Sliced Italian Turkey

italianturkey

What You Need:

1 turkey breast, cut into slices
1 (16 oz.) can of tomatoes, chopped and juice reserved
1 (8 oz.) can of new potatoes with water
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 1/2 tsp bottled minced garlic

How to Make It:

Lay the turkey into the pressure cooker.
Place the tomatoes over the turkey and pour in the reserved juice.
Pour the potatoes, water included, into the cooker.
Sprinkle the Italian seasoning over the top.
Add the garlic and stir to combine.
Bring the pressure cooker up to high pressure.
Cook 10 minutes then reduce the pressure under cold water.

Makes 4 servings

To add to the Italian flavor of this dish use seasoned tomatoes instead of regular tomatoes. You may also change the taste by adding 2 tsp of your favorite mixed herbs instead of the Italian seasoning.

Roast Turkey and Seasoned Vegetables

roastturkey

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

Ham Split Pea and Carrot Soup

peasoup

peasoupWhat You Need:

1 T of garlic, minced
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 lb smoked ham, chopped
3 1/2 C of chicken broth
2 T cilantro, chopped
1 carrot, chopped fine
1/4 lb. split peas
1/4 t fresh ginger, minced

How to Make It:

Generously spray the pressure cooker with a non stick cooking spray.
Place the garlic, onion and ham in the cooker.
Over medium heat cook the mixture for 8 minutes or until the ham is browned.
Carefully pour in the chicken broth.
Stir in the cilantro, carrots, peas and the ginger until well combined.
Bring to high pressure and cook 9 minutes.
Take cooker from heat and let the pressure fall on its own.

This is a perfect cold day soup. Soups made in a pressure cooker are delicious. In a matter of minutes the hot broth, meat, vegetables and seasonings mingle together of give this soup a slow cooked taste.

Makes 6 servings