This is a full-flavored dish and not for those who have plain palette…serve this right after making or refrigerate until cold I prefer it cold, I recommend only using Israeli couscous the regular will be too mushy, all amounts may be adjusted to taste

Servings 4

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup uncooked Israeli couscous

1/4  cup chopped pitted Greek kalamata olives

2  tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1/4 cup chopped red onion

1/2 halved cherry tomatoes

1  tablespoon chopped capers

2 tablespoons  extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 garlic clove, minced

salt and  fresh ground black pepper

2 cups cooked chopped chicken breast

Servings 6-8

INGREDIENTS

2  pounds  fresh green beans, ends trimmed

1-1/2 teaspoons  salt, divided

2  large garlic cloves, minced

1/4  cup olive oil (do not reduce the amount of oil)

1  cup Greek kalamata olives, sliced (or use another brine cured olive of choice)

2  plum tomatoes,  chopped

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon  fresh oregano, finely chopped

1/2  teaspoon fresh ground black  pepper

fresh lemon juice, optional

1 cup crumbled feta cheese (can use more)

Yield 4 burgers

For those who like spicy mix in crushed chili flakes to the ground beef mixture, all amounts may be doubled,  you may prepare the patties up to a day ahead and refrigerate until ready to grill

Yield 4 burgers

INGREDIENTS:

3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

3 tablespoons fresh grated parmesan cheese

1/2 medium onion, finely chopped

3 large garlic cloves, minced

3 tablespoons ketchup or barbecue sauce

1 large egg, slightly beaten

3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

2 teaspoons seasoned salt

1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1 pound ground beef

bacon slices (use as many as you want)

INSTRUCTIONS:———————————–

Set grill to medium-high heat.

In a large bowl mix all ingredients except the bacon.

Form into 4 patties.

Wrap one or two slices of bacon around each patty, then secure with toothpicks.

Place the patties on a greased grill.

Grill until the burgers are cooked completely,