gourmet girls

Yogurt Marinated Chicken

1/2 large white onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, smashed
5 tblsp fresh lemon juice
3 tblsp fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
1 cup greek yogurt
1 tsp garam masala
salt and pepper
8 skinless chicken drumsticks

In a blender or food processor combine onion, garlic lemon juice and ginger. Puree until smooth. Transfer to large bowl, add yogurt and garam masala. Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours up to one day. Grill 12-14 minutes until cooked through, turning occasionally. Serve with salad and pita or naan bread.

Bacon bit burgers with smoked gouda and steak house smothered onions

6 slices smoked bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
3 tblsp olive oil
2 yellow onions, 1/4 finely chopped the rest thinly sliced
1 1/2 lbs. ground sirloin
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp hot sauce
1 tblsp grill seasoning, such as McCormicks
4 slices smoked gouda
1/4 cup steak sauce, such as A1

Cook bacon until crisp, 4-5 minutes. Transfer to paper towel lined plate to drain, reserving 1 tsp bacon fat if you want. Otherwise you'll need 1 tsp of olive oil. Place chopped onions in pan, cook 2-3 minutes. Place in bowl, let cool. In large skillet, heat 2 tblsp olive oil and add thinly sliced onions. Cook until browned, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in steak sauce.
Place sirloin in a large bowl. Add Worcestershire, hot sauce, grill seasoning, bacon and chopped onions. Combine and divide into patties. Cook in pan 4 minutes per side for medium rare, 6 per side for medium well. Top with cheese, allow to melt slightly. Top with smothered onions.