Avocado and Black Bean Salsa

This recipe was submitted by atc282 on June 24th

This is perfect as a summertime appetizer, side dish, or a relish for any grilled meat! Super easy and great to serve if you're doing Mexican or are grilling out!!

Avacado & Black Bean Salsa
Ingredients:
1-2 large fresh tomato(es) or 1 can diced tomatoes
1 Can Black Beans
1 large avacado
1/2 Can Corn
1/2 Lime, juiced
1 small red onion (optional)
1 bunch fresh cilantro (optional)
Seasonings: Cumin, Salt & Pepper

Directions:
In a strainer, drain (if using canned) tomatoes, corn, and black beans. Chop and dice (if using fresh) tomatoes, avacados, red onion (optional). Combine all ingredients in bowl, and squeeze on the lime juice. Season to your liking with cumin, s&p. Add chopped cilantro to top before serving (optional).
Served best as an appetizer with blue corn tortilla chips! Another great addition is adding a handful of crumbled queso fresco or feta to the dip right before serving. 

BBQ Casserole

This recipe was submitted by atc282 on June 18th

his casserole has become a favorite in our house b/c it's super easy to prepare and makes for great leftovers!
BBQ Casserole Recipe

Ingredients:
1 pound ground turkey

1/2 large onion, diced

1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and diced

1/2 (10 oz.) can whole kernel corn, drained

1/4 cup barbeque sauce

1/2 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes, drained

1-1/2 (8.5 oz.) packages corn bread mix

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees 
2. Crumble the ground turkey into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until evenly browned. Add the onion, bell pepper, corn and tomatoes. Cook and stir until vegetables are tender. Drain excess grease, and stir in the barbeque sauce. Spread the mixture in an even layer in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
3. Prepare the cornbread batter mixes according to package directions. Spread the batter over the top of the turkey mixture.
4. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is golden brown!