Kielbasa and Chili Hash

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 large white potato, diced
1 medium sweet potato, diced
1/2 ring of kielbasa or smoked sausage, diced
1 small white onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped, cooked green chili
1 teaspoon MDP's Seasoning  or seasoned salt of choice

1. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a wok or large skillet until it starts to ripple. Add potatoes and cook until tender, stirring as little as possible so that the edge crisp, about 10 minutes.

2. Add  kielbasa and onion. Cook until onion is transparent and softened, about 5 minutes.

3. Add seasoning and green chili. Cook until potatoes are cooked all the way through, about 2-3 minutes. Adjust seasoning or add salt and pepper to taste.

BBQ Turkey Meatloaf Bites

1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 pounds ground turkey breast
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
2 teaspoons cumin
1 tablespoon dried parsley
dash of soy sauce
sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup chopped green chili (cooked)
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 eggs
BBQ sauce of choice

1. Heat oven to 375. Combine breadcrumbs and stock to moisten.

2. Mix turkey and dry seasonings. Add moistened breadcrumbs, soy sauce, chili, onion, and eggs. Mix until blended together.

3. Form mixture into 12 balls and insert into the holes of a 2.5" muffin pan(s).

4. Bake for 30 minutes, remove and spread about 1 teaspoon of BBQ sauce on the top of each meatloaf. Continue baking for another 15-20 minutes until internal temp reaches 170.

5. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Make-ahead Option: Instead of baking immediately, you can wrap the meatloaves and store overnight until you are ready to cook and serve.

Whipped Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese

4 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup solid packed pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon real maple syrup
1 teaspoon real vanilla extract
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

In a food processor, whip cream cheese until fluffy. Add remaining ingredients, and pulse until combined well.

Great for bagels, French toast, or on ginger snaps.