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Green Chili Burgers and Godzilla Burgers

Zola Gorgon on

So what can you if you have a relative or friend who tries to push food on you that’s not allowed on your diet? Do what I do. Tell them you are “temporarily allergic” to that food. Most folks don’t hear the word “temporary” but they respect the word “allergic” and quit bugging you. If they know darn well you are not allergic they find that phrase clever and funny. That starts up a conversation. It’s okay to be on a diet and be proud of the fact that you are taking the initiative to take care of your health. This behavior also bolsters the commitment you have in your dieting quest. The more public you are about the process, the more likely you will stick to it.

I’ll admit that on some occasions, I have cancelled my calendar in order to sequester myself and be on my diet. I have not found that to be a solid strategy. I’d say that’s fine for the first weekend. Sometimes it’s good to go to a movie and drink mineral water that first weekend. Those are the hardest first days of a diet. There really is no reason to keep up this behavior. You don’t have to be a mole and go underground. If you get out after losing some weight people will begin to compliment you and you’ll feel better about yourself. That strategy will give you extra confidence to see yourself through all the way to your new weight goal.

P.S. One last strategy for picnic dieting success? Throw the party yourself. That way you’ll have control over the whole menu and you can serve things like this!

Here are two, new, picnic-perfect burger recipes you can make for your next party.

Green chili burgers. Big YUM! (Super easy)

These might sound a little suspect but they are really a delightful twist on your average hamburger.

 

Serves 4, can be doubled easily

Ingredients:

1.5 pounds of ground sirloin or very lean ground beef. If all you can get is 93/7 go with that. Lean is important.
4 Tbl of diced green chilies (they come in a can already diced. Look in Mexican section. They are very mild but lend a nice flavor)
1 tsp of cumin
1 tsp of paprika (use regular or smoked)
2 Tbl of Worcestershire sauce
2 cups of pico de gallo. (this is fresh salsa you can find in the deli. Or you can use a salsa with no sugar. Salsa will have more tomato sauce. Pico de gallo is just freshly chopped onion, tomatoes with spices)

Mix all of the items except the pico de gallo in a large bowl. Form into four large patties. Grill on your outdoor grill or inside on your grill pan. When you remove them from the grill, put the burger on top of lettuce on your plate and top with the pico de gallo. You can have up to a cup of pico de gallo (in that case buy four cups) on top of your burger or go for a lesser amount so you can have a pickle on the side or do as I did and have some celery sticks and slices of cucumber.

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