Mr. Bijoy Writes

Tailgates are often places with nothing really all that healthy for people trying to eat right. So, I dug into my files and found this for those of you who are looking for a tasty change in pace at your next tailgate! Enjoy! What ya need: 2/3 lb of chicken 1 egg 1/2 of a medium red bell pepper 1/2 of a medium yellow onion 1 teaspoon of coconut oil 1/4 teaspoon of dried parsley 1/4 teaspoon of dried coriander 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon of kosher sea salt Ok, so: In a food processor, finely cut the chicken and set aside. Finely shop the onion and bell pepper. Mix the chicken with all of the other ingredients in a bowl until well-incorporated. Form this mixture into 2 patties. You can refrigerate these for about 2 days. When you're ready to cook, grill over medium coals or pan fry over medium heat for 5-7 minutes per side. Serve hot!

This twist on the traditional burger recipe was derived from a middle-eastern meat patty. It has been modified to suit a subtle palette and is therefore a nice addition to a backyard barbecue. It works great on its own or on the traditional bun. Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds of lean ground beef 2 tablespoons of minced mint leaves 2 teaspoons of finely chopped garlic cloves 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Ok, so: In a large bowl, mix the beef, garlic and onions together. Be careful not to knead and mix the ingredients too much, or the meat will lose its ability to form well. Form this mixture into oblong patties of whatever size you see fit. Season a large skillet with the vegetable oil and place it over medium heat. Cook the burgers, having changed the heat level to medium-high, for 7 minutes. A pilaf may be a good choice for an accompanying dish.