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Sunday, October 25, 2015

kathy's meat hot sauce

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 1/2 cups tomato juice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 20 dashes hot pepper sauce (such as tabasco®)
  • 5 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins

  • cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until meat is crumbly and no longer pink, about 10 minutes; drain excess grease and transfer ground beef to a large saucepan. mix tomato juice, yellow mustard, black pepper, hot pepper sauce, chili powder, red pepper flakes, and salt into the beef.
  • bring the sauce to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 1 hour, stirring frequently.

whiskey hamburgers

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1/4 cup (such as sam adams®)
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger whiskey (such as jack daniel's®)
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins

  • preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat; lightly oil the grate.
  • combine the ground beef, , worcestershire sauce, whiskey, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl; mix until evenly combined. shape the mixture into 6 patties.
  • cook on the preheated grill until the burgers are cooked to your desired degree of doneness, 5 to 8 minutes per side for well done. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees f (70 degrees c).

homemade black bean veggie burgers

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 1/2 onion, cut into wedges
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon thai chili sauce or hot sauce
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins

  • if grilling, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil a sheet of aluminum foil. if baking, preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c), and lightly oil a baking sheet.
  • in a medium bowl, mash black beans with a fork until thick and pasty.
  • in a food processor, finely chop bell pepper, onion, and garlic. then stir into mashed beans.
  • in a small bowl, stir together egg, chili powder, cumin, and chili sauce.
  • stir the egg mixture into the mashed beans. mix in bread crumbs until the mixture is sticky and holds together. divide mixture into four patties.
  • if grilling, place patties on foil, and grill about 8 minutes on each side. if baking, place patties on baking sheet, and bake about 10 minutes on each side.

Saturday, October 24, 2015

Chili Burgers

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1/2 pound italian sausage
  • 1/3 cup tomato-based chili sauce
  • salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • preheat a grill for high heat. when the grill is hot, lightly oil the grate.
  • in a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef, italian sausage, chili sauce, salt and pepper. form 8 balls out of the meat, and flatten into patties.
  • grill patties for 5 minutes per side, or until well done. serve on buns with your favorite toppings.

slow cooker pulled lamb

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 (2 pound) lamb tenderloin
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle root
  • 1 (18 ounce) bottle your favorite barbecue sauce
  • 8 hamburger buns, split and lightly toasted

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs

    Ready Time: 7 hrs 10 mins

  • place the lamb tenderloin in a slow cooker; pour the root over the meat. cover and cook on low until well cooked and the lamb shreds easily, 6 to 7 hours. note: the actual length of time may vary according to individual slow cooker. drain well. stir in barbecue sauce. serve over hamburger buns.

Friday, October 23, 2015

homemade black bean veggie burgers

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 1/2 onion, cut into wedges
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon thai chili sauce or hot sauce
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins

  • if grilling, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil a sheet of aluminum foil. if baking, preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c), and lightly oil a baking sheet.
  • in a medium bowl, mash black beans with a fork until thick and pasty.
  • in a food processor, finely chop bell pepper, onion, and garlic. then stir into mashed beans.
  • in a small bowl, stir together egg, chili powder, cumin, and chili sauce.
  • stir the egg mixture into the mashed beans. mix in bread crumbs until the mixture is sticky and holds together. divide mixture into four patties.
  • if grilling, place patties on foil, and grill about 8 minutes on each side. if baking, place patties on baking sheet, and bake about 10 minutes on each side.

Thursday, October 22, 2015

Tim's Famous Salsa Burgers

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 4 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
  • 4 tablespoons salsa
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese
  • 4 slices monterey jack cheese

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
  • form the ground beef into 4 individual patties.
  • grill patties over high heat for 2 to 4 minutes, then flip over.
  • top the cooked side of each patty with a dash of hot pepper sauce, a teaspoon of salsa, a slice of cheddar cheese and a slice of monterey jack cheese. grill for 2 to 4 minutes or to desired doneness.

homemade black bean veggie burgers

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 1/2 onion, cut into wedges
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon thai chili sauce or hot sauce
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins

  • if grilling, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil a sheet of aluminum foil. if baking, preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c), and lightly oil a baking sheet.
  • in a medium bowl, mash black beans with a fork until thick and pasty.
  • in a food processor, finely chop bell pepper, onion, and garlic. then stir into mashed beans.
  • in a small bowl, stir together egg, chili powder, cumin, and chili sauce.
  • stir the egg mixture into the mashed beans. mix in bread crumbs until the mixture is sticky and holds together. divide mixture into four patties.
  • if grilling, place patties on foil, and grill about 8 minutes on each side. if baking, place patties on baking sheet, and bake about 10 minutes on each side.

homemade black bean veggie burgers

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 1/2 onion, cut into wedges
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon thai chili sauce or hot sauce
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins

  • if grilling, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil a sheet of aluminum foil. if baking, preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c), and lightly oil a baking sheet.
  • in a medium bowl, mash black beans with a fork until thick and pasty.
  • in a food processor, finely chop bell pepper, onion, and garlic. then stir into mashed beans.
  • in a small bowl, stir together egg, chili powder, cumin, and chili sauce.
  • stir the egg mixture into the mashed beans. mix in bread crumbs until the mixture is sticky and holds together. divide mixture into four patties.
  • if grilling, place patties on foil, and grill about 8 minutes on each side. if baking, place patties on baking sheet, and bake about 10 minutes on each side.

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Jalapeno-garlic-onion Cheeseburgers

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 fresh jalapeno chile pepper, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 4 slices pepperjack cheese
  • 4 hamburger buns

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins

  • preheat grill for high heat.
  • mix jalapeno pepper, garlic, onion, and ground beef in a medium bowl. form into four patties.
  • brush grill grate with oil. grill hamburger patties 5 minutes per side, or until well done. top with pepperjack cheese, and serve on buns.

the stowe show sweet burger

Ingredients

  • Servings: 20
  • 2 cups worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons celery seed
  • 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 5 pounds ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 40 mins

  • preheat the grill for high heat.
  • in a saucepan, mix the worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, seasoned salt, celery seed, italian seasoning, and basil. stirring constantly, bring to a boil and cook 1 minute.
  • in a large bowl, mix the sauce, ground beef, and onion. form into burgers.
  • lightly oil the grill grate. place burgers on the grill, and cook 5 minutes per side, or until well done. season with salt and pepper.

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

slow cooker pulled lamb

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 (2 pound) lamb tenderloin
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle root
  • 1 (18 ounce) bottle your favorite barbecue sauce
  • 8 hamburger buns, split and lightly toasted

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs

    Ready Time: 7 hrs 10 mins

  • place the lamb tenderloin in a slow cooker; pour the root over the meat. cover and cook on low until well cooked and the lamb shreds easily, 6 to 7 hours. note: the actual length of time may vary according to individual slow cooker. drain well. stir in barbecue sauce. serve over hamburger buns.

Monday, October 19, 2015

homemade black bean veggie burgers

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 1/2 onion, cut into wedges
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon thai chili sauce or hot sauce
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins

  • if grilling, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil a sheet of aluminum foil. if baking, preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c), and lightly oil a baking sheet.
  • in a medium bowl, mash black beans with a fork until thick and pasty.
  • in a food processor, finely chop bell pepper, onion, and garlic. then stir into mashed beans.
  • in a small bowl, stir together egg, chili powder, cumin, and chili sauce.
  • stir the egg mixture into the mashed beans. mix in bread crumbs until the mixture is sticky and holds together. divide mixture into four patties.
  • if grilling, place patties on foil, and grill about 8 minutes on each side. if baking, place patties on baking sheet, and bake about 10 minutes on each side.

Sunday, October 18, 2015

game day hamburgers

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 large potato, peeled and shredded
  • 1 cup shredded swiss cheese
  • 1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 2 (1 ounce) packages dry onion soup mix

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins

  • preheat grill for high heat.
  • in a medium bowl, mix together potato, cheese, and mushrooms.
  • in a large bowl, mix ground beef with onion soup mix. form into 6 large burger patties. make a pocket in each burger, stuff with potato mixture, and seal.
  • when ready to grill, brush grate with oil. cook burgers over high heat for 5 minutes on each side, or until well done. serve hot.

homemade black bean veggie burgers

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 1/2 onion, cut into wedges
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon thai chili sauce or hot sauce
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins

  • if grilling, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil a sheet of aluminum foil. if baking, preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c), and lightly oil a baking sheet.
  • in a medium bowl, mash black beans with a fork until thick and pasty.
  • in a food processor, finely chop bell pepper, onion, and garlic. then stir into mashed beans.
  • in a small bowl, stir together egg, chili powder, cumin, and chili sauce.
  • stir the egg mixture into the mashed beans. mix in bread crumbs until the mixture is sticky and holds together. divide mixture into four patties.
  • if grilling, place patties on foil, and grill about 8 minutes on each side. if baking, place patties on baking sheet, and bake about 10 minutes on each side.

bubba's sloppy joes

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large sweet onion (such as vidalia®), chopped
  • 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard (such as colman's®)
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon greek seasoning (such as cavender's®), or more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon hamburger seasoning (such as mccormick® grill mates®), or more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon smokehouse maple seasoning (such as mccormick® grill mates®), or more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon hickory smoked salt (such as mccormick®), or more to taste
  • 2 pinches ground nutmeg, or more to taste
  • 2 cups barbeque sauce (such as sweet baby ray's®)
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons apple vinegar
  • 12 hamburger buns

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 35 mins

  • melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. cook and stir garlic in hot butter until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. stir onion, green pepper, and cilantro into garlic; cook and stir until the onion is softened, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • cook and stir ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, 5 to 10 minutes; drain fat. increase heat to medium-high. stir brown sugar, mustard, worcestershire sauce, italian seasoning, onion powder, greek seasoning, hamburger seasoning, garlic powder, black pepper, smokehouse maple seasoning, smoked salt, and nutmeg into ground beef mixture; cook until boiling, 4 to 6 minutes.
  • stir onion mixture into beef mixture; reduce heat to simmer.
  • pour barbeque sauce, ketchup, and apple vinegar into beef mixture; stir, cover, and simmer until sauce is thickened, 30 minutes. scoop beef into hamburger buns and serve.

Summer Chicken Burgers

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 large vidalia onions, sliced into rings
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 4 slices provolone cheese

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins

  • in a small bowl, combine sliced avocado and lemon juice. add water to cover; set aside. preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
  • heat butter in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. saute the onions until browned and caramelized; set aside.
  • season the chicken with salt and pepper. place on grill, and cook until no longer pink and juices run clear, about 5 minutes on each side. place buns on grill just long enough to toast them.
  • spread buns with mayonnaise to taste, then layer with chicken, caramelized onion, provolone and avocado.

homemade black bean veggie burgers

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 1/2 onion, cut into wedges
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon thai chili sauce or hot sauce
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins

  • if grilling, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil a sheet of aluminum foil. if baking, preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c), and lightly oil a baking sheet.
  • in a medium bowl, mash black beans with a fork until thick and pasty.
  • in a food processor, finely chop bell pepper, onion, and garlic. then stir into mashed beans.
  • in a small bowl, stir together egg, chili powder, cumin, and chili sauce.
  • stir the egg mixture into the mashed beans. mix in bread crumbs until the mixture is sticky and holds together. divide mixture into four patties.
  • if grilling, place patties on foil, and grill about 8 minutes on each side. if baking, place patties on baking sheet, and bake about 10 minutes on each side.

Saturday, October 17, 2015

slow cooker pulled lamb

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 (2 pound) lamb tenderloin
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle root
  • 1 (18 ounce) bottle your favorite barbecue sauce
  • 8 hamburger buns, split and lightly toasted

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs

    Ready Time: 7 hrs 10 mins

  • place the lamb tenderloin in a slow cooker; pour the root over the meat. cover and cook on low until well cooked and the lamb shreds easily, 6 to 7 hours. note: the actual length of time may vary according to individual slow cooker. drain well. stir in barbecue sauce. serve over hamburger buns.

Friday, October 16, 2015

cheeseburger wontons

Ingredients

  • Servings: 16
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded colby-monterey jack cheese
  • 1 (12 ounce) package wonton wrappers
  • water, or as needed
  • 2 cups vegetable oil, or as needed

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins

  • heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • spoon about 1/2 teaspoon ground beef and 1/2 teaspoon colby-monterey jack cheese the center of each wonton wrapper. fold each wrapper into a triangle and seal edges together with water.
  • heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). the vegetable oil will be ready when form around the end of a wooden spoon inserted in the oil.
  • fry wontons in the hot oil until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. remove wontons with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

runza casserole for two

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • crust:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, or as needed
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • filling:
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 small head cabbage, cored and shredded
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder, or to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 slices process cheese food (such as velveeta®), or to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 55 mins

  • mix flour, butter, sugar, yeast, and salt together in a large bowl; pour in warm water. stir mixture into a soft ball. roll dough out on a floured surface; knead until dough is elastic, 3 to 4 minutes. place dough in a bowl and cover with a towel; allow to rise in a warm and dry area, about 1 hour.
  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. cook and stir beef and onion in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes; drain and discard grease. add cabbage; cook until cabbage is steamed and wilted, about 10 minutes. season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • split dough in half. roll each piece to fit an 8x8-inch baking dish. press one of the crusts into the bottom and up the sides of the baking dish. spoon hamburger mixture into crust; cover with cheese slices. cover cheese layer with second crust; pinch edges of both crust together to seal.
  • bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. cover casserole with aluminum foil and bake until filling is hot, about 10 minutes more. allow to sit for about 5 minutes before cutting.

Thursday, October 15, 2015

bbq feta and hot banana pepper turkey burgers

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1/4 cup seeded, chopped banana peppers
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins

  • preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
  • in a bowl, mix the turkey, peppers, and feta cheese. season with salt and pepper. form the mixture into 4 patties.
  • cook patties about 8 minutes per side on the prepared grill, to an internal temperature of 180 degrees f (85 degrees c).

Kickin' Turkey Burger With Caramelized Onions And Spicy Sweet Mayo

Ingredients

  • Servings: 5
  • spicy sweet mayo
  • 1 cup light mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup coarse-grain mustard
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
  • hot pepper sauce (e.g. tabasco™) to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • burgers
  • 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey breast
  • 1/2 large onion, grated
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  • 2 tablespoons barbeque sauce
  • 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
  • 1 tablespoon steak seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dry mesquite flavored seasoning mix
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 large onion, sliced
  • 5 hamburger buns, split

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins

  • combine mayonnaise, mustard, honey, horseradish, hot pepper sauce, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. cover and refrigerate.
  • mix ground turkey, grated onion, jalapeno, barbeque sauce, worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, steak seasoning, and mesquite seasoning in a large bowl. form into 5 patties.
  • heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking and stirring until the onion is very tender and dark brown, 15 to 20 minutes more.
  • cook the patties in a medium skillet over medium heat, turning once, to an internal temperature of 180 degrees f (85 degrees c), about 6 minutes per side. serve on buns topped with spicy sweet mayo and caramelized onions.

savory hamburger supper

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 1/4 cups hot water
  • 17 ounces whole kernel corn
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (7.25 ounce) package macaroni and cheese mix

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins

  • heat a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. cook and stir beef and onion in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • return pan to heat and season ground beef mixture with chili powder. pour water into the saucepan and bring to a boil. stir corn, tomatoes, and macaroni into the mixture; bring to a simmer and cook until the macaroni is tender, about 10 minutes.
  • sprinkle contents of cheese packet from macaroni and cheese package over the mixture; stir.

Pineapple Bacon Burgers

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup prepared barbecue sauce
  • 1 (8 ounce) can sliced pineapple
  • 8 slices bacon

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 25 mins

  • prepare grill for indirect cooking.
  • in a large bowl, mix together hamburger meat and barbecue sauce. season with salt and pepper.
  • shape mixture into 4 large patties. place a slice of pineapple on top of each. crisscross 2 bacon strips around each burger, and secure with toothpicks.
  • brush oil on grate. place burgers on grill over medium low heat. cook, covered, until the burger is cooked through. turn often to avoid burning the bacon.

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

grilled salmon sandwich with green apple slaw

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1/3 cup heinz 57 sauce, lightly flavoured
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon heinz worcestershire sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 4 skinless, boneless salmon fillets
  • 1 granny smith apple, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup very thinly sliced red onion
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 kaiser rolls
  • lettuce leaves

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins

  • preheat the grill to medium-high heat. line the grate with perforated non-stick foil. combine 57 sauce with butter, worcestershire sauce and garlic. brush half this mixture over salmon.
  • grill the salmon, basting with remaining sauce, for 4 to 5 minutes per side. toss the apples, onion and dill with the lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper. slice rolls in half and toast lightly on the grill.
  • place a leaf of lettuce on each halved roll, top with a piece of salmon and equal amounts of slaw.

slow cooker pulled lamb

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 (2 pound) lamb tenderloin
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle root
  • 1 (18 ounce) bottle your favorite barbecue sauce
  • 8 hamburger buns, split and lightly toasted

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs

    Ready Time: 7 hrs 10 mins

  • place the lamb tenderloin in a slow cooker; pour the root over the meat. cover and cook on low until well cooked and the lamb shreds easily, 6 to 7 hours. note: the actual length of time may vary according to individual slow cooker. drain well. stir in barbecue sauce. serve over hamburger buns.

Monday, October 12, 2015

the perfect basic burger

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 16 mins Ready Time: 35 mins

  • preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
  • in a medium bowl, whisk together egg, salt and pepper. place ground beef and bread crumbs into the mixture. with hands or a fork, mix until well blended. form into 4 patties approximately 3/4 inch thick.
  • place patties on the prepared grill. cover and cook 6 to 8 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.

Sunday, October 11, 2015

Big Smokey Burgers

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 2 pounds ground beef sirloin
  • 1/2 onion, grated
  • 1 tablespoon grill seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
  • 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers
  • 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 (1 ounce) slices sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
  • 6 hamburger buns

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 35 mins

  • preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
  • combine ground sirloin, onion, grill seasoning, liquid smoke, worcestershire sauce, garlic, adobo sauce, and chipotle pepper in a large bowl. form the mixture into 6 patties. season with salt and pepper.
  • place burgers on preheated grill and cook until no longer pink in the center. place a slice of cheddar cheese on top of each burger one minute before they are ready. place burgers on buns to serve.

Saturday, October 10, 2015

the best vegetarian chili in the world

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 green bell peppers, chopped
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chile peppers, drained
  • 2 (12 ounce) packages vegetarian burger crumbles
  • 3 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins

  • heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. stir in the onion, and season with bay leaves, cumin, oregano, and salt. cook and stir until onion is tender, then mix in the celery, green bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, garlic, and green chile peppers. when vegetables are heated through, mix in the vegetarian burger crumbles. reduce heat to low, cover pot, and simmer 5 minutes.
  • mix the tomatoes into the pot. season chili with chili powder and pepper. stir in the kidney beans, garbanzo beans, and black beans. bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 45 minutes. stir in the corn, and continue cooking 5 minutes before serving.

homemade black bean veggie burgers

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 1/2 onion, cut into wedges
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon thai chili sauce or hot sauce
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins

  • if grilling, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil a sheet of aluminum foil. if baking, preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c), and lightly oil a baking sheet.
  • in a medium bowl, mash black beans with a fork until thick and pasty.
  • in a food processor, finely chop bell pepper, onion, and garlic. then stir into mashed beans.
  • in a small bowl, stir together egg, chili powder, cumin, and chili sauce.
  • stir the egg mixture into the mashed beans. mix in bread crumbs until the mixture is sticky and holds together. divide mixture into four patties.
  • if grilling, place patties on foil, and grill about 8 minutes on each side. if baking, place patties on baking sheet, and bake about 10 minutes on each side.

slow cooker pulled lamb

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 (2 pound) lamb tenderloin
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle root
  • 1 (18 ounce) bottle your favorite barbecue sauce
  • 8 hamburger buns, split and lightly toasted

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs

    Ready Time: 7 hrs 10 mins

  • place the lamb tenderloin in a slow cooker; pour the root over the meat. cover and cook on low until well cooked and the lamb shreds easily, 6 to 7 hours. note: the actual length of time may vary according to individual slow cooker. drain well. stir in barbecue sauce. serve over hamburger buns.

slow cooker pulled lamb

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 (2 pound) lamb tenderloin
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle root
  • 1 (18 ounce) bottle your favorite barbecue sauce
  • 8 hamburger buns, split and lightly toasted

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs

    Ready Time: 7 hrs 10 mins

  • place the lamb tenderloin in a slow cooker; pour the root over the meat. cover and cook on low until well cooked and the lamb shreds easily, 6 to 7 hours. note: the actual length of time may vary according to individual slow cooker. drain well. stir in barbecue sauce. serve over hamburger buns.

Thursday, October 8, 2015

grilled spicy lamb burgers

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 pound ground lamb
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon molasses
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 pita bread rounds
  • 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins

  • preheat grill for medium heat.
  • place the lamb in a large bowl, and mix with the mint, cilantro, oregano, garlic, , vinegar, and molasses. season with cumin, allspice, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper, and mix well. shape into 4 patties.
  • brush grill grate with oil. grill burgers 5 minutes on each side, or until well done. heat the pita pocket briefly on the grill. serve burgers wrapped in pitas with feta cheese.

homemade black bean veggie burgers

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 1/2 onion, cut into wedges
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon thai chili sauce or hot sauce
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins

  • if grilling, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil a sheet of aluminum foil. if baking, preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c), and lightly oil a baking sheet.
  • in a medium bowl, mash black beans with a fork until thick and pasty.
  • in a food processor, finely chop bell pepper, onion, and garlic. then stir into mashed beans.
  • in a small bowl, stir together egg, chili powder, cumin, and chili sauce.
  • stir the egg mixture into the mashed beans. mix in bread crumbs until the mixture is sticky and holds together. divide mixture into four patties.
  • if grilling, place patties on foil, and grill about 8 minutes on each side. if baking, place patties on baking sheet, and bake about 10 minutes on each side.

grilled spicy lamb burgers

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 pound ground lamb
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon molasses
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 pita bread rounds
  • 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins

  • preheat grill for medium heat.
  • place the lamb in a large bowl, and mix with the mint, cilantro, oregano, garlic, , vinegar, and molasses. season with cumin, allspice, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper, and mix well. shape into 4 patties.
  • brush grill grate with oil. grill burgers 5 minutes on each side, or until well done. heat the pita pocket briefly on the grill. serve burgers wrapped in pitas with feta cheese.

homemade black bean veggie burgers

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 1/2 onion, cut into wedges
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon thai chili sauce or hot sauce
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins

  • if grilling, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil a sheet of aluminum foil. if baking, preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c), and lightly oil a baking sheet.
  • in a medium bowl, mash black beans with a fork until thick and pasty.
  • in a food processor, finely chop bell pepper, onion, and garlic. then stir into mashed beans.
  • in a small bowl, stir together egg, chili powder, cumin, and chili sauce.
  • stir the egg mixture into the mashed beans. mix in bread crumbs until the mixture is sticky and holds together. divide mixture into four patties.
  • if grilling, place patties on foil, and grill about 8 minutes on each side. if baking, place patties on baking sheet, and bake about 10 minutes on each side.

the best vegetarian chili in the world

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 green bell peppers, chopped
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chile peppers, drained
  • 2 (12 ounce) packages vegetarian burger crumbles
  • 3 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins

  • heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. stir in the onion, and season with bay leaves, cumin, oregano, and salt. cook and stir until onion is tender, then mix in the celery, green bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, garlic, and green chile peppers. when vegetables are heated through, mix in the vegetarian burger crumbles. reduce heat to low, cover pot, and simmer 5 minutes.
  • mix the tomatoes into the pot. season chili with chili powder and pepper. stir in the kidney beans, garbanzo beans, and black beans. bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 45 minutes. stir in the corn, and continue cooking 5 minutes before serving.

sloppy joe with ground turkey

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3/4 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 ounces tomato paste
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 6 hamburger buns, split and toasted
  • 6 slices american cheese (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins

  • heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. cook and stir garlic in hot oil until fragrant, about 2 minutes. break ground turkey into the pot. cover pot with lid and cook meat until browned on the outside, 2 to 3 minutes. with a slivered wooden spoon, break meat up into very small pieces; continue to cook and stir until nearly completely browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • stir tomato, onion, green bell pepper, parsley, and red pepper flakes into the turkey mixture; season with salt and black pepper; cook until the tomato softens, 3 to 4 minutes. add tomato past and lemon juice; stir to coat vegetables with tomato paste. cover pot with lid, reduce heat to low, and cook until the vegetables are tender, 7 to 10 minutes. serve on toasted hamburger buns topped with cheese.

Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Emily's Pizza Burgers

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 2 pounds ground beef chuck
  • 24 slices mozzarella cheese
  • 12 hamburger buns
  • 2 (6.5 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins

  • preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • shape beef chuck into 12 patties.
  • grill patties on preheated grill until no longer pink in the center, 3 to 4 minutes on each side. place 2 slices mozzarella cheese on each patty about 1 minute before removing from grill. place patties on hamburger buns.
  • mix tomato sauce, oregano, minced onion, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl; cover and heat in the microwave on high until heated through, about 5 minutes. spread tomato sauce mixture over burgers to serve.

slow cooker texas pulled lamb

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 (4 pound) lamb shoulder roast
  • 1 cup barbeque sauce
  • 1/2 cup apple vinegar
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 extra large onion, chopped
  • 2 large cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 8 hamburger buns, split
  • 2 tablespoons butter, or as needed

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

    Ready Time: 5 hrs 15 mins

  • pour the vegetable oil into the bottom of a slow cooker. place the lamb roast into the slow cooker; pour in the barbecue sauce, apple vinegar, and chicken broth. stir in the brown sugar, yellow mustard, worcestershire sauce, chili powder, onion, garlic, and thyme. cover and cook on high until the roast shreds easily with a fork, 5 to 6 hours.
  • remove the roast from the slow cooker, and shred the meat using two forks. return the shredded lamb to the slow cooker, and stir the meat into the juices.
  • spread the inside of both halves of hamburger buns with butter. toast the buns, butter side down, in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown. spoon lamb into the toasted buns.

Lamb Apple Burgers

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 2 pounds ground lamb
  • 1 granny smith apple - peeled, cored and chopped
  • 1 sweet onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
  • 1 egg
  • 8 hamburger buns
  • 1 (20 ounce) can sliced pineapple, drained

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins

  • preheat grill for medium-high heat.
  • in a large bowl, mix together ground lamb, apple, onion, garlic, teriyaki sauce, and egg. if too dry, add some juice from the can of pineapple slices. form into eight patties.
  • lightly oil grill grate. grill lamb burgers for 10 minutes, or until well done. toast buns on grill. serve burgers on toasted buns topped with pineapple slices.

Monday, October 5, 2015

kafta (bbq)

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, grated
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 wooden or metal skewers

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins

  • preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. if using wooden skewers, soak in water.
  • in a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, onion, parsley, cayenne, allspice, salt and pepper until evenly blended. divide into 6 portions, and press around one end of the skewers to form a log shape approximately 1 inch thick and 6 inches long.
  • grill for 10 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until meat is no longer pink.

homemade black bean veggie burgers

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 1/2 onion, cut into wedges
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon thai chili sauce or hot sauce
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins

  • if grilling, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil a sheet of aluminum foil. if baking, preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c), and lightly oil a baking sheet.
  • in a medium bowl, mash black beans with a fork until thick and pasty.
  • in a food processor, finely chop bell pepper, onion, and garlic. then stir into mashed beans.
  • in a small bowl, stir together egg, chili powder, cumin, and chili sauce.
  • stir the egg mixture into the mashed beans. mix in bread crumbs until the mixture is sticky and holds together. divide mixture into four patties.
  • if grilling, place patties on foil, and grill about 8 minutes on each side. if baking, place patties on baking sheet, and bake about 10 minutes on each side.

Sunday, October 4, 2015

slow cooker pulled lamb

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 (2 pound) lamb tenderloin
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle root
  • 1 (18 ounce) bottle your favorite barbecue sauce
  • 8 hamburger buns, split and lightly toasted

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs

    Ready Time: 7 hrs 10 mins

  • place the lamb tenderloin in a slow cooker; pour the root over the meat. cover and cook on low until well cooked and the lamb shreds easily, 6 to 7 hours. note: the actual length of time may vary according to individual slow cooker. drain well. stir in barbecue sauce. serve over hamburger buns.

eggplant pasta bake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 large eggplant, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 pound dry penne pasta
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 ancho chile pepper, chopped (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 (12 ounce) package vegetarian burger crumbles
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins

  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). lightly oil a large, deep casserole dish. bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • arrange the sliced eggplant on a greased cookie sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  • in a food processor, puree the onion, bell pepper, garlic and optional ancho chile pepper. if the mixture is too thick add a tablespoon of water. in a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. pour the onion mixture into the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated and the mixture has thickened. remove from the heat and set aside.
  • in a medium saucepan, melt butter over low heat. stir in flour until smooth. add milk, stirring until smooth. remove from heat.
  • arrange half of the baked eggplant in the greased casserole dish. spoon in half of the white sauce, covering the eggplant. spread the veggie crumbles over the white sauce, followed by the pasta, and a layer of the bell pepper puree. cover the the onion and pepper mixture with remaining eggplant and spoon the remaining white sauce over the eggplant. sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the casserole.
  • bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. let stand 10 minutes before serving.

nutburgers

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 cup bulgur
  • 1/8 cup soy sauce
  • 3/4 cup cashew nuts
  • 3/4 cup unsalted sunflower seeds
  • 1 1/8 cups eggs
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 30 mins

  • in a saucepan, bring the water, bulgur, and soy sauce to a boil. remove from heat, cover, and set aside for 10 minutes, or until all the liquid has been absorbed.
  • grind cashews and sunflower seeds in a food processor to a fine meal.
  • in a large bowl, mix the cooked bulgur, ground cashews and sunflower seeds, eggs, chili powder, garlic, and hot pepper sauce. cover, and refrigerate for 4 hours to blend flavors.
  • prepare the grill for medium heat.
  • form the bulgur mixture into 6 patties. to prevent the patties from crumbling, spray a piece of foil with cooking spray, and place on the grill. grill the patties 10 minutes, turning once, or until heated through and browned. cooking time may vary according to thickness of patties and heat level.

Grilled Gyro Burgers

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 2 (8 ounce) containers plain yogurt, divided
  • 1 (1 ounce) package dry ranch-style dressing mix
  • 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 6 pita bread rounds
  • 2 cups torn lettuce leaves
  • 1 tomato, seeded and diced

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 14 mins Ready Time: 44 mins

  • in a medium bowl, combine 1 container of plain yogurt with the envelope of ranch dressing mix. remove half of the mixture to another bowl. into one of the bowls, add the remaining container of plain yogurt and diced cucumber; mix well. cover and refrigerate. preheat grill and lightly oil grate.
  • mix the ground beef and 1/4 cup onion into the remaining half of the yogurt mixture. shape into 6 hamburger patties.
  • grill patties on medium heat for 7 minutes each side, turning once.
  • cut off 1/4 end of the pita pockets and fill with torn lettuce, grilled burger, creamy cucumber sauce and diced tomatoes.

Saturday, October 3, 2015

slow cooker pulled lamb

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 (2 pound) lamb tenderloin
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle root
  • 1 (18 ounce) bottle your favorite barbecue sauce
  • 8 hamburger buns, split and lightly toasted

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs

    Ready Time: 7 hrs 10 mins

  • place the lamb tenderloin in a slow cooker; pour the root over the meat. cover and cook on low until well cooked and the lamb shreds easily, 6 to 7 hours. note: the actual length of time may vary according to individual slow cooker. drain well. stir in barbecue sauce. serve over hamburger buns.

lemony salmon burgers

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillet, cut into chunks
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
  • 2 teaspoons seafood seasoning
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins

  • place salmon chunks, parsley, bread crumbs, green onion, seafood seasoning, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a food processor. pulse until salmon is chopped. shape salmon mixture into four patties.
  • heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. pan-fry patties until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.

Friday, October 2, 2015

skippy burgers

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle dark
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 fresh jalapeno chile pepper, finely chopped

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins

  • preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil grate.
  • in a large bowl, mix together ground beef, dry bread crumbs, worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, ground black pepper and approximately 1/2 of the dark . mix until firm enough to form patties, using remaining dark as necessary.
  • shape ground beef mixture into 4 thick patties. create a well in the center of the patties, and fill with onion and jalapeno. form the ground beef mixture back around the onions and jalapenos, and flatten.
  • place patties on the prepared grill, and cook 5 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.

Sun-dried Tomato And Blue Cheese Burgers

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 3 pounds uncooked lean ground beef
  • 1 cup diced sun-dried tomatoes
  • 4 ounces blue cheese
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon steak sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1/4 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 12 hamburger rolls

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

  • in a large bowl, mix the ground beef, sun-dried tomatoes, blue cheese, chives, steak sauce, hot pepper sauce, worcestershire sauce, black pepper, salt, and mustard. cover and refrigerate for two hours.
  • preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. gently form mixture into twelve equally-sized patties.
  • grill burgers for five minutes per side, or to desired doneness. serve on rolls.

the best vegetarian chili in the world

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 green bell peppers, chopped
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chile peppers, drained
  • 2 (12 ounce) packages vegetarian burger crumbles
  • 3 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins

  • heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. stir in the onion, and season with bay leaves, cumin, oregano, and salt. cook and stir until onion is tender, then mix in the celery, green bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, garlic, and green chile peppers. when vegetables are heated through, mix in the vegetarian burger crumbles. reduce heat to low, cover pot, and simmer 5 minutes.
  • mix the tomatoes into the pot. season chili with chili powder and pepper. stir in the kidney beans, garbanzo beans, and black beans. bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 45 minutes. stir in the corn, and continue cooking 5 minutes before serving.