Get the grill going this weekend for a final summer grill and impress with these tasty end of summer scorchers

THREE national days in the US are devoted to celebrating burgers – and now the UK has its own.

Today is National Burger Day, with juicy discount deals up for grabs in burger chains across the country and stores vying to produce the most delicious burgers and buns.

16

16

To get involved, I have compiled the tastiest treats on the shelves this week.

So see what you can cook up – and have a patty on the back for being such a brilliant burger chef.

Deals of the week

NAB some super savings this Bank ­Holiday. As summer draws to a close, stores are clearing out stock.

So don’t miss this great chance to swoop in and snap up some bargains.

Zizi discount code

16

STARTER as you mean to go on. Get a free starter or dessert when you buy a main meal at Zizzi on Sunday 27 and Monday 28 August. Download a code at .
SAVE: Average £5

Skins sports wear discount code

16

SHAPE up with 20 per cent off body-hugging sportswear at Skins. Use code VCP20 via . Offer ends September 3.
SAVE: Average £20

Vistaprint discount code

16

PRINT your own money . . . almost. Get £30 off orders over £90 at Vistaprint. Use code VPSAVE60 by September 3 at .
SAVE: £30

New SodaStream Fizzi White

16

MAKE your fizz the biz. New SodaStream Fizzi White models worth £99.99 up for grabs for £10 today at . Get in quick.
SAVE: £89.99

New Grand Charcoal BBQ Grill

16

HERE’S a hot offer.

New Grand Charcoal BBQ Grill plus Warming Rack, was £159.99 now £74.99 at .
SAVE: £85

Talikser Sky Malt from Morrisons

16

ENJOY a wee dram at a wee price. Talisker Skye Malt 70cl was £38 and is now £27 at Morrisons.
SAVE: £11

POTENTIAL SAVINGS: £240.99

MOST READ IN MRS CRUNCH

QUIDS IN

The 20 places to get FREE pints, coffees and burgers to see you through to pay day

HEAT WAVE

I tested 10 gadgets to keep you warm this winter & one cost 1p an hour to run

PLANT POWER

Giving Veganuary a go? The Plant Revolution range at Morrisons has your back

WRAPPED UP

Shoppers rave about Morrisons new winter line and prices start at just £2.50

Top of the crop

16

16

KEEP the vegetarians well fed by snapping up these delicious meat-free options.

• At Tesco, you can buy two Beetroot Burgers or two Mushroom Burgers for £2.25, or buy three packs for the price of two.
• Buy a pack of Secret Sausages Vegetable Lincolnshire Sausages, 240g, for £3.89 at and add another free.

Drink

16

RAISE a tasty toast with these sparkling selections.

• Save a third on Ara Single ­Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, down from £10.59 to £6.99 until Tuesday. Save a third on Called’Oro Prosecco at Waitrose until ­Tuesday, down from £10.99 to £7.99.
• Tesco is offering three selected wines for £12.
• Top of the BBQ picks are the Italian Zinfandel, £4.50, and the Dino Sangiovese, £5.50.
• At Morrisons, uncork two tasty bottles for £10 including ­Freixenet Vintage Brut, £9, and Castillo de Menara Reserva, £7.50.
• Save £2 on Jacob’s Creek Pinot Grigio at The Co-op, down from £7.79 to £5.79 until September 5.
• For beers, Morrisons has a 12-pack of Tiger Beer for £6, which is just 50p a bottle.
• There’s five-litre keg of ale or cider for £12 – including Wainwright, Old Golden Hen, Warsteiner and ­Friels Cider.
• Get four 440ml cans of Kronenbourg or San Miguel for £4.60 at Waitrose or buy two packs of each for £8.

Meat Feast

16

TUCK into these super-meaty deals.

• Morrisons has a crowd-pleasing BBQ British meat pack for £10, saving you £3.52, including four Pork Loin Steaks, four Sandwich Steaks, six Best British Pork Sausages and four Quarter Pound Steak Burgers. ­Available until Monday, while stocks last.
• has Kings of Low & Slow BBQ Pork Rib Rack, 460g, for half price, now £2.75.
• Buy in bulk at the Co-op and get a four-pack of Chicken Burgers for £4, two for £7 or three for £10.
• Save 86p on Birchwood Farm two British Beef Rump Steaks from Lidl, down from £4.65 to £3.79.
• Get a pack of Irresistible Pork and Chorizo Burgers from the Co-op for £2.49 or get two packs for just £4.

Keep 'em on side

16

16

SNAP up these great buys on side dishes, salads and sauces.

• Save 49p on Heinz Barbecue Sauce at Waitrose until Tuesday, now £1.50.
• Perfect for posh burgers, save 38p on Roberts Bakery Brioche Rolls, pack of four, now £1.11 at .
• Sink your teeth into Tesco Corn On The Cob, twin pack, down from £1 to 89p. Save £1.40 on Sainsbury’s Pimento Olives With Black Pepper, 280g, now only £2.
• Add some crunch to your spread with £1.09 off Tyrrell’s Crisps at Waitrose, now just £1.
• Save a third at Waitrose on Hellman’s Mayonnaise, now £1.26.
• Make a huge salad with a twin pack of Tesco Romaine Lettuce Hearts, down from £1 to 49p.

Mexican Corn on the Cob

(serves four)

16

YOU NEED:

• 4 corn cobs
• 3 tbsp mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp sour cream
• 3 tsp garlic salt
• 1 lime, juice only
• 60g Parmesan, grated
• 1 tsp smoked paprika, or chilli powder for extra heat
• 1 small handful ­coriander, chopped

METHOD:

• Get the barbecue hot or preheat the grill to medium/high.
• Place the corn directly on the ­barbecue or under the grill and cook for 10 to 15mins, turning often, until the kernels are spotted brown.
• Meanwhile, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream and garlic salt – the spread ingredients – in a small bowl and the Parmesan, smoked paprika (or chilli) and coriander – the ­topping ingredients – in another small bowl.
• Set aside.
• Carefully remove the corn cob from the grill and transfer to a large platter.
• Smear the spread all over each corn cob then sprinkle evenly with the ­topping.
• Serve immediately.

Lamb Koftas

(serves six)

16

YOU NEED:

• 1 tbsp tagine paste
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 500g minced lamb
• 1 handful fresh mint, chopped

METHOD:

• Heat the olive oil in a frying pan add the onion and sauté for 2 minutes.
• Pour the onion mixture into a large bowl, stir in the minced lamb, the mint and the tagine paste, then season to taste.
• Divide the mixture into 6 equal pieces.
• Shape the meat around 6 metal skewers, pressing it tightly around each skewer in the shape of a sausage.
• When the barbecue is hot, cook the koftas for 12-15 minutes, turning frequently until browned and cooked through and no pink meat remains.
• Serve in a wrap, either on their own or with a dip.