West Coast Turkey Chili 


1 cup chopped green pepper 
1 1/4 cups chopped onion 
2 cloves minced garlic 
3 tablespoons vegetable oil 
2 16-1/2 ounce cans drained kidney beans 
1 28 ounce can stewed tomatoes, crushed 
1 cup red wine 
3 cups cooked turkey cut into half-inch cubes 
1 tablespoon chili powder 
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped (or 1 tsp. dried) 
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper 
1/2 teaspoon salt. 


In 8-quart saucepan, over medium-high heat, saute green pepper, onion and garlic 
in oil 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender crisp. 


Add beans, tomatoes, wine, turkey, chili powder, cilantro, red pepper and salt. 
Increase heat to high and bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer
 mixture uncovered 25 minutes. Serves 6. 


And for those of you who prefer more traditional recipes, here's a turkey 
chowder that'll warm you up on a cold day.