| Since World War II, the West Indies have widely | | | | Instructions: |
| come to be known as "the Caribbean." The Caribbean | | | | In a mixing bowl, blend well, by hand, the meat with |
| consists of three main island groups: the Bahamas in | | | | all otheringredients, and form into about seven small |
| the north (with over 700 islands!), the Greater Antilles | | | | patties (or make fewer, but larger burgers if you |
| in the center (including Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti and the | | | | like). Coat grill with a little oil or PAM® no-stick |
| Dominican Republic) and to the southeast, the Lesser | | | | cooking spray. Grill burgers. IMPORTANT: Use canned, |
| Antilles (including Barbados, Trinidad, and many more). | | | | crushed pineapple in this recipe, NOT fresh! I tried it |
| The first inhabitants of these islands are thought to | | | | with fresh one time and the burgers fell apart and |
| be Arawaks and the Caribs. It is likely that their | | | | made a real mess! Serve these burgers on |
| cuisine was quite simple, prepared from an ample | | | | hamburger buns with lettuce and the mango salsa |
| supply of fresh fish, fruit and vegetables. The | | | | recipe below. |
| Europeans introduced cattle, sheep and pigs to the | | | | Griff's Mango Salsa |
| islands, and the cooking styles of the Spanish, the | | | | Ingredients: |
| English, the French, the Portuguese and the Dutch | | | | 2/3 cup chopped mango |
| blended with the traditions of the isles. The result has | | | | 2 tbsp. fresh squeezed lime juice |
| been a wide array of exciting dishes. | | | | 2 tbsp. fresh squeezed orange juice |
| This Caribbean grilled turkey burger recipe is easy to | | | | 4 rounded tsp. jalapeno peppers (with most of the |
| prepare, yet makes a spectacular presentation for | | | | seeds and membrane removed), very finely chopped. |
| any summer patio party! The sweet and spicy jerk | | | | 4 rounded tsp. finely chopped red onions. |
| seasoning combined with the tropical fruit and and | | | | 2 rounded tsp. finely chopped red bell peppers. |
| other ingredients creates exciting layers of flavor | | | | 2 rounded tsp. finely chopped green bell peppers. |
| that are both tangy and refreshing. Celebrate the | | | | 1 tsp. dried parsley flakes |
| summer months with these burgers topped with the | | | | 1/2 tsp. Lawry's® seasoned pepper (or black |
| mango salsa recipe which follows! | | | | pepper) |
| Griff's Caribbean Grilled Turkey Burgers | | | | Instructions: |
| Ingredients: | | | | Mix all ingredients well and refrigerate for an hour or |
| 1.35 lb. ground turkey | | | | more beforeserving. This salsa is the perfect |
| 1 egg, beaten | | | | compliment for the above Caribbean turkeyburgers |
| 1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple, drained | | | | and is great on grilled fish and chicken too! |
| 3 tbsp. green onion, finely chopped | | | | Copyright © 2007 Lee Griffith. All rights |
| 4 rounded tsp. dried parsley flakes | | | | reserved. |
| 1 tbsp. McCormick® Caribbean Jerk Seasoning | | | | |