For Tracy:


Basil Pesto Burgers
Makes: 4 large patties approx.

1/4 cup diced onion
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 tbsp. fresh basil or 1/4 tsp. dried
salt and pepper to taste
sautee with 1 tbsp. oil and 1 tbsp. butter until onions are translucent and the mushrooms reduce by half; set aside

in a medium size bowl mix together
1/2 lb. ground beef
1/2 lb. ground pork
1/4 cup basil pesto
1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 egg slightly beaten
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
add mushroom mixture and mix until evenly combined

form into equal portions (approx. 4) and cook in 2 tbsp. oil on medium heat approx. 5-7 minutes per side, depending on thickness

best served with baby greens and a balsamic vinagrette