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Turkey Lemongrass Meatballs

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When I need a budget friendly (as well as healthy) recipe, I always turn to my turkey lemongrass meatballs.  I love this recipe!  It was originally influenced by a Donna Hay recipe for turkey patties;  but, has evolved over the years into a more flavorful meatball.  Come to think of it .. I cannot believe more »

7 Dishes for a Perfect Thanksgiving Table

There is a sea of Thanksgiving dishes washing over blogs and recipe sites this week.  Here at the Back Burner, we’ve done the legwork for you and have picked our favorites to help you create your best Thanksgiving table yet.  Enjoy!  #1. Herb and Salt Rubbed  Turkey.  Non-turkey options are  becoming ever more common at  Thanksgiving more »

The Gobbler

I, for one, cannot believe that it is almost Thanksgiving! In three short days families across the country will gather around dining tables laden with golden roasted (or smoked, or even fried) turkeys and all of the trimmings. For my family, that includes mashed sweet potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts, sauteed green beans with sliced almonds, more »

Asian Inspired Brined Turkey Thighs

One of my favorite ways to keep meat moist during cooking is using the brining method.    Brining is an old-age practice of preserving.  Our forefathers use to use large amounts of salt to brine (cure) meat for long sea voyages.  Today, salt is used in smaller quantities  to lock in moisture and add flavor. more »