Mexican Turkey Burgers

I came across another recipe for turkey burgers that is SO yummy! It has a Mexican flavor to it. Here it is:

THE BURGER
1 lb ground turkey
1 egg
1/2 onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp crushed coriander
1/2 tsp celery seed
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1 TBS parsley
salt and pepper to taste
Shape in the form of burgers and grill.

TOPPING
3 tomatoes, chopped
1/3 cup onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lime, juiced
cilantro to taste
salt and pepper to taste

Grill the burger, add a slice of sharp cheddar cheese (or whatever cheese you want) on top so it melts. Place the burger on a bun, put the topping on the burger, put the top of the bun on the burger, and viola - you have a tasty burger.

Tri-Tip Roast with Vegetables and Potatoes

This is what we had for dinner tonight . . . which was perfect to come home to at 4:30 on a Fast Sunday!

Servings 4-6 (depending on size of roast and how much you eat)

1 tri tip roast 
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1/8 Cup Olive Oil
½ tsp Salt
½ tsp Pepper
½ Cup Water
1 Tbsp Beef Bouillon
1 onion, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
3 celery stalks, chopped
2 potatoes, chopped

In a small bowl combine 1/8 cup of olive oil, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder. Rub all over tri tip.
Put tri tip FAT SIDE UP in the crock pot and add ½ cup of water and 1 Tbsp of beef bouillon. (Better than Bullion paste works wonderfully)
Cover tri tip with carrots, onion, celery and potatoes.
Put lid on crock pot and set on high. Let cook 4-6 hours (depending on crock pot and size of roast).   Tri tip will fall apart like a pot roast when done.  You should be able to shred it with a fork.

Sweet Potato Casserole

INGREDIENTS:
3 cups mashed sweet potatoes
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup melted butter
.
Topping:
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup flour
1/3 cup melted butter
1 cup chopped pecans
PREPARATION:
Combine first 6 ingredients. Pour into a buttered 1 1/2 to 2-quart casserole dish. Mix remaining ingredients together and sprinkle over top. Bake at 350° for 30 to 40 minutes, until hot and browned.Serves 6 to 8.

Delicious!!!

SPINACH SALAD WITH STRAWBERRIES

I LOVE this salad! It is a great summer salad!

1 lb. spinach, fresh
1 pt. strawberries, fresh, hulled and halved

SALAD DRESSING:

1/2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. sesame seeds
1 tbsp. poppy seeds
1 1/2 tsp. onion, minced
1/4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp. paprika
1/2 c. vegetable oil
1/4 c. cider vinegar
Feta Cheese

Remove stems from spinach; wash leaves thoroughly and pat dry. Tear into bite-size pieces. Combine spinach and strawberries in a large salad bowl; gently toss with salad dressing. Sprinkle a little feta cheese if you like it! It adds a plus to the taste! Serve immediately.

Ice Cream Casserole

2 1/2 cups Rice Krispies
1 cup coconut
1 cup almonds (slivered or chopped)
1 cube butter
1 cup brown sugar
½ gallon Vanilla Ice Cream, softened (let it sit out while you make the mixture)

Melt butter. Add brown sugar and mix. Stir in the rest of the ingredients, except for the ice cream, and mix. Pour half of mixture into a 9 x 13 dish. Spread ice cream evenly on top. Sprinkle remaining mixture on top of ice cream. Freeze.

Can be cut into squares and served with chocolate syrup, or raspberry sauce.

Tip: To make it super simple, you can just serve ice cream with the mixture sprinkled on top.

Cabbage Rolls

12 cabbage leaves [cover cabbage leaves with boiling water and let stand about 10 minutes or until leaves are limp, remove, drain, peal]

1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
½ cub uncooked instant rice [or 1 cup cooked regular rice]
½ cup tomato sauce
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1/8 tsp garlic salt
1 medium onion, chopped [about ½ cup]
1 can [4 oz] mushroom stems & pieces undrained [if you like]
[I sometimes throw in cracker crumbs or oatmeal to give better consistency]
Mix above, about 1/3 cup in ball & place at stem end of leaf, roll & tuck in leaf.
Place cabbage rolls seam sides down in baking dish or crock pot.

½ bottle small tomato sauce
1 tsp sugar
½ tsp lemon juice
1 tb cornstarch
1 tb water
Mix sauce and pour over cabbage rolls, cover, bake 45 minutes or until meat mixture is done.
OR YOU CAN PUT THIS IN YOUR CROCKPOT and let it simmer on low all day, with a
delicious meal when you get home…my favorite way of doing it.

Peanut Butter Balls

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups peanut butter
1 cup crushed graham crackers
1 cup butter
3+ cups confectioners sugar
melting chocolate

Method:
Mix together the graham crackers, butter and peanut butter. Slowly add in the sugar until the mixture is no longer sticky to the touch. Shape into desired size balls.

Melt chocolate in a double boiler or microwave. Dip peanut butter balls into warm melted chocolate. Decorate as desired.