Cheesy Chicken Burger W Corn Carrot Relish Food

CHEESY CHEESEBURGERS

Steps:

• Divide the beef into 4 equal portions. Press a cube of pepper jack into the center of each and shape the meat around the cheese; form into patties, about 4 inches wide and 3/4 inch thick. Season the patties with salt and pepper.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook until browned on the bottom, about 4 minutes. Flip the patties and top each with a slice of Cheddar; cook 4 to 5 more minutes.
• Meanwhile, toast the hamburger buns and spread with ketchup, mustard and/or mayonnaise. Fill with the burgers and top with lettuce, tomato and/or red onion. Serve with pickles.

THE ULTIMATE BURGER SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl. Taste and adjust salt & pepper to taste. Place in the refrigerator or serve immediately.
• This recipe makes enough sauce for 4-6 hamburgers. You will need about 1-2 tablespoons of sauce per hamburger.

CHEESY CHICKEN BURGER W/ CORN & CARROT RELISH

Steps:

• Spray a medium nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium heat; add Onion and Garlic and sauté 3-5 minutes; add Bell Pepper and sauté 3-5 minutes more.
• Transfer vegetable mixture to a large bowl; add Chicken, Yogurt, Breadcrumbs, Thyme and Cheese and season with Salt and Pepper to taste; cover and chill for 30 minutes.
• Place all Relish ingredients in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally until all the sugar has dissolved; cover and cook two minutes, then remove lid and cook one minute more or until relish has thickened. Relish makes about 10 servings.
• Spray barbeque grill with nonstick spray and preheat to medium high.
• Form meat mixture into six patties; place patties on grill and cook 8-10 minutes per side or until browned and cooked thorough.
• Serve burgers on buns with Corn & Carrot Relish on top and leafy lettuce under burger.

FRESH CHARRED CORN RELISH

Steps:

• Prepare grill.
• Lightly coat corn with cooking spray.
• Place corn on grill rack; grill 20 minutes, turning occasionally.
• Cool completely.
• Cut kernels from ears of corn; place in a medium bowl. Discard cobs.
• Add bell pepper, tomatoes, onions, and chipotle chile to bowl; toss well. Combine juice and remaining ingredients in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.
• Drizzle juice mixture over corn mixture; toss well.
• Cover and chill at least 30 minutes.

CORN RELISH

Steps:

• Combine the vinegar through the salt in a medium saucepan.
• Bring to a boil and boil 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat and add corn thru currants.
• Pour into jars, cover and refrigerate; it should sit in fridge at least overnight before serving to let the flavors mix.

CARROT CUCUMBER RELISH

Steps:

• Coarsely grind to the following amounts of each cucumbers (3 1/2 cups), carrots (1 1/2 cups) and onions (1 cup).
• Combine them and add salt.
• Let stand 3 hours; drain.
• Combine sugar, vinegar celery seed and mustard seed.
• Bring to a boil.
• Add vegetables to the above.
• Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
• Seal at once in hot sterilized jars.
• Makes 2 1/2 pints.
• Chill before serving.

CARROT RELISH

Steps:

• Combine carrots, sugar, juice and rind.
• Taste.
• If you want a sweeter relish, add more sugar.
• Mix well; refrigerate a few hours before use.

BARLEY AND CORN RELISH

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan with lid, pour in the 3 cups of chicken stock and bring to a boil. Add the pearl barley and bring to a boil again. Reduce the heat, cover with lid, and simmer for approximately 45 minutes or until tender. Stir in the corn and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Whisk together in a medium bowl the olive oil, vinegar, basil, 1/2 teaspoons salt, and pepper. Pour dressing over the warm barley and corn mixture and toss well to coat. Cool to room temperature than add tomateos, bell pepper, onion and carrots. Place relish in refrigerator and chill for 2 to 3 hours.

CARROT RELISH

Steps:

• Put vegetables in large saucepan. Mic in salt. Cover and let stand on counter 3 hours. Drain.
• Add sugar, vinegar, celery seed and mustard seed.
• Heat on medium, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cook, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasioanlly.
• Stir more often near end of cooking time.
• Pour into hot sterilized pint jars to within 1/4 inch of top. Place sterilized metal lids on jars and screw metal bands on securely. For added assurance against spoilage, you may choose to process in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes.