Turkey Burgers

This is a pretty simple recipe, but is really good. We have been trying to eat a little healthier and lose a little weight, so I went in search of healthy recipes and this was one that I found. I actually really like it! Ive been making a whole bunch, shaping the patties and then freezing them for whenever I want. Its pretty good. Anyways, on to the recipe.

1 lb ground turkey
1/2 lb lean turkey sausage
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1 medium zucchini, finely grated
1 garlic clove, crushed through a press
1 tsp dried oregano leaves, crushed
1/2 tsp pepper
2 tsp soy sauce

3 ripe tomatoes, cut crosswise into 1/2 in slices
Lettuce

Directions
Combine the turkey, sausage, celery, zucchini, garlic, pepper and soy sauce in a bowl and mix gently. With wet hands, shape into 6 (1/2 inch) patties.
Grill or Broil the burgers 4 inches from heat until cooked through, 8-10 minutes, turning after 6.
Place the tomatoes on the grill or broil until charred and hot, 5 minutes, turning once and sprinkling with pepper.

The changes I made were that I didnt add the zucchini because I never have it. I also dont do the tomatoes because I dont like them :) Makella eats these too with no problem. Very yummy!

Homemade Pizza

This is Julie's recipe that we have tweaked a little.

It's sooooo yummy!

Step 1:

In a measuring cup put 1 Tb. active dry yeast. Add 1 Cup WARM water to it and sprinkle 1 tsp. sugar over it. Stir once and let sit while you do the next step (about 5 min.).

Step 2:

In a big bowl

2 cups flour (I usually have to add a little more later)

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 - 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated is best, but the other kind works too)

Plus any other seasonings your family likes. (get creative!)

2 Tb. Oil (Olive Oil is preferred)

Step 3:

Pour yeast mixture in big bowl and stir it all until it forms a ball.

Kneed a few times.

Let sit for 15 min (if you have time :)

(I added ground Flax seed, just for fun)

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Grease and flour the pan and roll or use your hands to press the dough out.

You can let it rise again for a thicker, fluffy crust. (if you have time)

Step 4:

Spread some pizza sauce or Alfredo sauce on top and add all your desired toppings!

Cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms, ham, pineapple, olives, sausage, chicken, tomatoes, peppers or anything else you can think of. (look in the fridge and see what leftovers need to be used up!)

Bake 10-15 min.

(This is Chicken Alfredo Pizza)

Pulled Pork

This recipe is pretty much the easiest thing you could ever do and is soooo delicious!


1 Pork Roast
1 C of Salsa
1C of Brown Sugar

Put in crock pot on low for 6-8 hours. Then pull apart with a fork.

Thats it! Super easy. If any of you have heard of Cafe Rio, this is the recipe they use for their pulled pork. Enjoy!