Menu: Ahi Tuna Burgers with Wasabi Aioli, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Spinach Salad with Soy-Sesame Dressing

What a perfect summer menu for the grill, and about as simple as it gets! We threw this together in about 20 minutes.

To serve 4:
Ahi tuna burger:

* 1.5 pounds sushi-grade ahi tuna, finely chopped
* 2 large basil leaves, chopped
* 1 scallion, chopped
* 1/2 heaping tablespoons black sesame seeds
* 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
* 1 tablespoon honey
* About 1 teaspoon sesame oil (start with 1/2 teaspoon and see if you need more)
* Lemon zest

Mix all ingredients together using your hands to form patties. Grill until medium rare (sear on high on a very hot grill).

Wasabi aioli:

* 1/2 tablespoons wasabi paste
* 1.5 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise (such as safflower)
* Salt and pepper to taste
* Juice of 1/4 lemon
* Juice of 1/4 lime

Mix together and top burgers. Note: the wasabi packs a real kick; if you don't like the sinus-clearing capacity, you may want to scale back on the wasabi.

Adapted from a mix of Bethenny Frankel's and Martha Stewart's recipes (mostly Bethenny's, which was simpler). Sources: http://www.bethenny.com/2010/06/21/wasabi-tuna-burgers/ and http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/tuna-burgers-with-wasabi-mayonnaise

Garlic mashed potatoes:

* Cut 4 potatoes up; boil; drain; and mash
* While mashing, throw in some butter, salt, milk, cream, and minced garlic (to taste)
* (You could also use pesto, or wasabi paste in these potatoes as well)

Source: This is one of the hubs' signature dishes.

Spinach salad with soy-sesame dressing:

A great compliment to the Asian flavor of the burger, and a nice light dressing that's still flavorful enough to stand on its own (we didn't think it needed much more than the almonds as garnish in the spinach).

Mix together:

* 1/4 cup vegetable oil
* 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
* 1 tablespoon soy sauce
* 2 teaspoons sugar
* 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
* 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

Toss over half a bag of fresh spinach, and add slivered almonds.

Source: http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=337547