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Nothing completes a home-cooked meal better than some fresh baked biscuits served warm.

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary leaves
1/2 to 3/4 cup buttermilk

Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

In large bowl, sift together dry ingredients; using fingers, work in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; stir in rosemary. Add ½ cup buttermilk, gradually, working in with fingers until you have a soft ball of dough. If necessary, add an additional ¼ cup buttermilk; do not overwork the dough or the biscuits will be tough.

Pat dough out on lightly floured surface to a disk about 7-inches in diameter and ½-inch thick. Cut using 1-inch round cookie cutter. Place on baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown on top and lightly golden on the bottom. Serve warm.

(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)

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1/5 pound ground chuck
1 large sesame seed bun
1/4 cup chopped iceberg lettuce
2 Vlasic hamburger slices
1 slice American cheese
Salt and black pepper, to taste

SECRET SAUCE:
1 tablespoon Kraft mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Heinz hamburger relish (the red relish)

TO MAKE SECRET SAUCE:
Combine mayonnaise and hamburger relish in small bowl; set aside.

TO MAKE BURGERS:
Form each portion of beef into a patty measuring 5-inches in diameter and ¼-inch thick. Place on waxed paper and freeze for at least one hour.

When ready to cook, preheat grill. Toast buns by placing face down on grill and toasting for 30 to 60 seconds. If using an outdoor grill – 30 seconds; if using an indoor grill – 60 seconds. Place frozen beef patties on grill and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side (depending on whether you are using an outdoor or indoor grill.) Season patties on both sides with salt and pepper to taste. Place burgers on heel of bun. Top with cheese, lettuce, and pickles. Spread Secret Sauce on crown of bun and assemble.

Wrap each sandwich in a 12 X 12-inch square of foil and warm in a preheated 200 degree Fahrenheit oven for 2 to 3 minutes, or place in microwave and heat for 10 seconds (wrapping in microwavable plastic wrap)– just long enough to warm the buns. Serve hot.

Serves 1

(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)

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Garlic bread and melted cheeses — that really is the best of both worlds!  Try this recipe next time you make a nice steak or have pasta and sauce.

1 loaf French bread
1/2 cup butter
1 cup shredded jack cheese
1 cup shredded asiago cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, pureed

Split French bread loaf into halves horizontally. Mix butter, cheeses, mayonnaise, green onions and garlic in a bowl, blending well. Spread the cut side of bread with spread. Bake at 350 degrees F for 7 minutes, then place under broiler about 3 minutes longer. Cut into slices and serve.

(21 votes, average: 4.10 out of 5)

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The corn-salsa is my absolute favorite at Chipotle.  It’s sweet!  It’s spicy!  It’s Great!!!  (and not too hard to make at home :-p)

6 ears Sweet Yellow Corn
2 Poblano Chilies
1/2 Red Onion
2 Red Jalapenos
1/3 Cup Chopped Cilantro
1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
Salt and Black Pepper to Taste

Roast the corn and Poblano chilies on a grill or BBQ and let cool. Cut the corn off the cob. Dice the Poblano chilies, onion, and red jalapenos. Combine all the ingredients and season to taste.

(5 votes, average: 4.40 out of 5)

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