Simple Weeknight Meals: Green Chile Cheeseburgers, and More

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Green 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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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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