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On this date in history:

1916 The first self-service grocery store, Piggly Wiggly, was opened in Memphis, Tenn., by Clarence Saunders.

1941 Jews over the age of 6 in German-occupied areas were ordered to wear yellow Stars of David.

1970 Palestinian guerrillas seized control of three jetliners, which were later blown up on the ground in Jordan after the passengers and crews were evacuated.

1975 Czechoslovakian tennis player Martina Navratilova, in New York for the U.S. Open, requested political asylum.

1996 Eddie Murray of the Baltimore Orioles hit his 500th career home run during a game against the Detroit Tigers.

1997 Britain bade farewell to Princess Diana with a funeral service at Westminster Abbey.
 

Todays Recipe: Caesar Salad Beef Burger on Garlic Crostini

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

1 pound 95% lean ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 romaine lettuce leaves
1/4 cup freshly shaved or grated Parmesan cheese

Garlic Crostini:

8 slices sourdough bread (about 1/2 inch thick)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 large cloves garlic, cut lengthwise into quarters

Combine ground beef, minced garlic, salt and pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape into four 1/2-inch thick patties.

Grill over medium heat coals or medium heat gas grill setting until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F, 8 to 10 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time. Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired.

Meanwhile, brush both sides of bread slices lightly with olive oil. Place bread around outer edge of grid. Grill until lightly toasted, turning once. Remove bread from grid, rub both sides of each slice with garlic quarter.

To assemble place one lettuce leaf on each of four slices of bread, top each with burger. Sprinkle evenly with cheese and top with remaining slices.