9.17.2012

Girls' Night Turkey Burger Recipe and Book Giveaway!



Good Monday morning!  It's September and the heat blanket which has been hovering Savannah for last three months has lifted.   And everyone, including my dog Brie is happy to be breathing crisp, cool air.  Without the oppressive Southern heat, our steps have springs and days are much more enjoyable to do school, work, and play. I love Savannah in September!

And to add to this excitement, here is my first giveaway on my blog.  I'm giving away three autographed copies of White Jacket Required-Culinary Coming of Age Story written by my very special friend, Jenna.  She is an amazing chef/writer of Eat, Live, Run, incredibly beautiful inside and out, and a daughter of my most favorite couple at my church!  

To learn more about Jenna, please visit http://www.eatliverun.com, and follow her on Facebook and Twitter


 And since Jenna will be coming through Savannah for her book signing tour in October,  Miss Sophie and I are throwing a big party to celebrate her and her new book.  So if you are in the area, please come and join us!  

Here is one of Jenna's mouth watering recipes in the new book,  Girls' Night Turkey Burgers.  These were served at our church's Wednesday Noon Service lunch, (topped with Pepperjack cheese and tomato-caper salsa) and everyone LOVED them!  


To enter to win a copy of Jenna's new, autographed book,  all you have to do is leave a comment on this post by answering this question.
I absolutely love Fall and all the bounteous food that comes from it.  

What is your favorite Fall food? 
Sweet potatoes? Turkey? Pot Pies?

  • Contest ends Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at midnight EST
  • One entry per person, please. 
  • Winners must have a US mailing address. 
  • Three winners will be chosen by Random.org and notified by email.




Girls' Night Turkey Burgers with Spicy Sweet Potato Fries
Reprinted with permission from White Jacket Required: A Culinary Coming-of-Age Story © 2012 by Jenna Weber, Sterling Epicure, an imprint of Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.


Serves 2
Old Bay seasoning is the secret ingredient in these easy and healthy turkey burgers. I like to serve mine with melted cheddar or pepperjack cheese on top. The spicy sweet potato fries (baked of course!) complete the meal.


1 large sweet potato, peeled and sliced into matchstick-thin slices 
Sea salt

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste 
Cooking oil spray

½ pound lean ground turkey 
1 egg, lightly beaten
½ teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning 
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 slices cheddar or pepperjack cheese (optional but delicious) 
2 hamburger buns, toasted (preferably whole wheat) 
Ketchup or hot sauce


Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease a cookie sheet.

Arrange the sweet potato slices in one layer on the sheet and sprinkle with sea salt and cayenne. Spray fries with vegetable oil spray and bake for 30 minutes, turning each fry over midway through baking.

In a large bowl, combine the turkey, egg, salt, Old Bay seasoning, and bell pepper. Mix thoroughly either with your hands or with a spoon until everything comes together and is combined well. Form into two even patties.

Cook the burgers in a nonstick skillet over moderate heat until cooked through, about 7 minutes per side. Top each with a slice of cheese and cook two minutes longer, allowing the cheese to melt.

Remove from heat and serve on toasted buns, topped with desired accompaniments. Serve with hot sweet potato fries and plenty of ketchup and hot sauce.

The above is an excerpt from the book White Jacket Required: A Culinary Coming-of-Age Story by Jenna Weber. The above excerpt is a digitally scanned reproduction of text from print. Although this excerpt has been proofread, occasional errors may appear due to the scanning process. Please refer to the finished book for accuracy.

Reprinted with permission from White Jacket Required: A Culinary Coming-of-Age Story © 2012 by Jenna Weber, Sterling Epicure, an imprint of Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.


Jenna Weber
, author of White Jacket Required: A Culinary Coming-of-Age Story, is the author of the highly successful food blog Eat, Live, Run. In 2007, she attended Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Orlando, Florida. White Jacket Required is her first book. She lives in San Francisco, California. Go to www.eatliverun.com for an up-to-the-minute look at Weber's world of food.

For large volume cooking:  10 lbs of ground turkey was used to yield about 32- 5 oz burgers.




51 comments:

  1. Pumpkin pie! Smells and tastes like Fall. - Sandy Sayers

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    1. Sandy, email me, thechurchcook@gmail.com so I can have your contact info! :)

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  2. Turkey is my favorite fall food. Yum!

    cindym@cfu.net

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  3. Roasted veggies! Carrots, parsnips, squash . . . as long as they're nice and hot and caramelized, I'm happy. (and maybe that's more of a winter thing instead of a fall thing, but whatever!)

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  4. Fall is my favorite season so it's hard to pick just one-I'll go with pumkin pie and pumkin bread!
    Great giveaway!

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  5. Chicken chowder, without question. If my family requests as of of it as they have my pimento & cheese this summer, I need to buy stock in the poultry industry!

    Kay, how do we register for the book drawing? I do live in the US (Mississippi IS in the union of states) and i regret that I won't be able to meet Jenna at your great party-to-be.


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    1. Please email me thehurchcook@gmail.com , thank you Pateberry! :)

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  6. My favorite fall food is chili. We always have it at the first sign of cooler weather!

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  7. Beef stew and pumpkin pie.

    Betsy

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  8. Must we limit it to one? I always look forward to soups, chili, roast turkey and pumpkin pie. It's a wonderful cooking time of the year. Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy of this book. The recipe sounds really yummy.

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  9. I always look forward to baking with pumpkin

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  10. I just love all of them! From slow cooker stew to roasted chicken in the oven. Oh and all the yummy apple and pumpkin desserts!

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  11. Pumpkin ANYTHING, apple crisp, pasta fagioli on a rainy day

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  12. Making these burgers and fries tonight!

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  13. How I wish I could be in Savannah. It's been too many years since I visited there, and I fell in-love. I would definitely come join your party. I have visited Jenna's blog, and it's lovely. Favorite Fall food? That's easy. Pumpkin and/or sweet potatoes. I never tire of them... baked, mashed, boiled, roasted... fabulous flavors!

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    1. I'm with you, Debby! Love the color, flavor, and texture of pumpkin/sweet potatoes! :)

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  14. I come from what is claimed to be the "Persimmon Capital of the World"...so when fall hits we have to have a big pot of chilli and a nice warm persimmon pudding with whipped creme!!

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    1. A big persimmon fan here, too! Growing up in Korea, I had permissions all kinds of ways: dried, in tea, in savory cakes, etc. Very Fall-ish!

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  15. Pumpkin Pie is really my favorite sign of fall. It being the right temps for soups and stews is nice too.

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  16. It is.. and quite possibly always will be - Chicken Pot Pie :)

    I really shouldn't.... I need another cookbook like I need a hole in my head... but I just can't help myself...

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    1. Ha, you and me both, Toby! My question was going to be "How many cook/food related books do you own?", then I was too embarrassed to tell you and other readers crazy number of those I own.....yes, 'tis a sickness, I'm afraid.

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  17. I've never been a big fan of ground turkey, but the flavors in this burger look delicious. Pumpkin pie is at the top of my fall favorites list, and of course turkey and gravy.

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  18. Steak Chili with Cornbread on the side are my favorite Fall Food!

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  19. My favorite Fall Treat is Sweet Potato Pie! It is so yummy

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  20. I love cooler weather because it means comfort food time. I love stews, chili, and braising meats. I also love pumpkin dessert, which is basically a pumpkin pie like base with a crumb topping. I serve it topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

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  21. favorite fall meal... pot roast!

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  22. As much as I love summer, I always look forward to fall, and turning on the oven! That means pie (apple and pumpkin,) roast beef, roasted root vegetables, and roasted chicken. I really look forward to the change in the weather. Oh, and candy corn!

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  23. I love fall and all the foods associated with the season but I think pumpkin is my favorite.

    Thanks for the great give away. I wish I could attend the book party!

    Kim H.
    I will email you my email address.

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  24. Oh that would be butternut squash-roasted or in soup. I also love pumpkin squares with cream cheese frosting - yum!

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  25. my favorite fall treats would have to be apple cider and pumpkin muffins - together.

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    1. That sounds like perfect combination made in heaven. :)

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  26. Since I am not a fan of fall (gasp!) I will have to say: pumpkin anything :) does that count? :) Have a great day!

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  27. ooops I forgot my email, I need that to enter, right? Sorry it's still so early! :) isamvor@comcast.net

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  28. Pumpkin, but not baked goods. Soups, stews--really good warming dishes. I like the Fall, but as a warm-weather person, I'm sad that Winter comes next, sigh!

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  29. My favorite Fall food is pumpkin. I love it in soup or desserts and I love the roasted seeds too!

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  30. Great recipe! You blog has very interesting recipes! Greetings!

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  31. Squash casserole is my favorite.

    Victoria

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  32. I love butternut squash and pumpkin everything! I love to read Jen's blog! She has alot of yummy recipes to try. Now that it's getting cooler I will be baking again happily in my kitchen!

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  33. These burgers really sound delicious. It is very nice of you to help with letting folks know about the book. It sounds really promising. I hope you are having a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  34. Living in the Southeast like you...(Tallahassee). Fall is a welcome event. I love opening the windows and taking the table and chairs outside on the patio. Family and friends join us each Sunday for a meal...Favorite fall meals are big Family style meals that can be passed around he table-like chicken caccaitore with spaghetti, chicken and dumplings, or a big pot of Sunday Sauce. My favorite time of year too.

    I would love to won a copy of Jenna's cookbook.

    Take care.
    Velva

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  35. These burgers look delicious! I'm sure the book is wonderful! I love sweet potatoes baked in the oven and oozing with butter. Yummm!

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  36. awww geee my favorite if I had to pick one fall favorite would be acorn squash love it!!

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  37. My favorite fall food is anything pumpkin!

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  38. My favorite fall food is persimmon pudding. It's just a matter of time before it will start showing up in fancy restaurants with a fancy price attached. I have eaten it for over fifty years. (It's the same thing I said about figs a few years ago. Now they are everywhere!)

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  39. Turkey chili is my absolute favorite fall food!

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  40. Love pumpkin!!! My husband starts a pumpkin tally sheet each fall and laughs at how many different ways I find to eat it.

    Also, those turkey burgers look delicious.

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  41. Since we never really have "Fall" in Texas, I guess I always think of Thanksgiving and turkey! It's definitely my favorite!

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  42. My favorite fall stew is oven stew.

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  43. Turkey and sweet potato. Yum! !

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  44. Potatoes Au Gratin, homemade!

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  45. Pumpkin pie hands down! eclairre(at)ymail(dot)com

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