EAT YOUR HEART OUT #2: The Last Original Idea in America.

The following recipe was contributed by Jenn over at @omfgsogood – ENJOY!

There’s no such thing as an original idea in the kitchen. I’ve recently come to this realization.

Don’t believe me? Think of a bizarre food combo. Now Google it.

$5.00 goes to the person who can prove me wrong. (Hopefully you take personal checks or rolled coins because with two small kids at home that’s about all I have left.)

Now imagine my frustrations when I think I’m on to something that’s going to WOW the masses, only to find 25 other “foodies” have already beat me to the punch.

Well, not this time.

Strawberries. Avocado. Basil. Balsamic. Turkey Burger.

Hell, I don’t even know what to name this beast. So let’s just call him, D. Licious.

I’m not going to pretend that either of my kids actually ate this turkey burger. I would never lie to my adoring fans like that.

They did, however, eat D. Licious Jr.

So, without further delay, I bring you the only original idea left in America.*

Strawberry Avocado Relish

• 16 oz fresh strawberries
• 2 ripe avocados
• 1 tsp fresh lime juice
• 3 leaves fresh basil
• 2-3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• pinch of salt

Dice the strawberries and avocado (set aside 1 cup strawberries and 1/2 cup avocado for the yogurt pops) and finely chop the basil leaves. Combine the remaining strawberries, avocado and basil in a small bowl, top with lime juice and gently toss to coat. (This will help the avocado hold it’s color.) Top with balsamic and salt then gently toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate.

Tip: this should be prepared within a few hours of eating to maintain the best visual appearance. We all know what happens to avocados once you break their seal.

Strawberry Avocado Yogurt Pops

• 1 cup diced strawberries
• 1/2 cup diced avocado
• 2 cups vanilla milk yogurt (I used whole milk yogurt because Chonker Baby is still under a year old.  If your kids are older, feel free to use a reduced fat version

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and gently stir to combine. You don’t want to ‘smash’ the fruit, just coat evenly with the yogurt. Spoon into popsicle molds and freeze. Boom. Done.

Turkey Burgers

Makes 6 burgers

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 clove chopped fresh garlic
• 1/4 cup plain bread crumbs
• 1 egg
• salt & pepper to taste
• 6 slices of fresh mozzarella

Add turkey, garlic, bread crumbs and egg in a medium mixing bowl and stir to combine with a wooden spoon (or use your hands.) Divide mixture into 6 even portions then form patties and sprinkle both sides with salt & pepper. Preheat grill to high. Grill until cooked through (3 – 4 minutes on each side) then transfer to a plate/platter and cover with foil to rest for 10 minutes.

To assemble, place each patty on bun/bread of your choice (I used a crusty French loaf cut into bun sized sections), top with mozzarella and a few scoops of strawberry avocado relish.

I know, I know. This seems like an odd combination, but just look at the photo again. It’s so pretty. I swear to you, it’s a beast that truly lives up to it’s name. D. Licious.

And, if you have any doubts that my kids actually ate the frozen strawberry/avocado pops see below:

That’s one happy customer.

*Yes, I know. That’s a pretty bold statement to make. If you do find another recipe that’s exactly like this, please keep it in the vault.

Remember, two small kids at home? Mommy needs something to call her very own. 🙂

Jenn is a full-time mom/flex-time advertising industry ninja/full-time food lover in Scottsdale, AZ. When she’s not busy feeding faces, wiping butts or searching for her sanity, you can find her trying to outwit other food bloggers, http://www.omfgsogood.com or promoting her husband’s graphic design and fine art business, Trapdoor Studio. http://www.trapdoorstudio.com