Passover Brisket

This recipe is courtesy of Emeril Lagasse.

8 to 10 pound brisket
Garlic cloves
1 quart beef stock (unsalted or low salt)
3 large onions, sliced
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons Emeril's Original Essence
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup ketchup
1 cup chili sauce
1 cup brown sugar

Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.

Using a paring knife and your finger, stuff brisket all over with garlic. Place brisket in a baking dish or casserole and bake until browned on top. Remove from oven, turn brisket and return to oven until browned on both sides. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Add enough beef stock to casserole to come up 1 inch on sides, cover with foil and bake

Feta Turkey Burgers With Spinach

This was given to us by our sister-in-law Tricia (who found this recipe in the Sun-Sentinel). It can also be made with ground chicken.

1 1/4 to 1 1/3 lbs. extra-lean ground turkey breast
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon minced onion
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons applesauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh spinach
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (regular or low-fat)

4 grilled zucchini slices
4 honey-wheat or favorite hamburger buns, toasted or grilled
Romaine lettuce leaves
4 slices tomato
Tzatziki sauce (optional)

Preheat the grill to medium.

In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey breast, oregano, minced onion, black pepper and salt. Fold in the applesauce, Dijon, panko, spinach and feta. Shape into 4 patties about 5 to 6 ounces each.

Grill the patties about 6 minutes on each side or until thoroughly cooked through. The internal temperature should register 165 degrees. Grill the zucchini slices alongside the burgers, brushing them with a bit of oil and seasoning with salt and pepper before grilling. Grill the zucchini about 2 minutes per side.

On the bottom bun, place some romaine leaves, add a tomato slice, grilled zucchini slices and turkey burger. Place a dollop of tzatziki sauce on top, if desired.

Makes 4 burgers.

Tzatziki Sauce:
Mix 1/2 cup chopped cucumber with 1/3 cup plain Greek-style yogurt and 1/3 cup sour cream (or use 2/3 cup of either one), salt and pepper, garlic, and fresh or dried oregano, to taste.