August 22, 2012 ®*i* $lortlanò (ribs truer Diversity Special Edition _— _________ Spicy Pan-Fried Squash Page F ood Cheddar Bacon Hamburgers Pan-fried squash makes an excellent taco filler! Serve on warm, fresh com tortillas. Top with black beans, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado and your favorite salsa. A great and easy way to add some flavor to your ham­ burgers! Ingredients Ingredients • • • • • • • • • • 1 pound ground beef • 1/2 cup sh red d ed Cheddar cheese • 2 tablespoons pre­ pared horseradish • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon pepper • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder • 1/2 cup real bacon bits • 4 hamburger buns 1 acorn squash, halved and seeded 1/2 onion, cut into chunks 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon ground cumin salt to taste ground black pepper to taste ground red pepper to taste 1/4 cup olive oil Directions 1. Cut squash into chunks and remove rind. Shred squash apd on­ ion in a food processor. Place in a colander and press with a potato masher to drain any excess liquid. Transfer to a bowl and mix with flour and egg. Season with cumin, salt, pepper, and red pepper. 2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place walnut-sized scoops of the squash mixture into the hot oil. Press flat with a spatuld. Cook 3 to 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Directions 1. Preheat grill for high heat. 2. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, Cheddar cheese, horseradish, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and bacon bits using your hands. Shape the mixture into 4 hamburger patties. 3. Lightly oil the grill grate. Place hamburger patties on the grill, and cook for 5 minutes per side, or until well done. Serve on buns. NEW SEA SO N S J M A R K E T b M- «S Pasta Siciliano à sài This wonderful and easy skillet pasta dish includes sun-dried tomatoes, olives, pine nuts, feta cheese, and crushed red pepper flakes. Ingredients • 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked farfalle pasta • 1/4 cup olive oil • 3 cloves chopped garlic • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes • 2 tablespoons lemon juice • 1/2 cup pine nuts • 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives • 1 /2 cup chopped sun-dried toma­ toes • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese • salt and pepper to taste continued ' W ' on page 12 A R BO R LODGE • 503.467.4777 Interstate Ave & Portland Blvd CONCORDIA • 503.288.3838 NE 33rd & Killingsworth' Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter at N ew SeasonsM arket.com • Connect with us