BBQ TURKEY + BRIE + AVOCADO BURGERS

 

happy mother's day!!! i promised my mom my full attention today so i will keep this post short & sweet. i do not really eat red meat so i had to come up with a homemade turkey burger that has just as much flavour [or even more] then a regular beef burger. by adding the barbecue sauce and herbs directly in the patty then topping it with avocado [avocado is life] you will never want another beef burger again! 

ingredients (makes 4 burgers)

  • 500 grams lean ground turkey
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoon barbecue sauce [i use sweet baby rays on everything]
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs 
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • salt & pepper
  • 1 avocado
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1 brick of brie
  • 4 burger buns

directions

  • add ground turkey, egg, barbecue sauce, breadcrumbs, cilantro, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. using your hands, mix all ingredients until evenly combined.
  • form meat mixture into 4 patties and refrigerate for an hour [helps firm the patties].
  • sear the burger on each side and brush with barbecue sauce.
  • when the burger is cooked throughout, top with brie until it begins to melt.
  • remove from heat and top with avocado, tomato and additional barebecue sauce if you love it as much as i do.

OVEN FRIED FRENCH FRIES

 

french fries & ketchup is one of my favourite junk foods. i will judge a restaurant purely on the quality of their french fries. they are too simple of a dish to make, no restaurant should serve shitty fries. i will also take any excuse i can to consume a large amount of ketchup, because ketchup. these french fries go really well with the bbq turkey burger i'll be blogging about tomorrow;) they produce a crispy exterior and soft interior.

ingredients

  • 4-5 yukon gold potatoes [can use baking potato too]
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • freshly ground pepper & salt

directions

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • rinse and cut potatoes into french fry strips
  • in a large bowl filled with cold water, soak cut potatoes for approximately 1 hour. this will remove all the starches and help the potatoes crisp up and brown.
  • drain potatoes and place on a baking sheet. let potatoes dry before dressing.
  • add oil and toss to coat completely.
  • add salt and pepper.
  • bake at 350 for 20 minutes, flip potatoes and bake for another 20 minutes.
  • turn oven up to 400 degrees and bake for another 15 minutes, until the potatoes become golden brown and crispy.
  • remove from oven and finish off with additional salt and pepper.

PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED ASPARAGUS

 

this is a very easy and simple dish to make, but holds so much flavour. it can be served as a side dish, appetizer, or part of an anti-pasto platter. asparagus is one of my favourite 'fancy' vegetables, as for prosciutto.. i put that shit on everything. my mom and i serve this at christmas time [as part of a 50 course feast], but asparagus is so perfect for summer too. you could even do these on the grill because everything taste better barbecued, doesn't it?

ingredients

  • 1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed
  • 100 grams thinly sliced prosciutto
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • sea salt & pepper
  • parmesan, shaved on top

directions

  • preheat oven to 400 degrees
  • blanch the asparagus in boiling water for 1 minute and immediately submerge it in an ice bath. this will make your asparagus bright and vibrant.
  • remove from ice bath and toss in olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic.
  • wrap a thin slice of prosciutto around every 2-3 stalks
  • place in pan and roast for 7-10 minutes, until the asparagus is cooked and the prosciutto is crispy
  • finish with a few shavings of real parmesan and serve