Recipe

1. If you’re using dry chickpeas, soak them overnight, changing the water every few hours if possible, and then cook them for about an hour before beginning the rest of the process.
2. If you’re using canned chickpeas, rinse and dry as many cans as you want, depending on the crowd you’re feeding.
3. Chop up a red onion and saute it in a bit of oil along with cumin seeds or powder, paprika, ground ginger, coriander, ground all spice, and a touch of cinnamon.
4. While that cooks, mince some garlic and dried apricots, raisins, or whatever dried fruit you like most.
5. Once the onions have cooked, add the garlic in for just 30-60 seconds until it’s fragrant. Then, add in tomato paste and cook that out for a couple of minutes.
6. Deglaze the pan with a bit of water, wine, or lemon juice, and then add in the chickpeas and coat it with the tomato mixture.
7. Add in the chopped dried fruit, salt, and cook for 5 more minutes and you’re done!

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But one component that sometimes falls flat is its usual condiment, ketchup. If you want to take a classic and make it really stand out in a crowd, here’s a tip to add a unique topping to rival anything coming out of a red glass bottle.

Strawberry Burgers Forever

No, we’re not talking about breakfast toast toppings or a sandwich partner for peanut butter. Doctor up some strawberry jam to make your own sweet, tangy and savory burger sauce. Think about it … strawberries actually have a flavor profile very similar to tomatoes. And ketchup is mostly made out of corn syrup, so sweetness is already a part of a classic burger’s allure.

To make strawberry ketchup, dump a small jar of seedless strawberry jam or preserves into a saucepan. Add:

• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• a squirt of hot sauce (I love to use the sweet heat of sriracha)
• pinch of ground cloves
• dash of kosher salt
• few grinds of cracked black pepper

Warm over low heat until nicely combined. Cool the mixture while you prep the burgers.

A Classic Burger Base, With a Twist

Always use high-quality meat freshly ground from your butcher. Anything pre-packaged starts to oxidize and you can quickly lose flavor. Season the patties well with salt and pepper. This is crucial!

Cook to your desired doneness in a hot pan. Try a creamy cheese that’ll pair well with fruitiness, such as provolone or gouda. Since there is a lot of flavor in the spread, all you really need is some crisp lettuce to top it off. If you are really feeling the strawberry love, a few slices of ripe berries won’t hurt, either.

Serve on lightly toasted buns, with extra strawberry ketchup on the side.

Enjoy your new life.

The post Elevate Your Next Burger With This Sweet And Savory Trick appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Recipe

1. If you’re using dry chickpeas, soak them overnight, changing the water every few hours if possible, and then cook them for about an hour before beginning the rest of the process.
2. If you’re using canned chickpeas, rinse and dry as many cans as you want, depending on the crowd you’re feeding.
3. Chop up a red onion and saute it in a bit of oil along with cumin seeds or powder, paprika, ground ginger, coriander, ground all spice, and a touch of cinnamon.
4. While that cooks, mince some garlic and dried apricots, raisins, or whatever dried fruit you like most.
5. Once the onions have cooked, add the garlic in for just 30-60 seconds until it’s fragrant. Then, add in tomato paste and cook that out for a couple of minutes.
6. Deglaze the pan with a bit of water, wine, or lemon juice, and then add in the chickpeas and coat it with the tomato mixture.
7. Add in the chopped dried fruit, salt, and cook for 5 more minutes and you’re done!

The post This Morrocan Chickpea Recipe is Sweet and Savory! appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

But one component that sometimes falls flat is its usual condiment, ketchup. If you want to take a classic and make it really stand out in a crowd, here’s a tip to add a unique topping to rival anything coming out of a red glass bottle.

Strawberry Burgers Forever

No, we’re not talking about breakfast toast toppings or a sandwich partner for peanut butter. Doctor up some strawberry jam to make your own sweet, tangy and savory burger sauce. Think about it … strawberries actually have a flavor profile very similar to tomatoes. And ketchup is mostly made out of corn syrup, so sweetness is already a part of a classic burger’s allure.

To make strawberry ketchup, dump a small jar of seedless strawberry jam or preserves into a saucepan. Add:

• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• a squirt of hot sauce (I love to use the sweet heat of sriracha)
• pinch of ground cloves
• dash of kosher salt
• few grinds of cracked black pepper

Warm over low heat until nicely combined. Cool the mixture while you prep the burgers.

A Classic Burger Base, With a Twist

Always use high-quality meat freshly ground from your butcher. Anything pre-packaged starts to oxidize and you can quickly lose flavor. Season the patties well with salt and pepper. This is crucial!

Cook to your desired doneness in a hot pan. Try a creamy cheese that’ll pair well with fruitiness, such as provolone or gouda. Since there is a lot of flavor in the spread, all you really need is some crisp lettuce to top it off. If you are really feeling the strawberry love, a few slices of ripe berries won’t hurt, either.

Serve on lightly toasted buns, with extra strawberry ketchup on the side.

Enjoy your new life.

The post Elevate Your Next Burger With This Sweet And Savory Trick appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.