I managed to recover from the recipe test session sufficiently to actually have an appetite. What a great feeling!
The 16 year old was nagging for a snack so I thought I'd test out some marmalade on him... I put some cheese and onion on rice cakes. I got a grunt and "it's good" which in the world of the teenager is quite the positive reaction!
Saturday night was burger night (again!) and we all had cheese and onion toppings (or bottoms depending on who was assembling!)
I'm no big fan of the burger. There, I said it... And now I have to take it back and say I'm the world's biggest little fan of the right burgers! I'll include the recipe just because I'd love everyone to see just how easy it is to make burgers from scratch and you'll be in love too...
Burger Patty Recipe
- 500g lean mince (Sirloin steak put through a mincer is your very best option but if you haven't got one of these woolworth's lean mince is delish)
- Handful parsley, finely chopped
- An onion finely chopped and cooked over a low heat until soft and sweet
- Egg
- Bread crumbs
- Salt and pepper
Mix the ingredients excluding bread crumbs in a large bowl. Add bread crumbs until you have a firm consistency. Weigh off your burgers (small = good in this case!) the size you'd like them and shape into patties. I have a mould that's the right size but I find making a ball and squashing it with my hands is way more fun. Place on a greased tray and put into the fridge for at least an hour to set.
Cook in a marinade of your choice. To serve, lightly toast your buns in an oiled pan, then use a layer of salad leaves under the patty. We love the combination of brie and my homemade onion marmalade with rocket leaves. Give it a try - there's no limit to the toppings you can add!
