So I am actually feeling a lot more confident when it comes to cooking dinners. I mastered all the chicken type recipes. (I use “master” very loosely here!) And I even feel comfortable to cook a steak! A year ago, I never would have thought this would be the case. As we try more and more recipes (thanks to Plated!), Garrett and I realized how much we love meals that involve ground turkey. I asked Louisa if she had any great recipes to share and love her suggestions:
A couple of weeks ago, Carly put in a request for recipes using ground turkey. I was immediately into this idea because if you follow my blog or my Instagram, you’ll know that ground turkey is an ingredient I use all the time in my recipes. I still use ground beef or ground pork for certain dishes, but more often than not, I’m using ground chicken or turkey. Some people might say they prefer to use turkey over beef for health reasons, but I’m not a doctor, so I can’t speak to that. What I can speak to are flavors and cooking techniques.
One thing to keep in mind when cooking with ground turkey is that the flavor is much milder than that of ground beef or ground pork. This means that it can be used in dishes where you don’t want the meat to overpower the flavor profile of the dish. For example, when I was testing my lettuce wraps, I tested them using ground beef, ground turkey, and ground chicken. I found that the beef was overpowering and a little too greasy for the lettuce wraps and ended up using ground chicken (but turkey works just as well).
My Top 3 Recipes Using Ground Turkey:
1. Turkey and white bean chili is my go-to chili dish for cold winter days. I love the texture and flavor ground turkey gives this dish. The secret ingredient? Pickled jalapenos.
2. Whenever I’m craving something lighter, I love to make my turkey and spinach meatballs. These meatballs have spinach added right into the mixture and some lemon zest to perk things up.
3. The summer means burgers and my 5-ingredient turkey burgers are one of my favorite things to grill. Because turkey is so lean, I like to add a hint of mayonnaise for a little extra fat to the burgers.
When I’m not eating my 5-ingredient turkey burgers, I’m eating this recipe I’m sharing with you today for Greek turkey burgers (hint: they are studded with feta cheese).
Do you have any recipe requests? You can comment them below, and I’ll try to work them into an upcoming post!
Greek Turkey Burgers with Feta
Ingredients:
2 lbs ground turkey
½ red onion, finely chopped
¼ cup ketchup
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp dried thyme
Zest of 1 lemon
1 cup diced feta
Directions:
1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients.
3. Shape into eight patties.
4. Grilled for 6-8 minutes per side or until fully cooked.
I have been calling myself a Chill Mom™️ since having Jack and now I’m realizing that I’m even chiller with Rory. (Like is birth order really less about sibling order and more about the version of mom you’re born to?) I’ve been just rolling with Rory’s infancy and I’m so much happier. Maybe it’s just that I’m more tired with a toddler too, or know that it’s going to go by so fast, or just have more confidence… probably a combination. I feel less obsessive and less stressed out by the details. I’m “making it” without having to fake it. As an example, today I noticed I hadn’t tracked a single nap- just watching sleepy cues and trying to get to a “good enough” pattern as Rory’s naps consolidate. Is he following a ~perfect~ nap schedule? No. Are we thriving? Frankly, yes!
(If you want to read my original Chill Mom post, comment “chill mom” and l’ll send it to you via DM!)
We came, we saw elephants, we ate ice cream 🐘🦒🦓 @ashleybrooke and I always talk about how we became FAST friends. Somehow we have been right there with each other during some of life’s worst moments… so it’s extra sweet that we now get to celebrate the good ones! Watching our boys play together, a little baby in a stroller, and another baby on the way… it’s everything we dreamed of.
Somehow yesterday felt like a week, last month was last year, and last year was a decade ago… but then time is simultaneously going by so fast too. The past ten weeks have gone by in a blink! Everyone warns you it goes by fast and they’re not wrong…. The days are long but oh how I wish time would slow down a bit? Or that maybe I could bottle up a tiny bit of these precious boys at every stage so I could revisit them down the road 🤍
I have grown to LOVE baby wearing. Not only do I think it’s such a nice and cozy way to bond with baby, it’s also incredibly practical, especially when you have a toddler to keep up with too! The @wildbird aerial carrier was a treat for myself- and I’m so obsessed with it. 👶🏼 Leave a comment “wildbird” and I’ll DM you the color I have as well as my personal review of it (including some troubleshooting tips).
Some top level things I like; - it’s easy to put on! - it’s so, so comfortable (for me AND baby!) - the little flap is seamless and provides extra support while baby naps and privacy when we need/want it
This affordable rechargeable LED lamp is cute and then made even cuter with this wicker lampshade! 💡✨ No cords needed- just charge and place wherever you want. (Will be extra perfect for dining outdoors this summer!) 💫 Comment “lamp” and I’ll send you links to the LED lamp ($38 for a pair!) and the lampshade (available in a few styles- including a darling blue).
Not really in the mood to be in photos right now, but I keep telling myself I’ll want to look back on these moments and remember them. (Right?!) when I look at these photos in 10, 20, 30 years…
I hope I remember Jack “rescuing” Rory from a windy tent, not how I stood in front of my closet with tears in my eyes.
I hope I remember watching Jack roll down hills and play hop scotch and scoot down the sidewalk with his besties, not that I caught a glimpse of my reflection and didn’t recognize myself.
I hope I remember sitting outside with my friend happily watching our kids play (while watching the minutes until bedtime tick by), and not that I spent too much time zooming in and examining every new wrinkle on my face.
I hope I remember the pure joy of these early warm days with my little family whom I love so much 🤍
The weather is warming up and I’m feeling slightly more comfortable in my skin every day ☀️ Here’s what I wore last week as a mom of two. I have a two and a half year old toddler and a two month old so I need outfits I feel good in, can chase a little guy around in, AND that I can breastfeed easily while wearing. 🔗 Leave a comment with “OUTFITS” to get links to every outfit I wore!
I have never cooked with ground turkey. I'm definitely going to give it a try! Especially with the meatballs. That would make a tasty appetizer!
Taylor Anthony // http://www.collegecaffeinated.com
Mmm I love a good turkey burger!
Her Heartland Soul
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The only kind of burger I eat are hamburgers, but this looks SO good I might give turkey burgers a try 😛 -Audrey | Brunch at Audrey's
Yum! I love turkey burgers!
Kari
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