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French Burger with Avocado Sauce Garlic Fries

Cooking time:  45 minutes for menu Cooking schedule: see below for "menu" instructions

French Hamburgers                                                       Time: 20 minutes

12 oz ground beef (350 gr mince)
1 tbs snipped fresh tarragon  substitute 1 tsp dried
1 tbs snipped fresh chives      substitute 1 tsp dried
1 tbs snipped fresh parsley     substitute 1 tsp dried
2 tbs capers
2 tbs breadcrumbs
3 tbs white wine
1 tsp capers

Snip herbs. Chop capers if large, otherwise leave whole.  In medium bowl mix herbs, breadcrumbs, capers and wine.  Add beef and mix well - hands work best.  Shape into 4 patties.  Sauté in a nonstick skillet for 4 - 6 minutes a side, depending on how you like them done.  OR cook on barbecue grill for the same amount of time - until done to your liking.  Use a grill basket or pan.  Serve with a large dollop of Avocado Sauce and garnish with remaining capers.  (or serve on buns if you like)
Note: If using dried herbs add another 1 tsp white wine

Avocado Sauce

1 ripe avocado
1 tsp lemon juice
3 tbs Greek or plain yogurt (1.5 - 2 oz, 60ml)
1 tsp snipped fresh tarragon  substitute 1/2 tsp dried

Remove avocado from shell and put into a medium bowl.  Add lemon juice and mash with a fork.  Then take a whisk and whisk until fluffy.  Whisk in yogurt and tarragon.  Serve over French Burgers.

Garlic Fries (Chips)                                             Time: 45 minutes

2 - 3 potatoes, depending on size
1 tbs oil
1 tbs butter
4 cloves garlic
2 tbs Parmesan cheese
salt

Cut potatoes into sticks - about 1/3 inch (1cm square), no need to be precise.  Toss with oil and arrange on baking sheet.  Bake at 400F (200C) for 35 minutes.  Mince garlic.  5 minutes before potatoes are done, heat butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.  Add garlic and sauté lightly.  Remove potatoes from oven and add to garlic along with cheese.  Toss, flip, etc. the potatoes to coat.  Serve immediately.
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Cooking schedule: 45 minutes Assemble all food, utensils and serving dishes Turn on oven Turn on/light barbecue grill if using Cut potatoes, toss with oil and bake Snip herbs Chop capers Mix bread crumbs, wine, capers and herbs Let rest a minute Mince garlic Remove avocado from shell

Mash avocado with lemon Whisk avocado Add yogurt, tarragon and whisk Add beef to crumbs, mix well Patty burgers and start to cook Turn burgers Start to sauté garlic in butter Remove burgers Remove potatoes and toss with garlic and cheese Top burgers with avocado sauce, a few capers Serve and eat!

 

 

 

 

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