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Classic burger recipe that you can try at home:

Ingredients:

1 pound (450g) ground beef (preferably 80% lean)

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 clove of garlic, minced

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

4 burger buns

Your choice of toppings (lettuce, tomato, onion slices, cheese, pickles, etc.)

Condiments (ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise)

Instructions:

In a bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix well, but avoid overmixing as it can make the burgers tough.

Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each portion into a patty, about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick.

Preheat a grill or a pan over medium-high heat. If using a grill, oil the grates to prevent sticking.

Place the burger patties onto the grill or pan and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium doneness. Adjust the cooking time based on your preferred level of doneness.

While the patties are cooking, you can toast the burger buns. Place them on the grill or in a toaster for a few minutes until lightly toasted.

Once the patties are cooked to your desired doneness, remove them from the heat and let them rest for a couple of minutes.

Assemble the burgers by placing a patty on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Add your choice of toppings such as lettuce, tomato, onion slices, cheese, and pickles.

Spread condiments like ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise on the top half of the bun.

Place the top bun over the toppings to complete the burger.

Serve the burgers immediately while they're still hot.

Enjoy your homemade burgers with your favorite sides and condiments! You can also customize the recipe by adding other ingredients like bacon, sautéed mushrooms, or different types of cheeses to suit your taste.

 

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KFC-style crispy potato wedges:

Ingredients:

4 large potatoes

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions:

Wash the potatoes thoroughly and cut them into wedges. Leave the skin on for added texture.

Place the potato wedges in a large bowl of cold water and let them soak for about 30 minutes. This helps to remove excess starch and makes the wedges crispier.

In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. This will be the coating mixture.

Drain the potato wedges and pat them dry with a paper towel.

Preheat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or a large pot to around 350°F (175°C).

Toss the dried potato wedges in the flour mixture until they are evenly coated.

Carefully place a few coated potato wedges into the hot oil and fry them in batches for about 5-6 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

Remove the fried wedges from the oil using a slotted spoon or tongs and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Repeat the frying process with the remaining coated wedges.

Once all the wedges are fried and drained, transfer them to a serving plate and season with additional salt and spices if desired.

Serve the KFC-style potato wedges hot with ketchup, BBQ sauce, or your favorite dipping sauce.

Enjoy the crispy and flavorful KFC-inspired potato wedges as a tasty side dish or snack!