Veggie Burgers

AND THEY SHOULD LOOK LIKE THESE (but even better, of course):

Enough for 4 burgers. I thoroughly washed everything already. Why doesn't traders have alfalfa sprouts anymore?? I'm trying out the organic pea shoots instead (tell me what you think).

1. cook veggie burgers according to stove-top directions. although my tj lady said they're best in the oven. don't know how long or at what temp...
2. place patty on piece of lettuce.
3. top with 1/4 of the edamame hummis.
4. then carrot slaw. then tomato. then cucumber. then pea shoots.
5. finish off with the cheese crisps i'm experimenting with (i was inspired by chapter one).
6. finish with the top piece of lettuce and enjoy!

Serve with a side of sweet potato fries.

RECIPE HERE

Kobe Beef Sliders

I was having one of those days. AND, it was my day to prep dinner for that week's swap. I pulled into Trader Joe's and had no clue what I was going to do. So I said to myself, "Whatever the sample is tonight is what I'm doing for swap this week." It's no secret that we're pretty fond of TJ's samples around here but this particular night??? Yeah, it was a winner!

Ingredients (all available at Trader Joe's, obviously!)

* 1 lb Kobe beef (TJ's sells it in the freezer section) You could also use ground turkey, ground sirloin or your burger ingredient of choice

* TJ's Fresh Bruschetta Sauce

* Shaved Grana Padano Parmesan Cheese

* Organic Micro Greens

* Mini Slider Buns (I've also done this with King's Hawaiian Sweet Rolls... YUM!)

* TJ's Garlic Herb butter

Instructions

1. Prepare 8 small burgers with the meat and either pan fry or grill.

2. Spread garlic herb butter on the inside of the buns or rolls and broil or toast for a few minutes to melt the butter and brown the bread a bit.

3. Assemble: Burger, some shaved parmesan, a scoop of bruschetta & some micro greens.

4. Enjoy!!