First Post

I would like to start out with thanking you all for reading this blog. My goal is to create a blog that encompasses my three passions. I am a politics junky, I recently graduated with a degree in Political Science from CSUSM. Instead of pursuing a career in the field of Politics, I decided to become a cook and work my way up to Chef. Lastly, I will write about my leisure time passion; Sports. With that said, each day I will post either a new recipe, provide commentary on the big sports events, or examine the newest political triumph or failure (If I can, I will post numerous times per day and all three topics will be discussed). Without further ado, The PSC Blog will officially begin

Recipe #1

Caramelized Pear Turkey Burgers

Serves 4

1 lb. Ground Turkey

2 pears

8 oz Spring Greens Mix

4 slices of Pepper Jack Cheese (Use whatever you like)

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

1 cup brown sugar

2 tablespoons of butter

1 tablespoon crushed red pepper

2 cloves of garlic

*Bread/Rolls: this is up to you, I prefer using sweet Hawaiian rolls. Hamburger buns will work also

Preparation

- Mix ground turkey with 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 cloves of garlic, and 1 tablespoon of crushed red pepper. Let Sit for 15-30 minutes if time is available.

- Make 4 equal sized turkey patties

- Slice 1 pear into very thin slices

- Dice 1 pear (to be added to spring mix)

Cooking

- Turkey Burgers: Multiple ways to cook

Frying Pan:

- Medium heat

- Cook to Preferred Temperature

- Medium well is usually 6-8 minutes on both sides

BBQ

- High heat

- Cook to Preferred Temperature

- Medium will be roughly 5 minutes on both sides

Broiler

- High Heat

- Rack on top shelf

- Medium will be 6-7 minutes on both sides

Spring Mix Topping

- Mix Diced Pair, 2 table spoons of Mayonnaise, and 8 oz. spring mix in bowl

Caramelized Pear Topping

- In saute pan mix half cup of brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of butter, and sliced pears.

- Cook until pears are brown

Completion

- 3 minutes before burgers are done, place rolls/bread/buns on BBQ or in Broiler

- 2 minutes before burgers are done, place cheese on top of burger

Service

- Place bottom portion of bread on plate, Place Burger patty on bread, put caramelized pears on top of burger then place 1/4 of pear spring slaw on top of burger. Put on top bread and serve.

Enjoy,

Bryan