Summer Trends 2007

Serves 20

2 logs (3.5 oz. each) goat cheese, at room temperature
4 tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 tsp chopped fresh oregano
6 lb. ground turkey
1 cup chopped scallions
½ cup Dijon mustard
2 large cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
18 pita breads
Romaine lettuce leaves, red onion slices and grilled tomato slices

Heat grill to medium-high or heat broiler. In small bowl mash together goat cheese and butter. Stir in oregano. In large bowl combine ground turkey, scallions, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Divide turkey mixture in half; with one half, form 18 patties. Evenly divide cheese mixture among patty centers. With remaining turkey mixture form 18 patties. Top goat cheese with another patty; press to seal edges together. Grill or broil 15 minutes, turning once, until burgers are cooked through. Serve in pitas with lettuce, onion and grilled tomato.