Thanksgiving in August

Well, the best of Thanksgiving flavours in August. Thankfully it is finally too hot to consider roasting a turkey. Turkey burgers with craisins and sweet potato fries will have to stand in for now.

Sweet Potato Fries (for 4)

• 2 large sweet potatoes
• 2 tsp coriander
• 1 tsp fennel
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• Olive oil

1. Preheat oven to 425˚. Grind spices together, mix in salt.
2. Peel and cut sweet potatoes into fry shapes (at least 1/2 inch thick), about three inches long.
3. In a large bowl, mix fries with enough olive oil to lightly coat and spice mixture.
4. On a non-stick baking pan (or a pan sprayed with cooking spray), spread out fries and cook for 30-40 mins, turning about every 10 minutes. Serve hot.

Cranberry Turkey Burgers (serves 4)

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1/2 cup Craisins (dried cranberries)
• 2 scallions
• 1 jalapeño pepper
• Olive oil

1. Finely chop scallions and pepper, coarsely chop Craisins. Sauté in oil until scallions are lightly browned, remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
2. Once cool, mix above mixture with ground turkey and form patties.
3. Cook for approx. 6 minutes per side over medium high heat (I did it on the barbecue but they could easily be done on the stove-top).