Thai Turkey Burgers

It should be no surprise that Jessica created a turkey burger that I actually loved. I found it especially ironic that I stumbled upon this tasty treat right after I proclaimed that I only like beef burgers in this post. Isn't that the story of life?

Anyhoo, If you're on the hunt for a really flavorful and satisfying turkey burger, then this is definitely the recipe for you. I completely forgot to take pictures along the way, but if you check out my other Thai recipes (links below), you should find some more pictures to help you. Cheers!

Thai Turkey Burgers 
Recipe adapted from How Sweet It Is 
Yields 4 burgers 

Cheeseburgers + Dijon Aioli

In the last year, John and I cut out a lot of red meat from our diet. I almost always substitute ground turkey, and we haven't felt deprived. The only time I really want actual beef? Burgers. I know turkey burgers can be great, but I usually crave a burger, burger.

As soon as I saw this recipe I knew I wanted to play around with it. John asked me to try incorporating mushrooms a bit more - I'm not a huge fan - and I thought this recipe seemed like good baby steps. I broke down the steps below, so you can feel free to omit, add or play around with the toppings however you'd like.

I loved how the arugula, cheeses and dijon aioli complemented the burger. The whole thing had a "fancy" feel to it, and I'll definitely make these again, especially with summer weather on the way. If you're looking for a fresh burger idea, this is definitely the one for you. Cheers!

Cheeseburgers + Dijon Aioli
Recipe adapted from How Sweet It Is
Yields 4 burgers

BBQ Blue Cheese Burger Cups

Ever since I made these tasty delights, I've had tons of new traffic to the blog. Thanks to all the wonderful people who commented on that recipe, I have a new - and easy! - recipe for you. All I can say is that it was a relatively effortless meal, which is great for me during the week. John was a happy, happy camper, too. He shouted "awesome!" after his first bite, and he hasn't stopped talking about them since.

Normally I would say more, but honestly I'm too tired and I know these will speak for themselves. So make them!

BBQ Blue Cheese Burger Cups
Recipe adapted from my Honey BBQ Blue Cheese Burgers and Cheesy Chicken Pot Pie Cups
Servings vary based on use of biscuits  

Brioche Burgers + Brie, Caramelized Onion & Aioli

This burger is inspired by one of my favorite Indy restaurants - Petit Chou. If you're ever in Indy, you definitely need to stop by Petit Chou or Cafe Patachou. It has awesome French food, and won't disappoint. Anyway, they have a burger with Brie and house aioli, and John suggested I try to recreate it. While I wouldn't say it tastes exactly the same, it came pretty close and was nice for an at-home dinner.

This is a meal that is sure to please any man in your life. John "mmm'd" the entire time he ate this burger. He continued to call it "savory" throughout the meal, and he loved it so much that he even made the aioli the next day when he reheated the last burger. I love my hubby, but he doesn't cook. So if he loves it so much that he's willing to make it, trust me when I say it's easy and that good.

While you are welcome to use any type of bun, I highly, highly suggest using brioche buns. They are such a perfect compliment to the brie and onions. Simply toast them under the broiler for a minute or two and you will be so glad that you went this route.

Brioche Burgers + Brie, Caramelized Onion & Aioli
Recipe inspired by Petit Chou
Serves 3-4, depending on burger size and amount of beef

Ingredients:
*brioche buns (or rolls, cut in half)
*ground beef of choice (I used 90% lean ground sirloin) 
*wedge of brie, cut into slices for topping burger
*1 large onion, chopped or sliced for caramelizing
*1 tbsp butter
*1 tbsp brown sugar
*aioli (I used 2 tbsp nonfat Greek yogurt, 1 tsp light mayo, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp dijon)

Preparation:
*Preheat a grill or grill pan. Mold meat into patties. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and any desired seasoning. Place burgers on the grill and cook to your desired temperature.

*While burgers are going, place onion slices, butter and brown sugar in a pan. Cook until caramelized.

*Once burgers are finishing up, toast brioche buns under broiler for 1-2 minutes. Combine aioli ingredients.

*Serve burgers with brie slices, aioli and caramelized onion. Enjoy hot!

Cut up brie & onions | caramelizing the onions
Grilling burgers! Check out all the smoke - good thing windows were open!

Ready to dive into these bad boys :)