Summer is fast approaching!
If you happen to live in Pittsburgh you might think that summer already arrived. It is in the high 80’s – the HIGH 80’s! I can hardly believe it. My closet is not prepared for this shift in temperatures. Just 12 days ago there was snow and ice…I try to forget about that. I am just glad that it is sunny and green outside. The downside – I don’t want to cook dinner in the kitchen, I would rather grill but unfortunately we have to go all the way to my parents house to do that.
Hopefully that is going to change since we are looking for a house!! Eeek, how exciting is that?!?!?! I am doing my best to put all of that HGTV watching to good use but at the same time realizing many things can be fixed with paint or a little elbow grease. I am also under the impression that I can just hire someone to update all the things I don’t like in a house; the hubby keeps bringing me back to earth on that one. Share all of your house hunting tips and stories, I want to know it all!
Anyhow, as I dream about my future home (thanks Pinterest), I must remember that life still goes on and we still live in a tiny apartment and our tiny dog still drives me nuts by running back and forth in that same tiny apartment. I am a huge fan of making easy meals in the summer. Easy and light meals is where it is at this summer. I think I might make it the summer of simple, easy, and delicious.
I might throw some wacky things in every now and then but I think it has been decided that we are going to have an easy and fun summer! Maybe we’ll even have a summer that involves and easy and fun move in to a new home…given my prior experience with moving I can say that this is less likely to happen haha but…this girl is still dreaming. Make these lettuce wraps when you need something fun and easy!
Notes
Follow packaging for cooking bean threads or other noodles.
Ingredients
- 1 Package Ground Turkey
- 2 Tsp. Sesame Oil
- 2 Tbsp. Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp. Fresh Ginger (Grated)
- Dash Salt & Pepper
- 1 Bibb Lettuce Head
- 1/2 Cup Shredded Carrots (Matchstick carrots are best)
- 1/2 Red Pepper Sliced
- 1 Bundle Bean Threads (any type of thin noodle will work) (see note)
- Asian Style Sauce (I used a Polynesian sauce)
- Sesame Seeds for Topping (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add sesame oil to the pan and swirl to coat. Add ground turkey to the pan and brown. Add soy sauce and ground ginger to the pan and stir to combine with the ground turkey. Season with salt and pepper and set aside. Assemble lettuce wraps by pulling the individual leaves from the bibb lettuce head and taking care not to tear or rip them. Have your guests assemble the wraps however they see fit and top with their favorite sauce.
- These might get messy so have napkins on hand.
