Roast Turkey and Seasoned Vegetables

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What You Need:

1 lb. new potatoes, quartered
1 lb. carrots cut into pieces
1 onion, cut into wedges
1 tsp salt
1 tsp dried rosemary
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 C of water
1 (3 lb.) turkey roast with netting

How to Cook It:

Coat the inside of the crock pot with a non stick cooking spray.
Mix together the potatoes, carrots and onions in the crock pot.
Sprinkle the vegetables with all the seasonings.
Pour the water over the top of the seasoned vegetables.
Lay the netted turkey onto the vegetables.
Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 9 hours.
Allow the turkey it to stand 15 minutes before removing the netting and slicing.

Makes 6 servings

This turkey may be cooked on high for 5 hours. Make use of the leftovers from this delightful dish. Store your leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Reuse in a turkey pot pie or a hearty turkey soup or stew.

Preparation Time: approximately 30 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 9 hours
Total Time: approximately 9 hours 30 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 270; Fat 4g; Saturated Fat 1g; Carbohydrates 29g; Fiber 3g; Protein 29g;  Cholesterol 81 mg; Sodium 1,601 mg

Biscuit Topped Chicken Dinner

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chixbisctpieWhat You Need:

3/4 C of milk
4 t flour
1/4 t pepper
1 (10.75 oz.) can condensed minestrone soup
2 C cooked chicken, cubed
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, cubed
1 (5 ct.) pkg. refrigerated country style biscuits

How to Make It:

Set the oven temperature to 375 and preheat.
Place the milk, flour and pepper into a jar with a screw down lid.
Screw the lid down tightly and shake until well blended.
Pour the mixture into a saucepan.
Whisk in the soup and place the pan over medium heat.
Cook stirring continuously until it bubbles and gets thick.
Fold in the chicken well.
Stir in the cream cheese and stirring continuously cook until the cheese melts.
Spoon the mixture into four 10 ounce baking dishes that have not been greased.
Cut each biscuit into 5 pieces and place the 5 pieces onto of each chicken dish.
Bake the chicken for 15 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown.

Makes 4 servings

If you have left over turkey try it instead of the chicken in this tasty dinner. Add your favorite vegetable such as peas, corn or carrots to this dish for something a little different. Serve with a side salad for a quick dinner time treat.

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 15 minutes
Total Time: approximately 30 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 415; Fat 20g; Saturated Fat 8g; Carbohydrates 31g; Fiber 3g;
Protein 28g; Cholesterol 92 mg; Sodium 1,139 mg