Luana’s Hawaiian Teriyaki Burgers

1½ pounds ground beef

1 small onion, chopped

1 egg

¼ cup soy sauce

2 cloves garlic, minced

½ teaspoon fresh ginger, minced

2 stalks green onion, chopped

1 tablespoon sesame oil

Combine all ingredients in large bowl; mix well. Form into patties. Fry, grill, or broil. For additional taste, serve with a slice of pineapple on top of each burger.

Mandy’s Organic Chicken Chowder

2 tablespoons butter

¼ cup onion, chopped

1½ cups cooked chicken, cubed

1½ cups carrots, diced

1½ cups raw potatoes, diced

2 chicken bouillon cubes

1 teaspoon salt

⅛ teaspoon pepper

2 cups water

3 tablespoons flour

1½ cups milk

Melt butter in a 3-quart saucepan. Add onions and sauté until tender. Add chicken, carrots, potatoes, bouillon cubes, salt, pepper, and water. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender. Combine flour and ½ cup milk in a jar. Shake until blended. Add to vegetables along with remaining milk. Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. Yields 1¾ quarts.