Freshly Grilled Jumbo Burger

Ingredients:

1 kilos of mixed ground beef
2 big, ripe tomatoes, sliced
2 big red onions, chopped
a jar of cornichon sweet pickles, chopped
a jar of pickled chillies, sliced in half
1 big fresh salad, leaves torn in half
1 iceberg lettuce, leaves torn in half
4 big hamburger buns
1 pack sliced cheddar cheese
200 g sliced emmentaler
200g slices of bacon

Preparation:

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

Divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions, and nicely shape each portion into a thin patty.
Grill them on an oiled rack for about 5 minutes on each side, or until they are done. Place the buns, cut sides down, on the grill rack and grill until toasted.

Spread chopped pickles the on bottom half of each bun; top with onion slices and salad as well as lettuce leaves. Add 1 grilled patty. Add a slice each of cheddar and emmentaler. Then add another patty, with another slice each of cheddar and emmentaler on top. Finally, arrange bacon slices evenly over the cheese, add tomatoes and sliced chillies and top with the bun tops. Repeat these steps for the other 3 burgers. Serve with lots of ketchup, mayonnaise and mustard. Enjoy.

Mushroom Ragu over Cheesy Polenta

Ingredients:

1/2 oz. dried porcini mushrooms

3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 medium red onions, sliced  

salt
2 lb. fresh mushrooms trimmed and chopped
1/2 cup dry vermouth
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/4 cup mixed fresh parsley, thyme and sage
black pepper
1 cup polenta
1/2 oz. grated parmesan

Super Simple Beef Chili

Ingredients:

1 onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 can boiled corn
1 can stewed tomatoes
4 cans tomato sauce
1 can ranch style beans
1 can pinto beans
1 can kidney beans
1 can diced tomatoes
1 package mild chili seasoning of your choice
1 kilo ground beef mix 

Preparation:

Brown ground beef mix well. Add all canned veggies, including juice, except beans and corn, which should be drained first, into a large pot.
Cook well on low heat until onion and pepper are tender. Serve and enjoy.


Pro-Tip: Freezes nicely for later.

Cheesy Pan Pasta

Ingredients:

1 pack of pasta of your choice
olive oil
1 big red onion, chopped
salt
pepper
1/2 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
1 can thick tomato sauce
4 clove garlic, minced
300g mozzarella, shredded

Simple Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Ingredients:

1 pack spaghetti
olive oil 

200g pancetta or bacon, sliced into small strips
4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 large eggs
1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, more for serving
black pepper 

fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped, to taste

Simple Juicy Beef Tacos

Ingredients:

a pack of 12 taco shells
olive oil
500g beef mince
1 1/2 cups tomato salsa
1 beef stock cube
about 4 iceberg lettuce leaves, shredded
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
cilantro to top

Loaded Potato Soup

 

Ingredients:

4 red potatoes
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 huge red onion, chopped
2 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups low-fat milk
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 bacon slices, halved
200g cheddar cheese, shredded
1 thinly sliced green onion