Well here we are ... approaching another long weekend. Why not celebrate the last summer holiday
with easy-to-prepare summer food and an icy summer drink? I love a great burger grilled to perfection, with just a touch of coarse salt, pepper and maybe a sprinkle of Worcestershire sauce, plus all the fixings like purple onion, romaine lettuce, pickles and a slice of tomato. The trick to a great burger is, don't mess with it. Form a loose patty, flop it on one side and don't touch it until it's brown and ready to flip over on the other side. When both sides are done, slap it on your warmed bun. Pair it with golden brown french fries, if you wish. I cut up fresh potatoes, brush them with olive oil and a dash of salt and bake them until crispy. My condiments of choice are good ole American ketchup and freshly ground pepper. Usually I'll also prepare a quick salad consisting of: romaine lettuce, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes and a vinaigrette dressing. Or some sides, like grilled vegetables, baked beans, or corn on the cob. Simple, satisfying and flavorful.
with easy-to-prepare summer food and an icy summer drink? I love a great burger grilled to perfection, with just a touch of coarse salt, pepper and maybe a sprinkle of Worcestershire sauce, plus all the fixings like purple onion, romaine lettuce, pickles and a slice of tomato. The trick to a great burger is, don't mess with it. Form a loose patty, flop it on one side and don't touch it until it's brown and ready to flip over on the other side. When both sides are done, slap it on your warmed bun. Pair it with golden brown french fries, if you wish. I cut up fresh potatoes, brush them with olive oil and a dash of salt and bake them until crispy. My condiments of choice are good ole American ketchup and freshly ground pepper. Usually I'll also prepare a quick salad consisting of: romaine lettuce, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes and a vinaigrette dressing. Or some sides, like grilled vegetables, baked beans, or corn on the cob. Simple, satisfying and flavorful.
What more do you need? How about a refreshing drink, using watermelon and Jim P.'s tempting recipe:
Make watermelon fresca by blending:
Watermelon chunks (It's ok to keep the seeds.)
1 cup, or so of water (Eyeball all ingredients.)
A few teaspoons of sugar to taste
The juice of one lime
Strain the blended watermelon juice to remove the solids and seed particles.
Strain the blended watermelon juice to remove the solids and seed particles.
Take 4 oz of the mixture and add:
1.5 – 2 oz tequila
.5 oz triple sec
Add a little more lime juice
Add a little more sugar, or syrup if you like it sweeter.
Blend in a shaker with ice. Then serve it straight, or on the rocks.
Jim says “The agua fresca's good straight up too.” Many thanks for the recipe, Jim, (and for being the impetus for learning a little Spanish). What a fitting drink, along with comfort food, for a relaxing Labor Day weekend.
¡Buen provecho
food, for a relaxing Labor Day weekend.¡Buen provecho
This sounds like a great drink!
ReplyDeleteOGM, I'm not waiting for Labor Day!
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