Blisstree » hamburgers http://www.blisstree.com Family, Health, Home and Lifestyles Sun, 20 Dec 2009 08:23:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 11 Toppings to Build a Better Burger http://www.blisstree.com/articles/11-toppings-to-build-a-better-burger/ http://www.blisstree.com/articles/11-toppings-to-build-a-better-burger/#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:55:49 +0000 Christine Gooding http://www.blisstree.com/?p=116137 Post from: Blisstree

11 Toppings to Build a Better Burger

]]> A well-cooked burger patty is divine, but toppings have a lot to do with how phenomenal a burger can taste too! Here are eleven toppings ideas to build a better burger:

Image credit: audelising

Image credit: audelising

  1. Salsa. Top a patty with spoonfuls of bottled salsa, or better yet create your own! Mix together chopped red tomatoes, onions, fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime. Refreshing!
  2. Cheese. All kinds of cheese! Grate cheddar over your patty. Melt some Brie. Crumble Feta. How about some Mozzarella? A layer of cream cheese.
  3. Hot, hot, hot! Jalapenos. Roasted red peppers. Chili flakes. Wasabi. Homemade chili. Spice that burger up!
  4. Greens galore. Basil leaves are yummy, and so is a scattering of arugula on your burger. How about some alfalfa sprouts or spinach?
  5. Sweets for my sweet. Caramelized onions. Candied walnuts.  A drizzle of honey.
  6. Go tropical. Pineapple rings. Thousand Island dressing. Sweet and sour sauce. Apple slices.
  7. Breakfast in my burger. A hash brown. Sunny side up egg or scrambled. Strips of bacon. Diced ham.
  8. Fajita Fun. Sour cream. Guacamole. Diced tomatoes. Salsa. Shredded lettuce. Yum!
  9. Asian flavors. Chinese five-spice seasoning. Grated ginger. Hoisin sauce.
  10. The Classics. Catsup. Pickles. Cheese. Mustard. Mayonnaise.
  11. Go for Crunch! Potato chips. Deep-fried onion rings. Apple chips. Sliced almonds.

What do you top your burgers with?

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]]> http://www.blisstree.com/articles/11-toppings-to-build-a-better-burger/feed/ 0 The Best Things In Life Are Free And Barbecued! http://www.blisstree.com/articles/the-best-things-in-life-are-free-and-barbecued-35/ http://www.blisstree.com/articles/the-best-things-in-life-are-free-and-barbecued-35/#comments Fri, 11 Jul 2008 22:11:39 +0000 kadi http://www.supernannyrules.com/the-best-things-in-life-are-free-and-barbecued/ Post from: Blisstree

The Best Things In Life Are Free And Barbecued!

]]> Just like the majority of Americans, we are not going on many road trips this summer. We went to Laughlin, NV, which is three hours away and cost a crap load of gas money to fuel our 15 passenger van. Other than that, we are doing the whole summer staycation. So what is a parent to do with a house full of kids and very little summer funds? We call Uncle Mike! Daniel’s brother, who lives in our town, has a new pool. Luckily, he welcomes us and the craziness that comes with our presence. We pack up the van, grab some BBQ items and head over for a day of fun in the hot desert sun. Here are a few pics of our last staycation at his house:

As you can see, swimming at uncle Mike’s is just as fun as a day at the beach… and we don’t end up with sand in our bathing suits! Here is my recipe for burgers so tasty, they have caused many a fight over who gets the first one!

Kadi’s Cowpoke Burgers

ground beef

crumbled bacon

shredded cheddar cheese

buns

slices of beefsteak tomato

 arugula

 red bell pepper

  pearl onions

ranch dressing and BBQ sauce

  1. Combine ground beef (or turkey) with bacon and shredded cheese.

  2. Form patties big as a man’s hand and 1/2 in thick.

  3. Grill 15 minutes over medium heat, or until cooked to your liking.

  4. Brush the insides of buns with ranch dressing.

  5. Grill buns 2 minutes.

  6. While patties cook, saute red pepper and onion in olive oil, until tender.

  7. Place patties, tomatoes, arugula and pepper mix on buns.

  8. Top with BBQ sauce.

  9. Enjoy!

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