Main Dishes

Cast-Iron Skillet Turkey Burgers With a Twist

July 31, 2020 by Sylvia Rose Leave a Comment

These cast-iron skillet turkey burgers are lean and juicy with a sweet and salty twist that comes from dried cranberries and crumbly feta cheese.

cranberry feta turkey burger on a kaiser roll

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CAST-IRON SKILLET CRANBERRY FETA TURKEY BURGERS RECIPE VIDEO

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GET READY TO MAKE CRANBERRY FETA TURKEY BURGERS

If you’re here to make cranberry feta turkey burgers and you DON’T have a cast-iron skillet, don’t sweat it. These burgers can be cooked however you like (grilled, baked, or fried up in a pan of your choice), but I encourage you to learn about the benefits of cooking with cast-iron! It’s an easy way to sneak more iron into your everyday diet, eliminate unnecessary toxins, and invite a kitchen item that can last DECADES if cared for properly. Anyhow, here’s what we’ll need for these beautiful turkey burgers.

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German Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpfannkuchen)

May 29, 2020 by Sylvia Rose Leave a Comment

Kartoffelpfannkuchen, or, German potato pancakes, is a simple traditional dish that makes for an easy meal. All you need are a handful of ingredients, a food processor and hot skillet!

plate of german potato pancakes Kartoffelpfannkuchen

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GERMAN POTATO PANCAKES RECIPE VIDEO

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WHAT ARE GERMAN POTATO PANCAKES?

Growing up, German potato pancakes were a special treat on our table. Of course, we just called them potato pancakes, but when I asked my mom for her recipe, she looked at me blankly.

“Do you mean latkes?” she asked.

“When have you ever called them latkes, Mom? You’ve always called them potato pancakes.”

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Seared Duck Breast & Arugula Salad

May 1, 2020 by Sylvia Rose Leave a Comment

Learning how to sear a duck breast is a kitchen skill every meat eater should master. Today we’re diving into how to cook a juicy medium-rare duck breast to top an arugula salad with a zesty French vinaigrette. Delicious!

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SEARED DUCK BREAST & ARUGULA SALAD VIDEO TUTORIAL

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WHY SHOULD I EAT DUCK?

If you’re a meat-eater, learning how to serve up a juicy medium-rare duck breast is a kitchen skill you will want to have in your arsenal. Although duck is lumped under the poultry category, it is red meat and it is absolutely delicious. Did you know that duck is healthy, too? While duck skin is fatty, duck fat is rich in vitamin K, which is something we should all be striving for in our diets. Overall, duck is a flavourful nutrient-dense protein that should be way more popular than it is.

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Pesto Tuna Melt Sandwich: an Easy Lunch Idea

April 17, 2020 by Sylvia Rose Leave a Comment

Whipping up a pesto tuna melt makes for a quick and easy lunch. A crusty baguette topped with pesto butter, pesto tuna salad, and melty mozzarella cheese.

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PESTO TUNA MELT RECIPE VIDEO

Tuna melts are a snap to make, but if this is your first time making one (or you just want to catch me in silent film mode), here’s the tutorial. If you like what you see, I hope you’ll subscribe to my YouTube channel!

PESTO TUNA MELT: AN EASY LUNCH

Whenever I’m stumped on what to make for lunch, I know my pantry will have the answer. That’s the best thing about a pesto tuna melt–or any tuna melt, for that matter. I almost always have everything I need to whip a couple up. Here’s what you’ll need!

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Homemade Meatballs: a Cast Iron Skillet Recipe

April 3, 2020 by Sylvia Rose 3 Comments

Forget about frozen meatballs. Making homemade meatballs is a breeze and so much more flavourful! Dust off your cast iron skillet and learn how to make your own meatballs from scratch. Today I’ll be sharing a recipe for Italian-style meatballs!

cast iron skillet full of homemade meatballs

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HOMEMADE MEATBALLS RECIPE VIDEO

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DUST OFF YOUR CAST IRON SKILLET

First off, you don’t need a cast-iron skillet to make these homemade meatballs. If you’re finishing off the meatballs in the oven, however, I do recommend using an oven-safe skillet. The reason I recommend cast iron? Because I’m a hardcore fan and think cast-iron cookware is the bee’s knees. It’s easy to work with, it lasts forever, and it’s toxin-free. If you’ve never cooked with castiron ware, I recommend starting here.

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Pan-Fried Chicken Caesar Salad from Scratch

March 20, 2020 by Sylvia Rose 9 Comments

This pan-fried chicken caesar salad is going to make all other chicken caesar salads pale in comparison once you take your first bite. Flavourful panko-crusted chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, garlicky homemade dressing and the easiest croutons you will ever make, you won’t want to go back!

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PAN-FRIED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD VIDEO

Have you ever heard the saying “good food takes time”? That adage applies here. There are a lot of steps, but it’s well worth the effort. If you want to see everything that’s involved, here’s the video tutorial! If you’re a fan of my “silent-film mode”, I hope you’ll subscribe to my YouTube channel!

PAN-FRIED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD: A GAME CHANGER

Congratulations, you have just struck Caesar salad gold! I have no idea how many chicken caesar salads I have eaten in my life, but this pan-fried chicken version is to-die-for. I must warn you: there are a lot of steps involved. You’ll have to clarify butter, make your own caesar dressing, and fry up some croutons, but by golly is it ever worth it. I hope you love it as much as I do!

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