It’s Summer, and that means lots of outdoor cooking and probably too many burgers. A little variation, like this Lamb Burgers instead of a hamburger makes even a very simple meal feel a little bit special and intriguing. I also switch out the conventional bun and serve it on some really good bread. It’s amazing what good crusty bread rather than a processed hamburger bun can do to complete the feeling of everyday elegance. The cool yogurt cucumber sauce and some Summer tomatoes enhance the Mediterranean flavors of the Lamb Burgers. Serve it with a lightly chilled pinot noir and you’ve got all you need. Serves 4 1 pound ground lamb 1 cup diced red onion 2 cloves minced garlic 1 teaspoon celery salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon hot paprika 1 teaspoon sumac if you can find it or lemon zest if you can’t 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes 2- 4 ounces of feta cheese 4 inches cucumber ½ cup yogurt 1 stem mint leaves salt to taste lettuce tomato bread or bun Dice the onions. Sauté the onions in 1 teaspoon olive oil until they’re becoming translucent. Add the minced … Continue reading →