tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post3675532013107596024..comments2024-03-18T05:45:16.156-07:00Comments on more than burnt toast: Confessions of a Kofta Burger LoverValerie Harrison (bellini)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-67793508513128735172011-01-24T12:35:20.375-08:002011-01-24T12:35:20.375-08:00I think your kofta burgers are quite legendary Val...I think your kofta burgers are quite legendary Val! I love the the tzatziki you served with them too!Peter G | Souvlaki For The Soulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10589888584542143132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-84157261266383946972011-01-23T15:41:25.591-08:002011-01-23T15:41:25.591-08:00Yum! Middle eastern food sounds great.Yum! Middle eastern food sounds great.Maris (In Good Taste)http://www.ingoodtasteblog.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-25060500219997478862011-01-23T12:12:39.739-08:002011-01-23T12:12:39.739-08:00Very exotics burger mixture with the spices but Tz...Very exotics burger mixture with the spices but Tzatziki is a nice foil for that.Peter Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01907758539058786065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-50787720201236279032011-01-23T10:18:00.279-08:002011-01-23T10:18:00.279-08:00I love putting tzatziki sauce on falafel wraps! I ...I love putting tzatziki sauce on falafel wraps! I will have to try out your recipe, Yum!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16965060694595598180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-71732959283482812072011-01-23T07:26:29.126-08:002011-01-23T07:26:29.126-08:00I know what you mean, Val. I agree. I can only sha...I know what you mean, Val. I agree. I can only share foods I have learned that I love. As a foods teacher and a Thermomix Demonstrator I have learned to always preface everything I demonstrate with "I am teaching you how to make this according to my palate. You will need to adjust the seasonings to your own." That focus, learning how to understand and then please one's own palate has been huge. So many people, especially young cooks, don't think about what they could do to make the dish yummy to them. Sometimes it is as easy as "leave out the onions". "I can do that?" I know I am now a little off topic... but knowing how to cook is the essential part. And one will only do that if they are going to really enjoy what they make. Just giving my students or clients permission to change things up has been inspiring. You many think that would be obvious. But, truly, so many do not think about that. The taste is the barrier and so that idea is not a good one. That's why I love the "design your own" part of each unit so my students really get to play with their food and learn how to adjust seasonings, or at least experiment with them, to please their own palate. For my Thermomix clients, I ask questions and try to prepare the demonstration recipes to their taste: do you like ginger? etc. <br />I was so surprised to see garam marsala in the kaftas, but I loved that you added this spice to them. That would really be a different touch to the "traditional" kafta. And, I make tzatziki too, but only with the yogurt cheese, cucumber, garlic, salt and EVOO. I know some add mint. You add parsely and lemon. I love both of those kinds, too. <br />Obviously, you got me on a roll this morning! <br />:)<br />ValerieA Canadian Foodiehttp://www.acanadianfoodie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-11602786363734116722011-01-23T07:11:12.089-08:002011-01-23T07:11:12.089-08:00I've made kafta (I've known this as kafta,...I've made kafta (I've known this as kafta, not kofta for years now), but never thought of a burger format - I love the idea - Yum!Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09455806583315138949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-24178450337219692662011-01-23T03:20:15.202-08:002011-01-23T03:20:15.202-08:00This looks fabulous and I love all the ingredients...This looks fabulous and I love all the ingredients! I totally agree, you should cook what you enjoy Val! I'm fairly certain that I could spend a week (or more!) with you and love every bit of food that came from your kitchen.Shelbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11068638453383917637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-32987542018562446432011-01-22T23:09:55.074-08:002011-01-22T23:09:55.074-08:00i often dub something 'greek' just so i...i often dub something 'greek' just so i'll have an excuse to smother it in tzatziki. :)<br />nice burger, val!gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02368850949339758604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-78062978435422316132011-01-22T21:02:01.664-08:002011-01-22T21:02:01.664-08:00Oh yes, I'd love one of these burgers- the fla...Oh yes, I'd love one of these burgers- the flavors sound delicious! And don't let anybody tell you what you can and can't cook- everything you share looks amazing. :)scrambledhenfruithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14185472195155916663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-83200936609589584672011-01-22T12:51:11.936-08:002011-01-22T12:51:11.936-08:00Val, we had these last night and your recipe is ri...Val, we had these last night and your recipe is right on!! The herbs and spices were wonderful. Thanks. SusanSchnitzel and the Trouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04074542460030763545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-3862686269677545522011-01-22T06:09:34.834-08:002011-01-22T06:09:34.834-08:00Love this Valli look absolutely yummy and deliciou...Love this Valli look absolutely yummy and delicious, awesome, my boy would love this!! gloriaGloria Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055543111865966546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-20329397745824522672011-01-22T03:46:25.609-08:002011-01-22T03:46:25.609-08:00I made something similar last year and had forgott...I made something similar last year and had forgotten all about it. I love burgers in all of their guises so I will be giving this a try.Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02457380718488241980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-55233033631258127882011-01-21T21:49:07.331-08:002011-01-21T21:49:07.331-08:00I like all of the spices that you combined in this...I like all of the spices that you combined in this kofta burger, which separates it from all the rest. It's no wonder you are a kofta lover, this looks so good!Fresh Local and Besthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06975218501433243628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-6093822500175717152011-01-21T12:43:06.838-08:002011-01-21T12:43:06.838-08:00I just read an article in the NYTimes about family...I just read an article in the NYTimes about family feuds over chicken adobo, so I am not surprised that some would give you 'tude. I've been the object of truly hostile criticism here and there; it gets composted w/ the coffee grounds, banana peels, and egg shells. <br /><br />Even though I'm now a vegetarian, this recipe is very scrummy. I've always liked your recipes, Val, and look forward to your personal touch in the kitchen.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14970742141705361136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-66627138459308970612011-01-21T11:51:34.498-08:002011-01-21T11:51:34.498-08:00Wonderful flavors in these kofta "burgers&quo...Wonderful flavors in these kofta "burgers", they sound just perfect with tzatziki sauce!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-27880020680551058382011-01-21T09:17:42.675-08:002011-01-21T09:17:42.675-08:00Food blogging has personally challenged me to see ...Food blogging has personally challenged me to see if I can overcome food aversions that I've had for most of my life. That's a good thing. I always love the recipes that you post, because they make me think outside the box. You cook with passion, and I'm going to bookmark this recipe. It's lovely!Foodiewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071730074240565916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-41930979322653227082011-01-21T08:45:15.149-08:002011-01-21T08:45:15.149-08:00This burger looks delicious! I agree with the rest...This burger looks delicious! I agree with the rest of the commentors that say you have a great palate and we will love the recipes that you love best!Jenn @leftoverqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13241666095331534803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-776457430064298502011-01-21T07:47:10.460-08:002011-01-21T07:47:10.460-08:00Lovely and just my kind of food. I always look fo...Lovely and just my kind of food. I always look forward to your posts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-20616274946308106622011-01-21T06:54:42.716-08:002011-01-21T06:54:42.716-08:00I love all the flavors in this great looking burge...I love all the flavors in this great looking burger, especially when topped with a spoonful of tzatziki sauce. Yummy.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16675573152135600754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-60948214504565487332011-01-21T06:36:35.342-08:002011-01-21T06:36:35.342-08:00Loe it. And. I love Lebanese food inspiration grea...Loe it. And. I love Lebanese food inspiration great aste.Thanks for shareSylviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08774102162667883516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-74216258355852408142011-01-21T05:48:19.536-08:002011-01-21T05:48:19.536-08:00This does totally sound like the BBFF I know! I t...This does totally sound like the BBFF I know! I think I will try this using some ground lamb that I have. My mom is coming to visit this weekend, and I know that she'd enjoy it, as well. Thanks, Val :DHeather S-Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02722720171083290211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-49507065415205593722011-01-21T05:17:44.440-08:002011-01-21T05:17:44.440-08:00I love the flavors in your burgers, Val. You have ...I love the flavors in your burgers, Val. You have to know we're all going to try them, if they're your favorite! How can we resist?<br />Of course, the Tzatziki sauce would be enough incentive for me!Barbarahttp://www.moveablefeastscookbook.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-30997065161274945202011-01-20T20:22:49.842-08:002011-01-20T20:22:49.842-08:00Can I please order a to go ? These look incredibl...Can I please order a to go ? These look incredibly delicious-no wonder you love them.Roadtrek Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13613040285492585556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-70450173721578270802011-01-20T17:40:30.519-08:002011-01-20T17:40:30.519-08:00Bookmarked!Bookmarked!Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01565340772467109199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-26262438798125194142011-01-20T17:15:51.021-08:002011-01-20T17:15:51.021-08:00I think you've proven to your readers that you...I think you've proven to your readers that you have a trustworthy palate. If you like, we will too! This burger is a perfect case in point.FOODaloguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355740020698779655noreply@blogger.com