The First Post!

Thanks to Mandy for her great idea and getting us started on this new book club endeavor!

I'm starting out with an easy one... burgers (plus Paul has been on a burger kick lately).

Tonight it was a burger with smoked gouda, carmelized onions, balsamic green beans and oven roasted steak fries.

Basic Burger Recipe
Lean ground beef (we use Martin's 95% lean)
Finely grated onion
Worchestershire (about a tablespoon per pound)
Salt / Pepper to taste
Garlic Powder (or finely grate fresh garlic)

Mix it all up and grill. The grated onion is key with the lean meat...even if you don't like onion... just try it!

Balsamic Green Beans
Fresh green beans
Olive Oil
Onion
Garlic
Balsamic Vinegar
Grated Parmesan Cheese

Crush garlic, add to pan with olive oil and heat (you can remove garlic or chopped for more flavor)
Add onions, beans and saute
Add 1-2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar (will reduce and be syrupy)
Add a sprinkle of grated parmesan

Oven Roasted Steak Fries
One large potato (for each 2-3 people)
Olive Oil
Salt / Pepper
Chili Power
Fresh Herbs

Cut potatoes and toss with olive oil, seasonings and spread on baking sheet.
Roast at 400 for 20-30 minutes turning every 10 minutes
Sprinkle with fresh herbs before serving (parsley, rosemary or whatever you like)