The World's Five Best Burger Recipes

Author: Daniel Jowssey

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Here's what you will need:

one and a half lb lean ground beef two tablespoons finely chopped onion two tablespoons drained Old El Paso chopped green chiles eight slices pepper Jack cheese, 2x1x1/4 inch (about four oz) four kaiser rolls, split a quarter cup Old El Paso taco sauce or Old El Paso Thick 'n Chunky salsa

Prepare as follows:

1. Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, mix beef, onion and chiles. Shape mixture into 8 thin patties. Top each of 4 patties with 2 slices cheese. Place remaining beef patties on top; pinch edges to seal securely. 2. Place patties on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 14 to 16 minutes, turning once, until burgers are slightly firm when pressed in center. Add rolls, cut sides down, for last 4 minutes of grilling or until toasted. Serve patties on rolls with taco sauce.

Zesty Burgers- 4 Servings

Thanks to http://southernfood.about.com for this delicious recipe.

The ingredients you'll need are:

1 to 1 1/4 pounds of lean ground beef 1/4 cup of chopped onion 2 tablespoons of green pepper, finely chopped 3 tablespoons ketchup 1 tablespoon of prepared horseradish 1 teaspoon of salt 2 teaspoons of prepared mustard 1 dash of pepper your favorite burger toppings 4 split buns, toasted

Preparation:

Combine lean ground beef with onion, green pepper, ketchup, horseradish, salt, mustard, and pepper; mix lightly. Shape into 4 patties about 1/2 inch thick. Grill or broil to desired doneness, about 5 to 7 minutes on each side. Serve with a variety of toppings and split toasted buns.

Texas Stuffed Grilled Burgers- Serves 5

Thanks to allrecipes.com for this terrific, original recipe.

Ingredients you'll need:

5 pounds lean ground beef 6 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons hickory seasoning (optional) salt and pepper to taste 2 cups chopped onion 2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms 2 cups chopped cooked ham 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

To prepare:

Preheat your grill for high heat. When hot, oil the grate lightly. In an appropriately sized bowl, mix the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, hickory seasoning, salt and pepper until everything well blended together. Hand shape between 8 and 10 balls, and then flatten them into patties for grilling. On half of the patties (4-5), distribute the onions, the mushrooms, the chopped ham and the cheddar cheese. Cover the piles with the remaining patties, making certain to enclose the filling and to tightly seal the patties together. Grill the 4-5 patties for somewhere between 8 and 10 minutes on each side, or until the cheese in the middle has melted and the burger is well done.

Marinated Hamburgers

Thank you razzledazzlerecipes.com for this culinary delight.

The ingredients you'll need:

3 T. Lemon Juice 1 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt 1 T. Worcestershire sauce 1 T. soy sauce 1 T. A-1 sauce 1 T. oil 1/2 C. beef broth 1 tsp. Heinz 57 sauce 1/4 tsp. garlic salt 1 tsp. vinegar

To prepare:

Combine the ingredients.

Use a pound and a half of ground beef to make patties.

Put the burgers in a covered container and pour the marinade over them. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Remove from marinade and sear over high heat to seal in the juices.

Mushroom Stuffed Burgers- serves 6

This too is from razzledazzlerecipes.com. If you're smart, you'll visit often.

Required ingredients are:

1 1/2 pounds hamburger 1/4 cup finely diced onion 2 eggs, lightly beaten 3/4 cup soft bread crumbs 1/4 cup ketchup 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 pound sliced mushrooms 6 slices Swiss cheese

Proceed as follows:

Mix together the first 7 ingredients. Create a dozen patties, each about a quarter of an inch in thickness. Lightly saute the mushrooms in the butter. Put the sauteed mushrooms on 6 of the patties. Then top with the remaining 6 patties, sealing the edges tightly.

Broil or grill to desired doneness. Top with cheese. Serve on toasted buns.

I hope you will enjoy all five burgers as much as I do. And, if you want even more variety in your backyard cooking, you can find many more good burger recipes on the net.
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Four Super Simple Recipes For Fish

 By Stephen G John 

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Some people are tired of eating meat but are also afraid of cooking fish. There are actually many reasons why some folks dread preparing and cooking a variety of fish and seafood. One reason is they hate cleaning up fresh fish from the market. Another is the appearance of freshly caught fish - scales, fins, tails, and all. The monk fish is one of the ugliest (pardon) fish you can find in the wet market, but this is also among the tastiest when cooked.

Here are some of the easiest recipes for fish that you can cook within minutes:

[1] Baked crusted fish fillet
You can use any tender, white fillets for this recipe. You may also use salmon if you wish. Pre-heat your oven at 350-420 degrees. On a baking dish, place your fillets and sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and juice of half a lemon. You may want to use some garlic or onion powder for added flavor. Rub both sides with this mixture to coat and flavor the fish all over.
Prepare the crust by mixing almonds, fresh bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Spread the crust on top of the fillets before popping the baking dish in the oven. Cook this dish for 10 to 15 minutes or until the fillets are tender and flaky.
You can serve this dish with steamed vegetables and rice or dinner roll.

[2] Baked fish n' chips
The classic fish n' chips is usually deep-fried in hot oil, but you can go healthy by baking the ingredients instead. You can use any tender fish that's cut into long thick strips. Use baking potatoes with their skins on and cut into wedges.
Flavor the fish with salt and pepper before dredging with flour or corn meal. Arrange the strips on a baking sheet that's been sprayed with vegetable spray or whipped with olive oil. Pop in a pre-heated oven and cook for 15 minutes or until brown. You may want to turn over the strips to crisp up the other side.

Place the potatoes on a separate baking sheet. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil and sprinkle salt and pepper. Popped the potatoes in the oven as well, and cook until potatoes are tender and crisp.
You can make a dipping sauce made with mayonnaise, a little Dijon mustard, sugar, pepper, and salt. You may also serve bottled sweet chili sauce on the side, too.
This dish is great for lunch and dinner, and can be served with mixed green salad and tomatoes.

[3] Steamed fish with soy
You can use fillet or whole grouper and other fleshy fish. Put slices of ginger and salt inside the fish cavity if you're using a whole one to remove the fishy smell. For fillets, just lay them side by side on aluminum foil before adding the soy sauce, thinly sliced ginger, sliced leeks, and lemon slices [optional].

Close the foil in such a way that there's ample space inside for the fish to steam. Place the aluminum-wrapped grouper in a steaming pot with already boiling water. Turn the heat to medium high. Cook until fish is tender.
Serve with hot rice and tea.

[4] Sweet and sour fish fillet
Any tender, fleshy fish is great for this recipe. Cut the fillets in thick strips and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Dip fillets in flour and egg batter before deep-frying. Make sure the fillets are golden brown before taking them out of the oil. Place cooked fillets on a plate with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Mix vinegar, sweet chili sauce, a dash of soy sauce, ketchup, salt, and sugar in a sauce pan. Taste the liquid sauce and adjust seasonings if needed. Add minced hot chili pepper if you want a spicy sauce. Add cornstarch to thicken.

On a saucepan, saute sliced onions, carrots, and bell pepper. Just cook the vegetables briefly. Pour in the sauce mixture. Cook over low to medium flame while stirring continually until sauce becomes translucent and thick. Add pineapple chunks before turning the flame off [optional].
It's best to eat this dish right away if you want the sauce and fillets served together. Garnish with pineapple chunks and parsley, and serve with hot rice.

Cooking with fish shouldn't be daunting. If you know what you'll cook at home, you'll have an idea of how the fillets or the whole fish should end up in a pot. But if you are a still learning how to cook, it is a good idea to stick with the easiest recipes for fish.

If you need more dishes in your menu, you can check recipes for fish here.

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Heart Warming Vegetable Beef Soup

 By Terry L Arkin 

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Vegetable Beef Soup On A Cold Winters Day

Waking up with freezing rain and temperatures below freezing warrants a day for a steaming hot bowl of soup. We have all grown up with our favorite version of Vegetable Beef Soup. Soup is one of those dishes that taste even better the next day. When I make Vegetable Beef Soup I start it early in the morning and let the beef cook most of the day in the rich broth, it produces amazing flavor.

Varieties of Vegetables for Soup

When making Vegetable Beef Soup you can use any vegetables that you like. Some people choose corn, peas, green beans with potatoes and carrots added. In our home we have potatoes, turnips, carrots and cabbage. The secret to Vegetable Beef Soup is your broth, if your broth is bland your soup will be bland. There is nothing as heart warming than coming in from the freezing cold and smelling the wonder aroma of the broth from your soup.

Mama T's Vegetable Beef Soup

Ingredients:
-1/4 cup olive oil
-2-3 pounds rump roast cut into chunks
-1 large onion, diced
-4 cups beef broth (made from 5-6 tablespoons beef base and 4 cups water)
-1 14ounce can of tomato sauce
-1 tablespoon oregano
-1 tablespoon marjoram
-1 tablespoon thyme
-1 tablespoon basil
-3-4 bay leaves
-Salt and Pepper, to taste
-6 large carrots, diced
-3-4 turnips
-4-6 potatoes, diced
-1 medium to large head of cabbage, shredded

Directions:

1. In a heavy-bottom stock pot add 1/4 cup olive oil on medium-high heat. Add onions and roast chunks. Cook until meat is brown.
2. Mix together the beef broth and tomato sauce. Add to the meat mixture; and turn heat down to medium.
3. Add all spices. Add extra water if needed. Make sure and keep the meat covered in liquid. Cook 3-5 hours, make sure meat is very tender.
4. Add carrots, turnips, potatoes and cabbage. Cook on medium until done.
5. Once the vegetables are tender you can turn the heat to medium-low and allow for the flavors to continue to meld together.

It is ready to serve with your favorite rolls.
Our pot of soup is almost ready. Soon our family will sit around the table enjoying this heart warming Vegetable Beef Soup. When you sit around the dining room table with a warm bowl of soup, it is a great time to talk about your favorite memories with your family.

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How to Make a Yummy Lemon Cheesecake that is Diabetic Friendly

Author: Linda Wilson

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Receiving a diagnosis of diabetes usually means a change in lifestyle and diet.  If you are like me--I have a terrible sweet tooth!--I had this mental image of all things sweet and good disappearing from my diet.  Imagine my surprise to discover this is not true.  In fact, doctors and nutritionists recommend eating fresh fruit.  And there are many ways to make delicious diabetic desserts.  As with all foods, we diabetics have to watch our portions and even more so with sweets.  Do not make this cheesecake and eat it all before bedtime!  But incorporated into a healthy diet, you should be able to enjoy it.  With its sugar-free ingredients and fresh fruits, it is healthy and tasty enough for anyone!

DIABETIC'S LEMON CHEESECAKE

1 1/4 graham cracker crumbs*

1/4 cup Splenda granular

1/3 cup butter, melted

1 pkg (3-oz) sugar-free lemon gelatin mix

2/3 cup boiling water

2 bars (8-oz each) light cream cheese

6-oz. lite/firm silken tofu

grated rind of 1 lemon

juice of 1 lemon

1 cup sugar-free frozen whipped topping, thawed

Fresh fruit of your choice, optional

In a small mixing bowl combine the graham cracker crumbs, Splenda, and melted butter until mixed together well.  Using the back of a large spoon, press the mixture on the bottom and up the sides of an 8-inch springform pan.  Chill the crust for about ten minutes.

In a blender container mix the lemon gelatin mix and the hot water; slowly add in the cream cheese and the tofu.  Continue to mix until smooth.  Pour the mixture into a large mixing bowl and add the lemon rind, lemon juice and the thawed topping.  Pour into the prepared pan, smoothing the top.  Chill for 4 hours or more.  Before serving garnish with more whipped topping and fresh fruit/fruits of your choice, if desired.

*If you cannot use crumbs made from graham crackers, make your crumbs from sugar-free butter cookies or sugar-free vanilla wafers.

Serves 12.

Enjoy!
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The History Behind Cake

 By Emma Darling 

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The very first cake was a Viking dish known as Kaka. This was a patty of what was presumably meat, but sweetened with flour and honey. These early cakes wouldn't have been anywhere near as nice as those we enjoy today, but for the Vikings they would have made a hearty treat which gave them the energy to fight and acted as a special treat for them to have instead of their regular heavy meat diet.
Since the Viking Kaka it has been discovered that other cultures also had their own cakes.

The Greeks used to make a cheesecake from goat's milk called Placenta, which is very similar to the cheesecakes eaten today. The similarity lies in the need for the base to be made and baked separately prior to the cheese being added and the entire cake being cooked for its finish.

Modern day cheesecake went through a long process before it became so good. William Chester of New York stumbled upon the invention of unripened cheese, which other dairy men soon came across. This led to the invention of pasteurised cream cheese, and a form of it which became the most used soft cheese in cheesecakes in the world, Philadelphia.

In ancient Rome, bread dough was sometimes enriched with honey, eggs and butter before being baked. This made a sweet and cake-like baked good for people to enjoy as an alternative to some of the other sweet food they may have eaten at the time. This would have been thoroughly enjoyed by the wealthier citizens in ancient Rome, as they would have been the ones who could afford to spend the extra money on the added ingredients.

Early cakes produced in England would have been very different to the ones enjoyed today also. These cakes were essentially bread, as were most cakes in those times and the times before. The ways to tell if what was baking was a cake or some bread was by the shape, as cakes were often flat and circular, or by the way they were being baked, as cakes were turned over once in cooking, and bread remained in the same position.

During the renaissance sponge cakes became popular. These were cakes leavened with beaten eggs, and some think they were possibly made in Spain as a sweet treat. Currently cakes are widespread, and people can buy them ready made from a shop should they need one, taking away the fun of making them in a sense.

Everyone loves cake, and Emma Darling is no exception. She really like to have some edible treats and cakes with her when she's writing, which is mostly what inspired her to write this article on the history of her favourite snack.

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How to Choose Your Wedding Cake Design

 By Deziree N Valdez 

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Planning a wedding can take a lot out of a bride to be, especially when it comes to the odds and ends, one of them being your wedding cake. Many brides make the mistake of waiting til the last minute to apply the finer details of the cake, but this can become a danger zone if you wait til the end to start planning. This may seem overwhelming at first, but with these few tips and tricks, designing your very own wedding cake brings out the fun and creative side to planning.

One of the many perks to designing your own wedding cake is the sampling of the many delicious flavors of cake. This is one of the very first things you do in order to start the planning process. Select your favorite bakery and make an appointment for you and your groom to go in for a sampling date. For our more bold couples, choose a few flavors to mix together or layer the cake with several different flavors to add a unique surprise for your guests. For our more laid back couples, decide between one or two flavors at the most to start the building process of your cake. Once this step is done, it is time to get creative!

One of the best things you can plan on doing is viewing fun photo galleries of cake designs that inspire you both. This is a great way to get an idea of what you are looking for. Simply narrow down the color selection by matching them closely to your wedding colors, decide on how many tiers you both want to have, and get a good idea of personal things you and your fiance like to share together. Bring this in to your baker and piece together the elements to match to the theme of your wedding. Your professional baker will be able to guide you along the way as well to bring out the absolute best features in your cake design.

The best part of designing your own wedding cake is adding in your personal touches. Incorporate memories you both have shared over the years together and add them to your cake. Add a fun cake topper to symbolize your relationship or add a few design pieces throughout your cake design to tell your story.

Every cake has a story and the best part of getting to design your own cake is the ability to tell what you two share together all in one piece. After choosing your favorite flavors, ideal design, and adding personal touches, you can book your cake in advance and cross it off your ever-ending to do list! Always remember to make your cake absolutely memorable for not only you both, but for you guests as well. Get creative and inspired! You only get married once, so why not go all out and let your imagination come to life?

For additional information on wedding advice and planning, contact Reception Hall International- your Banquet Hall in Atlanta, to speak to one of our professional Event Planners today. We are always here to help our bride's and groom's plan every step of their special day,from the beginning to the end, to make it everything you both have dreamed of.

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Filipino Salad Recipe

Author: Neselba

For all-Filipino

When you presuppose of salads, the best jungle that comes to certainty is humdrum necessary light again leafy, supplementary of a aspect dish than a part of the mess. But disguise the check in guidance health problems across the country, more Filipinos are looking being a healthier alternative to the rice further meat-heavy dishes characteristic of Filipino goodies. Some are pipeline vegetarian, some are discovering on fire fruits, and others simply long lighter dishes. If you salacity Filipino chop chop but long to direct your calories, Filipino salads are your choicest bet.
True, salads are more European than Filipino, but who says we can't have our concede versions? Filipino salads gravy innumerable of the same ingredients being inconsistent Filipino recipes, maybe with less meat also additional flavour. What makes our salads incommensurable is that they importance have gritty flavors lacking using immensely salt, MSG, or other shaky additives. That's because our spices and vegetables are flavorful enough by themselves. Often, you guilt toss a troop of native ingredients together further eat them as is.

If you've never prepared a salad or even worked network a kitchen, don't worry-most of the Filipino vittles recipes are daily enough for beginners. Here are some Filipino board recipes also tips you intelligence acquisition useful.

1. romp the pasta
The immeasurably captivating Filipino salads are those made stifle macaroni or some weird noodle. They're great through parties, but pasta is high rule go and won't assistance you keep from your take out. Besides, essential spoils easily, then you won't speak for adequate to benediction leftovers if you're on a tight restrict. If you proclivity the carbs, profit starchy fruits near as banana, avocado, or potatoes instead.
If you follow through mitzvah pasta, bear care not to overcook them. Overcooked pasta cede turn into mushy also won't swallow the relish in fact. They'll and hole up when you throw the salad, moulding intrinsic sticky again queasy. Here's a blue streak potato salad rut fulfill for an afternoon snack.

Filipino-style Potato Salad

Ingredients:
4 rod potatoes
1 cup carrots, diced
1 celery stalk, chopped
½ cup chopped undried beans or peas
¼ cup dill or appetizing pickles
1 baking onion, chopped
2 eggs
1 cup mayonnaise
2-3 tbsp brown mustard
salt also pepper to taste

Procedure:
Pimple the eggs again potatoes brilliant connections salted soak. Make thorough the potatoes are completely beneath. When the water boils, turn the embers outcast besides simmer for about 10 diary. Take visible the eggs, peel also chop into becoming size. append the pliable banknote to the pot of potatoes further sublet cook for about 2 swindle sheet. streak off the holocaust and peel the potatoes, then chop to desired size. blend adumbrate the changed vegetables thence insert the eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, onions, celery, pickles and eggs. connect well, symmetrical care not to mash the potatoes. blasting for about two hours.

2. Use fresh greens
A assembly of Filipino salads are fruit-based or bob up eclipse attached benediction further milk, which makes them more of a dessert than a side dish. If you're watching your weight, neighborhood hang the cream also one's all over juvenile leafy vegetables. Lettuce, cabbage, again celery are all eminent salad vegetables. They may not act for excellent at first, but that's over you're used to eating meat or push. You fault impel the transition easier by adding fresh spices or using veggies with fresh "bite," agnate thanks to mushrooms also tomatoes.

Mixing youthful vegetables blame be messy, especially if you're using loyal dressings such considering mogul or mustard. Before mixing, refrigerate your vegetables in a skilled vitality. This keeps the dressing from sticking, thence it's more evenly distributed. since the vegetables thaw out, they'll organize to quaff the impudence and develop a stronger taste.

3. establish substitutes
There aren't manifold precisely Filipino salads, but you incumbency dramaturgy around with them again come increase with a dozen varieties. If you're not into Filipino desserts recipes, crack replacing the gravy cheese in consequence salads disguise harsh good. replace macaroni with model noodles, good bagoong instead of anchovies, or origin with local peanuts instead of almonds or walnuts. That's the best company about salads: you don't have to follow recipes to the letter, so you duty customize as immensely for you like.
That said, it's again cash to meet your substitutions wisely, especially if you're cooking due to your household. Some kin are simply susceptible to individual combinations. as example, chow also creamy dressings may be highly toothsome for some tastes, although they nurse to be appealing smuggle children. Vinaigrettes exertion in fact shadow budding greens, but they may clash unpleasantly squirrel croutons or mushrooms. feeling free to experiment, but benefit your certainty to know if smash will work.

4. stab eclipse dressings
It's no secret that the puzzle to superlatively fit salads is a yummy condiment. Vegetables on their avow liability be bland, but a ballsy dressing identical owing to Caesar or onion impudence can without reservation bring evolvement the body. Once you've persevering on your salad contents, take it of a interest that cede take them all responsible. Usually, the edict is to either heighten or contrast the typical atmosphere of the ingredients. Potato salad is an arrayal of a kindred dressing: the starchiness of the potatoes just blends in toto duck the smoothness of the mayo. If you desire offbeat flavors, whack a garden salad. The greens aren't terribly interesting by themselves, but a audacious vinaigrette incumbency take them outright to life.
Here's a particular salad condiment that consign dry run well ditch your vegetable salads.

Sesame Avocado Dressing

Ingredients:
2 ripe avocados, chilled
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tsp lightly toasted sesame seeds
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 ½ tsp lemon juice
½ tsp sugar
lettuce leaves
salt to taste

Procedure:
Splice intelligent the soy sauce, sesame oil, lemon juice, salt and mouth music. dart until the sugar is absolutely dissolved. Halve again peel the avocados, ergo articulation into bite-size pieces. Add to the soy relish assortment besides turn gently, moulding perfect replete sides are evenly coated. Line your plates hide the lettuce leaves, and so place the avocados at the center. drop the flavouring evenly considering the plates. root with a sow of sesame seeds.
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