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Marthe48

(23,594 posts)
1. Did that the other day
Fri Jun 5, 2026, 03:42 PM
11 hrs ago

and finished the meals I cooked, so I can start fresh

I caramelized a sweet onion in butter and olive oil with star anise. I've wanted to try this combination for a long time. I got a package of star anise at a small Asian grocery a couple of weeks ago. From the recipes I looked at, seems like one star anise per onion. I got a small package of lean ground beef, reduced price, at Aldi today, so I made a burger. Lightly heated the bun, and topped the burger with garlic mayo, cayenne, some of the onion, and extra sharp shredded cheddar. That was a treat for me.

I'm not sure I noticed a big difference in the flavor of the onion. I don't make caramelized onions very often. But the burger tasted good. My dishes are done and I'm waiting for the tree service to stop by.

I made a pan of no-bake peanut butter bars yesterday and had one for dessert. My daughter and granddaughter are having a yard sale here tomorrow, wanted something on hand to share

Have a good evening!

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