Britt Morris Thinks...

Britt Burgers Unleashed

Well, after many requests from friends and family, it's time to remove the curtain and reveal the wizardry of the Britt Burger.  What is this delectable delicacy you may ask?  It's not for the timid.  It's not for the in-shape.  It's not for vegetarians. It's for the Tubbies of the world.  If you crave tasty ground beef fortnightly.....this is the burger for you.  Here's what you'll need. 

3 large fresh jalapenos, seeded and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro
3 large garlic cloves, smashed
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Liquid Smoke and Worcestershire Sauce and Kosher salt
1.5 pounds ground sirloin
4 ounces pepper jack cheese, shredded
freshly ground pepper
4 poppyseed buns
olive oil
mayonnaise
musliex (mixed lettuce greens)
granny smith apple, sliced into thin toothpicks
pickled jalapenos
tomatoes (optional)

1.  Blend jalapenos, 1/2 cup cilantro, garlic, lime juice, water, 1/2 tsp cumin plus big
pinch of salt.  Puree until smooth.
2.  In medium bowl, lightly knead sirloin with pepper jack cheese, 4 tablespoons cilantro,
1/2 tsp cumin.  Shape into four patties and season generously with salt and pepper.  Sprinkle several drops Liquid Smoke and Worcestershire Sauce
Brush cut side of buns with olive oil. 
3.  Grill to Britt Morris perfection(I like medium rare).  Grill buns until golden and crisped on the edges. 
4.  Have fixings ready, muesli mix (mixed greens), thinly slices sticks of granny smith
apples, mayo, tomatoes (optional), and jalapeno-cumin sauce to spread generously.  Enjoy. 

You may be questioning the apple slices.  Don't.  I promise you won't be disappointed.  At the very least, it will be better than the burger mentioned in this story.  Please note disgusting Krispy Kreme burger in photo to the left. 

Also, if you want to get really serious about burgers, click here. 

Quick and Easy

So now for a bit of fluffing.  One of our unique challenges in life is finding a way to give value to each of those human beings with whom we come into contact.  Well today, I'm sharing a way my life was made easier.  Some may consider this bit some fluff for the Food Network, but I don't mind, I'm going to fluff on.   

For those of you who've been reading, you'll know that I've recently become a new father.  With this new chapter in my life there have been a myriad of changes.  Sleep, suits without drool, golf, live music, and most importantly fine dining have for the most part become a thing of the past.  I can understand and accept all of these changes sans one, fine dining.  Well, maybe not fine dining, but at least enjoying culinary delights that don't come from the latest Brinker concept restaurant coming soon to a Cineplex Mega Mall near you. 

Enter Robin Miller from the Food Network.  She makes finding a series of great meals during the week easy.  Just print out the shopping list, head to the grocery store and then proceed to that week's game plan.  Basically you have one prep day during the week and then assemble the meals in minutes during your busy week.  I've thoroughly enjoyed this format.  My wife and I can easily get the meal ready and still have plenty of time to play with our little new person. 

Anyhow, here's a link to a great week of meals we enjoyed several weeks ago called Chicken Coop.  If you need variety in your every day life, here's a quick way to keep your palette guessing.  Enjoy!!!!

Recipes

	Roasted Chicken with Smokey Orange Sauce
	Potatoes with Onions, Olives and Tomatoes
	Chicken and Mixed Vegetable Quesadillas with Artichokes, Mushrooms, and Roasted Red Peppers
	Jazzed-Up Tomato Soup
	Thai Chicken Salad with Peanuts and Lime
	Ice Cream Stuffed Oranges with Caramel Sauce

IN THIS EPISODE:
•	Chicken Coop Shopping List
•	Chicken Coop Game Plan

Asian BBQ Chicken Tacos

I've always been a social animal.  I can't help it.  If there's a BBQ going on in my neighborhood and I find out, expect me to invite myself.  Couples shower down the road, bring it on.  Wedding crasher, of course.  There's nothing better than being surrounded by friends and family, except of course, having those friends and family surrounding a table heaped with tasty vittles.  I love socializing a sharing a great meal. 

So, I thought I'd share a fun recipe for those hot Dallas evenings we can expect until at least February.  Pretty easy to make and the result is perfect for your backyard BBQ's this summer.  Let me know what you think and if you found some ways to improve. 

Enjoy!!!

Asian Chicken Tacos

Asian BBQ Sauce
1/2 cup Stubbs Spicy BBQ Sauce
3 TBS  Grey Poupon Dijon Mustard
2 TBS Key Lime Juice
4 TBS Teryaki Sauce
4 TBS Light Soy Sauce
3 TBS Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce

Chicken Tacos Toppings and sides

Flour or Corn tortillas
Musceli Mixed Greens
Sour Cream
Mix of feta and pepper jack cheese
Tomatoes diced
1 Fuji Apple sliced into sticks
Medium Chipotle salsa
Crushed lime chips

Preparation

Marinate chix breast in 1/2 of bbq sauce for 30 minutes or overnight if time allows.

Grill over medium heat consistently basting with BBQ sauce. 
Thinly slice chix and then add to tortillas will all toppings and sides.  Drizzle with
reserved BBQ sauce.  So freakin good.  Grab a tasty Kirin light and go to town.