Turkey Burgers and Sweet Potato Fries

Probably more fries than one should have, but oh well.

Last week, I totally picked out a meal I have been craving: turkey burgers and sweet potato fries. Maybe it's because it's been warm outside, but I am itching for some summer foods. Turkey burgers on the grill it is. 

I looked for pretzel rolls, as they are my absolutely fave, but they were out at the grocery store. We substituted some onion rolls (toasted, clearly) and topped the turkey burgers with some avocado and a little chipotle mayo. Even after a snafu with the grill (running out of propane), they were just what I was looking for! 

I have been wanting to try these sweet potato fries for a while. I don't mind making something similar on my own (i.e. peeling and cutting a sweet potato and roasting it in the oven), but I never could seem to get the crispiness right.  I picked them up at the store, and am totally hooked. We got the chipotle spiced ones, which are crispy, delicious and spicy! And at 4 grams of fat per serving (and no trans fats) they aren't the worst thing in the world for you. 

Now that we're back in business with a fresh propane tank, let's get ready for some summer grilling!
 
P.S. AND they have sweet potato tater tots! i think my life is complete.

Salmon with Curried Fennel-Wine Sauce

Yummy!

I am so excited to share this recipe with everyone -- it was easy to make and a total hit! We used salmon filets instead of steaks, but kept everything else the same. You get a soft curry flavor with the sauce and a nice crunch from the fennel and scallions. I've never cooked fennel this way (browning), but I'm now a fan!

My only suggestion would be to cook the salmon a little longer than the recipe suggests. Four minutes in the broiler didn't cook the salmon as much as I liked, so I ended up nuking it in the microwave to cook it completely through (as did Paul, which meant it was really a little raw, and not just me). Other than that, I thought the recipe was absolutely perfect. We served it with a side of kale and leeks, sauteed with a little olive oil over the stove, which worked really well alongside the salmon. Enjoy!