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BBQ Burgers Get Me Every Time

by Kelly • June 10, 2013 • Burger Board • 0 Comments

Have I been a bad blogger or what? Coming and going as I please. Not keeping you up-to-date on every little thing. I know. I’ll try to do better internets. Life is just BUSY. So, so BUSY. Between the LASIK (still doing great, by the way) and our second anniversary, a Red Sox game and another announcement I’ll get to later in the week, life is crazy busy. But never too busy for burgers. Especially the summery goodness of a BBQ burger.

Unfortunately, we don’t have a grill (or any outdoor space to put one) right now, so these aren’t cookout BBQ burgers, but they were still delicious. I mixed some BBQ sauce into the beef patties with garlic, salt and pepper before throwing these bad boys in the pan. Then, I topped each off with some more BBQ sauce, and a big hunk of onion. Served on a gluten-free bun, these bad boys fit the bill for a warm evening. To complete that summery feeling, I did a little corn on the side thing—gotta get those veggies.

More to come this week. AND, spread the word: my Esty shop will be closed from this Friday – July 1 so I can add some new products and take a little break.

Cilantro Chicken Burgers Get Me Every Time

by Kelly • May 1, 2013 • Burger Board

Although my posts have been slightly sporadic lately, the activity certainly has not slowed down one bit. We’re eating burgers, dancing up a storm and making crafts along the way. This latest burger, the chicken cilantro burger, in the burger series was devoured a couple weeks ago, but I’m going to do my best to describe just how tasty it was.

I found a few recipes online that inspired me to make this refreshing burger. Here are three that served me well: 1, 2, 3. Served with some blue corn tortilla chips and semi-homemade salsa, it was the perfect weeknight meal.

I was just using those recipes as inspiration, and my final mix was ground chicken meat, fresh cilantro, onion, red bell pepper, lime juice, garlic, salt and pepper. I would have thrown in some jalapeño too, but I didn’t have any on hand so I added some crushed red pepper to give them some heat.

I used our typical gluten-free Udi’s buns and topped the burgers with lettuce, some pepper jack cheese and some “easy guac.” Easy guac is some smashed up avocado with lime juice and garlic. Easy ~~peasy~~ guac.

Like I said, these were a great dinner and I could definitely see the Mr. and I making them again soon. They’re perfect for summer months when you’re craving a burger, but want something with a fresher taste.

Buffalo Turkey Burgers Get Me Every Time

by Kelly • April 4, 2013 • Burger Board, Recipes

After Burger #6, I knew I needed a winner for number 7. And. This. Is. It. The Buffalo Turkey Burger. It’s topped with blue cheese. It’s topped with broccoli slaw. It’s the perfect way to get this Burger Project back on track.

You guys already know of my love of Buffalo sauce. And this burger is the perfect vessel for that hard-to-resist Buffalo flavor.

I paired the burger with some fresh celery and carrots, to add to the whole Buffalo-wing-in-a-burger experience.

Basically, for the recipe, I added Buffalo sauce and little red cayenne pepper to some ground turkey. If you’re looking for a more thorough recipe, there’s a great one over on Skinny Taste, which just so happens to be one of my favorite food blogs.

Sloppy Joe Burgers Get Me Every Time

by Kelly • March 26, 2013 • Burger Board, Cooked It

OK. In the interest of full disclosure and honesty and truth in blogging, etc. Right up front. I’m going to tell you that this was a burger fail. Excellent in concept, poor execution. The idea was, a sloppy joe, but way less sloppy, like a burger. Hence, Sloppy Joe Burger.

Things started out looking good. Don’t you think? I did. You’re probably wondering why there is ketchup on them, right? Well. I decided to make my own sloppy joe seasoning, instead of using a packet. (I ~~think~~ know this is where things started to go wrong.) The recipe I found called for adding a cup of ketchup as you browned the ground meat. So, I squirted some on before I flipped the little guys.

They looked delightful. I was so ready to have a delicious dinner. So, I placed a patty on my gluten-free bun, threw some chips on the plate and took a bite. It was… interesting. As were the next few bites.

I couldn’t figure out what was “wrong” while I was eating the bun too. I took a little bite of just the burger and discovered the problem. Too much garlic was it? (is there such a thing?) Or maybe too much smoked paprika? Or too much ketchup? Maybe I should have started with a packet of sloppy joe seasoning.

I even spared Mr. GMET from trying these bad boys out. The leftover burger snuck it’s way into another dish where I could balance the overuse of so many spices. And the recipe? You’re not getting it from me. Or anyone for that matter. Because it didn’t work.

Better luck next time, I suppose.
Tilapia Burgers Get Me Every Time

by Kelly • March 15, 2013 • Burger Board, Cooked It, Recipes
Today, because it’s Friday. Because it’s Lent. Because I left you hanging all week. Today, I thought I’d share this tasty non-traditional burger I whipped up last week. Burger number 5 of 20 is a Tilapia (Fish Cake) Burger with chipotle ranch dressing. And, it’s gluten-free!

I started off with this recipe from Martha Stewart, but quickly realized it would need some tweaking. For instance, saltine crackers aren’t gluten free. I’m not a fan of horseradish. And I didn’t need to make tons of small fish cakes, just two big ones.

The tweaking paid off. These were the perfect Friday night meal for us. And Mr. Gets Me Every Time said he would eat these again—even before the Chicken Parm Burgers. Coming from a man who loves Italian food and isn’t really into seafood, this came as a pleasant surprise to me. We had a salad with these tasty burgers and it was a great Friday night in.

Here’s my version of the recipe:

BURGERS:
3 tilapia filets
olive oil
5 tbsp (gluten-free) breadcrumbs
1 tsp lemon juice
1 heaping spoonful of mayonnaise
A few shakes of parsley
Pinches of: salt, pepper, crushed red pepper

CHIPOTLE RANCH:
Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
Hidden Valley Ranch dressing
Most of the directions are the same as Martha’s.

Pre-heat oven to 400. Coat filets with olive oil (I used my Misto) and sprinkle each side with salt and pepper. Bake fish for about 10 – 15 minutes, until roasted through.

While your tilapia cools, cut up one of those peppers then mix with a few tablespoons of ranch dressing.

Once the fish is cool, heat up about two tbsps of olive oil in a pan. Meanwhile, flake your fish with a fork into a bowl along with 4 tbsp breadcrumbs, the red pepper, parsley, lemon juice egg and mayo. Mix it all together carefully, then split into half and form two patties.

Spread remaining breadcrumbs on flat surface and coat fish cakes with crumbs. Cook each patty over medium heat until the breadcrumbs are golden before serving on your favorite buns (ours our Udi’s Gluten Free Buns.)
Blue Cheese Burgers Get Me Every Time

by Kelly • March 6, 2013 • Burger Board, Recipes

We’ve got a burger. We’ve got fries. We’ve got blue cheese and caramelized onions. We’ve got really bad pictures! So, please excuse me as I quickly hurry us through this delicious burger, number 4 of 20.

This is my first attempt at a “stuffed” burger and it went pretty well. The Mr. and I both love blue cheese, so this was bound to happen. If you’re not a blue cheese fan, you could always sub something like a sharp cheddar. The trick in stuffing the burger was making sure all the cheese was sealed up in the ground meat so it didn’t come oozing out. Overall, this was successful and a trick we’ll definitely be using again.

RECIPE:
No recipe from me on this one, I scoured the internet, read a few and then riffed on it to make my own. Check out these recipes from Cookstr, Relish and Fine Cooking. We added a bit of low-sodium Dale’s to the ground meat to give the beef a little more flavor. Totally optional, of course.

RESULTS
All the recipes say the same thing, the caramelized onions take a while, but are worth it—I couldn’t agree more. We passed the time by watching a rerun of The Big Bang Theory and smelling the french fries cook up in the oven (they’re the Alexia brand, very tasty.) Go make yourself a batch, squeeze some ketchup on the plate and enjoy.

Chicken Parm Burgers Get Me Every Time

by Kelly • February 21, 2013 • Burger Board

Burger number three is a little out of focus in the pictures, but it was a full-on focus on flavor for a weeknight dinner. This chicken parm burger came together for a few reason. One, ground chicken was one sale. Two, I had a hankering for some sweet, spicy marinara. And three, Mr. GetsMe adores Italian (and Italian-inspired) cuisine.

This time, for you, dear readers, I even got a mid-cooking shot, above. I turned the heat down, put on a little marinara and some mozzarella before throwing a lid on it to melt the cheese. It was all the flavors of chicken parm coming together in one pan.

Voila! A little melted mozzarella goes a long way. I used a generic marinara, but jazzed it up with some extra garlic, a little parmesan cheese and some Italian spices. Our weeknight meals tend to be a little less indulgent, so I just added a side salad and dinner was served. The verdict? These were delicious, though a little rich. The Mr. commented that it was like eating an actual plate of chicken parm.

And now, for the less than professional recipe:

BURGERS:
1/2 lb ground chicken
2 tbsp (gluten-free) breadcrumbs
3 tbsp marinara
A few shakes of Italian seasoning
Pinches of: salt, pepper, crushed red pepper, garlic powder

TOPPINGS:
marinara
shredded mozzarella cheese

Mix, but don’t overmix, all the ingredients together. Form two patties and put a dent in the middle with your thumb. In a well-oiled skillet, over medium heat. cook the burgers 8-9 minutes on each side. Turn heat to low, top with marinara and cheese, if desired, and cover for one minute or until melted. Serve on your favorite bun (ours our Udi’s Gluten Free Buns.)

Stamping Cards Gets Me Every Time

by Kelly • February 6, 2013 • Craft Up, Crafts, Gallery, Made It

The Great Craft Up 2013 continues! This year I’m trying to use up all the craft supplies I have before I buy any more. It’s the Great #CraftUp2013, and you’re invited!

I have seen stamps popping up more and more in my daily internet travels. From Pinterest to blogs to Twitter, they seem to be everywhere. At first I thought they were only for scrapbooking (not into it) but after having these three stamps in my shopping cart for a while, I decided they weren’t for scrapbooking at all. They’re for making cards.

Needless to say, I finally got the stamps. And they are a perfect way to keep #CraftUp2013 rolling. In the last ten years I have amassed more plain notecards than any one person should ever own. I don’t know why. It’s like I’m drawn to paper stores (and the card aisle at Target) like a moth to a flame. But the stamps… these stamps are going to help rid me of my paper obsession.

I think the “Happy Birthday to ______” is my favorite because it does allow you to go a little crazy in saying “Happy Birthday” to the same person over and over in so many ways. I went a little stamp crazy on that striped one. The “Because You’re ________” stamp also hold lots of promise. “Because You’re Loved.” “Because You’re The Best.” “Because You’re Graduating!” The list goes on and on. In fact, I’ve already used it on some “Thank You” notes.

I’m looking forward to getting some use out of “It’s Going To Be __________” in the next couple weeks. “It’s Going To Be Awesome” is my go to, but I think it could be “epic,” “beautiful” or, (wait for it) “legendary” could also work here.

Are you joining in #CraftUp2013? My friend Elizabeth (@SeagrassStudio) is climbing aboard. Let me know if you are too!

PS. My stamps were totally inspired by the fab Elise. Check out her stamp shop!

Jalapeño Ranch Turkey Burgers Get Me Every Time

by Kelly • February 4, 2013 • Burger Board

You guys. I’m starting to think burgers was just as good an idea as tacos. And I’m only two burgers in. I know, right? Just like tacos, burgers seem to be the perfect weeknight, throw together meal. I mean, sure… burgers can get complicated. But these latest are anything but.

Since ground turkey is the perfect vehicle for burger flavor, I think there will be many variations on the turkey burger within the 20. This one, the Jalapeño Ranch Turkey Burger, happened because I had a jalapeño and we were in the mood for something a little spicy. (I would totally add more peppers to this in the future.)

For the burgers I took half a pound of ground turkey and mixed it with a diced jalapeño and half a packet of dry ranch seasoning. They cooked for about 6-7 minutes per side in a sizzling hot frying pan. And they were delicious. I topped mine with a little ranch dressing and some pepper jack. (Not the healthiest burger, but definitely delicious.) I also whipped up a quick black bean salad with corn, salsa and cumin as a little side dish.

(Here’s my recipe… but I am no professional cook, so maybe some googling will give you a more solid recipe!)

BURGERS:
1/2 lb ground turkey
1/2 packet Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning
1 jalapeño, diced

TOPPINGS(optional):
lettuce
onion
pepper jack cheese
ranch dressing

Mix, but don’t overmix, all the ingredients together. Form two patties and put a dent in the middle with your thumb. In a well-oiled skillet, over medium-high heat. cook the burgers 6-7 minutes on each side. Turn heat off, top with cheese, if desired, and cover for one minute or until melted. Serve on your favorite bun (ours our Udi’s Gluten Free Buns.)

BLACK BEAN SALAD
1 can black beans, drained & rinsed
1/3 cup white corn
3 overflowing tablespoons of salsa
2 tsp cumin

In warm skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add all ingredients, stir well. Cook until beans are warmed through.

Replanting Gets Me Every Time

by Kelly • January 29, 2013 • Craft Up, Crafts, Gallery

This year I’m trying to use up all the craft supplies I have before I buy any more. It’s the Great #CraftUp2013, and you’re invited!

Grow, plant, grow! Do you see that? It’s the plant I got when I picked up some succulents over the summer. I managed to kill the succulents right away, true story. But this guy? This guy is thriving! Just take a look at where he started. Maybe the pictures don’t do him justice. Regardless, he needed a new pot.

I picked up a basic clay pot and decided, per my #CraftUp2013, that I would use supplies I had around the house to jazz it up a little bit. I started with a coat of metallic silver paint, but I thought it needed more color. So I thought I’d add some washi tape.

But as soon as I put it on there, I realized two things. First, it didn’t look like it did in my head. And, it would be even cooler if I painted over it, then removed the tape to make some killer stripe pattern. Yeah. That didn’t work either. So much so that I didn’t even take a picture of an in between. The next picture is the final (for now) result.

This was a layer of silver, some gold metallic spray paint, then more silver brushed over top since plan A didn’t work out so well. And you know, I like the effect. I like that some of the clay pot is still showing through. I like the brush strokes of the gold mixed with the silver. And I especially like how the paint bubbles after I water the plant.

This little plant of mine has taken up permanent residence in our kitchen window this winter, adding a hint of life to otherwise dreary winter days. How have you been keeping winter at bay?

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