4th of July Burgers | Sliders for the Fourth of July | Easy Burgers for the 4th

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I'm re-posting this from two summers ago...  because I still love sliders!  <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5_an8WdErFLI5izPeyAgfY4PozfX8ygx9s-B3hqBrpjhyhkSPgDdfYrHd-1Cxt1qlrZ04tDD_ShDZekjJb5B9joeNQpBDVnDnKdRuMOxfbw1Qau_6JAAtew1Fzy3PEM-TlgdGU4HIzzjn/s1600/IMG_2316.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="576" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5_an8WdErFLI5izPeyAgfY4PozfX8ygx9s-B3hqBrpjhyhkSPgDdfYrHd-1Cxt1qlrZ04tDD_ShDZekjJb5B9joeNQpBDVnDnKdRuMOxfbw1Qau_6JAAtew1Fzy3PEM-TlgdGU4HIzzjn/s640/IMG_2316.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><i><span style="font-size: large;">Sliders for the 4th of July </span></i><br /><a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="horizontal" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2F4th-of-july-burgers-sliders-for-fourth.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-JmdUtEQ9LC4%2FTgOrZHywJ4I%2FAAAAAAAAFEU%2Fs9LS2IZPlEg%2Fs640%2FIMG_2316.JPG&description=Sliders%20for%20the%20Fourth%20of%20July%21%20%20Three%20kinds...%20great%20for%20a%20party%21%0A%0Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2F4th-of-july-burgers-sliders-for-fourth.html%0A"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a><br /><br />I asked Mike what he thought would be a good idea for a burger themed party.  He said, "Call everyone before the party and ask them exactly what they'd like on their burger - customized."  Hum...  that seems like a lot of work - I'm not running a restaurant.  <br /><br />I thought that making a variety of mini slider burgers would be a better way of letting everyone try some new twists on our favorite combinations.   This is a great party idea for the 4th of July - a new twist on the classic grilled burger.<br /><br />Get all of the recipes for each burger :<br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/06/bacon-avocado-tomato-burgers-with-blue.html">Bacon & Avocado Burger</a><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/06/blue-cheese-caramelized-onion-burger.html">Caramelized Onion & Blue Cheese Burger</a><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/06/sliders-all-american-burger-with.html">All American Burger (similar to a Big Mac!)</a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOvZGvLM9VmUxhnREWSzYrWXsH254ZH7Jhyox6HYhEJvXEEFXLXcqhT9PG3mkte7hL0aCq-YctkDnDI049s1Sesyk0sURmCzGI-t_IZllqdBM9AklRyOMD_HEoDZTZ_58inqFzx-m9u_sk/s1600/IMG_2261_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="627" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOvZGvLM9VmUxhnREWSzYrWXsH254ZH7Jhyox6HYhEJvXEEFXLXcqhT9PG3mkte7hL0aCq-YctkDnDI049s1Sesyk0sURmCzGI-t_IZllqdBM9AklRyOMD_HEoDZTZ_58inqFzx-m9u_sk/s640/IMG_2261_2.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />I've made thousands of sliders in my day - literally.  During my catering days, sliders had just hit the scene and every Bride and hostess wanted sliders.  They were a little time consuming to make, but very budget friendly - which I loved, of course.  I found that the best (and easiest...) way to make them in mass quantities is to form them with an ice cream scoop and broil them on a baking sheet in the oven, similar to meatballs.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Sliders </span><br /><i>makes 18 medium sliders</i><br /><a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="horizontal" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2F4th-of-july-burgers-sliders-for-fourth.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-JmdUtEQ9LC4%2FTgOrZHywJ4I%2FAAAAAAAAFEU%2Fs9LS2IZPlEg%2Fs640%2FIMG_2316.JPG&description=Sliders%20for%20the%20Fourth%20of%20July%21%20%20Three%20kinds...%20great%20for%20a%20party%21%0A%0Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2F4th-of-july-burgers-sliders-for-fourth.html%0A"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a><br /><br />3 pounds of ground beef<br />1 tablespoon of sea salt<br />1/2 tablespoon of black pepper<br />1 tablespoon of dijon mustard<br />1 tablespoon of steak sauce<br />1 egg<br />18 mini buns<br /><br />In a large bowl, combine beef, salt, pepper, mustard, steak sauce and egg with your hands.  Be careful not to compact the mixture.  Form 18 patties and place them on a baking sheet. Place in the oven under the broiler on high for 5-7 minutes.  Remove and place the patties on buns on a clean baking sheet.  Cover with foil.  Keep them warm in a 250 degrees oven for up to 30 minutes.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOSADMgfX7GjebQ7reASb4qK0z3hv-3y_oab8atc6cG-7JHoT8jndxf_2gWXxk3MXvOClsfM_wUxyjVTMKVeXhfd0eD8qC4IxvDIzd_c7X-Nr6AkziOgS1xe8HOvRkSSW_AjlpgMcXKPO5/s1600/Sliders.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOSADMgfX7GjebQ7reASb4qK0z3hv-3y_oab8atc6cG-7JHoT8jndxf_2gWXxk3MXvOClsfM_wUxyjVTMKVeXhfd0eD8qC4IxvDIzd_c7X-Nr6AkziOgS1xe8HOvRkSSW_AjlpgMcXKPO5/s640/Sliders.jpg" width="492" /></a></div><br /><br />To make the party really easy, you can have everyone make their own.  Print these signs to help your guests come up with tasty creations.<br /><br />Click on the image at the left to be directed to the full-sized image to print.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF0dtUd3k2a61nAUHLRiMVncfwPUc-17C_8XY6U45ExgHXwWbJV1iW7RvYs_3OyaM-P3p7pTHISJSp42IsEhhsNtg9Cu9BAm_d5gI4ex9_SNrTBAhf17gN8nFLe1pEuxFRMUaa75zUy7Q-/s1600/IMG_2294.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="564" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF0dtUd3k2a61nAUHLRiMVncfwPUc-17C_8XY6U45ExgHXwWbJV1iW7RvYs_3OyaM-P3p7pTHISJSp42IsEhhsNtg9Cu9BAm_d5gI4ex9_SNrTBAhf17gN8nFLe1pEuxFRMUaa75zUy7Q-/s640/IMG_2294.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />What are your favorite burger combinations?  My favorites are (left to right) : Bacon & Avocado Burger, Caramelized Onion & Blue Cheese Burger, and the All American Burger (similar to a <br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/06/4th-of-july-burgers-sliders-for-fourth.html">Big Mac!)</a><br /><br />Get all of the recipes for each burger :<br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/06/bacon-avocado-tomato-burgers-with-blue.html">Bacon & Avocado Burger</a><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/06/blue-cheese-caramelized-onion-burger.html">Caramelized Onion & Blue Cheese Burger</a><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/06/sliders-all-american-burger-with.html">All American Burger (similar to a Big Mac!)</a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>

4th of July Burgers | Sliders for the Fourth of July | Easy Burgers for the 4th

I'm re-posting this from two summers ago...  because I still love sliders!    Sliders for the 4th of July  I asked Mike what he thought ...

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Brown Sugar Chili Lime Grilled Chicken and Vegetable Kebabs

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text-align: left;">I think kebabs might be the single best Summer Entertaining recipe.  They are the perfect thing to serve at a every type of party.  Dinner party?  Make them big.  Cocktail party?  Make them small.  Vegetarian guest?  Leave off the meat.  They are made completely in advance, they are a full meal in one efficient package, and you can make them in endless varieties.  Need one more reason?  Budget friendly.  A pound of steak, chicken or shrimp can be stretched to serve 3-4 people by adding colorful (and inexpensive) summer produce like squash and peppers.  Oh, <i>and</i> they are healthy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here is one of our favorite versions... what's yours? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcw2VgfoGcTvqdkKJM-pqI_L0_CXgueLTKqSUkrPLyd8DZdZC9VCBjxb56jomwE_vGue5HUQMG2Um6Utbp6G-FeJAu9B24ancBA1JMZDHMr2NgRUN0lFCPaFHHaTaSlVIYBhuqBR-TYuwR/s1600/kebabs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; 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text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In a large bowl, combine all of the marinate ingredients.  Separate the marinade into two separate bowls.  Slice vegetables then place them in one of the bowls of marinade.  Cut the chicken into large cubes, then put them in the other bowl of marinade.  Let the vegetables and chicken marinate for 1 hour (or more, up to overnight) in the refrigerator.  Skewer the chicken and vegetables on wooden or metal skewers.  Grill for 3-5 minutes, on each side until the chicken has cooked all the way through.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwaLRlMHwK61nzRGdZHWaUzTnmCt1QzdtdM_iE3S2R9Q3iNjEJ61Z3ANwsrSv-JwACP9WRqNUsn793CO-VlXF7ddouxxquhTQIPMgcD_A26Rjijwl9DgCk1audWYshVqzQXcAVf0nAzzpZ/s1600/IMG_6212.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLi-b2_HDiDIrY8R5Ka47Tz7je3AnSrHxzn1AWtRpcAuJ2WBeXA3DIwEOyYqmezjkkpDvMYG_bxqc_CbYSiaiW-XWuK9S68Q1NdO6nwvS451MUIdLwmnJHFckVHjvpOyZpCCpTnOWwgXvM/s640/IMG_6297.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />For a complete grilling party menu, serve the kebabs with <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/05/grilled-artichokes-with-lemon-garlic.html" target="_blank">Grilled Artichokes with Lemon Caper Aioli and Grilled Prosciutto & Fresh Mozzarella Toasts</a>.

Brown Sugar Chili Lime Grilled Chicken and Vegetable Kebabs

I think kebabs might be the single best Summer Entertaining recipe.  They are the perfect thing to serve at a every type of party.  Dinner p...

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Filet Mignon | Filet of Beef | Seared Filets at Home

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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTisqwCARA5_J-tehR9FcpI9XfUOE_mc01_53KbixWDCajUKnT3Vusvapz2-ni9VQFRdbCJga77WkfQ_2izVC5YAFXD0MKJhaTp2XCJMsPEjUWHLjCLGYVT5sibAMV31_RYy-b7xkUa1Y/s400/IMG_8601.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F12%2Ffilet-mignon-filet-of-beef-seared.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-rBCmy0ADq0c%2FT7-t-pWIOkI%2FAAAAAAAAKWE%2FGu12tprbUD0%2Fs1600%2Fsteaks.jpg&description=The%20Best%20Steaks%20at%20Home%20%3A%20%20How%20to%20sear%20steaks"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a><br /><br />When I was catering, seared Filets were one of my favorite entrees to serve.  Why?  Because almost everyone loves a good steak (well everyone except vegetarians... sorry!) and they are so easy to prepare.  My clients and their guests would be so amazed that I was able to cook all of them perfectly - at the same time, in the kitchen!<br /><br />For some reason, most people (men especially...) think you have to cook steaks outside on the grill.  Nope.  I actually prefer a steak crusted in sea salt and cracked pepper, seared in a pan and finished in the oven*.  The searing of the steaks with the salt and pepper creates a brown crust that seals in all of the juices that a grill just can't match. <br /><br />After learning how to prepare seared steaks at home, I rarely order a steak at restaurant (or fix them outside on the grill...) because I'm always disappointed!    I walk you thru the directions below, but for the <a href="http://mad.ly/signups/118273/join">Printable Recipe</a> (New!), click <a href="http://mad.ly/signups/118273/join">here</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-kIme1hoxt13yImTzd-7CfK95xvptH05zswcRTvtoey6lWaa5nUx4WNZ1gaGvoh8ONn9r5Rl9cgQpn5ArraRdMszXpNIUur9fkwXks0ishR892MNHaOkYiLepR0oRjjN4IhJp-LDZeHU/s1600/IMG_7993.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-kIme1hoxt13yImTzd-7CfK95xvptH05zswcRTvtoey6lWaa5nUx4WNZ1gaGvoh8ONn9r5Rl9cgQpn5ArraRdMszXpNIUur9fkwXks0ishR892MNHaOkYiLepR0oRjjN4IhJp-LDZeHU/s640/IMG_7993.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />I buy the thickest filets I can find - 6 to 8 oz. is a good size. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-i9k1aZ-9WYM_ntwVLQnz5hrPwBMYuAHNxtVYy_ij_CpqvDayNbautbgOk5mmgBNFrXLO5b243qgV1h_H3vc72Ah46sYAmhpFJuL-yDL53W_0GAE3K9yi_Gxb9wb1qgOrtcpdfELXIsQ/s1600/IMG_7994.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-i9k1aZ-9WYM_ntwVLQnz5hrPwBMYuAHNxtVYy_ij_CpqvDayNbautbgOk5mmgBNFrXLO5b243qgV1h_H3vc72Ah46sYAmhpFJuL-yDL53W_0GAE3K9yi_Gxb9wb1qgOrtcpdfELXIsQ/s640/IMG_7994.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />Coat all sides of the steaks with sea salt and fresh cracked pepper - you can't put on too much!  It is important to be generous with the seasoning because it is what creates the outside crust. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJzvyzbqVylSsrurFy1r4KLxI5iRRPY9fY0dlAUbAwWw3_yIzn8MaZVNa9SY9bG9z19P7kWc6-zB0UlWOSAb2Bdlxb5CpsYmUnDqh5bIKrahmEoSCQ4whkq-pGjdpVwW5X4mPgbT1Wk98/s1600/IMG_8000.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJzvyzbqVylSsrurFy1r4KLxI5iRRPY9fY0dlAUbAwWw3_yIzn8MaZVNa9SY9bG9z19P7kWc6-zB0UlWOSAb2Bdlxb5CpsYmUnDqh5bIKrahmEoSCQ4whkq-pGjdpVwW5X4mPgbT1Wk98/s640/IMG_8000.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />Heat the skillet on high until very hot before adding the steaks - about 2-3 minutes.  Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then add steaks immediately.   <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzuNrEbKoTsiUi_L3lN7Rc18qQQ-NOUkxAmX6uDBGWhAwAxzcdG3GxDZfeax6PItcI5HNF4eX3ddzuIwO9Xu03e7KlnQhkNG9XjxGQXFp1PD42rJRXPf7og0OyVGvnp8zjf740-mdDBkc/s1600/IMG_8002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzuNrEbKoTsiUi_L3lN7Rc18qQQ-NOUkxAmX6uDBGWhAwAxzcdG3GxDZfeax6PItcI5HNF4eX3ddzuIwO9Xu03e7KlnQhkNG9XjxGQXFp1PD42rJRXPf7og0OyVGvnp8zjf740-mdDBkc/s640/IMG_8002.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Cook on each side for 2-3 minutes until the steak easily pulls off the pan - this means that they are properly seared.   <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCZyiIqpVDd_6hmIEgpkNncaLhzNq1quIsnp_aRYdvu_vmYfyAXPgJ3nPoXzvF2CtEiLETHZo_Vhn-6vGPPHAPSqNVSoUR932C0C_4O9AOWQolnguojTRLio7QLuiwCDmIMOohIvCrNmc/s1600/IMG_8003.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCZyiIqpVDd_6hmIEgpkNncaLhzNq1quIsnp_aRYdvu_vmYfyAXPgJ3nPoXzvF2CtEiLETHZo_Vhn-6vGPPHAPSqNVSoUR932C0C_4O9AOWQolnguojTRLio7QLuiwCDmIMOohIvCrNmc/s640/IMG_8003.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />After doing the top and the bottom, sear the sides for 2-3 minutes. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Z-eOLXgLMTBMz4r-Dlbm6Ai9lMXNPvOP0RokBlrWvF-YrwXSIhPepYpGtkEEXTv-_tWvZlVb4XzYK09ucMUCokwo24HBVumslKJrIKrCwL3bAv2jIaT3IC5SO4xftUXZ2rSESqvq4hk/s1600/IMG_8004.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Z-eOLXgLMTBMz4r-Dlbm6Ai9lMXNPvOP0RokBlrWvF-YrwXSIhPepYpGtkEEXTv-_tWvZlVb4XzYK09ucMUCokwo24HBVumslKJrIKrCwL3bAv2jIaT3IC5SO4xftUXZ2rSESqvq4hk/s640/IMG_8004.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />The steaks will be perfectly medium rare.  If you prefer a more well done steak, put them in a 500 degree oven for 3-5 minutes until they are done how you'd like them.<br /><br />Get the <a href="http://mad.ly/signups/118273/join">Printable Recipe</a> <a href="http://mad.ly/signups/118273/join">here</a>.<br /><br />*If you are preparing them for a crowd, I sear the tops and bottoms ahead of time (earlier in the day), then put them on a sheet pan and refrigerate them.  About 10 minutes before dinner, I put them in a 500 degree oven for 5-8 minutes until they are medium rare.  The cooking time will depend on the size and thickness of the steaks.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxQyoZrWu55ieg_PUJ6ihBYGfBRmXLT2shufTDaTmgcF1FWVoVfn8pBM0X9VYgUyTD5LCMVj8aS3mDcUlaOspE5zkCBcmocfHLuuLXVoPofkUeHQO6lVuxE_Qh0tENuswJ9IyKz-CFgDo/s1600/IMG_8600.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxQyoZrWu55ieg_PUJ6ihBYGfBRmXLT2shufTDaTmgcF1FWVoVfn8pBM0X9VYgUyTD5LCMVj8aS3mDcUlaOspE5zkCBcmocfHLuuLXVoPofkUeHQO6lVuxE_Qh0tENuswJ9IyKz-CFgDo/s640/IMG_8600.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />This photo was from our <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/12/new-years-eve-dinner-for-two-dinner-at.html" target="_blank">Anniversary Dinner</a> - I've sliced the steak along side <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/12/new-years-eve-dinner-for-two-dinner-at.html" target="_blank">Homemade Tagliatelle Pasta with a Truffle Cream Sauce</a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Filet Mignon | Filet of Beef | Seared Filets at Home

When I was catering, seared Filets were one of my favorite entrees to serve.  Why?  Because almost everyone loves a good steak (well everyon...

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Chipotle Grilled Steak Salad | Light Summer Dinner

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdYLEPG7al6EQrtxgmzPkarq9B7i40_XmK1DlrNOnH3u7iEkDsuDqWiZih5S2G_IQQrl4yRu3qBV7Ym8wr2oAQjBfgKHODthyESYMlrltYU9UhUOmes2TS3w3-V1O4fcqy9koKSfyOHanZ/s1600/IMG_5177.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="504" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdYLEPG7al6EQrtxgmzPkarq9B7i40_XmK1DlrNOnH3u7iEkDsuDqWiZih5S2G_IQQrl4yRu3qBV7Ym8wr2oAQjBfgKHODthyESYMlrltYU9UhUOmes2TS3w3-V1O4fcqy9koKSfyOHanZ/s640/IMG_5177.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm not really a "Salad for Dinner" type of girl.  However, when I saw <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2011/08/chipotle-steak-salad/">this salad</a> on The Pioneer Woman, I was really intrigued by the dressing - mayo and chipotle peppers whirled together in the food processor.  Combined with the use of one of my favorite cut of steaks - a flank steak/flat iron steak - I thought it was worth a try.  It was just the zing I was looking for to spice up our Summer dinner menu.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had made a few alterations to the recipe for the dressing - apparently my chipotle tolerance is a smidge less than that of The Pioneer Woman.  A little honey and sour cream was all it needed to adjust to suit me.  But she is right, the smokey chipotle of the peppers is so amazing.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient">Marinade : </span><br /><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient">2 tablespoons Adobo</span> sauce (from can of chipotle peppers)<br /><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient">1 1 pound Flank Steak<a name="more"></a></span><br /><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient">3 Tablespoons Olive Oil</span><br /><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient">1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce</span><br /><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient">1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin</span><br /><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient">1 teaspoon Oregano</span><br /><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient">1 tablespoon Honey</span><br /><br /><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient">Dressing : </span><br /><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient">1 cup of Mayonnaise</span><br />1/2 cup of Sour Cream<br />3 tablespoons of Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce<br />2 tablespoons of Honey<br /><br />Salad :<br />6-8 cups of greens, spring mix<br /><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient">Sliced Red Onion</span><br /><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient">Carrots, matchstick cut</span><br /><br /><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient">Stir together marinade ingredients.  In a shallow bowl, coat the flank steak with marinade.  Let set for at least 10 minutes.  Grill on for 2-4 minutes on each side, depending on thickness and size of steak.  This can also be done on an indoor grill pan, or in a skillet.  Remove from heat and let the steak rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. </span><br /><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><br /></span><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"></span><br /><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient">While the steak is resting, make the dressing.  In a food processor, combine all of the dressing ingredients.  Blend until well mixed.  If you would like to thin the dressing, you can add a tablespoon of milk.</span><br /><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><br /></span><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"></span><br /><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient">Slice steak thinly.  Assemble salad with greens, onions, carrots, strips of steak and drizzle with dressing.<br /></span><span itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaD6ddafoxN5wr12F2tKuyvXMwz4JIrYYe29rZXAeH3UTqNJ_XOuzZmmA5Fyb5YklvUi2Ptw4lxU_HD3-Ga8ILajtxTYvdkyNnNg8wjfh6kTSeKZm73vsX0yvo3AZkNZ4xgVIw9zAksRPs/s1600/IMG_5092.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaD6ddafoxN5wr12F2tKuyvXMwz4JIrYYe29rZXAeH3UTqNJ_XOuzZmmA5Fyb5YklvUi2Ptw4lxU_HD3-Ga8ILajtxTYvdkyNnNg8wjfh6kTSeKZm73vsX0yvo3AZkNZ4xgVIw9zAksRPs/s640/IMG_5092.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Cans of chipotle peppers can be found in most supermarkets.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijOT9NoOUtI6jzGhXv-fR2Dbjsgb00LagtvhL9QbuNK8SiLOoC11LA_f08xv4Js4nUEd-YOFECtE3Pjrqlm_aZlGT8lrJJSlM6IZiUNoxZQvD1Se2o3gztYoWqgIZoI47jGc3EM9KXMLi0/s1600/IMG_5108.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijOT9NoOUtI6jzGhXv-fR2Dbjsgb00LagtvhL9QbuNK8SiLOoC11LA_f08xv4Js4nUEd-YOFECtE3Pjrqlm_aZlGT8lrJJSlM6IZiUNoxZQvD1Se2o3gztYoWqgIZoI47jGc3EM9KXMLi0/s640/IMG_5108.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />If you don't have time to let the marinade sit, just coat the steak and grill it right away - there is enough flavor in the sauce to coat the outside.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_KE8_qnQ1iAOjosTrBCiplOUgbBW3YxgOXRUiNPuDMBPB02l7bIWN2xEwH-3Esm7R0OglhouZ7O7tV_1dcIcPe3KtBsV1qM_GAPr4JuioQPOLEXzPrTL1aPrSPSkJVEaI431AReQozMzf/s1600/IMG_5142.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_KE8_qnQ1iAOjosTrBCiplOUgbBW3YxgOXRUiNPuDMBPB02l7bIWN2xEwH-3Esm7R0OglhouZ7O7tV_1dcIcPe3KtBsV1qM_GAPr4JuioQPOLEXzPrTL1aPrSPSkJVEaI431AReQozMzf/s640/IMG_5142.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Cut the steak on the bias, across the grain. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyyNeiMpJRzap7mbQ1CqfMAJCgW2TusJdY9vMtyUsZtciBIn-KpkglLzHamOzVF38dxTjtw-wDXMkaquQAzjcKsDt7SjSuChx9OG8lnXR_qJqSPRQ0u_C0nVSxrxBYKzwXl0Hc47tdhqLc/s1600/IMG_5170.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyyNeiMpJRzap7mbQ1CqfMAJCgW2TusJdY9vMtyUsZtciBIn-KpkglLzHamOzVF38dxTjtw-wDXMkaquQAzjcKsDt7SjSuChx9OG8lnXR_qJqSPRQ0u_C0nVSxrxBYKzwXl0Hc47tdhqLc/s640/IMG_5170.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Tomatoes, Avocados or Fresh Corn would be great additions to the salad.  In fact, any 'cooling' ingredients would be a great compliment to the spicy, smoky dressing. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdYLEPG7al6EQrtxgmzPkarq9B7i40_XmK1DlrNOnH3u7iEkDsuDqWiZih5S2G_IQQrl4yRu3qBV7Ym8wr2oAQjBfgKHODthyESYMlrltYU9UhUOmes2TS3w3-V1O4fcqy9koKSfyOHanZ/s1600/IMG_5177.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="504" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdYLEPG7al6EQrtxgmzPkarq9B7i40_XmK1DlrNOnH3u7iEkDsuDqWiZih5S2G_IQQrl4yRu3qBV7Ym8wr2oAQjBfgKHODthyESYMlrltYU9UhUOmes2TS3w3-V1O4fcqy9koKSfyOHanZ/s640/IMG_5177.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Will this make you a "Steak for Supper" type of gal/guy?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz3aqgNjd0ZWR1HfAoBjEN-FkIMP8Yc8vFPQkanUDzlEmL6xid90kf0VNmqxc7FpQRHF5SHA4skT0I3uekYtbDAfzcH5BJ1GHOBiJ9os5HcFAUWEfkvt1kuWJ5VrfgoH4MyGE-pxwwa3ki/s1600/IMG_5184.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz3aqgNjd0ZWR1HfAoBjEN-FkIMP8Yc8vFPQkanUDzlEmL6xid90kf0VNmqxc7FpQRHF5SHA4skT0I3uekYtbDAfzcH5BJ1GHOBiJ9os5HcFAUWEfkvt1kuWJ5VrfgoH4MyGE-pxwwa3ki/s400/IMG_5184.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Make this Chipotle Steak Salad part of a light and fresh dinner party for friends...<br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Fresh & Light Summer Menu :</span> <br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/08/summer-entertaining-chipotle-steak.html">Fresh & Light Summer Menu : Chipotle Steak Salad Heirloom Tomato Grilled Bread Fresh Sweet Corn Chowder Peach Crostada Simple Hydrangea Centerpieces </a><br /><br />

Chipotle Grilled Steak Salad | Light Summer Dinner

I'm not really a "Salad for Dinner" type of girl.  However, when I saw this salad on The Pioneer Woman, I was really intrigue...

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Blue Cheese & Caramelized Onion Burger | Sliders & Burger

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje6ez6pHOcsgTLImTMaE9APoaoRF7vrwTT4lGFwf5u7RT326_mjmdstihUyIaEU-8oJ101XDUSkWcX4u_KPhRUW_tjjg_K1Ti1P73gdy5DRGlQEDIuFH18kqmpLd2f1wlSMmMPqTKgGA9-/s1600/IMG_2335.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje6ez6pHOcsgTLImTMaE9APoaoRF7vrwTT4lGFwf5u7RT326_mjmdstihUyIaEU-8oJ101XDUSkWcX4u_KPhRUW_tjjg_K1Ti1P73gdy5DRGlQEDIuFH18kqmpLd2f1wlSMmMPqTKgGA9-/s400/IMG_2335.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Blue Cheese & Caramelized Onion Burger</span><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/06/4th-of-july-burgers-sliders-for-fourth.html"><i><span style="font-size: small;">Part of My Favorite Burgers & Sliders Series </span></i></a><br /><br /><br />This was always the most popular Slider at my catering events.  I think it is the combination of the sweet taste of the caramelized onions mixed with the tangy blue cheese that makes this burger so appealing.<br /><br />Get the recipes to all of my favorite burgers here!<br /><br />There are no other condiments or toppings on the burger - just caramelized onions and the blue cheese sauce.  Simple.<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Blue Cheese Sauce</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><i>the star of the show</i></span><br /><br />1 cup of heavy cream<br />1 cup of blue cheese, crumbled<br />1/4 cup of parmesan cheese<br />2 tablespoons of parsley, chopped<br />1/2 teaspoon of black pepper<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigRKchynLfydvrVm0nkRBuYZ3Sivvp0rIM2oiqDmbpWH1M5himvpYUBcCvhvv05h4B8N-jAbpYI99isJBkFMMUm_T4ymr3oRU7JWjV4K3DrLEYUzHJytA2g3_sVxS-kpKHGXlvdr2qoh0a/s1600/IMG_2235.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigRKchynLfydvrVm0nkRBuYZ3Sivvp0rIM2oiqDmbpWH1M5himvpYUBcCvhvv05h4B8N-jAbpYI99isJBkFMMUm_T4ymr3oRU7JWjV4K3DrLEYUzHJytA2g3_sVxS-kpKHGXlvdr2qoh0a/s640/IMG_2235.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><i>Blue Cheese & Caramelized Onion Burger</i><br /><br />Blue Cheese Sauce<br />Caramelized Onions<br />Burger<br />Bun<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh75NK8glBC-EnRamL91X_T0l0Je1_A0bGtYGOCBE0UCCTUxkQLX-2mZddVqIvkfZUj1UHz-KAyiIkuZUBmD0OWo3LzENzQzbh47015aoQbYhky1szhc0QkPHu3sTQdo7Glnk6L2fG-Ny3b/s1600/IMG_2261_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="628" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh75NK8glBC-EnRamL91X_T0l0Je1_A0bGtYGOCBE0UCCTUxkQLX-2mZddVqIvkfZUj1UHz-KAyiIkuZUBmD0OWo3LzENzQzbh47015aoQbYhky1szhc0QkPHu3sTQdo7Glnk6L2fG-Ny3b/s640/IMG_2261_2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Get all of the recipes for each burger :<br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/06/bacon-avocado-tomato-burgers-with-blue.html">Bacon & Avocado Burger</a><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/06/blue-cheese-caramelized-onion-burger.html">Caramelized Onion & Blue Cheese Burger</a><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/06/sliders-all-american-burger-with.html">All American Burger (similar to a Big Mac!)</a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigRKchynLfydvrVm0nkRBuYZ3Sivvp0rIM2oiqDmbpWH1M5himvpYUBcCvhvv05h4B8N-jAbpYI99isJBkFMMUm_T4ymr3oRU7JWjV4K3DrLEYUzHJytA2g3_sVxS-kpKHGXlvdr2qoh0a/s1600/IMG_2235.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>

Blue Cheese & Caramelized Onion Burger | Sliders & Burger

Blue Cheese & Caramelized Onion Burger Part of My Favorite Burgers & Sliders Series This was always the most popular Slider at my ca...

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Sliders | All American Burger with Special Sauce | Homemade Big Mac | 4th of July Burgers

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5VtZAME1t426g6P_WSMExDxj7oIB5PjgYzeBEmFoJ6zy6x-Fe2l1dR9cbo3xZHJqX6cUvXp1Taxoau7_PEWfCNLhkInWXC3KE5mwFTIgxnLJJeRz40Ne0T5jyQwGQSVYol_u2_pfTKt9d/s1600/IMG_2323.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5VtZAME1t426g6P_WSMExDxj7oIB5PjgYzeBEmFoJ6zy6x-Fe2l1dR9cbo3xZHJqX6cUvXp1Taxoau7_PEWfCNLhkInWXC3KE5mwFTIgxnLJJeRz40Ne0T5jyQwGQSVYol_u2_pfTKt9d/s320/IMG_2323.jpg" width="240" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">All American Burgers : </span><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/06/4th-of-july-burgers-sliders-for-fourth.html"><i><span style="font-size: small;">My Favorite Burgers & Sliders Series </span></i></a><br /><br />There is a reason the Big Mac was so popular... the special sauce!  I don't know if I've ever actually had a Big Mac (I'm more of a Happy Meal girl - I'm being serious), but I was curious... what is so special about the sauce?  Turns out, it is just a simple Thousand Island dressing.  Wait...What's in Thousand Island dressing, you ask?  <br /><br />Special Sauce (Thousand Island)<br /><i>jenny's version</i><br /><br />1/4 cup of mayonnaise<br />1/4 cup of ketchup<br />2 tablespoons of pickle relish<br />Mix together.<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9hhpahoWwsG_X5zh1U57WGy0C-cHPyGX_ArN6RVjSuEAgzAa2tOZxEC2_hVe6cow5IL9-K7AAL5RYVqgMc_lZxfj1Kk61xfceYowbTTu5T9WYSU13T4TUtrC4lVQfB1GQiE4I0PcEYpP5/s1600/IMG_2229.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="382" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9hhpahoWwsG_X5zh1U57WGy0C-cHPyGX_ArN6RVjSuEAgzAa2tOZxEC2_hVe6cow5IL9-K7AAL5RYVqgMc_lZxfj1Kk61xfceYowbTTu5T9WYSU13T4TUtrC4lVQfB1GQiE4I0PcEYpP5/s640/IMG_2229.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">All American Burger</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>better than a big mac</i> </span></div><br /><br />Special Sauce<br />Cheddar Cheese<br />Bibb Lettuce<br />Red Onion<br />Burger<br />Bun<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" height="628" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNMXoxez1kY2lz_f7wn0CPxA6iOMWCvHZPd0k7AVZnQ5QSS2hnH_jPBhDqAlAp5yaR7JEyApeoqsjXRfWmed9uJ3ajHGsVIIF7jfCvk6hSlXWMXj3fvT_DJ-fuwnbQobRy_kH07P9oUOps/s640/IMG_2261_2.jpg" width="640" /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>Get all of the recipes for each burger :<br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/06/bacon-avocado-tomato-burgers-with-blue.html">Bacon & Avocado Burger</a><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/06/blue-cheese-caramelized-onion-burger.html">Caramelized Onion & Blue Cheese Burger</a><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/06/sliders-all-american-burger-with.html">All American Burger (similar to a Big Mac!)</a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNMXoxez1kY2lz_f7wn0CPxA6iOMWCvHZPd0k7AVZnQ5QSS2hnH_jPBhDqAlAp5yaR7JEyApeoqsjXRfWmed9uJ3ajHGsVIIF7jfCvk6hSlXWMXj3fvT_DJ-fuwnbQobRy_kH07P9oUOps/s1600/IMG_2261_2.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"> </a></div>

Sliders | All American Burger with Special Sauce | Homemade Big Mac | 4th of July Burgers

All American Burgers :  My Favorite Burgers & Sliders Series There is a reason the Big Mac was so popular... the special sauce!  I don...

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Bacon Avocado & Tomato Burgers with Blue Cheese | Burgers & Sliders

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXY00jjSnQpnl2HcsRu5ceKqgrJk21s9q8Fbuucx-md1bYVkt_6x5h0-7-L3WvpY-SBIND-WsgEf1R6GSwQp9rdCdDsBLCNWMpStwj2QsjU-Sp51fwN1KWk3s1lAqYdCNxwr3O6wmKmF-v/s1600/IMG_2261_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuAIcpvobzJmepyVDXuZy8HnapnlSCYBJtIoaAeiMydkHD-wh6R2rinwecDHSKAOl0_BJiEDZah9o5sJLykXo8g2HLb48NoMHwNgm3MDJWJt9dJYMFi8JlzQAbCzssqa8C-Czotan8U8sv/s1600/IMG_2330.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuAIcpvobzJmepyVDXuZy8HnapnlSCYBJtIoaAeiMydkHD-wh6R2rinwecDHSKAOl0_BJiEDZah9o5sJLykXo8g2HLb48NoMHwNgm3MDJWJt9dJYMFi8JlzQAbCzssqa8C-Czotan8U8sv/s400/IMG_2330.jpg" width="300" /></a>You might remember my <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/05/bacon-avocado-tomato-sandwich-recipe.html">BAT, the updated BLT with Avocado instead of lettuce</a>... well, this is the BAT burger.  If you want to go really crazy, top it (or stuff it!) with blue cheese!<br /><br /><i><span style="font-size: large;">Bacon & Avocado Burger</span></i><br /><i><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/06/4th-of-july-burgers-sliders-for-fourth.html"><i><span style="font-size: small;">Part of My Favorite Burgers & Sliders Series  </span></i></a></i><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i><br /><br />Bacon<br />Avocado<br />Tomato<br />Salt & Pepper<br />Burger<br />Bun<br />Blue Cheese (optional)<br /><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/06/4th-of-july-burgers-sliders-for-fourth.html">See all of my favorite burgers and sliders here.</a><br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLyMZ_0tq99DbDNHSdpfPCZ7L2V5naQ2rki8Y3eGRvuDf9t2rNeDqwG-e8qoBvoZ5Xc1dc7yybOJ_Mu9dXDni3vC4ndhhtG6eSGe6DiUir2umazvl3-4NYP_UYTXnx67pHYYHw61UI5IuQ/s1600/IMG_2223.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLyMZ_0tq99DbDNHSdpfPCZ7L2V5naQ2rki8Y3eGRvuDf9t2rNeDqwG-e8qoBvoZ5Xc1dc7yybOJ_Mu9dXDni3vC4ndhhtG6eSGe6DiUir2umazvl3-4NYP_UYTXnx67pHYYHw61UI5IuQ/s640/IMG_2223.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXY00jjSnQpnl2HcsRu5ceKqgrJk21s9q8Fbuucx-md1bYVkt_6x5h0-7-L3WvpY-SBIND-WsgEf1R6GSwQp9rdCdDsBLCNWMpStwj2QsjU-Sp51fwN1KWk3s1lAqYdCNxwr3O6wmKmF-v/s1600/IMG_2261_2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="628" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXY00jjSnQpnl2HcsRu5ceKqgrJk21s9q8Fbuucx-md1bYVkt_6x5h0-7-L3WvpY-SBIND-WsgEf1R6GSwQp9rdCdDsBLCNWMpStwj2QsjU-Sp51fwN1KWk3s1lAqYdCNxwr3O6wmKmF-v/s640/IMG_2261_2.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />Get all of the recipes for each burger :<br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/06/bacon-avocado-tomato-burgers-with-blue.html">Bacon & Avocado Burger</a><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/06/blue-cheese-caramelized-onion-burger.html">Caramelized Onion & Blue Cheese Burger</a><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/06/sliders-all-american-burger-with.html">All American Burger (similar to a Big Mac!)</a>

Bacon Avocado & Tomato Burgers with Blue Cheese | Burgers & Sliders

You might remember my BAT, the updated BLT with Avocado instead of lettuce ... well, this is the BAT burger.  If you want to go really crazy...

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BBQ Chicken | Dr. Pepper Barbeque Chicken | 4th of July Recipes

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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYvDPgSiNeSrmaQwo16oibeh0q2q5AED6T0ORVPbAj7jEJq82K5-F7uZKDcp2izrNOiUUhtxfYOcddsN3Mf-edwdpXRrlfZp81tTlBJKOva8QytKwJnBa9Cf-s8yHyZAqpJ1O5TFQQjVmu/s1600/IMG_1482.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYvDPgSiNeSrmaQwo16oibeh0q2q5AED6T0ORVPbAj7jEJq82K5-F7uZKDcp2izrNOiUUhtxfYOcddsN3Mf-edwdpXRrlfZp81tTlBJKOva8QytKwJnBa9Cf-s8yHyZAqpJ1O5TFQQjVmu/s320/IMG_1482.JPG" width="320" /></a> <span style="font-size: large;">4th of July Recipes : <br /><i>Barbecue Chicken</i></span></div><br />One of the things we miss since we've moved to Boston is Kansas City barbecue - and good Mexican food, by the way...  I wish I would have brought our favorite BBQ sauces with us (<a href="http://www.gatesbbq.com/GeneralInformation/Store.aspx">Gates</a> and <a href="http://www.oklahomajoesbbq.com/">Oklahoma Joe's</a>).  I have placed my orders online (oh, don't tell Mike - it's a surprise!), but in the meantime to get us our fix, I thought I'd use some Jack Stack (also a KC fav) rub I found in my spice cabinet. <br /><br />I thought I'd try something new - I marinated the chicken in Dr. Pepper and then rubbed the spice on the skin.  The Dr. Pepper made the chicken slightly sweet and the rub had that classic KC BBQ flavor.  <br /><br />To go along with the barbecued chicken, I made a really simple homemade mac n'cheese and a <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/06/cucumber-tomato-feta-salad-recipe-for.html">cucumber and tomato salad with feta cheese</a> that can easily be made into a pasta salad for a crowd.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOm-63Y6prTNEigCOiqAjHWj0tLBt0YF5-J0E02PvwQ8WckTy22Qkhr5dvPUvy4EukkST7bPxaKYMpYhhZuAv83I8sHF8BSR-lG1vGWEefUv22t4DYZIqj8RgBQToAMbd0CsnG9U242_o8/s640/IMG_1483.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I poured the Dr. Pepper over the chicken, then rubbed the spice into the skin. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOIP-7h6uwhuwtq6X5r9mwcOaUcehpfgb7IdiL3a_v87T4s4UuD2pGWmY2E3sKzJ95nYJIjtyvQsOsWnswDhVD0PiUXB8dWY3E5Pj3WwLZA2ihnROwOchuBEU6XabxOmEyLGb2fmt5Z2cR/s1600/IMG_1639.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOIP-7h6uwhuwtq6X5r9mwcOaUcehpfgb7IdiL3a_v87T4s4UuD2pGWmY2E3sKzJ95nYJIjtyvQsOsWnswDhVD0PiUXB8dWY3E5Pj3WwLZA2ihnROwOchuBEU6XabxOmEyLGb2fmt5Z2cR/s640/IMG_1639.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Cook the chicken over indirect heat.  To be sure not to get too much char on the chicken, wait to put the barbecue sauce on until the last 5 minutes.  After a while, I put the legs on the top rack to keep them from getting over done while the breast and wings continued to cook.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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BBQ Chicken | Dr. Pepper Barbeque Chicken | 4th of July Recipes

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Memorial Day Party Recipes for the Grill | BBQ Ribs, Grilled Steaks, Vegetables, Desserts

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I've put together some of my favorite meals from the grill in honor of the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend.   I hope everyone has fun plans for the weekend.  We're headed up to Stowe, Vt. to do some hiking, swimming and relaxing at a pet-friendly resort... Mr. Darcy is thrilled! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9UVPZdjl-DEwg7Y3rE3jEPG1OyyxbyGt5FtOLFHrWaYmaUq9KWTT3q1aOaqR6afyQ0nGNCxgUhx8zxCuR_3X0C1ptUu_mfVmL_MamXe2Wt_XHCj0EYmPHS9p7RrOMdnZbQzqgwdTBbMSr/s1600/IMG_0056.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9UVPZdjl-DEwg7Y3rE3jEPG1OyyxbyGt5FtOLFHrWaYmaUq9KWTT3q1aOaqR6afyQ0nGNCxgUhx8zxCuR_3X0C1ptUu_mfVmL_MamXe2Wt_XHCj0EYmPHS9p7RrOMdnZbQzqgwdTBbMSr/s640/IMG_0056.JPG" width="640" /></a><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2010/09/recipes-grilled-flat-iron-steak-grilled.html">Grilled Flat Iron Steak, Grilled Bread con Tomate & Grilled Corn with Basil, Lemon & Garlic Vinaigrette</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7erkTgm2mtn2QY2FvLW3ViQC4srzviAO1P2BhmifQfijevrO-bwvjPFK-WxFT2h641N3h9rDm5RpTyV1L2kBA4g5oB-PvbJ5_CjdzM9URX9VAuR4i1-ADghFAfIWgqwIea5fIJ-aSAYPk/s1600/IMG_3178.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7erkTgm2mtn2QY2FvLW3ViQC4srzviAO1P2BhmifQfijevrO-bwvjPFK-WxFT2h641N3h9rDm5RpTyV1L2kBA4g5oB-PvbJ5_CjdzM9URX9VAuR4i1-ADghFAfIWgqwIea5fIJ-aSAYPk/s640/IMG_3178.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />This is a meal to fix if you have a small group of really good friends.  Everything is simple :<br />Seared Filet Mignon<br />Corn on the Cob<br />Cherry Tomatoes with Balsamic, Olive Oil, Basil, Salt & Pepper<br />Grilled Asparagus (just coat it with olive oil, salt & pepper, and toss it on the grill for 2-3 mintes)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJu9C2mHn6EMCHq4uM2Y3Olm3uBAxTOdD8lHvBTl06hdC8XRpTIX8Qfimikqxb0IR0hE6xKwQYHZ_ZiR3_e04MwHF3FVMTMjf0xAaYow2N_Ha7oK9em6mwausley0lgbeozdE-cW6yMkqA/s1600/IMG_1043.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJu9C2mHn6EMCHq4uM2Y3Olm3uBAxTOdD8lHvBTl06hdC8XRpTIX8Qfimikqxb0IR0hE6xKwQYHZ_ZiR3_e04MwHF3FVMTMjf0xAaYow2N_Ha7oK9em6mwausley0lgbeozdE-cW6yMkqA/s640/IMG_1043.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />Grilled Vegetables are always a big hit.  I just go to the produce section and buy a little bit of everything.  Drizzle them with olive oil salt and pepper and grill.  The potatoes should go on first, followed by the pepper, zucchini, and then corn at the end.  Other things that would be great would be red onion, yellow squash, or even skewered cherry tomatoes.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNT1AApqvrhIwJL14L3aksZoRTqnP9xh26JUTIqI_8L6cRHOTvPVsU3rVlqAcREeCBTl3InCBOaidRcqzBoHpO2cZVxZam6a1RAAcxTVebLqT87rYPXRTeVrNUH0PUCK4KCc1KEz2GseQE/s1600/IMG_1100.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNT1AApqvrhIwJL14L3aksZoRTqnP9xh26JUTIqI_8L6cRHOTvPVsU3rVlqAcREeCBTl3InCBOaidRcqzBoHpO2cZVxZam6a1RAAcxTVebLqT87rYPXRTeVrNUH0PUCK4KCc1KEz2GseQE/s640/IMG_1100.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />We miss Kansas City BBQ like crazy!  I might surprise mike with these BBQ ribs when he gets home tomorrow night. Official recipe to come... stay tuned!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8EzFadKfd0Ao_lUFhDxsRXSeFa2k3Le1L91Y_R5j_vX2jwCdMroe2OAp80jlJNV-kgIH8H7qbtkS7lN-daVQjOBrUxLz-7Ay3qm-YZLbieIJvE6bhLSEPFVj4QyhGT7FF3tZtSV4l8muZ/s1600/IMG_1095.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8EzFadKfd0Ao_lUFhDxsRXSeFa2k3Le1L91Y_R5j_vX2jwCdMroe2OAp80jlJNV-kgIH8H7qbtkS7lN-daVQjOBrUxLz-7Ay3qm-YZLbieIJvE6bhLSEPFVj4QyhGT7FF3tZtSV4l8muZ/s640/IMG_1095.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Mike likes the ribs, but I like barbecued chicken.  Just remember to use a great rub while grilling and top with the sauce just before you take if off of the grill, otherwise the sweet sauce will burn.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimhDrqax1jN031K8jqPhNs8W4cuBn-1szekquek6PvLG_-enaKu8oO6JJz511EtcKTXstbv4mS18N3vSA6-c9No67TuidXbsD8iSNBXjzeLrGZhc2ac704pUhdYbrqlMb-zGYuupRDzN1d/s1600/IMG_8949.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeDReq_uh0Bbn2nMV8SadJYfKFU_Je3im_t1DtxD7JrkEMiQV3I8ZZQCga7dZEKdg-TQ8i6mYsMD_q1i_VBUs5NAf43iDyHWEjhz7Lo3UKUjq4JiTEWUgrhQE17tG_0kcdlGuYQFAv81BY/s1600/IMG_0611.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="558" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeDReq_uh0Bbn2nMV8SadJYfKFU_Je3im_t1DtxD7JrkEMiQV3I8ZZQCga7dZEKdg-TQ8i6mYsMD_q1i_VBUs5NAf43iDyHWEjhz7Lo3UKUjq4JiTEWUgrhQE17tG_0kcdlGuYQFAv81BY/s640/IMG_0611.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Old Fashioned Apple Crisp - you might think of Apple Crisp as a Fall dessert, but the evenings are still cool (especially in New England...) so I think pulling this warm dessert out of the oven with some cold ice cream would be great on a chilly early Summer dinner. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5YXtBYLBJJlQfAAPgT2uZ0VvhfZNA2NQWISxhyWgOlO-a-xYakHfFkGvASYhMnO4POdOVVcPIgf2K9xsNP8PUo5BMxbeSKti65PIxFu5bTf4p4O7F08sboE5pO3US8Wm6ga0g9YztOcab/s1600/IMG_0766.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-6TAXkgu_eZNhPzqYsEVAMVxknC-j-W7LH5BQsDpx-_iuZso_4vybz6-A_CsTIfWImQUZ2QSmc1tV31OVzcmbFM3BbANYARp7ih-gtfxY3Oonr9N9tXLHJXwuCD4WF4JOVGVZ5FYt4MVW/s1600/IMG_1354.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-6TAXkgu_eZNhPzqYsEVAMVxknC-j-W7LH5BQsDpx-_iuZso_4vybz6-A_CsTIfWImQUZ2QSmc1tV31OVzcmbFM3BbANYARp7ih-gtfxY3Oonr9N9tXLHJXwuCD4WF4JOVGVZ5FYt4MVW/s640/IMG_1354.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />If you really want a show-stopping dessert to bring to a party this weekend, make these <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2010/10/recipes-cupcakes-chocolate-salted.html">Salted-Caramel Chocolate Cupcakes</a>.  They are really easy to make (starts with a cake mix...) and are really impressive. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP5rR_col0id9CE-lIM7Ci4LqVnubIJQfSjoatBW-QmXGK9R1mFJJMKxA9YdsTJPke2xwglAsBxJNaaSZPxICCvhOQ1d1ZGFnwdlrmlk3JUkr6rAQ5EQbx8rE_4YS5UDl0O8U-SRFCqPZ6/s1600/IMG_3259.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Memorial Day Party Recipes for the Grill | BBQ Ribs, Grilled Steaks, Vegetables, Desserts

I've put together some of my favorite meals from the grill in honor of the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend.   I hope everyone has fun plan...

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