Turkey Burgers.

I think I liked these turkey burgers better than a regular hamburger, but then again I haven't bought good ground beef in a while either! To start i mixed the ground turkey up with some salt, pepper, and a few teaspoons of paprika, made patties and just cooked them on the stove top. While they were cooking I made an aioli, I diced a carrot, some red and orange peppers, and some garlic and sauteed them in olive oil and mixed it with some mayonnaise. On the side fresh green beans that I cooked with a little butter and quatre epices, literally just four spices, it is ground pepper, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. No salt. Very unique combination of flavors. The burgers are topped with Muenster cheese. Simple post this time. I gotta get back in the flow of doing these once a week again! until next time, Happy cooking!

Eggplant Parmigiana!

While we were in Omaha Jillian's parents gave us some eggplants and a bunch of other veggies so I made some eggplant parmigiana. It was my first time having eggplant and a new culinary endeavor for me. It was quite easy actually just a little time consuming. First you slice the eggplant into 1/4 inch slices and layer them in a calender salting the top of each layer. Once you have all the slices in the calender weigh them down with some plates for two hours, this drains the moister from the eggplant. While you are waiting for the eggplant you'll want to prep your tomato sauce. You may use your favorite bottled sauce or you can make you own. In a food processor pour a can of peeled, whole tomatoes, some olive oil, a few fresh garlic clove, your favorite choice spices, and some salt and pepper. I also roasted some red peppers and threw them in there as well! Secondly heat a pan of olive oil up on medium-high heat, then dredge the eggplant slices in flour, then dip them in an egg-wash and toss them in the oil, browning both sides. When the eggplant is all done pour enough tomato sauce to fill the bottom of your pan and top with a layer of eggplant, fresh mozzarella slices, fresh parmesan cheese, and some more tomato sauce, repeat this step until your ingredients are all in your pan. Top with the remaining tomato sauce and parmesan and bake on 375-400 for 30-45 minutes all depending on the thickness of you slices and your dish, you're going to want to keep an eye on this. Let sit for 10 minutes and serve with your favorite pasta. Baked, saucy, vegetarian delight!