Tag Archives: Burgers

Simple Weeknight Meals

It’s Monday morning, do you know what you are making for dinner this week? If you are short on time and money, then consider the following quick, easy and affordable recipes that can be on the table in less than an hour: BAKED CHICKEN STRIPS Ingredients: 1 box seasoned croutons, crushed 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon dried parsley 1 teaspoon garlic salt 4 egg whites, beaten 1/4 cup water 4 boneless chicken breasts, cut in strips Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix croutons, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and garlic salt. In a separate bowl whisk the egg whites … Continue reading →

Grilled Favorites: Patty Melts with a Twist and Zesty Italian Burgers

The Labor Day holiday weekend is right around the corner and there’s nothing like a big BBQ to say so long to summer. However, some cash strapped families feeling the pinch from high food prices and even higher gas prices might be tempted to cancel their picnic plans. Don’t throw in the towel on your holiday grilling plans until you read the following recipes. Not only are they affordable, but they also feature basic ingredients that the entire family will enjoy. (Believe me; I know there’s nothing more frustrating than seeing good meals go to waste because your kids are … Continue reading →

Get Ready to Grill

May is National BBQ month. It is also the time of year that we honor the special ladies in our lives who have spent countless hours slaving over hot stoves to get dinner on the table. So what better time to say thank you then by firing up the grill and whipping up a simple (yet delicious) meal for M-O-M. For the past few days I have been guest blogging in FOOD with the hopes of inspiring semi-regular cooks to get in the kitchen and let their culinary skills take over. For this grill blog I dug deep into my … Continue reading →

All-Star Veggie Burger

Veggie burgers get a bad rap – often from meat eaters. I love a good ground beef burger, but that is no reason to not give a taste vegetarian burger a chance. If you have never had a veggie burger – try this recipe and let me know if you love it or hate it. This burger is high in fiber and tastes well alone or when layered with normal burger stuff like ketchup, mayonnaise, pickles, etc. For this recipe, you will need one 15.5 ounce can of garbanzo beans, fresh basil leaves, oat bran, quick cooking oats, brown rice, … Continue reading →

Missing Thanksgiving? Try This Burger!

If you’re like me, you only eat turkey once a year. Actually, I should clarify that. If you’re like me you only make turkey once a year. After all, who needs the hassle of preparing a whole turkey more than that? Not me. I am notorious for turkey mishaps. The first Thanksgiving I had at my house I spent forever preparing special brine I’d seen on television. I then had to figure out what to put the brine in that would also hold the turkey. Once that was figured out, another problem followed. Where would I store the turkey for … Continue reading →

Fast Food Facts

When was the last time you went to McDonald’s or any other fast food restaurant? Come on – we’ve all done it. The hotter it gets outside, the more we’re out and about and the less we want to spend an hour cooking on a hot stove. It’s really easy to pull up to the drive through and feed the kids and ourselves on a fairly low budget. Still, when it comes to fast food – there’s a really good way to talk yourself out of that drive-through and back to the stove – hot or not. McDonald’s Double Quarter … Continue reading →

Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries

Mom and I were debating what to have for dinner when she said that she wanted “a big fat burger.” A new location of Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries had just opened in a shopping center near our house, so we decided to try it. Five Guys is a burger chain that is located in Eastern states from New York to Florida, excluding Georgia. Five Guys has a unique style as far as their menu and they are moderately priced. Their menu consists of burgers, hot dogs, veggie and grilled cheese sandwiches, and fries. It does not sound like … Continue reading →