Turkey Burgers

For a healthier alternative to red meat burgers, you might want to try making your own turkey burgers.  This was my own first attempt, but they turned out quite yummy!  Here is the recipe I used...

You will need:

1 small/medium egg
4 Tbsp breadcrumbs
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1.5lbs/380g turkey breast mince

Yield: Approx 4 large burgers

1. Combine 1 egg, breadcrumbs, onion power, pepper, salt, with the turkey mince.

2. Divide mixture by 4 and roll each into a ball before pressing flat to desired width.

3. Fry burgers on a medium-low heat in a covered frying pan, flipping occasionally, until cooked through.

4. Serve on a toasted bun and your preferred burger toppings.

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Continental Breakfast Cupcake

Okay, so I've clearly been unemployed too long.  Also I've been making too many cupcakes and full English breakfasts.  At which point I must have stared at the two, cross-eyed, and thought 'You know what this cupcake needs?  More toast and bacon.'

Per cupcake, you will need:
1 piece half-cooked bacon
1 slice of bread
1 egg

1. Cut a circular center out of your slice of bread, making it as large as possible.

2. Flatten slightly and press gently into a muffin tin to form a cup.

3. Line the cup with BACON!!!

4. Crack an egg into a liquid measuring cup before guiding the yolk to the front with a spoon.  Spoon yolk into the cupcake first, then fill with the egg whites, careful not to overflow.

5. Bake at 350 F/175 C for 15-20 minutes.

Serving suggestion: Extra BACON?  Or maybe some toast with jam?
If you fancy a full English breakfast cupcake, perhaps it would be a good idea to 'frost' your cupcakes with some baked beans.  Or balance some mushrooms on top? 
Alternative method: Replace toast with PANCAKES.  Though I have not tried this yet.  If you attempt this, I'd suggest greasing the muffin tins.


Apologies for the excitable capslocking :D

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Cranberry Cupcakes w/ Cranberry Cream Cheese Frosting

Yes, I've made a second version of cranberry cupcakes.  For the record, this one is totally superior to the other, at least in taste!  For a more intense frosting/filling, do not use a 'smooth' version of cranberry sauce.  However, a smooth cranberry jam or sauce should go down a treat for picky eaters.

You will need:
1 recipe vanilla cake batter yielding 24 cupcakes, prepared
100g smooth cranberry sauce
100g (full fat) cream cheese (room temperature)
150g butter (room temperature)

3-4 Cups powdered (icing) sugar

1. Prepare vanilla cake and pour into lined cupcake tins.

2. Gently add 3-4 1/8 tsp drops of cranberry sauce to different areas of each cupcake (see photo).  Alternatively, you can put a layer of cake batter, then a big ole plop of the cranberry sauce, and cover with more cake batter.

3. Bake cupcakes as directed.

Cranberry Cream Cheese Frosting:

1. Beat cream cheese, butter, and cranberry sauce.

2. Slowly beat in powdered sugar.


I also suggest topping with anything orange you may have (zest, orange flavored buttons, etc)

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Sweet n Sour Turkey Meatballs

A healthier alternative to sweet n sour meatballs, are my sweet n sour turkey (or substitute chicken) meatballs!

You will need:
1 jar sweet n sour sauce (simple!)
1 lb ground turkey/chicken
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 large egg
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Salt and Pepper to taste
Vegetable oil

1. Combine all ingredients in large bowl.

2. Roll mixture into (approx.) 1 inch balls

3. In a large frying pan/skillet, cover the bottom of the pan with vegetable oil and sear the outsides of the meatballs.  Reduce heat and allow meatballs to finish cooking.

4. Drain excess oil and add sweet n sour sauce.  Heat on low, covering all meatballs.

5. Serve with white or brown rice.

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