BERRY SYRUP

MIXED BERRY ICE CREAM SAUCE
Saw this in the parade.  I think it would work as a syrup or sauce over ice cream.  If I was going to use a syrup I would probably heat up on the stove.

Combine:
1 cup sliced strawberries
1 cup raspberries
1 cup blueberries

Toss with:
1/4 cup sugar
1T lemon juice

Puree half the berry mixture.  Transfer puree back to bowl and stir to combine.

We love the recipe for blueberry syrup found in the Friend cookbook.

BURGERS

HEINZ INSIDE-OUT BURGER
We really liked. Have made again since then.  Can easily make the day before into patties.

1# ground beef
1 T ketchup
1 tsp mustard
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt and pepper

mix everything together.  Make into 4 - 1" thick burgers.


BEST HAMBURGER WITH SECERET SAUCE
http://myrecipemagic.com/recipe/recipedetail/the-best-hamburger-and-amazing-secret-sauce
I would like to try the secret sauce next time, just used thousand island.  Thought this would be a good hamburger with a fried egg or grilled pineapple.  Scott and I both really liked it.  Easy to prepare.

1    pound    ground beef, 80% lean meat ( I used 85/15 - you want a fattier meat to make a juicier burger ) 
1    hamburger or hotdog buns ( I used sesame seed buns ) 
   to taste    onion powder 
1/2    cup    monterey cheese, shredded (just used colby I had on hand)
1/4    cup    barbeque sauce 
   to taste    seasoning salt 
   to taste    black pepper 

Directions

Combine the ground beef, grated cheese, bbq sauce, and seasonings. Shape patties that are about 1 inch thick. With the 1 pound of ground beef I made 5 large patties.
Turn grill up to high and let it get hot.
Reduce heat to medium-high and place the burgers on the grill. Allow this side of the patty to cook for about 4-6 minutes, but make sure it doesn’t burn. Then flip the burger over and cook until done.

Secret Sauce

3/4    cup    light mayonnaise
1/4    cup    ketchup
1/4    cup    sweet pickle relish
2    tablespoons    worcestershire sauce
   to taste    seasoning salt

For the sauce: Combine all ingredients and whisk until well mixed. Taste and adjust ingredients to your liking.
Assemble the burgers and serve with the special sauce, avocado, lettuce, tomato, cheese, pickles and your other favorite hamburger toppings!

Cheese-Stuffed Bacon Burgers

We made these for Father's Day 2013.  Yum!  We did 1# beef 1/2# sausage.  Tasted so good!  I put 1 1/2 pieces of bacon in the meat mixture.  I got 5 patties instead of 4.  I used 2% milk.

Ingredients

• 1 slice hearty white bread (crust removed, ripped into quarters)
• 2 tablespoons whole milk
• 1- 1 1/2 lb ground beef (85% lean)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or 1/2-inch thick pieces of American cheese slice)
• 6 slices of bacon, cooked
• 4 hamburger buns

Instructions

Keep the meat as chilled as you can throughout the entire process, up until cooking.

In a large bowl, mash the bread into the milk with a fork, creating a paste (called a panade).

For a gas grill, oil the grates, turn all burners to high, cover and heat for about 15 minutes. Leave primary burner on high, but reduce other burners to medium.

Meanwhile, place the meat in the large bowl with the panade. Add the salt, pepper, and garlic to the bowl. If you want to add bacon pieces into the patty, mix cooked, cooled and diced bacon with seasonings. (You can sub 1/2 cup real bacon bits for the diced bacon slices.) Use your hands to mix it all together. Don't overwork the meat, just until combined. Ideally, you should handle the meat as little as possible.

Divide meat into 8 equal pieces (about 2.5-3 oz each). Form each into a thin patty. Use one hand to flatten and the other to shape around the edges. Place cheese onto the middle of 4 of the patties. Place a plain patty on top of a cheese patty. Do this for all, so you end up with 4 large patties. Pinch the sides of the patties together to seal. Each patty should be about 3/4-inch thick.

Make a slight depression with your thumb in the center of the top of the patty. Remember to keep the meat cold until cooking.

Lightly season with salt just before cooking. Place burgers on cooler side of the grill. Cook with lid closed, turning once, until burgers are well browned on both sides, about 12-15 minutes total. Don't press down on patties while cooking. Remove from grill when done. For best results, tent loosely with foil and let the patties rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve on buns and top with bacon and more of your favorite toppings!

Notes

The panade keeps the burgers tender and moist.

I like to put a layer of plastic wrap over the work surface when I make the patties. With that layer underneath, I can easily transport and store the patties before cooking. It makes for easy clean-up too!

Read more at http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/cheese-stuffed-bacon-burgers-recipe/#2pybrakFEHiBPmcp.99 

PINTEREST CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Paradise Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookie  
These were super yummy!  Did one round stoneware full of cookies and then did a big pizza cookie with the rest.  Turned out great! Father's Day 2013.

1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 12 ounce bag semi-sweet chocolate chips 

Preheat oven to 375, cream together butter and sugar, beat in eggs and vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually beat into butter/sugar mixture, add chocolate chips and stir in. Spoon onto ungreased cookie sheet. BEST COOKIES EVER!

WENDY'S FROSTY

WENDY'S FROSTY
Got this off Pinterest. I couldn't believe how much it tasted like a frosty.  Need to 1/2 recipe for our ice cream maker.  I had whole milk I needed to use, so I just made chocolate milk with Nesquick.  I think it would be even better with a high quality (Reeds) chocolate milk.  Yum!

UPDATE: can do in vitamin. 1/2 recipe. Add 1 1/2 trays of ice. Drinkable consistency. Also added about 1/4 cup chocolate drink mix. Didn't add all of chocolate milk because of adding ice.

1 can condensed milk
1/2 gal chocolate milk
8 oz cool whip 

DIY BBQ SAUCE

BBQ SAUCE
This was easy and tasted yummy!  I used to put in crockpot with some chicken.

1 cup ketchup
2 T pure maple syrup
1 T Worcesheire
2 T Apple Cider Vinegar (I used white wine vinegar)
1 T mustard (suppose to be hot, I used regular - would like to try honey mustard)
1/2 tsp hot sauce

BBQ SAUCE
We liked!

12 oz Dr. Pepper (not diet)
2 cups ketchup
1 cup brown sugar
1 T worcestershire
1/2 tsp hickory smoke
1 tsp salt
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder

Whisk all together.  Get to a boil and then simmer for 5 minutes.

STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM

http://stephenandnat.blogspot.com/2012/07/strawberries-cream-ice-cream.html


Strawberries & Cream Ice Cream
Ingredients
1½ c. heavy cream
1 c. whole milk
1 vanilla bean, scraped (didn't have)

¾ tsp. vanilla extract

pinch of salt
3 large egg yolks
¾ c. + 2 tbsp. granulated sugar
2 c. fresh strawberries, hulled and pureed

DIRECTIONS:

1. Combine pureed strawberries and 2 tbsp. of sugar in a bowl. Place in refrigerator until needed.

2. Slice the vanilla bean in half and scrape in to a medium saucepan. Add in vanilla extract, heavy cream, milk, salt, and sugar. Turn heat to medium and bring mixture to a very low simmer (just before it starts to boil and forms bubbles around the edge).

3. In a medium size mixing bowl, whisk egg yolks. While constantly whisking, slowly pour the heated milk mixture in to the egg mixture. Continue to pour milk while whisking. Pour the contents back to the pan and cook until mixture becomes thick and coats the back of a rubber spatula (it should also reach 170 degrees on a thermometer).

4. Remove immediately and pour through a mesh sieve into a large clean mixing bowl. Place the bowl over an ice bath to cool and then place in the refrigerator to chill thoroughly (approximately 25-30 minutes).
5. Pour mixture into ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions. Churn for approximately 25-30 minutes. 

6. When ice cream has thickened, remove half of the ice cream from the machine and place in a freezer safe container. Pour in strawberries and continue to run machine until strawberries have blended. Pour into vanilla portion and swirl with a skewer or butter knife. Freeze for 4-6 hours before serving.