Beanless Chili (Whole30 style)

3 lbs ground turkey
2 sweet onions  (sliced and diced)
5 cloves garlic (minced)
2 bell peppers (sliced and diced)
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
3 1/2 cups beef broth
2 1/2 teaspoons cumin
3 Tablespoons chili powder
2 Tablespoons dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons mustard powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper


In a non-stick skillet cook ground turkey on medium high, turning and breaking up meat, until all pink is gone.  Using a slotted spatula or large spoon remove turkey from pan, leaving dripping in pan, and place cooked meat in another pan with a lid to cover while cooking vegetables.  Place all prepared onions,garlic, peppers and mushroom in the skillet the meat was cooked in and cook vegetables about 5 minutes to wilt on medium high.  Add all spices, cumin, chili powder, paprika, parsley flakes, mustard powder, salt and white pepper and stir to combine.  Add the can of crushed tomatoes and beef broth and stir to combine.  Add the cooked ground turkey to the pan and stir in the meat to combine.  Turn down the burner to low and continue to cook for 1 hour (uncovered).  Every 15 minutes stir to cook evenly.  The liquid will reduce and thicken up to a chili consistency.  Once done it is ready to serve.  

Paleo Style Brownies

1 cup cooked mashed sweet potato (skin removed)
1 cup mashed avocado
1 cup almond butter (smooth / creamy)
6 Tablespoons granulated maple sugar (rounded Tbsps)
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup coconut milk
6 Tablespoons Hershey's Special Dark Chocolate cocoa powder
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup mini dark chocolate chips
3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Preheat oven @ 325 degrees. Grease bottom & sides of a 9" x 13" baking pan and place a sheet of parchment paper on the bottom of pan and grease top of parchment paper in pan. Set pan aside.

In a large bowl beat cooked mashed sweet potato and avocado smooth with electric hand mixer.  Next add almond butter, egg, vanilla extract, and coconut milk and continue beating.  Add cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda beating smooth.  Remove beaters and stir in mini chocolate chips and chopped pecans.  Empty into prepared pan evenly and place in preheated 325 degree oven and bake from 50 minutes - 1 hour (depending on your oven).  Brownies should be somewhat firm to the touch.  Cool completely on countertop.  Best if refrigerated to chill before slicing.  Will be a soft semi-moist brownie when served.  Refrigerate leftovers.

Amish Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon cream of tartar

1 cup butter, softened

1 cup vegetable oil

1 cup sugar

1 cup confectioners sugar

2 large eggs, room temperature

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1.      Pre-heat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2.      In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Set aside.

3.      In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter, oil, and sugars on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, scraping the sides as necessary.

4.      Reduce speed to medium and add the eggs, one at a time, mixing just until combined. Add the vanilla and mix until combined. Reduce speed to low and add the flour in three additions, scraping down the sides as necessary. Drop dough of two tablespoon each onto the baking sheet, spacing two inches apart. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, just until the edges begin to darken. Let cool on baking sheet.

5.      Reduce speed to low and add the flour in three additions, scraping down the sides as necessary. Drop dough of two tablespoon each onto the baking sheet, spacing two inches apart. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, just until the edges begin to darken. Let cool on baking sheet.

6.      Drop dough of two tablespoon each onto the baking sheet, spacing two inches apart. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, just until the edges begin to darken. Let cool on baking sheet.

7.      Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, just until the edges begin to darken. Let cool on baking sheet.