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RECIPES Thanks to United Market Streets' Lifestyle Desk for their contribution
to Senior Link’s recipe section.

MEDITERRANEAN TURKEY SMASH BURGER

WHAT YOU NEED
Burger Patties • ⅓ c. crumbled feta, or more topping • 1 lemon, juice freshly
• 1 lb. 93% lean ground if you wish • chopped tomatoes, for squeezed and zest freshly
grated
turkey • ½ tsp. salt topping
• 2 tsps. garlic powder • 1 Tbsp. avocado oil • Damascus Mini Pitas • 1 tsp. freeze-dried dill
• 2 tsps. onion powder • pickled onions, for topping Yogurt Feta Sauce • ¼ c. crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tsps. freeze-dried dill • shredded lettuce, for • ½ c. plain Greek yogurt • kosher salt and pepper
HOW IT’S MADE
1. Heat a large griddle, flattop grill or turkey on the skillet/griddle. Use a reaches an internal temperature of
skillet over medium heat. spatula, smaller skillet, or pot to press 165 degrees F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the down and really smash the turkey 5. While the patty is cooking, in a
into the hot pan. I do this a few times
turkey, garlic powder, onion powder, as the turkey cooks. Cook to golden small bowl, whisk together all the
dill, and feta. Divide the ground brown, about 5 to 6 minutes. ingredients for the sauce.
turkey into six equal portions. 6. Remove the patty from the skillet and
3. Brush griddle with oil (according to 4. Flip the patty and cook for another place on pita bread. Top with desired
3 to 4 minutes, until done or patty
size of griddle or skillet). Place the toppings and serve immediately!
MOM’S NATILLAS WHAT YOU NEED

• ¾ c. sugar option) • 3 eggs, separated
• 3 Tbsp. flour • 2 tsp. cinnamon, • 1 Tbsp. sugar
• 2 ¼ c. milk, divided divided • Optional: Vanilla
(Fairlife is a great • Pinch of salt Wafers
HOW IT’S MADE

1. In a heavy saucepan, over low heat, milk; stir constantly and cook until 5. Pour mixture into a dish
begin to heat 1¼ cup milk. mixture boils. It should thicken to chill. Sprinkle with
2. Dissolve sugar and flour in enough to coat a spoon. cinnamon. Refrigerate until ready to
serve.
remaining cup of milk; add 4. In a medium bowl, beat egg whites,
cinnamon, salt, and beaten egg adding 1 Tbsp. sugar as you beat 6. Optional: serve with vanilla wafers.
yolks. Stir until it is a thick paste. until stiff peaks are formed. Fold into
3. Add sugar mixture to warmed hot custard.

RED AND GREEN "CHRISTMAS" CHILI STEW

WHAT YOU NEED

• 2 lbs. beef roast or 4-6 chicken breasts, • ½ c. diced, roasted Hatch green chiles • 1 ½ tsp. salt
cubed into 1-inch pieces OR 4 oz can diced green chilies • 1 tsp. pepper
• 1 medium onion, diced • 2 tsp. garlic powder
• 6 potatoes, cubed • 1-3 Tbsp. red chile powder
HOW IT’S MADE
1. Combine all ingredients in a slow OR then add potatoes and cook for
cooker. Add water to cover (4-6 cups). 1. Combine all ingredients, except an additional 20-30 minutes, until
2. Cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for potatoes, in a large stew pot. Add potatoes are done.
6-8 hours. water to cover (4-6 cups). 3. Serve and enjoy!
3. Come home to a wonderful smell and 2. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a
enjoy your stew! simmer and cook for 1 ½ hours;

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