I recently joked in an Instagram post about how as I turn from 24 years old and move closer to 25, I am aiming to become more domestic. Now before all the feminists rise up and slash that word down, I would like to say that this is a journey I finally matured into willingly and on my own.
I feel this gnawing in me to create a home and meals for my future family that are not only delicious but also healing. There are so many options out there for us as Americans and we consistently choose the $5 frozen patty out of convenience. I want different for my future. To achieve that, I have to also want different now.
Last week I attempted my first ever Turkey Burger. This wasn’t just any Turkey Burger mind you. Oh no. This Turkey Burger was stuffed with avocado and topped with fresh corn salsa. Brave, I know.
Don’t mind my cup towel place mats or lack of photog skills. One act of domestication at a time, okay?
You can find this easy recipe here, her pictures are much better (until I grow more experienced, a lot of my recommendations and recipes will be found among those who have cleared the path ahead i.e. Pinterest):
http://www.mynaturalfamily.com/recipes/turkey-recipes/25-of-the-best-ground-turkey-burger-recipes/
I had not really planned to place my attempt at the Turkey Burger in front of anyone else’s mouth. But when your Mexican calls and says the Italian is joining you for dinner, you roll with the punches. And I must admit, I rolled pretty well. As you can tell, I wrapped mine in lettuce for a healthier option. Other than that, no alterations were made in the making of this recipe.
What I loved most about this recipe was that even though it’s hearty enough for a man and tasty enough for a foodie, it’s also healthy and I didn’t have to wonder about what was in my food.
For those of you who don’t know, I am not a cook. Or have not been moments prior. Brownies from a box have been my specialty since I was 17; and as I told Ree Drummond upon meeting the Pioneer Woman in an airport, I have only ever made a Texas Sheet Cake once. My mother and GranDale can cook and bake like your taste buds dream about. I, for one, have never dared to join the ranks. So I have to say, the fact that my Turkey Burgers were not only edible, but also yummy, makes me very proud.
To Turkey Burgers and Domestication!