Holiday Road

Lynne is getting ready for a road trip, so the sisters recall their most memorable road trips from when they were growing up ones they've taken with their nuclear families. Nancy recalls the time she learned the hard way that Kathy does not drive after ten pm. The sisters share a story about the first recorded road trip ever, road trip best practices for moms and share the best burger recipe. WHATS FOR DINNER: Steakhouse Burgers (from Once Upon a Chef) INGREDIENTS 2 pieces white sandwich bread, crusts removed and cut into 1⁄4-inch pieces 1⁄3 cup milk 21⁄2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 garlic cloves, minced 11⁄2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons ketchup 3 pounds 80 to 85% lean ground beef 3 scallions, white and green parts, very nely sliced (optional) 8 hamburger buns INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the grill to high heat. In a large bowl, mash the bread and milk together with a fork until it forms a chunky paste. Add the salt, pepper, garlic, Worcestershire sauce and ketchup and mix well. Add the ground beef and scallions and break the meat up with your hands. Mix everything together until evenly combined. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and form compact balls. Flatten the balls into 3⁄4-inch patties about 41⁄2 inches across. Form a slight depression in the center of each patty to prevent the burgers from puffing up on the grill. Oil the grilling grates. Grill the burgers, covered, until nicely browned on the rst side, 2 to 4 minutes. Flip burgers and continue cooking for a few minutes more until desired doneness is reached. Before serving, toast the buns on the cooler side of the grill if desired. Freezer-Friendly Instructions: e uncooked burgers can be frozen for up to three months. (Freeze the burgers on a baking sheet or plate so their shape sets, then transfer them to a sealable plastic bag for easy storage.) Defrost the burgers overnight in the refrigerator prior to serving and then cook as directed.