So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Five Burger Recipes Guaranteed to Make You a Backyard Hero

By Daniel Z. Kane


Nothing is better than a good burger cooked on an open grill. Here are five recipes that can help you produce burgers that will delight your friends and family.

Grilled Inside-Out Southwestern Cheeseburgers- Serves 4

Betty Crocker comes through more than Michael Jordan did. This recipe comes from bettycrocker.com, her website.

You'll need:

one and a half lb lean ground beef two tablespoons finely chopped onion two tablespoons drained Old El Paso chopped green chiles eight slices pepper Jack cheese, 2x1x1/4 inch (about four oz) four kaiser rolls, split a quarter cup Old El Paso taco sauce or Old El Paso Thick 'n Chunky salsa

Preparation Instructions:

1. Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, mix beef, onion and chiles. Shape mixture into 8 thin patties. Top each of 4 patties with 2 slices cheese. Place remaining beef patties on top; pinch edges to seal securely. 2. Place patties on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 14 to 16 minutes, turning once, until burgers are slightly firm when pressed in center. Add rolls, cut sides down, for last 4 minutes of grilling or until toasted. Serve patties on rolls with taco sauce.

Zesty Burgers- 4 Servings

I found this great recipe at http://southernfood.about.com.

The ingredients you'll need are:

1 to 1 1/4 pounds lean ground beef 1/4 cup onion, chopped 2 tablespoons green pepper, finely chopped 3 tablespoons ketchup 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons prepared mustard 1 dash pepper toppings 4 split toasted buns

Preparation:

Combine the lean ground beef with the onion, the green pepper, ketchup, horseradish, salt, mustard, and pepper. Mix lightly. Make 4 patties 1/2 inch thick patties. Grill or broil to your preference, between 5 and 7 minutes per side. Serve on the buns, with the toppings you prefer.

Texas Stuffed Grilled Burgers- Serves 5 People

Thanks to allrecipes.com for this terrific, original recipe.

Ingredients you'll need:

5 pounds lean ground beef 6 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons hickory seasoning (optional) salt and pepper to taste 2 cups chopped onion 2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms 2 cups chopped cooked ham 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

To prepare:

Preheat a grill for high heat. When the grill is hot, lightly oil the grate. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, hickory seasoning, salt and pepper until well blended. Make 8 or 10 balls, and flatten into patties. On one half of the patties, distribute the onions, mushrooms, ham and cheese. Carefully cover the piles with the remaining patties, making sure to seal all of the edges of the patties together tightly and enclose the filling. Grill the patties for 8 to 10 minutes per side, or until meat is well done, and cheese in the center is melted.

Marinated Hamburgers

Thank you razzledazzlerecipes.com for this culinary delight.

Assemble together:

3 T. Lemon Juice 1 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt 1 T. Worcestershire sauce 1 T. soy sauce 1 T. A-1 sauce 1 T. oil 1/2 C. beef broth 1 tsp. Heinz 57 sauce 1/4 tsp. garlic salt 1 tsp. vinegar

How to prepare:

Mix all the ingredients together.

Use a pound and a half of ground beef to make patties.

Place the patties in a covered container and pour marinade mixture on them. Cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours.

When ready, sear the burgers over high heat.

Mushroom Stuffed Burgers- serves 6 people

Another tip of the hat to razzledazzlerecipes.com for this recipe. I've added them to my favorites list.

Required ingredients are:

1 1/2 pounds hamburger 1/4 cup finely diced onion 2 eggs, lightly beaten 3/4 cup soft bread crumbs 1/4 cup ketchup 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 pound sliced mushrooms 6 slices Swiss cheese

Proceed as follows:

Mix together the first 7 ingredients. Create a dozen patties, each about a quarter of an inch in thickness. Lightly saute the mushrooms in the butter. Put the sauteed mushrooms on 6 of the patties. Then top with the remaining 6 patties, sealing the edges tightly.

Grill or broil the patties to your preference. Top them with cheese. Serve on toasted buns.

These five recipes will let you cook burgers likely to put your friends' and neighbors burgers to shame. I hope you have as much fun cooking and eating them as I have.




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