the pragmatic chef™

Diana's Everyman's Edible Slider (makes 6)
I'd give it a 1 for pretty easy.

12 oz. finely chopped beef tenderloin
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
1 clove garlic, finely chopped.
S & P to taste
Mix well ... makes 6 small beef patties. Grill not more than 1 minute each side.

1 white onion, thinly sliced
Sweat the onions with a pat of butter over low heat. Don't burn 'em!

1/4 c. crumbled blue cheese (divide in 6 portions)

6 small dinner rolls

Assemble meat pattie, onions, dollop of blue cheese in a bun.

And the coup de grace...

'Tis the season ...... this is #1 Easy (prep time about 1/2 hour, cooking - 15 minutes!)

Diana's 15 minute Chili Sauce (makes about 3 pints) [better than Heinz]

3 quarts ripe tomatoes (6 lbs.)
2 cups finely chopped onions
1/4 cup coarse pickling salt
2 cups white sugar
2 cups white or cider vinegar
1 tablespoon celery seed
1 tablespoon mustard seed (or 1 tablespoon powder) [I always use seed]
1/8 teaspoon cayenne (or, whatever)

Scald & peel tomatoes & chop finely; combine tomatoes, onions and salt; let stand 2 hours; drain off juice very thoroughly (may be used in soups or stews).

In a large saucepan, combine drained vegetables with remaining ingredients; bring to a boil & cook uncovered 15 minutes or to desired consistency. Pour into hot sterile jars & seal. [I just cool & put in freezable containers 'til needed]

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