Trying to eat fresh local produce in Boise in early March can present a bit of a challenge.
Why? You ask?
There simply isn't any.
I have spent the past few weeks using up all of my stored potatoes, onions and winter squashes and sorting though the mysterious cans in my cupboards and bags in my freezer.
But yesterday, I decided, HECK with it. Who needs produce?
In a mood to and throw calories and caution to the wind, I made Cuban-Style Burgers. The closest thing to produce in the recipe is roasted garlic and pickles. Bingo! A perfect late winter comfort food.
I used ONE pound of local bison (I didn't have ground beef -- and one pound was plenty for four burgers) and a single slice of Swiss on each one. Otherwise, I prepared them as directed.
These are a veritable orgy of fat and calories ... but most importantly FLAVOR.
Incredible.
I don't regret a single bite.
