Burgers

Hamburgers: 1 pound ground beef (I use ground chuck) 1/3 cup minced green pepper 1/3 cup minced onion one clove of garlic, minced salt and pepper dried herbs, if you like them Mix everything together, and form into 4 or 5 burgers. Grill, broil or fry over medium/medium high heat (cast iron gives a nicer crust than stainless or a nonstick pan, IMO) for about 4 minutes a side, or until done to your preference. Roasted potatoes: Scrub or peel 3 or 4 medium potatoes. Cut them lengthwise into quarters, then slice across to make 1" or so chunks. Toss with a few teaspoons of oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and a few teaspoons of whatever herbs or spices you like. Sometimes I make these with lime juice, cumin and oregano, which I think is pretty damned tasty.