Turkey Burgers

(Almost) Everyone loves a healthier alternative to hamburgers, but let's face it, a plain old turkey burger is pretty damn boring and dry.  So I've played around with my turkey burgers and while there are a million ways to make them, here's my favorite -- it's juicy and flavorful, but the seasonings don't overwhelm the flavor of the meat.

1 pound of ground turkey breast
1 egg (this helps hold the fragile meat together when grilling)
2 tbsp. worchestershire sauce
1 tbsp. herbs de provence
1/4 tsp. salt (you don't need much -- there's already plenty in the worchestershire sauce)

Form this into either four or six patties, and make sure you cook them till they're well done.

Serve on your favorite rolls with your condiments of choice -- I really like a dijon mustard on these burgers.

Corn stock

After I cut the corn off a dozen ears last night, it occurred to me that it was a shame to waste those cobs with all the shreds of corn still clinging to them.  So I put them into a big pot, added a large onion that I peeled and quartered, and 1 tablespoon of salt.

I simmered this for a few hours and strained the liquid through a sieve.

It smells WONDERFUL!  Am going to use it for a base for my corn chowder -- should make it extra rich and yummy.

Warning, though -- it looks exactly like urine :)

Corn, Tomato and Feta Salad

6 ears of corn (or 3 cans of corn, packed in water)
1 pint of grape tomatoes, cut in half
1/4 red onion, diced
8 ounces of feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 tsp. fresh cracked black pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tbsp. fresh basil, cut into a chiffonade (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJEQFgfv7iw)

Cut the corn off the husks and drop it into boiling water for about 2-3 minutes.   Drain off the water and rinse with cool water.

Then toss all the ingredients together, let it sit for at least an hour before serving, and enjoy.

You could also add grilled chicken, tofu or shrimp and turn this into a main course.