Turkey burger and grilled potatoes

This is a great meal! It was hot today and I had no interest in turning on anything that had to do with the stove!!! So I used the barbecue instead!

Turkey Burger

Mayo:
* 1/2 cup mayonnaise
* 3 Tblsp. chopped fresh rosemary leaves
* 2 clove garlic, minced

Burgers:

* 1 pound ground chicken (I used turkey)
* 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
* 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
* 4 sandwich rolls or burger buns
* 1 cup arugula, divided

Directions

For the mayonnaise: In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, garlic, and rosemary; set aside.

For the burgers: Preheat grill. In a large bowl, add the ground chicken or turkey, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/2 of the mayonnaise mixture. Using clean hands, gently combine the ingredients and form the chicken mixture into 4 patties. The burgers are going to be very loose in texture, if you have time it would be best to place the patties in the fridge for a bit to set.

Place the burgers on the grill and cook for about 7 1/2 minutes on each side. Transfer to paper towels and let rest for a few minutes.

Brush the cut side of each bun with 1 teaspoon of the mayonnaise mixture. Grill for 1 to 2 minutes until slightly golden. If you do not want to use the mayo you could use olive oil or butter instead.

To assemble the burgers: Place the chicken burgers on the bottom halves of the buns. Top each with 1/4 cup of arugula and finish with the top half of the bun.


Grilled Potatoes:

This recipe is SUPER EASY!!!!
You will need two golden potatoes washed but not peeled.
Cut each potato into slice about 1/4 inch thick.
After that in a small bowl mix together about 1/4 of a cup of olive oil with one clove garlic, Italian seasoning, and a little bit of salt and pepper.

Place potatoes into this mixture. When you place them on the grill make sure to turn every few minutes and baste the potatoes with the olive oil mixture.

The taters will take about 10-15min to cook...if you put them on the grill as the same time as the burgers they will be done together!!!

MMMMmmm so yummy, enjoy this gem!!!

Oh if you are interested in what the salad is made up of...it has strawberries, feta, onions, cucumber, toasted almonds, and a champagne dressing.

Greek Night with Heather and Zoanna!

Yummy Greek Salad with CousCous

Ingredients (I skipped the olives)

* 1 1/2 cups water
* 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
* 1 cup uncooked couscous
* 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered lengthwise
* 5 tablespoons pitted and sliced kalamata olives
* 5 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
* 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
* Dressing, recipe follows
* Dash Ceylon cinnamon, optional

Directions

In a medium saucepan, bring the water and the 1 teaspoon oil to a boil. Stir in the couscous. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 2 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork. Add remaining ingredients and toss with dressing. Taste and add a pinch of cinnamon, if desired. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Dressing:

* 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
* 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* Freshly ground black pepper


Homemade Hummus


* 1 (15-ounce) can chick peas, drained
* 1 lemon
* 1 sprig fresh oregano, leaves chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
* Salt
* 1 rounded tablespoon tahini paste

Directions

Combine chick peas, juice of 1 lemon and oregano in food processor. Mash garlic into paste with some salt pressing under the flat part of your knife then add garlic to processor along with tahini paste and parsley. Process hummus until smooth (add olive oil if too thick) then transfer to a bowl and let sit. Serve with warm pita or fresh veggies! MMMMmmmm! :)


Tzatziki (Cucumber and Yogurt Dip)

Ingredients

* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 1 tablespoon chopped garlic (add more if you really like garlic like me!)
* 1 cup Greek yogurt
* 1 medium cucumber, peeled and small diced
* Salt
* Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Whisk the olive oil, garlic and yogurt together. Season with salt and pepper. After chopping cucumber pat dry with paper towel to reduce liquid. Add cucumber Cover and refrigerate until chilled. If you have time make the night before!!


Spanokopita


Ingredients
nocoupons

* 1/4 cup olive oil
* 1/2 bunch chopped scallions, white and green parts
* 1 (10-ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, defrosted
* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
* 3 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
* 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
* 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
* 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
* Puff Pastry (thawed)

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Heat the olive oil in a saute pan and add the scallions. Cook for 5 minutes or until soft. Meanwhile, squeeze most of the water out of the spinach and place it in a bowl. Add the scallions, dill, eggs, feta, salt, and pepper and mix together.

Take your puff pastry onto a lightly flowered surface and cut into 6 pieces per sheet. Put about 2 tablespoons of filling onto each square. After all are filled gently pull the sheets across creating a pocket. Next, take a fork and seal the edges. Brush the top with butter. Place it on a parchment covered baking sheet.

Place in the oven and bake for about 16 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Serve warm.

This meal was very YUMMY!!! Try one or all. Make sure to have plenty of warmed pitta on hand and enjoy!!!