Non Cow Burgers, the sequel

Sometimes the sequel is better, usually it’s worse, sometimes it’s about the same.  That reminds me, it’s time for my annual eye exam

I am happy to tell you  that the version with oatmeal is better than  version #1 with bread crumbs.  By a lot.  Plus oatmeal is supposed to help lower your cholesterol. That together with skipping meat, your LDL will make your doctor proud.  This oatmeal batch did sit in the refrigerator more than 24 hours, that may have been the reason why they are so much more moist.  They held together when I fried them. I think you could even  cook them on a grill and not have them fall through the grates.

BTW, if you ever try to grill asparagus, put them crosswise of the grates. You’re welcome.

I used the same recipe as No Cow Burgers the first episode, but instead of a cup of fresh bread crumbs, I used a cup of quick-cooking oatmeal.  (not cooked, straight out of the round box).  And they sat at least 24 hours in the refrigerator.

·         * About food processors.  Cooking with no meat means lots of chopping and prepping. I don’t know about you, but my giant size food processor is stored up high, heavy and to get it down requires a ladder, a bit of fumbling and occasionally some bad words.  Then, after I use it, clean up is a hassle.

Never complain unless you have a solution: I have two.

Solution #1 

A few years ago for Mothers’ day my kids got me a mini  food processor, It’s very cute about 5” from end to end. Easy to store, no bad words and easy to clean up. I have used it a lot. Maybe you think kitchen utensils should not be given as gifts.  Maybe not from husbands but from my kids I like cooking utensils.  I love to cook.

Still some people would think this is strange.  For example, several years ago I had exiled back to Michigan with only the things I could fit into my Ford  Escort. Her name was Frieda.  I was short on money and short on pots and pans.With limited space in the Escort  I had to choose between shoes and pots and pans.  You know which I chose.  So for my birthday I wanted a big soup pot.  We went out to lunch and the kids had brought a beautiful big gift-wrapped box. The curious (I won’t say nosy) women in the next booth leaned over  and watched as I unwrapped it. Boy were they disappointed when I took out a sturdy chrome soup pot.  I was very happy.

Solution #2 

This past Christmas season  I found another small blender, as seen on TV: the Magic Bullet. Oh, you might laugh, my family did too. But it takes up very little counter space, is easy to use, and easy to clean up.   I like it when I only need to chop a few tablespoons or cup of  nuts or crumbs or veggies.  It’s really great for making a protein shake.  Note: I have found that a protein shake made with Baileys is really tasty.

Just trying to help you enjoy a meat-less experience.