Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Memorial Day Rocking Rooster Burgers

I’m having loads of fun exploring burgers for Memorial Day Weekend and actually, so is my husband Filippo!  Today we’re using chicken.   I wanted to create a hearty burger that would satisfy a big manly appetite or even a teenage boy who loves his big meaty burgers.
So after some experimenting I settled on a ground chicken burger stuffed with a mixture of fresh rosemary, sundried tomatoes and mozzarella cheese.  I can guarantee this burger will satisfy even the pickiest beef burger lover.  It’s hearty like beef, not at all dainty in flavor and pairs perfectly with a chill beer.

Ingredients for 3 burgers:
1 pound ground chicken
4 burger buns of choice
3 Sundried Tomatoes finely Chopped
¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 T. Non Fat Greek Yogurt
3 T. Fresh Chopped Rosemary
1 cup baby spinach
Mustard Red Onion Sauce
Ingredients for Mustard Red Onion Sauce:
½ cup Non Fat Greek Yogurt
¼ cup Grated Red Onion with juice
1 T. Dijon Mustard
¼ t. salt
Pinch pepper
½ t. lemon juice
Method:
1.     Mix all sauce ingredients together and set aside
2.     Divide chicken into 6 thin patties
3.     Mix together sundried tomatoes, yogurt, mozzarella and rosemary
4.     Spread cheese mixture in center three of the patties
5.     Top with remaining patties gently squeezing edges together
6.     Heat sauté or grill pan and coat with non stick spray
7.     Sauté patties for about 15 minutes on medium turning once.
8.     Spread Sauce on top and bottom of buns, add the spinach and patty.

If you wanted, these chicken patties could be served as a main dish with a salad or veggies on the side.  Definitely serve the onion mustard sauce on the side or topping the patties; it really adds another dimension of flavor!

Monday, May 20, 2013

Memorial Day Burger Madness!


Italian Lolli-Burgers
Is there anything more festive than finger foods?  Memorial Day is the perfect time to give your gathering a fun boost with burgers on a stick!
Scallions, brandy and fresh oregano combine to create a depth of flavor that will make your taste buds sing! In Italy I’ve seen similar dishes served with roasted eggplant on the side but my family prefers a fresh arugula and tomato salad instead!  Give these a try; you’ll find the dinner table conversation kicked up a notch when everyone is holding an Italian Lolli-Burger in their hand!
Ingredients for 4 servings:
1 Pound Ground Sirloin
1/3 Pound Ground Pork
12 slices Pancetta or 6 Slices Bacon
1 Tablespoon Brandy or Apple Juice
3 Scallions Chopped
2 Tablespoons Fresh Oregano Chopped
¼ Cup Grated Parmesan
¼ Cup Italian bread crumbs
Salt & Pepper
Olive Oil
12 Bamboo Skewers soaked in water for 20 minutes
Method:
Pre heat oven to 375
Mix together all ingredients except olive oil and pancetta.
Form 12 sausages and place a skewer from bottom to top in each one.
Wrap with one slice each of pancetta or ½ slice each of bacon.
Give them a light spray or drizzle of olive oil.
Place on parchment paper lined baking sheet.
Roast for 20 minutes until nicely browned and cooked through.


Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Porc au Raisin or Pork Chops with Grapes

Pork Chops with Grape Sauce; a very traditional southern France family dish! Super fast and easy to make and delightfully flavorful!

Watch the short video recipe and see just how fast and easy this French Family Dish is to make!