Patrick's Turkey Burgers

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. of ground turkey
  • pinch of salt and pepper
  • ½ of a diced purple onion
  • 1 teaspoon of minced garlic
  • 1/3 cup of diced peppers
  • 1 tablespoon of barbecue sauce or wing sauce.
  • 1 egg
  • panko flakes or finely crushed bread crumbs
  • Worcestershire sauce for flavor
  • Optional:1/3 cups of salsa (adds flavor and moisture)
  • Optional:add fresh diced jalapeno for spice
  • Add-ons:any diced vegetable you desire

Note:

This is a family favorite and the recipe is always changing. You can use sundried tomatoes from a jar instead of salsa or pesto sauce as well. Diced carrots and mushrooms also add some zest to the burgers.

Directions:

  • Mix all of this up into a large bowl and all at the end add the Panko or bread crumbs until you can form large patties that will hold together for grilling or cooking on-top of the stove.
  • We cook the burgers in the 10" Versa Skillet (braiser) and cover the burgers with a lid while cooking. Always heat the pan on a low setting first. Then spray the Xtrema pan or use a little coconut/olive oil. An organic cooking spray works best. Heat the pan on low and then turn up the heat to medium. If the pan dries out during the cooking process, add a few tablespoons of water to keep the pan wet. (we just splash in water as needed) Note that using ceramic cookware will keep your turkey burgers nice and moist. Cook burgers for about 12 minutes or to brown on tops. Flip occasionally.
  • Serve on romaine lettuce with tomatoes or place them on a nice whole-wheat bun. Add your favorite condiments and enjoy.

 

We usually serve up these turkey burgers with a roasted potato mix packed with red skin potatoes, sweet potatoes, and purple onion. Season with EVO, garlic powder, onion powder, rosemary, cracked pepper, and Italian Seasoning. Bake in the Xtrema four-quart baking pan for 45 minutes at 400 degrees. Stir every 15 minutes until golden.

 

two turkey burgers in skillet

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Linguine and Clams

Ingredients:

• 3 to 4 pounds cleaned littleneck clams 
• 1 pound linguine
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 6 cloves chopped garlic
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
• salt to taste

 

    Directions:

    1. Clean clams and set aside.
    2. Cook linguine in Xtrema 5.5 quart pot of salted boiling water until it is almost al dente.
    3. While the pasta is cooking, heat 1/4 cup of olive oil in a large 12 inch Xtrema versa skillet. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until garlic is lightly-browned.
    4. Add white wine, lemon juice, and clams, cover pan, and steam until clamshells have opened
    5. Set aside 1/2  cup of pasta water.  When all of the clams are cooked and removed from the pan, stir 2 tablespoons of butter into the simmering steaming liquid.
    6. Add the drained linguine to the Xtrema 12inch versa skillet , tossing around to coat. Cook for about 2 minutes, until linguine is al dente. If the pasta is dry, stir in some pasta water, as needed.
    7. Stir the chopped parsley into the pasta. Season to taste with salt, additional red pepper flakes, and lemon juice.
    8. Remove the clams from their shells and stir the meat into the pasta, or serve the pasta tossed or topped with the whole clams.
    9. Serve immediately in your 12in Xtrema skillet directly on the table. The beauty of our skillets are they can go right from your stove to table and keep everything hot and fresh, and may I add beautiful center piece for any table.

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    Greek Style Turkey Burgers

    Ingredients:

    • 1 lb. of ground turkey
    • pinch of salt and pepper
    • ½ of a diced purple onion
    • 1 teaspoon of minced garlic
    • 1/3 cup of diced peppers
    • 1 egg
    • Panko flakes or finely crushed bread crumbs
    • Worcestershire sauce for flavor
    • Optional:1/3 cups of salsa (adds flavor and moisture)

    Toppings:

    • Feta Cheese 
    • Lettuce 
    • Tomato
    • Cucumber

    Tzatziki Sauce

    • 2 cups diced cucumber 
    • 1 ½ cups plain Greek yogurt or dairy free yogurt
    • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 clove of garlic, minced
    • Salt to taste 

    Directions:

    • Mix all of this up into a large bowl and all at the end add the Panko or bread crumbs until you can form large patties that will hold together for grilling or cooking on-top of the stove.
    • We cook the burgers in the 10" Versa Skillet (braiser) and cover the burgers with a lid while cooking. Always heat the pan on a low setting first. Then spray the Xtrema pan or use a little coconut/olive oil. An organic cooking spray works best. Heat the pan on low and then turn up the heat to medium. If the pan dries out during the cooking process, add a few tablespoons of water to keep the pan wet. (we just splash in water as needed) Note that using ceramic cookware will keep your turkey burgers nice and moist. Cook burgers for about 12 minutes or to brown on tops. Flip occasionally.
    • Serve on romaine lettuce with tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, and Tzatziki or place them on the bun or bread of your choice!

     

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    Meatless Taco Meat

    Ingredients:

    • QUINOA
    • 1 cup tri-color, white, or red quinoa
    • 1 cup vegetable broth
    • 3/4 cup water
    • SEASONINGS
    • 1/2 cup salsa
    • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
    • 2 tsp ground cumin
    • 2 tsp ground chili powder
    • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
    • 1/2 tsp each sea salt and black pepper
    • 1 Tbsp olive or avocado oil

    Instructions:

    1. Preheat a medium sized Xtrema saucepan over low heat. Once hot, add rinsed quinoa and toast for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
    2. Add vegetable broth and water and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-25 minutes, or until liquid is completely absorbed. Fluff with a fork, turn off the heat, then crack lid and let rest for 10 minutes.
    3. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 C).
    4. Add cooked quinoa to a large mixing bowl and add remaining ingredients (salsa, nutritional yeast, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and oil). Toss to combine. Then spread in a greased Xtrema Versa Skillet or baking sheet.
    5. Bake for 20-35 minutes, stirring/tossing once at the halfway point to ensure even baking. The quinoa is done when it’s fragrant and golden brown. Be careful not to burn!
    6. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 4-5 days. Reheat in the microwave, in a 350 degree F (176 C) oven, or in a skillet on the stovetop.

     

     

     

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    Mango Cashew Curry with Chicken

    Ingredients:

    • 1 1/2 Cup Rice
    • 1 lbs Chicken
    • 1 Cup Mango 
    • 1 Cup Coconut milk
    • 3 Garlic cloves (minced)
    • 1 inch Ginger  (grated or minced)
    • 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
    • 1 tbsp Madras Curry Powder  (or more if spicier is desired)
    • 4-5 tbsp Cilantro  (chopped)
    • 1/4 Cup Cashews
    • 1/2 tsp Salt  (adjust to taste)
    • 2 tbsp Olive Oil 
    • 1/2 Red Onion  (thin sliced)
    • 1 Cup Green Peas  (I used frozen, optional )

    Instructions:

    1. Cook rice in Xtrema Saucepan or Stock pot.
    2. While rice is cooking, preheat Xtrema Wok or Skillet. When warm, add oil. Add sliced onion and saute until soft. Add cubed chicken, spices, and half of the salt, and cook until chicken is brown on all sides.
    3. Add ginger, garlic, continue cooking spices release nice aroma.
    4. Add coconut milk, and the rest of the salt. Bring to boil and then cook on medium heat until chicken is fully cooked and water is almost absorbed (about 1/3 cup liquid remaining).
    5. Meanwhile rice will be ready. Drain cooked rice. and add on top of chicken with green peas. Don't mix the rice yet. Cover the pot, let chicken cook for 1 more minute, then switch off leave covered for 2-3 minutes.
    6. Open the pot, fold gently to mix half of rice and green peas (if using) into the curry chicken. Mix in diced mango, chopped cilantro, and chopped cashews. Serve family-style in the pot.

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    Pineapple Forbidden Fried Rice

    Ingredients:

    • For the rice:
    • 1 cup uncooked forbidden rice
    • 1 teaspoon coconut oil or toasted sesame oil
    • 2 cups water
    • Pinch of salt
    • For the scrambled eggs*
    • Nonstick cooking spray (I like avocado oil cooking spray)
    • 2 large eggs + 1 tablespoon water
    • For the fried rice + veggies:
    • 1 ½ tablespoons toasted sesame oil or coconut oil, divided
    • 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen cubed pineapple
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1/2 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
    • 1 bunch green onions, chopped (reserve some for topping)
    • 1 red bell pepper, diced
    • 3 cups shredded red cabbage
    • 1/2 cup shredded carrots (or carrots cut into matchsticks)
    • 1/2 cup frozen shelled edamame (thawed)
    • 1 tablespoon chili paste
    • 2 tablespoons gluten free soy sauce or coconut aminos, plus more to taste
    • 1/3 cup coarsely chopped honey roasted or regular cashews (or peanuts)
    • To garnish:
    • ¼ cup fresh chopped cilantro
    • Extra green onion/scallions
    • honey roasted cashews (use regular roasted cashews if vegan)

    Instructions:

    1. To make the forbidden rice: Preheat Xtrema Saucepan on low. Add rice and coconut oil place over medium heat. Toast rice for 2 minutes with the oil to enhance the flavor and texture. After 2 minutes, add water and salt and stir. Allow water to come to a boil, then turn heat to low, cover and cook for 45-55 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to sit in saucepan covered for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork. The rice should be slightly chewy but still soft.
    2. While the rice is cooking, you can chop your veggies and cook your eggs. Preheat Xtrema Skillet or Wok on low. Add eggs and water to a bowl and beat slightly with a fork. Raise to medium low heat and spray with a little nonstick cooking spray. Add eggs to the pan and season with a little salt and pepper, scramble and cook eggs until done but still slightly wet. Transfer eggs to a bowl and set aside.
    3. Once rice is done cooking, you can start cooking your veggies. Wipe the same Xtrema skillet or wok you used clean with a paper towel, then add in 1 tablespoon of coconut oil or sesame oil and place over medium heat. Add in pineapple, garlic, ginger, green onion and red bell pepper; saute for 4-6 minutes until pineapple starts to caramelize and turn slightly golden brown on the edges. 
    4. Next add in the remaining veggies: red cabbage, carrots and edamame. Saute for 3-5 more minutes, stirring frequently. Transfer all of the veggies to a large plate or bowl.
    5. Now it’s time to fry up the rice! Add the remaining ½ tablespoon oil to the same pan and place over medium heat. Add in your cooked rice and cook, stirring frequently for 2-4 minutes. 
    6. Add all of your cooked veggies plus the cooked eggs back to the pan. Stir in the the chili paste, soy sauce and honey roasted cashews and cook for a few more minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary. You may want to add another tablespoon of soy sauce or even some crushed red pepper flakes for a little hint of spice. It’s up to you. 
    7. Garnish with additional nuts, cilantro and a little extra green onion. Serves

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    Plant-based Primavera

    Ingredients:

    • For the Bowl
    • 8 ounces spaghetti noodles broken in half
    • 1 leek cleaned and sliced thinly
    • 1/2 pound asparagus
    • 1/4 pound broccoli florets
    • 1 cup brown mushrooms stemmed and sliced
    • 4 cloves garlic peeled and minced
    • 3 cups Almond milk Original unsweetened
    • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
    • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 6 fresh thyme sprigs leaves separated from the stems
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 10-12 kale sprouts ends trimmed and leaves separated (or baby kale or chopped kale)
    • 3/4 cup English peas or frozen peas that have been thawed
    • 1/2 lemon juiced and zested
    • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese and more for garnish
    • 1/3 cup dill leaves roughly chopped

    Instructions:

    1. Preheat large Xtrema Stock Pot on low.
    2. Add the broken spaghetti noodles, leek, asparagus, broccoli, mushrooms, garlic, almond milk, vegetable broth, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, thyme leaves and olive oil to a large stock pot or dutch oven.
    3. Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer but still bubbling and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally so pasta doesn't stick together.
    4. Add the kale sprout leaves and peas and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until pasta is cooked and the milk has reduced to a sauce.
    5. Stir in the lemon juice, parmesan cheese and dill. The sauce will thicken as it cools. Season with more kosher salt as desired.
    6. Serve with more dill leaves, parmesan cheese and sprinkle with the lemon zest.

     

     

     

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    Thai Basil Chicken

    Ingredients:

    • 5oz baby spinach
    • 1 cup basmati rice
    • 8oz chicken or vegetable broth
    • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless thighs
    • 2oz fresh basil
    • 4 cloves garlic
    • 2 jalapeno peppers
    • 2 shallots
    • 4tsp brown sugar
    • olive oil
    • 4tsp fish sauce
    • 1/4 cup soy sauce

    Instructions:

    1. Preheat small Xtrema saucepan over low heat.
    2. Using a strainer or colander, rinse the 1 cup rice under cold, running water, then drain and transfer to a small saucepan. Add 2 cups water and bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
    3. Wash and dry the fresh produce
    4. In a medium bowl, combine the broth, soy sauce, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Whisk to combine the sauce and set aside.
    5. Once the liquid (rice) comes to a boil, stir the mixture, cover the saucepan, and reduce the heat to low. Cook the rice until the liquid is fully absorbed, 15-18 minutes. Once done, remove the rice from the heat and let it stand, still covered, for 5 minutes.
    6. Roughly chop the chicken thighs into 1/2-inch pieces.
    7. Peel and mince the garlic and shallot. Quarter the jalapeno peppers lengthwise; seed and remove ribs of the jalapenos. Finely dice and set aside.
    8. Preheat a large Xtrema skillet on low.
    9. Once warm, raise to medium heat. Add oil and swirl to coat the bottom.
    10. Add chicken and stir fry for 3-4 minutes, then add the garlic, shallot, and jalapeno. Continue cooking on medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring often.
    11. Chop the baby spinach into small pieces.
    12. Pour the sauce into the skillet. Cook until the sauce thickens and glazes the meat, 8-12 minutes. Remove from heat.
    13. Pick basil leaves off the stems, roll up crosswise, and thinly slice into ribbons. Reserve a few leaves for garnish.
    14. Add the spinach (in handfuls) and basil to the skillet and stir until wilted.
    15. Serve and enjoy!

     

     

     

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