* * Now that summers is right around the corner treat your family to this lean hamburger meal, try it on the BBQ or indoor grill!! * *

LEAN HAMBURGER MEAL

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

2lbs. quality ground beef

2 eggs

1/2 onion

1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese

3 tbsp. minced garlic

2 tbsp. worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp. smoke paprika

salt + pepper

5 italian squash aka zucchini

3 tbsp. italian season

4 tbsp.  good olive oil

salt + pepper

8  small white rose potatoes -or-4 large yukon gold potatoes

3 boiled eggs

5 celery stalks

2 whole kosher dill pickles

3 large shallots -or- 1/3 purple onion

1/4 cup mayonaise

1/3 sour cream

3 tbsp. dijon mustard

3 tbsp. yellow mustard

3 tbsp. bon appetit seasoning

salt + pepper

Directions:

1. Prepare hamburger meat:

• chop onion
• grate cheese
• in shallow bowl combine: ground beef, onion, garlic, cheese, eggs, worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika and salt + pepper
• score mixture into 8 servings
• prepare patties, cover + refrigerate

2. Prepare zucchini side:

• wash outside of zucchini with mild soap + water, pat dry
• julienne zucchini
• in large square container combine: zucchini, italian seasoning, olive oil and salt + pepper
• toss until evenly coated, cover + refrigerate

3. Prepare potato salad:

• wash outside of potatoes with mild soap + water, pat dry
• cube potatoes
• cook potatoes:

1.  bring a large pot of salted wated to boil

2.  add potatoes; cook until tender but still firm, about 15min

3.  drain and transfer to a large bowl

• boil eggs:

1.  place in sauce pan with cold water

2.  bring water to boil + immediately remove from heat

3.  cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10-12min

4.  remove from hot water, cool and peel

• chop: shallots, celery, pickles and egg; transfer to large bowl
• prepare dressing in small bowl; combine: mayonaise, sour cream, mustards, bon appetit seasoning, salt + pepper
• toss potatoes, celery, shallots, eggs and pickles with dressing until evenly coated
• cover + refrigerate

4. Get your grill on:

• take hamburger patties and zucchini out of refrigerator
• grill hamburgers patties for 4-5 minutes one each side (for medium) making sure to turn only once
• grill zucchini for 2-3 minutes on each side making sure to turn only once

5. Plate & ENJOY!

CHICKEN PARM + LETTUCE SLAW

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

3 boneless, skinless chicken breast -OR- 6 halves

3 egg whites

1 cup italian style bread crumbs

1/2 cup shaved parmesan cheese

salt + pepper

1 small lettuce

4 carrots

1  small can whole corn kernels, drained

-DRESSING-

1/2 cup mayonaise

1/2 cup  sour cream

1tsp.  Bon Appetit Seasoning Salt

1/2 tsp. Cumin

1/2 tsp. Corriander

Directions:

1.   Prep Chicken:

• cut each chicken breast in half
• pound chicken to 1/4 in.  thickness between two sheets of plastic

2. Whisk egg whites, salt, and pepper in shallow bowl.

3. Add chicken breast to egg mixture, cover & place in refrigerator for 20 mins.

4. Prep veggies:

• drain corn
• slice lettuce
• shredd carrot

5. In small bowl, combine mayonaise, sour cream, bon appetit seasoning, cumin, and corriander.

6.  Toss dressing with veggies, cover, and refrigerate.

6.  Bread chicken:

• take chicken out of refrigerator
• combine bread crumbs and parmesan in large plate
• dip both sides of chicken in bread crumbs

7.  Coat bottom of large skillet with corn oil, heat until hot. Add chicken breast to hot oil cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side. Place cook chicken on paper towels to drain oil. * *

8. Serve with lettuce slaw and enjoy!

** HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE: Instead of frying, bake it! * *

• preheat oven to 350 degrees F
• prepare chicken as indicated in step 6
• transfer chicken to 9x13in baking pan
• bake chicken in preheated oven for 15-20min or until juices run clear