It’s Time for Tastier Turkey Enchiladas and Lots of Spring Recipes

As a bit of an enchilada fiend, I’ve always been disappointed with how little thought is given to turkey enchiladas. Most of the recipes you come across involve tossing leftover turkey into some tortillas, topping them with some runny enchilada sauce and shredded cheese, and calling it a day.

Over the past year, we’ve been working on a Turkey Enchilada Recipe that takes a completely different approach that uses ground turkey, pinto beans, and a Homemade Red Enchilada Sauce to create a dish that balances the heat from the chilies, with the earthy richness from the enchilada sauce, along with the texture and flavors from a robust filling that comes together under a crown of melted cheese. 

As we move into spring, we wanted to share a few of our favorite spring recipes. Starting with Grilled Lamb Chops that get their bright Mediterranean flavors and a hint of smokiness from the combination of smoked paprika, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and roasted garlic powder.

A couple of our favorite side dishes this time of year are Roasted Carrots with Rosemary and Fennel and Buttermilk Biscuits made from scratch. The olive oil and the lemon juice create a bright citrus flavored sauce for the carrots that highlight the rosemary’s flavor. 

Fennel is one of those underappreciated ingredients that can take a dish from ho-hum to extraordinary. With the carrots, it adds crunch, complexity, and visual appeal.

When it comes to cocktails and dessert, we love serving Rhubarb Bars with a few rounds of Bees Knees. The light flakey shortbread crust keeps everything light, while the tartness in the rhubarb balances out the sweetness from the honey in the bars and in the cocktails. 

A fun thing to do with Bees Knees is to mix things up and use different kinds of honey to see how different their flavors are and how they change the taste of the cocktail.

Thanks as always for reading and sharing, Umami. We greatly appreciate it!

Featured in this Umami Bites

• Ground Turkey Enchiladas
• Rhubarb Bars
• Instant Pot Chicken and Rice
• Spicy Lentil Soup
• Roasted Carrots with Rosemary and Fennel
• Buttermilk Biscuits
• Grilled Lamb Chops
• Bees Knees Cocktail

Featured Market Items

• Oxo Manual Citrus Juicer
• Stainless Steel Cocktail Shaker

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