Turkey Burgers Attempt #1

Now I don’t always have a lot of compliments to give Towson University- but I give mad props to the guy grilling up turkey burgers in P-tux. Being a part-time student, I don’t really eat on campus, well, ever- but yesterday I had this craving for a warm, juicy, chargrilled to perfection, turkey burger, with melty cheese and a crisp tomato slice. I set forth on an adventure to re-create this beef-alternative goodness.

I bought 1lb of frozen ground turkey meat in a tube from Aldi, the cheapest grocery store on this side of the Mason-Dixon Line. I defrosted it in the microwave and added in breadcrumbs and (my dad would shiver at this) packaged parmesan cheese. (Notice- sans any unit of measurement.) Additionally, I added some italian seasoning, pepper, and Old Bay (a staple in my diet). The mixer was a little dry so I added in 1 egg and a little milk.

From this, I made 6 patties. I browned them on each side for about 3 minutes each and then covered and simmered them on medium for about 15 minutes (until no pink was showing). While doing this, I made some frozen tater tots and drank about a half of a box on Franzia Sangria.

When the burgers were done, I served them on potato rolls, lightly toasted with a slice of melted colby jack cheese and tomato.

The Verdict: Edible, but anything but the juicy burger I sometimes have dreams about. Next time I might add less bread crumbs and potentially bake in the oven.

Suggestions for a juicy burger (turkey or otherwise) would be greatly appreciated!

Cheers!

First Post

Hi! So I’m Elizabeth, a Mass Comm major by day, but a self-proclaimed foodie by night. I work as an ice-cream shop manager to support myself. My latest hobby is trying to learn to cook.

About a year ago, before I moved out of my parents’ house, I could not even make toast without starting a fire. (Literally, but I mean who’s idea was it to put the roll of paper towels directly above the toaster oven anyway???)

I come from a family of amazing cooks (which I have learned to really appreciate-) so I never had the need to learn. When I moved to England, I began the process of finally teaching myself how to cook. There was no way I could survive on fish and chips and bangers and mash takeaways. (Delicious- yet fattening and expensive). With the help of my Wolfpack, I slowly branched out to making my own food. After many mishaps (pasta that just loved burning itself to the pot, mashed potatoes that were anything but mashed, and English bacon that does everything except help an American hangover), I think I am finally starting to get the hang of it.

So here I will document my cooking adventures (usually accompanied with both booze and my amazing boyfriend), as well as my eating adventures in the beautiful city of Baltimore. Please enjoy, and any, I mean ANY, recommendations/comments would be appreciated!

Thank you!

Elizabeth