Jazzed-Up Burgers

Here is our favorite way to make burgers:

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves

Mix all ingredients together by hand. Form into 4 burgers, then grill to desired taste.

This is also really good with a slice of mozzarella cheese melted over the top. We made some of these burgers today, as a matter of fact.

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Have you tried Glad Steam Lock Bags? I love them! My sister-in-law turned me onto them last weekend, and they are really great. I think they are available everywhere now, but I found mine at Target.

Labor day signals the end of summer, and I have to say, I'm not all that broken up over it. Autumn is my favorite time of the year, and it is a beautiful time of the year, here in Idaho. It also means our trip to Maine is that much closer!