Sometimes, summertime grilling foods can quickly become boring and repetitive. It’s easy to make boring hot dogs and hamburgers the norm with little imagination. How can you add some flair to your warm weather cooking adventures?
California Raisins can be used to spice up your picnic and grilling favorites. They add flavor and texture to homemade sauces, relishes, and salads.
Raisins can be used on the grill to add fiber to your diet and increase your daily fruit intake. One quarter cup of raisins constitutes a full portion of fruit.
Raisins make great summer snacks straight out of the package, but they can also be used in many different recipes. You can make any dish a gourmet one with a little taste of raisins.
This cheeseburger is loaded with sweet California Raisins and will be a family favourite.
Sunshine Cheeseburgers
Four servings
Ground beef 1 lb
1/2 cup California raisins,
Chop
1 teaspoon sea salt and pepper
2 tablespoons Worcestershire
sauce
4 ciabatta bread rolls
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 tablespoons honey and mustard
8 slices of bacon, cooked crispy
4 slices provolone cheese
4 leaves iceberg lettuce
Combine ground beef, raisins and Worcestershire well. Divide and form into four patties. Grill until done. Slice the ciabatta into half and then toast the cut sides on the grill.
Mix the honey-mustard with mayonnaise and combine well. Divide the mixture and spread it on the toasted sides. Place a patty on the bottom half of each ciabatta bread roll. Top it with two slices bacon, one slice cheese and one leaf lettuce. Reassemble and enjoy.
You can find more California Raisin recipes here. www.LoveYourRaisins.com. This fruit is versatile and can be used anywhere, anytime.
