Burgers, Madame?

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The waiter comes to the table and politely asks, "Burgers, Madame?"
What?? Oh no, I must have dosed off at the computer, but it was a nice dream. The French sun was warm, and I was feeling very mellow at my table along the Champs-Elysees. The gentle sound of the language and the cooing of the pigeons were lulling me into a nice stupor -- oops maybe that was the wine.


When I woke up I wondered what I could do to recreate that nice relaxing feeling. I decided I needed to invite some friends over and forget about the hectic pace of my life for a while. So come on over. Let's have a small dinner party.




My herbs are coming right along and one thing I have an abundance of is thyme. (I'd rather have an abundance of time) Why not start the grilling season off with a new twist. We'll have a small gathering of friends and pretend we're eating in a sidewalk cafe in Paris. Small tables with market umbrellas lit with white lights, glowing candle flames, and sparkling glasses of wine chilled and ready to sip. Sound like fun?
I have just the recipe for this occasion, Burgers a'la Francais.



1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
3 T Dijon mustard
1 T minced thyme
1 T white wine
2 T minced onion
2 garlic cloves, minced

Combine all ingredients, form into 6 patties, and grill.

I thought a little sun-dried tomato, red onion, and arugula would top it off nicely.
Be sure to use buns fresh from the bakery, perhaps open-faced to save on carbs. Healthy and delicious.
Bon Appetit!