh jalapeño peppers, chopped
• 1lb 93/7 ground turkey
  
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons habanero pepper sauce (or a milder sauce if desired)
• salt
• 2 cups frozen corn kernels
• 2- 14 oz cans of diced tomatoes
  
• 2 cups chicken broth
  
• 1 can black beans
• 1 can red kidney beans
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 1 clove garlic, chopped finely
  

Heat the oil in the chili pot at a medium-high heat. Put the turkey, garlic, onions and peppers in the pot and cook for about 7 minutes until the turkey is almost cooked, mixing frequently. Add the sauce and broth, stir. Next add the tomatoes, corn, cumin, chili powder, pepper sauce. Cook for 4 more minutes, stirring occasionally. Finally add the beans. Let cook for 4 more minutes and serve.