Lovely Leather

Leather is always in, but let's face it..this year leather rules! It is one of my favorite fall trends. I love leather accents, like sleeves on a jacket and leather pockets on a dress. There is just something really edgy about it, yet chic and polished. What's your leather craving this fall?

Lovely Leather by alexis-jordana featuring a zipper dress

Alice + Olivia zipper dress / Maje leather t shirt / Marc by Marc Jacobs leather jacket / AllSaints leather skirt / Emilio Pucci low rise pants / Alice + Olivia alice olivia / Sam Edelman stiletto heels / Balenciaga Giant 12 Gold City Black

Mexican Mania

I love Mexican food and have been making this recipe for years and it is always a big hit! It isn't too spicy, but just has enough bite to it. If you do love spice you can add hot red pepper flakes or tabasco sauce if you'd like. Try it first just how it is though..you won't be disappointed! PLUS it's super easy and quick..A go to, delicious meal that makes you feel like you're eating at an authentic Mexican restaurant.

Mexican Shells

13 ounces ground turkey (you can use ground beef if you prefer)
1 medium onion
4 cloves garlic
1 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp. dry oregano
1/2 cup mild salsa (you can use hot salsa if you prefer)
1/4 cup fat free sour cream
10 oz. can Old El Paso Mild Enchilada Sauce
12 jumbo pasta shells, cooked & drained
1 1/2 ounce shredded cheddar cheese (low fat preferred)

Preheat the oven to 350°. Brown ground turkey with onion and garlic on medium heat until the onion is cooked (translucent), about five minutes. Cool that mixture for about ten minutes. Add spices, sour cream, and salsa. Mix all together. Stuff the shells and arrange them in a 9x13 pan.  Pour can of enchilada sauce over the shells. Cover and bake for 15 minutes. Uncover and add shredded cheese. Bake for another five minutes or until the cheese is completely melted. Enjoy!

Scrumptious!

Fall is in the air! I have used the grill a lot this summer and this week I was craving a different kind of dinner. I made an awesome turkey chili and stuffed flounder. They are both very healthy and filling. For the recipe, go to the food tab at the top of my blog. Stay tuned for more yummy recipes!

Stuffed Flounder

4 flounder fillets

2 tablespoons butter

1/4 cup chopped scallions, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons dry sherry

1/3 cup & 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs

1/4 cup white wine

1/4 cup water

3 tablespoons sour cream

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp dijon mustard

1 tbsp parsley

Paprika

Pinch of salt

Pinch of pepper

In an 8-inch skillet heat the butter over medium high heat until bubbly and hot, add vegetables and sauté, stirring frequently, until vegetables are soft, 3-4 minutes. Add 1 tbsp of lemon juice and sherry, stirring for one minute. Transfer mixture to bowl. Add breadcrumbs, sour cream, worcestershire sauce, parsley, mustard, salt and pepper, mixing until thoroughly combined. Spoon 1/4 of the mixture onto a flounder fillet. Roll fish and transfer, seam side down to a casserole dish. Pour wine, water, and remaining lemon juice, and sprinkle with paprika. Cover and bake, basting occasionally with juice. Bake at 350 for 20 to 25 minutes.

Serves: 4