Turkey Burgers

3/4 pound ground turkey
1 med zucchini grated
1 med carrot, grated
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3/4 teas. dried thyme*
3/4/ teas. kosher salt
1/4 teas. black pepper
1 large egg
olive oil

In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients, except for the olive oil. Form the mixture into 4-5 patties. Heat 1 T. oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties, turning once, until no trace of pink remains, 4 to 5 minutes per side.

*When I don't have thyme, I just use an Italian herb mix (which contains thyme) and it tastes just as good. **I don't think you can grill these burgers...they are pretty soft patties and I think they would fall through the grill.

Butternut Squash Soup

I love this recipe.  So easy, so healthy.

1 butternut squash
1/2 can Chicken Broth
1 onion - chopped (I used a red onion for the first time last night and it was much better)
3 garlic cloves

Put onion and garlic in a saucepan.  Cook until onion is soft/clear.  Add broth and squash (chop into small chunks).  After the squash is nice and soft, pour everything into a blender and puree.  Wha-la!  Lovely soup.

I've added garlic salt and parsley for a little more flavor.  I think it's yum.

Pasta Primavera

1/2 pasta
1/2 bag frozen veggies (asparagus stir fry is good)
1 chicken breast
3/4 - 1 cup chicken broth (from can or bullion)
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
2 Tsbp. olive oil
1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Cup up chicken and brown in oil. Cook pasta. Bring 1/2 of the chicken broth to a boil and add vegetables until most of broth is evaporated. Then add remaining chicken broth until vegetables are cooked.

When chicken, veggies, and pasta are all done mix together. Add parmesan cheese to create the sauce.

You can use fresh vegetables if you want.

Peachy Chicken

2 chicken breasts
olive oil
1 can of peaches
1 package of onion soup mix
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
rice

Cut up chicken and cook in a little bit of oil. Set aside. Combine can of peaches with juice, soup mix, brown sugar, and orange juice. Cook and stir for two minutes. Add cooked chicken and let simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes. Serve over rice.

Strawberry Milk Chipsters

I've made these three times in the past month--they are good!

From picky-palate.com

2 sticks softened butter

1/2 Cup strawberry milk Powder, Nestles

3/4 Cup brown sugar

2 eggs

1-2 drops red food coloring

1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract

2 1/2 Cups all purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

10 oz bag White Chocolate Chips

1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  In a stand or electric mixer beat the butter, strawberry milk and brown sugar until well combined.  Place eggs into a bowl and whisk in 1-2 drops of food coloring.  Pour into mixer along with vanilla and beat until combined, about 30 seconds.   Place four, baking soda and salt into a large bowl; mix to combine then slowly add to wet ingredients along with white chips.  Mix on low until just combined.

2.  With a medium cookie scoop, scoop dough onto a silpat or parchment lined baking sheet about 1 1/2 inches apart.  Bake for 9-11 minute or until edges just start to brown.  Let cookies cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

about 3 dozen cookies

Black Bean Burgers

1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
1/2 onion, cut into wedges
3 cloves garlic, peeled
1 egg
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon Thai chili sauce or hot sauce
1/2 cup bread crumbs

Directions
If grilling, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil a sheet of aluminum foil. If baking, preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), and lightly oil a baking sheet.
In a medium bowl, mash black beans with a fork until thick and pasty.
In a food processor, finely chop bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Then stir into mashed beans.
In a small bowl, stir together egg, chili powder, cumin, and chili sauce.
Stir the egg mixture into the mashed beans. Mix in bread crumbs until the mixture is sticky and holds together. Divide mixture into four patties.
If grilling, place patties on foil, and grill about 8 minutes on each side. If baking, place patties on baking sheet, and bake about 10 minutes on each side.