Even after coming home from out of town, Jeffrey and I still try to cook dinner together on Sundays. Last night we made Turkey Sloppy Jo’s sans bun, with Alexia potato wedges and roasted asparagus. Take out isn’t an option when you can pull out some quick meal ideas.
Turkey Sloppy Jo’s:
Ingredients
1.5 packs Jenny O Lean Ground Turkey (I think 2 lbs?)
1 white onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 can any brand, any flavor tomato sauce (we did Italian seasoned)
1 red bell pepper
basil
1 bunch asparagus
1 package Alexia any flavor potatoes
Instructions:
Heat pan with olive oil, add onion and garlic and let cook. Then add ground turkey and cook until browned. Drain liquids. Add red bell pepper and let soften.
Add tomato sauce to pan. Let simmer over medium heat. When bubbling, turn heat to low until potatoes and asparagus are ready. Add basil at end.
At same time, on cookie sheet bake asparagus (with olive oil, sea salt, and pepper) on one side and potato wedges on the other. Follow instructions on package. I let the asparagus cook at same temperature and cook time.
Houston Cupcake Battle–
Today, Houston is getting its first Sprinkles Cupcake store. I am from Dallas, and Sprinkles came there a few years ago. Yes, they are pretty and have great flavors to try, but seriously, a line around the block?!
Having a sweet tooth, I have tasted many different cupcakes throughout both Dallas and Houston. My favorite cupcake shop in Houston is Crave Cupcakes. I realize that Crave most likely was modeled after Sprinkles with their decorative dots, calendar of what flavors are served on what days, creative flavors (Candy Bar! Cranberry Orange!), and beautiful decor of the store. But in a non-scientific taste test, I go with Crave. Try their Strawberry or Cinnamon. Melt in your mouth good.
They, too, are expanding to a second location this year ready to rival nearby Sprinkles. Who will win? Do you have a favorite cupcake shop in Houston? As for me, I will try to be Crave loyal, but if a Sprinkles cupcake ended up in my office or house, I am sure I would give it another taste test.
Sprinkles
Crave
Being from San Diego all we’ve had was Sprinkles. I’m so in love with them and haven’t had them in a year until Saturday!!! I am soooo excited, these are the best cupcakes ever!!! However, I would like to try Crave to have a comparison. Even in LA the lines were around the block, insane I know, but soooooo worth it!!!
I’m sooo happy
Sprinkles red velvet cupcake is pretty incredible! But I don’t have a lot to compare it to. I love baking mini cupcakes at home.
I’ve had Crave several times, and Sprinkles once now. My friend waited in line for half an hour to get the Sprinkles cupcakes (ridiculous, I agree!). After trying both, I’d have to agree with you. Sprinkles was good, but not good enough to warrant the line. I like Crave better
I have to say I am a HUGE fan of Sprinkles. I was in Dallas for Grad school and had to drive past the Sprinkles every day on my way home…let me tell you how hard it was to practice self control!!! Probably good that I did b/c they are several hundred calories! I think no matter what, I will always be on Team Sprinkles…not that I would really ever turn down a cupcake