I Have to Say... is having a recipe swap today. I've already posted some of our favorite Indian recipes, so this my next favorite main dish. It's something I like to take to potlucks and serve when company comes.

(aromatic) white chili
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
2 (4 oz) cans canned green chile peppers, chopped
1 T. ground cumin
1 T. dried oregano
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
ground cayenne (to taste)
ground white pepper (to taste)
3 (15 oz) cans cannellini beans
3-4 cups chicken broth
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese

In large pot over medium heat, combine the onion, garlic and ground turkey and saute for 10 minutes, or until turkey is well browned. Add the chile peppers, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, cayenne pepper to taste and white pepper to taste and saute for 5 more minutes.
Add two cans of the beans and the chicken broth to the pot. Take the third can of beans and puree them in a blender or food processor. Add this to the pot along with the cheese. Stir well and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt.

**Great served over thick egg noodles or with cornbread

And who can resist and easy dessert recipe!?

chocolate no-bakes
4 cups sugar
1 cup milk
1 cup cocoa
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup butter
6 cups oatmeal

Mix butter, sugar, milk, cocoa, and salt, and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and add remaining ingredients. Stir thoroughly and drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let cool and set up completely.

**this makes a HUGE amount of cookies; you can easily cut the recipe in half.