BBQ Turkey Burgers w/ Sautéed Onions

What You Will Need: Ground turkey, onion, roasted garlic, charred bell pepper, scallions, cheese, worcestershire sauce, bbq sauce, liquid smoke, egg, grill seasoning & panko bread crumbs. 

Get your onions working first. In a large sauté pan, melt some butter into a little olive oil, then toss in your sliced onions. Turn heat to medium & stir occasionally. 

In a large bowl, mix the ground turkey with bell peppers, scallions, roasted garlic & grill seasoning.

A couple dashes of worcestershire sauce.

Then a few drops of liquid smoke. 

Crack in one egg & combine.

Add in about 1/3c. of bread crumbs, mix and let sit.

Once your onions have cooked down, remove and place onto a paper towel to remove any extra oil.

In a large skillet with olive oil, place your desired size patties & cook 3-5 per side.

Top with your cheese & either place a lid on top to melt or throw in a heated oven.

To toast or not to toast your buns?

That is the question.

I went untoasted for these.

Place your burgers on the bun and pile high with your sautéed onions!

Finish with your bbq sauce & dig in!

Enjoy & Always Cook with Love!

Loaded Tater Tots

Here is a side dish that is sure to please the man in your life!

What You Will Need: Bag of frozen tater tots, bacon, heavy cream, flour, butter, cheese, green onions & sour cream.

Cut & cook your bacon till crisp. Drain & set aside for garnish.

Cook your tots according to the package directions.

While they are cooking, make your cheese sauce.

In a sauce pan, melt about 1T. of butter & whisk in 1 T. of flour.

Once the flour has cooked, add the cream. About 1-1 1/2 c.

Then add in plenty of shredded cheese.

Whisk & turn the heat to low. If the mixture is too thin, add more cheese. To thick, add more cream.

Once your tots are cooked, pile them onto a platter.

Smother in your cheese sauce.

Now the fun part!

Garnish with the crisp bacon, diced scallions & a dollop of sour cream.

A real crowd pleaser for any weeknight side dish or for your next family gathering!

Enjoy & Always Cook with Love!

Black Bean & Chicken Quinoa Bowl

What You Will Need: Chicken breast, onions, roasted bell pepper, quinoa, black beans, chili powder, cumin & cilantro. 

In a plastic bag or bowl, season the chicken with chili powder, cumin, salt & pepper.

Get your quinoa working according to the package directions.

While the quinoa is cooking, sear off the chicken in a hot skillet.

Getting that black, char will give your dish the fajita flavors. Once your chicken is cooked, remove from the pan but keep the oil & any juices in the pan.

Once your quinoa is cooked, season with a little chili powder & cumin. Then stir in a handful of fresh cilantro & black beans.

Into the same skillet you cooked your chicken, add in sliced onions. Cook for 5 minutes.

Cut your chicken into bite size pieces.

Reserve any extra juice that comes from the chicken.

Once the onions cook down, add in the chicken.

Stir in any extra juices.

Add the sliced bell peppers & fresh cilantro. Remove from the heat.

Garnish with salsa, sour cream, guacamole, hot sauce or all of the above. 

Enjoy & Always Cook with Love!

Shrimp Pot Pie

To celebrate my 100th post, lets make something sexy & elegant!

For this dish I utilized leftover shrimp scampi but you can use clean, raw shrimp with their tails removed.

What You Will Need: Shrimp, potatoes (peeled and diced), white wine, carrots, celery, onion, parsley, bell pepper, frozen peas, four, half & half, fillo dough and butter.

Preheat your oven according to the Fillo dough directions.

Heat some olive oil in a large skillet and sauté your diced potatoes. 

Carrots, celery, onion & peppers join the potatoes. Season and sauté for 3-5 minutes.

Melt in a couple pats of butter.

Sprinkle with flour & allow enough time to cook out all the rawness.

White wine to deglaze. Give 1-2 minutes for the alcohol to bubble & cook out.

Half/half goes in next.

Stir and bring to a boil to thicken.

Add in your shrimp.

Peas Please!

Finish with chopped parsley.

Optional addition is a couple dashes of hot sauce.

Place the shrimp filling into an oven safe dishes. Use a baking sheet to make sure nothing boils over into your oven.

Roll out your Fillo dough. Be careful for it is delicate. 

Lay out a large sheet with multiple layers & use a bowl large enough for your top to guide.

Cut around your bowl.

Melt some butter.

Using two sheets of cut dough at time, lay over top the dish & brush with melted butter. Repeat 3 more times.

If you would like, give a sprinkle of parmesan cheese before popping it into the oven.

Bake just until the crust is golden brown!

Be carful because your dish will be extremely hot.

Your crust will be flaky & buttery while your filling is rich & creamy! 

Serve with a glass of champagne & celebrate a birthday, anniversary, valentines day or just a special at home date night! No matter what the occasion, you are sure to please with this dish!

Enjoy & Always Celebrate with Love!