Southwest Turkey Burgers

I made these yummy red-meat alternative burgers over the weekend using lean ground turkey breast. I topped whole-wheat buns with the turkey burger patty, mixed Mexican cheeses and a couple of slivers of avocado. We served with them Alexia Sweet Potato Fries (love!) and had great supper cooked on our new cast iron skillet courtesy of Nick and Erica. Thanks guys!

Southwest Turkey Burgers
1.25 pounds ground lean turkey breast
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 egg white

Mix all ingredients in a bowl until incorporated (I use a fork... it easily breaks up the meat and mixes the seasonings in well). Form into 4-6 patties... we made 5 this time. Cook about 5 minutes per side on medium heat or until cooked through. Place patty on warm bun, top with cheese and avocado. This could also be served wrapped in a tortilla!

Other topping ideas: corn or black bean salsa, pepper jack cheese, fresh cilantro, salsa, chipotle mayo

On another note... we are pretty excited about the cast iron pan! There are so many things you can make in them! And it can be used on the stove for indoor grilling, in the oven or on the grill... really versatile.

Bishops Arts District Play Day

Mike's two sisters and mom came into town to celebrate with us at our couples shower. The next day we took them to the Bishops Arts District, show them some local sites and do some shopping!

Couples Shower - Luau!

Our ever-fantastic friends threw us a couples shower with a luau theme! The backyard was filled with tiki torches, orchid leis from Hawaii, paper umbrellas, pineapples... you get the idea. We also had lots of family join us from Texas, Hawaii, and California. Mike and I had such a great time! We couldn't ask for better people to celebrate with us!