Greek Turkey Burger

Fresh, fast and easy.

Servings

Ingredients

1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
cooking spray
1/3 cup plain whole-milk greek yougurt
1/2 cup kalamata olives chopped
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
4 hamburger buns
2 cups arugula
1/2 cup cucumber sliced
1/2 cup red onion sliced
1/2 cup feta crumbled

Servings

Ingredients

1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
cooking spray
1/3 cup plain whole-milk greek yougurt
1/2 cup kalamata olives chopped
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
4 hamburger buns
2 cups arugula
1/2 cup cucumber sliced
1/2 cup red onion sliced
1/2 cup feta crumbled

Instructions

Using clean hands, combine turkey, mayo, oregano, cumin, salt, and 1/8 tsp. pepper. Shape mixture into 4 equal patties. Heat a large skillet on high. Lightly coat with cooking spray, and add patties. Cook until meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 165F, 4-5 minutes per side.
Stir together yogurt, olives lemon juice, and remaining 1/8 tsp. pepper in a small bowl. Spread yogurt mixture evenly on cut sides of top and bottom buns. Divide patties, arugula, cucumber, red onion, and feta evenly among buns. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Recipe adapted from Cooking Light

Lemon Pie

Servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups graham crackers crushed
6 Tbsp butter melted
1/3 cup sugar
2 (14) oz sweetened condensed milk
3 egg yolks
2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 dash salt
1 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla

Servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups graham crackers crushed
6 Tbsp butter melted
1/3 cup sugar
2 (14) oz sweetened condensed milk
3 egg yolks
2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 dash salt
1 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F.
For the crust: Spray a pie dish with non-stick spray. Combine crushed graham crackers, butter, and sugar. Press into prepared pie plate. Bake for 8 minutes.
For the pie filling: Using a mixer, mix the condensed milk, egg yolks, lemon juice, and salt together. Beat on medium speed for 4-5 minutes. Pour into pie crust and bake for 10 minutes. Little bubbles will start to surface. Cover the crust if it starts to brown to much towards the end. Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
For the whipped cream: Mix the cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Whip until fluffy and add to the cooled lemon pie. Slice and serve. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Recipe adapted from The Girl Who Ate Everything

Cherry and Bourbon Cocktail

Servings

Ingredients

6 bing cherries halved and pitted
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp vanilla
1 tsp sugar
ice
1 1/2 oz bourbon
club soda

Servings

Ingredients

6 bing cherries halved and pitted
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp vanilla
1 tsp sugar
ice
1 1/2 oz bourbon
club soda

Instructions

In a glass add cherries, lemon juice, vanilla, and sugar. Muddle together until cherries are broken and juices are released. Add bourbon and ice, top with club soda. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Recipe adapted from Sweet Peas and Saffron

Greek Turkey Burgers

These burgers are super fast and super good!

Servings

Ingredients

1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tsp oregano
1 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
cooking spray
1/3 cup plain whole-milk greek yougurt
1/3 cup kalamata ilves chopped
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
4 hamburger buns
1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles
2 cups arugula
1/2 cup cucumber sliced
1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced

Servings

Ingredients

1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tsp oregano
1 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
cooking spray
1/3 cup plain whole-milk greek yougurt
1/3 cup kalamata ilves chopped
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
4 hamburger buns
1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles
2 cups arugula
1/2 cup cucumber sliced
1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced

Instructions

Combine turkey, mayo, oregano, cumin, salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper. Shape mixture into 4 equal patties.
Heat a large skillet over high. Lightly coat with cooking spray, and add turkey patties. Cook until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest portion registers 165F, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
Stir together yogurt, olives, lemon juice, and remaining 1/8 tsp pepper in a small bowl. Spread yogurt mixture evenly on cut sides of top and bottom buns. Divide feta, and arugula evenly among bottom halves of buns; top with cooked patties, cucumber, and onion. Cover with buns and serve. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Recipe adapted from Cooking Light

Greek Potato Salad

Original recipe found on Cooking Classy

Greek Potato Salad

Delicious and unusual take on potato salad

Course

salad

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Servings

people

Ingredients

2 1/2 lbs potatoes washed and scrubbed, cut into 3/4 cubes
1/3 c red onion chopped
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cucumber seeded, halved and diced
1 c plain greek yogurt
1/4 c mayonnaise
2 tbsp parsley chopped
1 tbsp dill minced
1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove minced
1/2 tsp lemon zest

Course

salad

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Servings

people

Ingredients

2 1/2 lbs potatoes washed and scrubbed, cut into 3/4 cubes
1/3 c red onion chopped
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cucumber seeded, halved and diced
1 c plain greek yogurt
1/4 c mayonnaise
2 tbsp parsley chopped
1 tbsp dill minced
1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove minced
1/2 tsp lemon zest

Instructions

Put potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Add a little salt and bring to boil. Cook about 8-10 minutes until tender. Drain potatoes and then chill. Meanwhile put cucumber in bowl. Add yogurt, mayonnaise, parsley, dill, lemon juice, garlic and season with salt and pepper. Add in potatoes and red onion and evenly coat. Garnish with parsley, dill and lemon zest.