Turkey Burgers

Start to get those warm Spring days early and immediately thoughts go to grilling. Let's ease into it with something not so heavy, but still tasty. Now, you could buy some ground turkey and simply make patties and throw them on the grill, but where's the fun in that? Here's a way to jazz them up  a bit, but still keep it simple. And, hey, with the spinach and tomatoes in the recipe, you don't have to try and force your kids to eat their salad -- it's already in their burgers!

• 20oz extra-lean ground breast of Turkey
• 6 fresh sage leaves finely chopped
• 1 plum tomato diced
• 1 cup julienned fresh baby spinach leaves
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp chipotle powder

Place turkey in mixing bowl. Toss lightly to break up. Add all other ingredients. Blend well. Form four patties, place on platter, cover and refrigerate one hour to let them firm-up and let the flavors blend ("let the flavors blend" - that's code for having time to sit back and enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine!). Before placing the platter in the refrigerator, this is your chance to hold it up in front of you, slowly moving it from side-to-side, and ask you captive audience, "What's this?" And, then you tell them, "It's poultry in motion!" Ha!

Just before the hour is up, start your grill. Grill the patties seven minutes per side over medium-high heat. If grilling outside is not an option, grill inside in a grill pan using same temperature and time. Serve with or without buns and with whatever condiments you prefer. Enjoy!