Since I have trouble digesting gluten, sandwiches and burgers on buns are no longer in my dinner plans. I know that there are gluten-free breads but they are a woeful substitution. Last night I decided just to eat the innards of a traditional grilled hamburger. I put the meat on a bed of lettuce that had a smear of mayo and topped it with onions and ketchup. It was not like the real thing but it was fine.

I made our family favorite, Texas caviar, as a side. The combination of beans and fresh vegetables that is spiced up with a jalapeno, Tabasco, and chipotle chile powder is really tasty.