Basic Burger

Combine ground beef with onion, salt and pepper in medium bowl; mix lightly until well blended; shape into 6 patties about 1-inch thick.

Place on toasted buns and top with sliced tomato.

Prepare mixture as above. Grill. Mix 1/4 cup mashed blue cheese, 1 tablespoon mayonnaise or salad dressing and 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce in small bowl; spread on grilled patties; grill 2 minutes longer or until cheese is bubbly.

Prepare mixture for Basic Burgers, adding 1 teaspoon mixed Italian spices, crumbled. Grill. Cream 2 tablespoons butter with 2 teaspoons finely cut chives; spread over hot patties.

Prepare mixture for Basic Burgers, add 1/2 cup diced Monterey Jack cheese and 1 to 3 teaspoons chili powder until well blended. Grill as above.

Add 1 can (8 1/2 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained, 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts or almonds and 1/2 cup flaked coconut to Basic Burger mixture.

Add 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup catsup to Basic Burger mixture, just until well blended.

Add 1/2 cup bottled hickory smoke BBQ sauce and 2 thinly sliced green onions to Basic Burger mixture.

Add 1/2 cup crushed cheese crackers or other flavored crackers to Basic Burger mixture.

Add 1/4 cup sour cream, 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, 1 teaspoon each leaf thyme and leaf oregano, crumbled, to Basic Burger mixture.