I’m sure there’s only about 1000 recipes for turkey burgers. In the end it’s basically a reverse meatloaf in some ways but I also thought these burgers came out perfectly and they took less time than I assumed. By adding some finely chopped vegetables to the recipe, I think it keeps them moist while also stretching the amount of burgers you get from a pound of meat.
Delicious and homey this dish is a little heavy for normal days but sometimes you just want to slip in to a food coma and that’s what this recipe is for.
Almost forgot to post this weeks bentos because I am not doing a fantastic job at multitasking lately (or maybe ever). But it’s still Monday so this counts. Hurrah!
Rice Bowl (there is rice under there) toppings are: tomatoes, beans, yellow pepper, limes, onions, salsa and chili flake on top. There’s also a salad. 
Chicken Vindaloo, rice, salad with walnuts 
Lentil Falafel, couscous with “panic” tomatoes, yogurt dipping sauce, salad, apple 
Shrimp Pad Thai, Roasted Spicy Veg (sweet potato, green bean, tomato), apple 
Cheese and spinach mini quiche, salad, rye toaste, jam, mandarins.
Decided to have a week where I just make things I’ve made before and subconciously I’m making much more home style dishes than average also but I guess that’s good sometimes too. I’m hoping to branch out with side dishes but I have a lot of trouble committing to that so it’s very hard.
Saturday leftovers
American breakfast party (carrot pancakes, blueberry pancakes, eggs with salsa, roasted paprika potatoes)
Sunday eggs and toast
Japanese chicken curry, rice
Monday mac and cheese, slaw, pickles, cherry tomatoes
stromboli
Tuesday vegetable polenta, carrots and hummus, pickles
mac and cheese
Wednesday japanese chicken curry, rice, miso brussel sprouts
coconut risotto with shrimp
Thursday stromboli, salad, pickles, fruit
vegetable polenta
Friday coconut risotto with shrimp, miso brussel sprouts, fruit
pasta with vegetables
Japanese Chicken Curry
Vegetable Polenta
Mac and Cheese
Coconut Risotto with Shrimp
Stromboli
Miso Brussel Sprouts
apples
bananas
carrots
zucchini
cherry tomatoes
green peppers
snap peas
slaw
onions
basil
salad
brussel sprouts
pickles
polenta
elbow mac
white cheddar
coconut milk
flour
cereal
milk
fish stock
chicken
turkey cold cuts (400g)
sliced cheese (250g)
cat food
body wash
I know how much Andrew likes side salads but my god, they’re visually boring. He just doesn’t want other things and I can’t seem to get up the gumption to make other side dishes and be really cool. Looking around though it seems like everyone has trouble making side dishes at least so that’s some small consolation prize.
Pasta with spinach and red sauce, side salad, carrots and hummus
Carrot pancakes, jam, boiled eggs, mandarin
Chicken and pasta soup, bread, tomatoes, side salad
Mosaic of Scotch eggs, carrots, red peppers and side salad with tomatoes and walnuts
Creamy coconut lentils, salad, apple
It’s still hard to be outside because it’s been really cold and windy so hopefully we don’t end up putting off food shopping until Sunday again this week because it really messes up my cooking and happiness.
Saturday scotch eggs
chicken and pasta soup
Sunday eggs and toast
out @ party
Monday fajita and black bean rice bowl, chips and salsa, corn salad
lentil falafel, yogurt sauce, couscous with vegetables
Tuesday chicken vindaloo, potato stuffed naan, side salad
shrimp pad thai
Wednesday lentil falafel, yogurt sauce, couscous with vegetables
fajita and black bean rice bowl, chips and salsa
Thursday shrimp pad thai, roasted green beans, corn salad
chicken vindaloo, potato naan
Friday mini spinach and cheese quiche, salad, grapes
homemade white pizza
bubble and squeak
chicken vindaloo
fajita vegetables
lentil falafel
shrimp pad thai
black beans*
yogurt sauce*
rice noodles
salad
tomatoes
zucchini
onions
red pepper
cabbage
carrots
lime
taco spice
rice
butter
cat food
shrimp
chicken
frozen green beans
mixed veg
An all purpose spice blend that I use for tacos and burritos to spice things up.
Despite the fact that all of these lunches have a side salad, I actually feel good about the variety of foods. The bad lighting on Wednesday has to do with waking up too early to go out and not being able to use natural light (and being tired from waking up too early and being in a rush so I just took one really blurry picture and left it at that).
Vegetable Quiche, Oranges, Salad 
Egg Fried Rice, Chicken Gyoza, Salad 
Homemade Spaghettios with Meatballs, Apple, Salad 
Chicken Afritada, Rice, Salad 
Bean Burger, Baked Fries, Dipping Sauce, Pickles, Carrots and Hummus
It is VERY cold this past week so I tried to pick very warming recipes to make. It won’t as cold next week but in the middle of the winter, there’s nothing wrong with comforting, warm soups and stews.
Saturdayeggs and toast
salmon, couscous, roasted veg
Sunday out for lunch
bean burritos
Mondaycoconut lentils, bread, salad, apple
scotch eggs
Tuesdaybean burrito, corn salad, orange
chicken and rice soup
Wednesday scotch eggs, salad, carrots and red peppers with hummus, grapes
coconut lentils
Thursdaychicken and rice soup, bread, salad, grapes
scotch eggs
Fridayvegetable pancakes, boiled egg, grapes and apples
homemade pizza
bean burritos
scotch eggs
chicken and rice soup
vegetable pancakes
coconut lentils
pinto beans
canned tomatoes
zucchini
red pepper
carrots
tomatoes
grapes
apples
salad
lentils
pasta
chicken
flour
breadcrumbs
rolls
sour cream
cheese
ground turkey
dry cat food
frozen mixed veg
These were the last food remnants of 2016. It was a really colorful and largely successful week that included a day off at the beginning, so there’s only four but I think quality over quantity any day, right?
Chicken Stew, Rice, Spinach Salad
Arincini, Red Pepper Sauce, Carrots, Salad with Walnuts
Chicken Dumplings (Gyoza), Spinach salad, Soy Sauce, Apple, Mandarins
Baked Chicken Tenders, Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes, Challah, Apple