These are a little out of the ordinary, but we all need a little spice…try these.
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/4 tsp. Creole mustard
- 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp. grated lime peel
- 1/2 tsp. lime juice
- pinch of pepper and salt
- dash hot pepper sauce
- dash Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup grated onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped carrot
- 2 tbsp. minced cilantro
- 1 tbsp. butter
- 1 tbsp. Cajun seasoning
- pinch of salt
- 1/4 tsp. hot sauce
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 4 hamburger buns
In a small bowl mix together the first 10 ingredients well and keep refrigerated until serving.
In a skillet, sauté the onion, carrot , cilantro for about 5-6 minutes until tender. Cool slightly.
In a bowl combine the vegetable mixture, Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper sauce. Crumble the beef over this mixture and mix really well. Form into 4 patties.
Grill these over a medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side until completely cooked through.
Grill the rolls, cut side down for about 20 seconds. Serve burgers with the chilled sauce.
Cheese Biscuits With A Bite
If there was one major draw back for me (and my waistline is proof) it would be a great biscuit. To me it is like biting into a cloud, so I am going to share this with you. See? I’m so ….uh, don’t finish that statement.
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tbsp. baking powder
- 1/3 cup shortening, cold
- 3/4 cup milk (approx.)
- 1 cup grated cheese (yellow or white cheddar)
- 3-4 drops of hot sauce
- egg wash
Mix the dry ingredients and cut in the shortening until pea size crumbs.
Add the hot sauce to the milk and now add most of the milk, stir to mix (do not over mix). If needed, add a bit more milk to make a soft dough. Stir in the cheese.
Knead on a floured surface 10-12 times.
Form into a large ball and pat lightly out to make a ball that is 1/2 inch thick.
With a floured cutter, cut into triangles and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Brush with the egg wash and bake for about 12-15 minutes until golden brown on top.
Serve warm with butter and a pot of fresh coffee. Invite a friend over to share….or not!
