This recipe was a result of a snow storm that finally hit the area after previous and numerous reports of snow storms that never showed up for duty. Of course, I was unprepared and didn't make it to the supermarket to grab any snow day goodies. Sadness then hunger set in when my tastebuds wanted turkey in some form between bread and apple pie. Separately. I was on a mission to get to the place where the aisles were lined with gold and unicorns--Whole Foods (also affectionately known to most as Whole Paycheck...because it's worth it). I picked up a few items literally just before the big snow fall and decided to fuse the two flavor ideas together. <br /> <br />I typically use five spice powder in ground turkey but decided to use only Vietnamese cinnamon and clove for a bold yet simpler spice profile. Both are my favorite spices to add to meat. The sweetness from the apples and caramelized onions picked up on the spice duo as well as the heat from the crushed red pepper. l became instantly happy again. <br /> <br />Heads up: I do not like to write recipes. At all. But I made the extra special effort today because...well...it's Food52! One of my FAVORITE food sites! So...I ask that you please bear with me. I hope this recipe works out for you. I will be posting more. :)

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