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    Simple Weeknight Meals: Green Chile Cheeseburgers, and More

    By | Shine Food – Thu, Aug 30, 2012 5:32 PM EDT

    Penny De Los SantosGreen Chile Cheeseburgers
    These cumin-seasoned burgers get their heat from a spicy mayonnaise sauce and whole-roasted New Mexican chiles.
    SERVES 4

    INGREDIENTS
    2 lb. ground chuck
    1 tbsp., plus 1½ tsp. New Mexico chile powder
    1½ tsp. ground cumin
    Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
    ⅓ cup mayonnaise
    2 tbsp. ketchup
    4 cloves roasted garlic, mashed to a paste
    2 tbsp. canola oil
    6 roasted New Mexico chiles, peeled, stemmed, seeded, and roughly chopped
    4 slices cheddar cheese
    4 slices Swiss cheese
    4 brioche buns, split and toasted

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    INSTRUCTIONS
    1. In a bowl, combine chuck, 1 tbsp. chile powder, cumin, and salt and pepper; form into four 8-oz. patties and chill. Whisk remaining chile powder, mayonnaise, ketchup, garlic, and salt and pepper in a small bowl; refrigerate sauce until needed.

    2. Heat oil in a 12″ cast-iron skillet over medium heat; working in 2 batches, cook patties, turning once, until a thick crust develops on both sides, about 10 minutes for medium-rare. Top each with 1/4 of roasted chiles and 1 slice of each cheese; cover with lid to melt cheese. To serve, place 1 patty on each bottom bun and spread top buns with some of the sauce. Cover burgers with top bun and serve immediately.

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    André Baranowski Cowboy Cookies
    These treats are from a beloved recipe of the former first lady Laura Bush. With their delightful mixture of cinnamon, oats, dark chocolate, pecans, and coconut flakes, they're a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
    MAKES 24 COOKIES

    INGREDIENTS
    ¾ cup flour
    ¾ tsp. baking powder
    ¾ tsp. baking soda
    ¾ tsp. ground cinnamon
    ¼ tsp. kosher salt
    6 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened
    6 tbsp. sugar
    6 tbsp. light brown sugar
    1 egg
    ¾ tsp. vanilla extract
    ¾ cup rolled oats
    ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips
    ½ cup chopped pecans
    ½ cup sweetened flaked coconut

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    INSTRUCTIONS
    1. Heat oven to 350°. In a bowl, whisk first 5 ingredients; set aside.

    2. In a large bowl, beat butter with a handheld mixer until smooth. Add sugars; beat until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat until smooth. Add flour mixture; beat to form a dough. Stir in oats, chocolate, pecans, and coconut. Form dough into 24 balls; divide between 2 parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until cooked through, 16-18 minutes. Let cool.

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