Good Freakin' Turkey Burger

So Dad was watching Oprah and.......oh yes, you read that right-Dad watches Oprah. Anyway, he saw the "Oprah's Favorite Things for Summer" episode and decided to try making the turkey burgers that Oprah freaked out about. Lucky for us, he decided to make them for Chloe's party so we all got to try them. You know when you watch Oprah freak out about a sweater and you think, "Dude, you've got all the money anyone could ever need, I know you've seen nice sweaters before. Chill out, " well now I know better. These were really good burgers. Dad is a good cook too, so I'm giving him part of the credit. I thought I'd share with my blogger family the recipe so they can eat them and scream with delight, jumping up and down, just like Oprah and I. Here it goes


Mar-a-Lago Turkey Burger
Recipe courtesy of Jeff O'Neill
From the show Oprah's Top Picks for Summer
Serves 6


INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
1/8 cup canola oil
4 pounds ground turkey breast
2 Tbsp. salt
1 Tbsp. black pepper
2 tsp. chipotle Tabasco™
1 lemon, juice and grated zest
1/2 bunch parsley, finely chopped
1/4 cup Major Grey's Chutney, pureed Sauté the scallions, celery and apples in the canola oil until tender. Let cool. Place the ground turkey in a large mixing bowl. Add sautéed items and the remaining ingredients. Shape into eight 8-ounce burgers. Refrigerate for 2 hours. Season the turkey burgers with salt and pepper. Place on a preheated, lightly oiled grill. Grill each side for 7 minutes until meat is thoroughly cooked. Let sit for 5 minutes. Serve with a side of Mar-a-Lago Pear Chutney and your favorite toasted bread, pita or hamburger roll.