Oprah's Mar-a-lago Turkey Burger Recipe

Oprah’s Mar-a-Lago Turkey Burger Recipe




¼ cup scallions, thinly sliced
½ cup celery, finely chopped
3 Granny Smith Apples, peeled and diced
1/8 cup canola oil
4 pounds ground turkey breast
2 Tbsp. black pepper
2 tsp. chipotle Tabasco
1 lemon, juice and grated zest
½ bunch parsley, finely chopped
¼ cup Major Grey’s Chutney, pureed



Sauté the scallions, celery and apples n the canola oil until tender. Let cool.

Place the ground turkey in a large mixing bowl. Add sautéed items and the remaining ingredients. Shape into eight 8-ounce burgers. Refrigerate for 2 hours.

Season the turkey burgers with salt and pepper. Place on a preheated, lightly oiled grill. Grill each side for 7 minutes until meat is thoroughly cooked. Let sit 5 minutes.

Serve with a side of Mar-a-Lago Pear Chutney and your favorite toasted bread, pita or hamburger.

(Andi’s Notes: If you can’t find the Mar-a-Lago Pear Chutney, then just use some other kind of sweet chutney. I have tried many and I think the sweeter the better. I also left out the Tabasco and it was delicious. Just experiment and enjoy!)

Sharing One Of My Favorite Recipes...Enjoy!

I was given this recipe by my sister-in-law, Daron. It's is called Carrot Souffle, and it is very popular for Passover, but every time I make it for Thanksgiving it is a hit. Try it, you'll love it.

Carrot Soufflé

2lb cooked carrots, soft
6 eggs
2/3 cup sugar
6 tablespoons matzah meal (Comes in a box in Jewish section of market. )
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 sticks margarine, melted
Dash of nutmeg

Blend cooked carrots and eggs in Cuisinart. Add remaining ingredients. Put in deep Pyrex, bake at 350 for 40 minutes

Topping

1/2 cup chopped pecans
3 teaspoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons soft margarine

Mix above and place on top. Bake an additional 5-10 minute

My Dog is Hawk Bait!

So I got the cutest little Yorki Poo back in April that we named Bandit. We had large dogs in the past and we knew we did not want another one again. For our busy schedule, they were to much work, and our house was to small to have them stay inside all of the time. Especially durring the hot summer months. Well, unfortunately, our cute little dog is hawk bait, coyote bait and owl bait. Let me tell you how bad is stinks to live in an acre of land, and you can't even let your dog out to play or pee without standing 2 feet away from him. Dean has actually spotted a hawk in a tree getting ready to swoop on down and have a Bandit snack.

So, my new thought is this......Do you think if I put one of those plastic cones around his neck (the ones that you put on pets so they are not able to lick their wounds after surgery)when I let him outside that it would keep the Hawks and Owls from being able to grab him? I know it's a crazy thought, but right now it's just a thought. What do you think?

Shopping On A Budget

Have you noticed that EVERYBODY is on a budget, and they are not afraid to say that they are "cutting back" their spending? Not only have I noticed lots of empty parking places at one of my favorite shopping places, Kierland Commons, but I have also noticed that I don't have to wait as long for a table at popular restaurants. Actually, one of the stores that I have seen pretty crowded lately is a local resale store called "My Sisters Closet". It seems that woman in my neighborhood are taking the clothes that they spent decent money on last year and not only selling them for credit at the store or cash, but also spending money on resale clothes too. Yes, I am one of them and I'm not ashamed to admit it. My latest quest is a nice, warm black coat for a winter wedding in Colorado. They have a store for kids called, Small Change too. Just yesterday I got a pair of GEOX shoes for my 3 year old that were normally $59. I paid $14 and they are in perfect condition.
Someday I hope to spend a lot of money again, but in the meantime, I am having fun trying to find the best deals. Do you have any great deal stories to share? Maybe some tips on how to save?

The Best Make-Up In The WORLD!

This is a true testament to how much I LOVE my Zethina make-up, and NO she is NOT paying me to say this. This is the absolute truth. I have found the best make-up in the world.
On Tuesday I had 2 really big auditions in L.A for hosting jobs and left my home at 5am in the morning to drive out there. I packed up my car the night before except for my hair products and make-up. I actually did my hair that morning and was going to put my make-up before the interviews so I felt "perfect." Well, after 3 hours of driving my husband, Dean, calls me in a panic and tells me that I have left all of my make-up and hair product sitting on the counter at home. Not only did I freak out, but he did too. His exact words were "You have to turn around and come home because you can't wear anything besides Zethina's make-up. You have finally perfected your look and it has everything to do with your hair and make-up". I promise you that is what he said. Well, coming home was not an option so I immediately called Zethina (while crying my eyes out)to find out if there was anyone in L.A selling her make-up? She said she had private customers, but not a store front and that I needed to go to Nordstrom's and have someone from the Bobbi Brown counter do my make-up. This was not the answer I wanted to hear, but I had no choice. So, about an hour before my interview I located the Bobbi Brown counter and a beautiful girl named, Denise, saved the day. When I looked in the mirror, I was happy with the results (especially since I did not have many choices) but I was not "Wowed". My face did not look smooth and flawless like I am used to and I thought my eyes looked cakey. Don't get me wrong...I looked good, but there was a huge difference between there make-up and Zethina's. Long story short...I made it to the interview and I looked great. This experience, however, has proven to me how much I love Zethina Cosmetics. Her mineral make-up is like nothing I have ever worn before. If it can make a freckle-face look smooth and beautiful, and provide perfect coverage then it has got to be good. Trust me, with my skin I have tried EVERYTHING. Her blush makes me glow and the eye-shadows blend perfectly, and makes my eyes just pop. Also, my skin has never felt healthier and I never have a break-out. So, wear whatever make-up you want, but if you want to see and feel a difference then check out www.zethinacosmetics.com I promise, you will love it.

I Love The Westin Kierland Resort!

I must give kudos where kudos are due, and this time around they go to the Westin Kierland Resort. A bunch of girls spent the weekend there celebrating Tracy's 40th birthday and everything was perfect. We had 2 casitas with the most comfortable "Heavenly" beds, a rented cabana with the nicest attendant and a high of 92 degrees. What a perfect day. After relaxing by the pool we spent the next couple of hours at the Agave Spa getting facials and massages. It was so peaceful that we all felt as if we were a million miles away. Between the services, the relaxation room, the sauna and the fruit smoothies, none of us wanted to leave. Trust me, if you are ever a little stressed out or just having a bad day, and need to "chill out" somewhere, then the Agave Spa is the perfect spot. We topped off our day with a wonderful celebration at Deseo Restaurant where we sampled Ceviche, Lamb Chops and yummy Champagne. What an amazing day. Happy Birthday Tracy and thank you so much to the wonderful staff at the Westin Kierland Resort.

Beg or Barter?

So I was talking to a friend today about Bartering and how we probably all have things or services that we could offer up in exchange for things we want or need. We both agreed that in today's economy we have to be creative and watch the bottom line. So, I thought of what I have to offer....my voice. I have a home studio where I do voice-over work and would be willing to barter for maybe airline tickets, spa services, a room at a nice resort, restaurants, etc. It's all about being creative. So, if you need a voice for your next project then let's chat. Listen to my demo at www.andibarness.com and let's spread the word and help each other out.