Recipe: Shepherd's Pie using ground turkey

Shepherd's Pie (serves 6)

2 tbs. olive oil
1 1/4 lb. ground turkey
3/4 cup medium diced onion
2 tsp. minced garlic
2 tbs. flour
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup rice milk*
2 tbs. chopped parsley
2 cups prepared instant mashed potatoes (or leftover mashed potatoes)
1/4 tsp. paprika

In large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil, ground turkey, diced onions and garlic. Saute the ingredients until the turkey is thoroughly cooked. Drain off excess juices from the turkey. Add the flour and and incorporate thoroughly. Add the chicken stock and the rice milk.

Stirring constantly, bring the mixture to a boil, simmer for 1 minute and remove from heat. Add the chopped parsley and stir well. Place the meat mixture in a greased 9" by 9" casserole dish.

Using a pastry bag with a star tip or a spatula, evenly distribute the mashed potatoes over the meat mixture. Sprinkle the paprika over the mashed potato topping. Bake the Shepherd's Pie for 25 to 30 minutes at 400 degrees.

*rice milk is sweeter than "regular" milk. You can use regular milk if you do not have rice milk on hand.