Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Makes: 6 servings

1 pkg Knorr® Onion Soup Mix

1 1/2 lbs (750 g) medium ground beef

1/4 cup (50 mL) water

2 tbsp (30 mL) chili powder

1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin

1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) dried oregano

6 slices Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese

(2x 1.5 inches/ 5x3 cm)

1/2 cup (125 mL) prepared salsa

1/4 cup (50 mL) mayonnaise

6 buns

shredded lettuce

coriander leaves

In a large bowl, combine Knorr® Onion Soup Mix, beef, water, chili powder, cumin and oregano; mix well. Divide into 6 equal portions. On a baking sheet pat each portion into a 5-inch (12 cm) thin, round patty. Place one piece of cheese on each patty. Fold edges of meat over the cheese, pressing Mexican Burgers Recipe

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Pasadena California Dining

by David G. Hallstrom, Sr.

According to the latest U.S Government census the city of Pasadena, California has a population of just under 140,000, however the city boasts in excess of 500 dining establishments.

Pasadena has a wealth of shopping centers, stores, boutiques, movie theaters, art galleries, museums and of course it is the host of the Rose Parade and the Rose Bowl and because it is situated on the edge of the San Fernando Valley, at the start of the San Gabriel Valley and just nine miles north of downtown Los Angeles it draws on a large area population. According to the Pasadena Visitors Bureau the city employes in excess of 100,000 people.

Due to the foregoing the city hosts an inordinantly large number of restaurants, coffee shops, fast food pl Pasadena California Dining Recipe

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Holiday Ham: Tips for Choosing

by Linda Schnable

The holiday ham is the traditional centerpiece for Easter, Christmas, and other holiday gatherings. Almost any special meal warrants a holiday ham. Many options are available in choosing a holiday ham and in the quest to make the choice your holiday ham centerpiece a success. You can not judge the value of your holiday ham by the price per pound; you need to look beyond the price for differences in hams that are available. Nutrition labels are a great place to start your comparisons of the ham. The nutrifacts gives information about the calories, fat, cholesterol, protein, and sodium contents of the ham. Generally, nutrifacts for ham are healthy since ham is a relatively lean cut of meat before anything is added. When comparing hams, be certain t Holiday Ham: Tips for Choosing Recipe

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