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Turkey Burgers Turkey burgers are a delicious change of pace. Slap these moist patties on the grill for a special summer treat! Ingredients: 3 pounds ground turkey 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs 1/4 cup finely diced onion 2 egg whites, lightly beaten 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Directions: 1. In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, seasoned bread crumbs, onion, egg whites, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Form into 12 patties. 2. Cook the patties in a medium skillet over medium heat, turning once, to an internal temperature of 180 degrees F (85 degrees C). Asparagus and Tomato Salad with Yogurt-Cheese Dressing Yogurt, Parmesan cheese and mustard. Unlikely companions you тЂ˜d think, but they produce a quite remarkable dressing. Perfect for spooning on asparagus, tomatoes and sliced green onions. Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) package frozen cut asparagus, thawed 1 tomato, chopped 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion 3 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon prepared mustard 10 leaves lettuce Directions: 1. Thaw frozen asparagus and drain well. In a medium bowl, combine the asparagus, tomatoes, onions and set aside. 2. In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, cheese and mustard. Add to the vegetable mixture and toss until well coated. To serve, line salad plates with romaine lettuce leaves and spoon salad on top. Slow Cooker Pot Roast This simple pot roast makes its own gravy in the slow cooker. Ingredients: 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix 1 1/4 cups water 5 1/2 pounds pot roast Directions: 1. In a slow cooker, mix cream of mushroom soup, dry onion soup mix and water. Place pot roast in slow cooker and coat with soup mixture. 2. Cook on High setting for 3 to 4 hours, or on Low setting for 8 to 9 hours. BBQ Pork for Sandwiches Mouth-watering pork cooked in a slow cooker with beef broth served with barbecue sauce. Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth 3 pounds boneless pork ribs 1 (18 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce Directions: 1. Pour can of beef broth into slow cooker, and add boneless pork ribs. Cook on High heat for 4 hours, or until meat shreds easily. Remove meat, and shred with two forks. It will seem that itтЂ™s not working right away, but it will. 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Transfer the shredded pork to a Dutch oven or iron skillet, and stir in barbeque sauce. 3. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until heated through. Carne Guisada II тЂњA Mexican beef stew smothered in a semi-spicy gravy. Simple to make, but tastes wonderful. Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, and/or homemade tortillas. Cooking time may be cut, but the meat will be less tender.тЂќ Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cooking oil 1 pound beef stew meat 1/2 (6 ounce) can tomato paste 1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth 1/2 cup water 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon black pepper salt to taste 2 serrano chile peppers, seeded and chopped 2 teaspoons cornstach Directions: 1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Cook beef until evenly brown. Pour off excess fat. Stir in tomato paste, beef broth and water. Season with garlic, chili powder, cumin, black pepper, salt and serrano peppers. Reduce heat, and simmer for 8 to 12 hours. 2. Dissolve cornstarch in a small amount of water, and stir into simmering stew until thickened, about 5 minutes.

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