Archive for July 12th, 2010
Making the Most of the Microwave
Classically trained chefs cringe at the thought of using a microwave to prepare a meal. But for those of us who haven’t dedicated our lives to the culinary arts, the microwave is a convenient and effective way to minimize your time in the kitchen. I still love to grill, bake, broil and sauté, but I’ve become quite adept at preparing cuisine in the microwave. From oatmeal and scrambled eggs to chicken parmesan and cooked veggies, I can nuke virtually anything to perfection.
One of the keys is to use microwave cookware instead of a basic plate or container. Not only does the cookware improve the quality of food that is heated or cooked, it also serves as a storage container and can be cleaned in the dishwasher.
Neat Recipe for Mexican Style Hamburgers
I found a great recipe for Mexican Style Hamburgers. I am embellishing it to my taste (I love chilis). Just fire up the barbecue, pull out the barbecue tools and cook away.
Ingredients:
1 medium ripe avocado, seeded, peeled and cut up
1 small tomato, peeled, seeded(optional), and chopped (1/3 cup)
1 TBS chopped onion
1 TBS lemon or better lime (limón verde) juice
1/4 tsp salt or less(half this should be fine)
1/8 tsp garlic power (I would crush a garlic clove)
dash hot pepper sauce or ground red pepper (I would dice serano or jalapeño pepper to taste myself)
1/2 cup crushed corn chips
1/2 cup milk
2 TBS finely chopped onions (or grated)
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 pound lean ground beef
4 tomato slices
4 lettuce leaves
4 hamburger buns, split and toasted on barbecue
Into a medium mixing bowl mash avocado, stir in tomato, the TBS onion, lime juice, pinch salt, garlic, and hot pepper/chili. Cover and chill in refrigerator until serving time.
Meanwhile, i another medium mixing bowl combine crushed corn chips, milk, onion, and Worcestershire sauce. Add meat then mix well and shape into 4 3/4 inch hamburger patties.
Grill on the barbecue for 10-11 minutes turning over half way through grilling time with your spatula from your barbecue tool set. Serve on your lettuce lined toasted buns, topped with tomato, and guacamole. There are 4 servings in this recipe. Enjoy!