Hawaiian Turkey Burgers

I saw Courtney’s Hawaiian Chicken Burger recipe the other day and decided to create a similar burger with ingredients I already had in my kitchen. They turned out to be delicious!

Hawaiian Turkey Burgers

by Brittany Ray

Prep Time: 10-15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Keywords: grill sandwich entree turkey

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 1/2 lbs. ground turkey
• 2 tbs. bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup sweet yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup pineapple, crushed
• 1/2 tsp. garlic, minced
• 1 tbs. parsley
• 2 tbs. pineapple juice
• Hawaiian sweet hamburger buns or other hamburger buns
• onions, sliced and grilled for topping
• cheddar cheese, sliced for topping
• pineapple slices for topping

Instructions

In a medium bowl, mix ground turkey, bread crumbs, onion, pineapple, garlic, parsley and pineapple juice.

Form patties and place on grill. (I used my George Forman.)

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P.F. Chang’s Lettuce Wraps Take 2

Yesterday I was craving lettuce wraps from P.F. Changs. I made them before like this. Those are good but these are even better! Not to mention easier and faster.

P.F. Chang's Lettuce Wraps

by Brittany Ray

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Keywords: saute appetizer entree turkey Japanese

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Ingredients (serves 2-3)

• cooking oil
• 1/2 lb. ground turkey
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1/2 tsp. garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp. ginger, minced
• 1/2 tbs. red wine vinegar
• 1/4 tsp. chili powder
• 2 tbs. soy sauce
• 1 tbs. hoisin sauce
• 1 tbs. honey
• 2 tbs. green onions, chopped
• iceberg lettuce

Instructions

Place cooking oil in medium skillet and heat on medium low.

Place all ingredients (except for the lettuce) one by one into skillet stirring after each addition. Make sure to chop up meat and not let it cook together.

Place lid on skillet and simmer for 4 - 5 minutes.

While simmering, pull lettuce leaves off in whole pieces. Wash and set aside to dry.

Serve turkey mixture in lettuce leaves.

Sprinkle extra soy sauce on top for extra flavor.

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I had the leftovers for lunch today and it was just as good the second time.





I wore another new outfit today. I just love wearing clothes for the first time! I have had the yellow jacket for a while but it is a favorite. So comfy and warm. My mom made the scarf/cowl. She sells them if you are interested shoot me an email!



My mom and little cousin came by my work and brought me some Valentine’s Day cookies they had just made!



I saw this on Pinterest. Chopped lettuce will supposedly stay fresh longer when put in a mason jar. Have you tried this? I packed the jar full and put the remaining lettuce in a zip lock. I will keep you guys posted:)



Sorry this picture is super bright but it was my dinner. Baked scoops, black beans, cheese, lettuce and salsa. Quick and tasty. If you haven’t already noticed, quick and easy has been a usual for me lately.

Question:

• Do you have any quick and easy go to dinners? If so, please share!

Turkey Chili

I invited some friends over for dinner on Thursday night. They were my first dinner guests!

Turkey Chili
Makes enough for 6

Ingredients:

• oil
• 1lb ground turkey
• 1/4 cup chopped onions
• 29oz tomato sauce
• 6oz tomato paste
• 16oz can reduced sodium kidney beans
• 16oz can fat free black beans
• oregano
• chili powder
• garlic powder
• cumin

Instructions:

1. In a large pot cover the bottom with oil. Not a lot just enough to coat bottom. Heat on medium.
2. Place ground turkey in pot. Season with garlic powder. Chop up pieces with a spatula or mash with a potato masher while cooking. Add onions after meat is almost done.
3. When meat is completely done add tomato sauce and tomato paste. Stir until mixed.
4. Add beans and seasonings to taste.
5. Cook on medium until chili begins to bubble and is thoroughly heated.
6. Simmer on low until served.

Serve with cornbread, tortilla chips, sour cream, shredded cheese, hot sauce or any other toppings you like.



I made Jiffy corn muffins.



For dessert Ashley brought cupcakes from Gigi’s.



These are the Italian Cream Wedding Cake cupcakes.



This morning I finally made it to the gym workout room. My apartment building has a fitness center. It has 3 treadmills, 1 elliptical, 2 bikes, 1 stair stepper and a really old full body weight type thing. Not sure what it is actually called. I think parts of it were broken or else I just didn't know how to work it.

It felt good to workout after several weeks off… Also it is pretty nice being able to walk to the fitness center instead of having to drive. Very convenient.

When I got back to my apartment I found $5 beside my patio! It was pretty windy this morning so I have no clue where it could have come from.

For breakfast I had these amazing eggs with onions, spinach, tomatoes and cheese. I had a side of turkey bacon and grapes.



I am going over to my friend/ex-roommate/new neighbor, Leigh’s apartment to watch the game. She is making a taco salad bar. I am making Pumpkin Banana Bread with Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese spread to take. It’s in the oven as I type so stay tuned for the recipe. That is if it turns out good! I have already tried the Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese spread to go on it and it is really good!

Curry Feta Turkey Burgers

When I arrived home from work today this was waiting on me!!!



It’s completely official now!

For dinner I decided to make an old favorite. Curry Feta Turkey Burgers!

Curry Feta Turkey Burgers
Adapted from a sorority sister. Not sure where she got it from.

Makes enough for 5

Ingredients:

• 4 ground turkey burger patties
• 4 oz feta
• 5 buns
• 1/2 cup light mayo
• curry (to taste)
• parsley
• chopped onion (to taste)
• garlic powder (to taste)

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, mix mayo and curry together. I used about 2 tbs but you can choose how much to taste.
2. In a medium bowl, mix turkey, feta, about 1 tbs parlsey, chopped onion, garlic powder. After completely mixed add one heaping tbs of curry mayo. Mix well.
3. Make out into large patties. They will shrink a lot after cooked.
4. Broil on 450 degrees until turned a brownish color about 8-10 mins. Flip over let cook until done about 5-6 mins.
5. Use some of the remaining curry mayo on the bun.

I baked sweet potato puffs for the side.