I think I have mentioned in the past that one of my favourite tv programmes is an American series known as triple D, where the presenter, a chef and restaurateur in his own right travels the country visiting independent food outlets that viewers recommend. Well in this programme quite a few of these places have their own burger recipes, and they always look huge, juicy and extremely tasty. It is therefore quite fortunate that this programme is on late at night or despite the fact that I am not a burger fan, I may be tempted to go and buy one. Anyway, I have also said about the fantastic electric mincer I purchased from Amazon a few months ago. And here the two 'subjects' come together.

I had defrosted a couple of sirloin steaks purchased mucho reduced some months ago and we were going to have them for dinner yesterday. But they turned out to be quite small. Enter my son, and the mincer. He minced each steak, along with a small onion, using the medium holed disk, and he added some chilli flakes to his own portion. He then formed the mince into a patty, covered with cling film and placed in 'fridge for an hour. Later he cooked them on the ridged griddle pan.

All I can say is WOW. He had taken note of two of Guy's (the programme presenter) mantras, first, handle the mince/patty as little as possible, and second, never ever press on the burger once it is on the grill. Result? The most amazing tender,light, juicy and delicious burger I have ever tasted. It melted in the mouth leaving just the taste of best steak. So when I say that yesterday we had burger and chips with salad, take it from me, this was no ordinary bog standard burger!!!!

Today is going to be Jewish Chicken Penicilian with Mash Potatoes.