L.A. Burger

We're fans of Bobby Flay and his food, so if we want a different take on a burger, I tend to go to his recipes first. This one, an L.A. Burger, is a fantastically fresh take on the regular burger. I omitted the watercress and opted for Cheddar cheese. The avocado relish is a must for this one--it adds a great depth of flavor to the meat and usual condiments. I can't really give any tips for cooking burgers--I'm still trying to master the skill myself and usually end up overcooking the meat (we prefer a pink center, or somewhere between medium/medium-rare). If I ever master grilling the perfect burger, I'll pass along some tips.

Sides included the ever-present-for-burgers baked fries and some baked beans.