tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31543997Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:20:37 +0000Over the last few years I have been cooking my own burgers, and recently my burgers have become legendary in my small circle of friends. I feel it is my duty to share my knowledge with the world. In addition to burgers, I have decided to use this page to share other recipes too, as people have often asked how things are made, and I promise to send the recipe and never do. So now all I need to do is direct them to my cooking blog. But please do not underestimate a quality of a good burger.http://www.burgermeister.co.uk/noreply@blogger.com (Jon)Blogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31543997.post-6188128636527352836Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:14:00 +00002009-07-30T21:31:02.644+01:00Ed WatsonDebenhamsknifeforkBritishburgerIn the news this week was a report that household shops have seen a decline in the number of table knives sold compared to the number of forks. In years gone by, the British people would always buy their cutlery in a pair, and knife and fork. Table manners stated that you must use both a knife and a fork, the fork being held in the left hand, no elbows on tables please. This was all very proper, http://www.burgermeister.co.uk/2009/07/you-dont-need-fork-to-eat-burger.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31543997.post-2423107759188107773Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:03:00 +00002009-07-29T09:08:51.838+01:00katie pricejuicejason valejuicingjordanjuice masterSome people would say there is more to life than burgers. However, I disagree. Everything else is merely an accompaniment to a good burger. And this is certainly the case for juicing. Juicing is a great way to consume those much needed "5 a day", and it is also good for us. Some celebs even use it to lose weight.In fact, the British model Michelle Bass has recently lost weight after going on “http://www.burgermeister.co.uk/2009/07/juicing-for-health-aka-jordans-juice.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31543997.post-2639999769418091411Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:29:00 +00002009-01-27T00:43:59.465Zburger bedKayla KromerThere are burger fans, and there are burger fans. One burger fan in Austin, Texas, decided to make a bed in style of a giant burger. Kayla Kromer is a fast food fan, and loves hamburgers so much that she decided that she wanted to be able to sleep in one.The bed features all the trimmings, with pickle and tomato pillows, lettuce sheets, a cheese slice quilt and a round burger shaped http://www.burgermeister.co.uk/2009/01/kayla-kromers-burger-bed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31543997.post-8239283072019412911Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:52:00 +00002008-06-19T01:13:09.029+01:00Burgersburger kingperfect burgerWagyu beef burgerGood news for the burger world - Burger King, famous for its fast food burgers, has decided to produce a real whopper of a burger. The burger, named 'The Burger', costs GBP95.00 and is only available in one Burger King restaurant, the Gloucester Road, West London branch.So, what are the ingredients of the world's most expensive burger?Wagyu beef*White trufflePata negra ham slicesCristal onion http://www.burgermeister.co.uk/2008/06/burger-king-create-worlds-most.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31543997.post-8407802195488158606Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:32:00 +00002008-06-12T23:49:00.012+01:00mexicanlow_carbhotspicychillichickenA few months ago, I decided that the Burgermeister needed to lose some weight. So I decided to try the Atkins diet. Glad to report that I have so far lost 10kg (about 22 pounds). Of course, the Atkins Diet is probably the only diet that allows you to eat burgers (without the sesame seed bun though). This recipe is actually one suggested by my good pal Rich, who has recently started Atkins for thehttp://www.burgermeister.co.uk/2008/06/low-carb-chilli-con-carne-recipe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31543997.post-8857513147864600603Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:42:00 +00002008-06-10T21:47:26.356+01:00Meatmexicanchilispicychillibean stewLast weekend was my son's 1st birthday party, and I cooked up two big pots of chilli for the adults. Everyone loved it, and seeing that my mum asked for the recipe after I cooked it on my birthday last month, it is time to put my famous chilli con carne recipe in writing. Any good burger chef should always have plenty of minced beef in the house, which makes a chilli both a great last minute mealhttp://www.burgermeister.co.uk/2008/06/chilli-con-carne-recipe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31543997.post-7636155089402142686Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:59:00 +00002007-10-31T19:07:01.447ZBurgersperfect burgerHeston BlumenthalLast week I watched Heston Blumenthal's TV show In Search of Perfection in eager anticipation, as I saw a review that he was on a mission to find and cook the perfect burger. His journey for burger perfection first took him to the USA, to a small cafe that claims to be the birth place of the burger. Their burgers were simple meat patties served in a white toast sandwich, with runny cheese sauce. http://www.burgermeister.co.uk/2007/10/heston-blumenthal-burger-recipe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31543997.post-3179650444242592996Sun, 23 Sep 2007 17:19:00 +00002007-10-31T21:43:21.341Zbombay potatoesCurryindian currychicken curryI cooked many curries at University, but generally either cooked Thai style or just made up a random recipe. As I have some Indian colleagues at work, I asked them for a curry recipe, and got what is a basic Indian chicken curry recipe, but very good all the same.Rather than list the ingredients, I'll just give the method.First, chop a large onion, some garlic, ginger and green chillies. Fry the http://www.burgermeister.co.uk/2007/09/classic-chicken-curry.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31543997.post-2811500814597000156Sat, 17 Feb 2007 12:58:00 +00002007-02-17T13:16:35.295ZBurgersMarriott BurgerAs part of my search for the perfect burger, I like to try every famous burger I can, to enable me to improve my own burger recipes. During a recent tour of southern England I found myself at the Marriott Highcliff hotel in Bournemouth, so therefore could not resist trying out the famous Marriott Burger. The Marriot Burger is an 8oz burger with cheese and crispy bacon, and comes with chips and a http://www.burgermeister.co.uk/2007/02/burger-review-marriott-burger.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31543997.post-5323163600818398550Sun, 11 Feb 2007 20:10:00 +00002007-02-11T20:09:58.204ZBurgersburger sauceA good burger sauce is prepared fresh from old ingredients. Fresh ingredients could be used, but this will add several hours to the preparation time. My burger sauce recipe:tomato saucemayonnaiseEnglish mustardMix it all up. It should turn into a nice pink burger sauce colour. I sometimes throw in some brown sauce instead, or leave out the mayo. Depends on how I feel. You can also add some spiceshttp://www.burgermeister.co.uk/2007/02/burger-sauce.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31543997.post-5003967799103314698Sun, 07 Jan 2007 23:05:00 +00002007-01-09T22:06:56.572ZMeatbrunchbreakfastsausagesEnglishAn old friend, now living overseas, came to stay over New Year, and insisted that a cooked full English breakfast on New Years day, and it was good. If you want to impress your friends and cook a decent full English, then this is what you do. The art is in the timing, everything has to be ready at once. The toast cannot be cold, the eggs cannot be burnt or rubbery. Everything must be http://www.burgermeister.co.uk/2007/01/perfect-full-english-breakfast.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31543997.post-1715500078744510034Fri, 22 Dec 2006 14:51:00 +00002007-10-31T21:44:50.484ZFish and SeafoodIf you are using small sized lobster tails you probably want to add steak to your menu.Ingredients:Frozen uncooked lobster tails, thawed – 4oz to 5ozButterCayennePepperProcedureUsing kitchen shears, cut through the shell, down the centre right to the end of the shell only. If not completely thawed, hold under room temperature tap water to speed the process up. Spread the shell apart slightly and http://www.burgermeister.co.uk/2006/12/how-to-cook-lobster-tails-and-tournados.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31543997.post-3657477893678524543Fri, 22 Dec 2006 14:38:00 +00002007-10-31T21:46:08.245ZTurkeyChristmasIngredients1 turkey (10 to 12 lbs ready-to-cook weight)2 tsp. saltMelted fatDirectionsIf the turkey is frozen, thaw according to package instructionsSet out a shallow roast pan with rackClean turkey (cut off neck at the body leaving only the skin) by rinsing and draining the body and patting it dry with paper towels.Prepare your stuffingRub turkey cavity with saltLightly fill the body and neck http://www.burgermeister.co.uk/2006/12/another-simple-christmas-turkey-roast.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31543997.post-8248476850051938479Fri, 22 Dec 2006 14:23:00 +00002006-12-22T14:36:44.233ZFish and SeafoodWhat you need:1 package of spaghetti (250 grams)300ml condensed cream of mushroom soup250ml milk3 tbsp. butter (50 grams)250 grams grated cheese350grams flaked crab meatpepperDirections:Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until tender. Drain when finished.Heat soup and stir until smooth.Add butter and milk to the soup.When the soup is hot remove from heat and stir in grated cheese (save some http://www.burgermeister.co.uk/2006/12/seafoods-crab-spaghetti-casserole.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31543997.post-4798864004508036897Fri, 22 Dec 2006 14:02:00 +00002007-02-11T20:20:05.737ZSoupThis is a simple tomato soup, which makes a great starter or a meal in itself.What you need:A large knob of butter1 onion, peeled and thinly sliced1 carrot, chopped2 cloves of garlic, coarsely chopped1 can peeled Italian plum tomatoes, or ripe in season tomatoes500ml chicken stock1 small potato, peeled and thinly sliced2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil leaves or2 tsp. dried basil1/4 tsp. nutmegSalt to http://www.burgermeister.co.uk/2006/12/simple-tomate-soup.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31543997.post-3843103675221300401Mon, 11 Dec 2006 17:19:00 +00002006-12-11T17:19:51.322ZTurkeyChristmasby: Joanie WilliamsAre you hosting Christmas dinner this year? What do you think about making this the year you simplify it?We know perfectly well that every year there's too much food on the table. We eat too much, we work too hard, and most years we get ourselves too tired to really enjoy everything.What about making as much as possible ahead?What about (gasp!) even cooking the turkey and http://www.burgermeister.co.uk/2006/12/is-this-year-to-simplify-christmas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31543997.post-521838989609104169Wed, 06 Dec 2006 12:03:00 +00002007-01-23T19:54:50.266ZBrazilianThis weekend I finally made my wife a proper fejoida, after promising to do so for several years. I had previously made pork and bean stew, which although very nice, my wife informed me was not fejoida. For those that do not know, fejoida is a dish from Bahia, Brazil, made from black beans and pork. The dish was invented by slaves who were given the left over pork by their master to cook with. http://www.burgermeister.co.uk/2006/12/fejoida-english-style.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31543997.post-116206389709307353Sat, 28 Oct 2006 19:26:00 +00002006-10-28T20:32:30.350+01:00SoupThis is an ideal soup for Halloween. If you are planning to carve your pumpkin, this site has some good tips: http://www.pumpkincarving101.com/pumpkin_carving_basic.htmlPumpkin soup ingredients:2 pounds ( 900g ) of pumpkin flesh, cut into cubes1 large onion, chopped1 large potato, peeled and cubed1-2 cloves of garlic, crushed1 flat teaspoon of curry powder, mild or medium strength1 bay leafsalt http://www.burgermeister.co.uk/2006/10/pumpkin-soup.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31543997.post-115971966747860980Sun, 01 Oct 2006 16:11:00 +00002007-01-23T19:49:11.693ZSweetschocolate cakeNow this is a delicious chocolate cake recipe. What makes this good is the real proper dark chocolate. Use good quality organic chocolate. It does not have to be organic, but for some reason this always seems to be the best to buy. What you need for the Chocolate cake mixture:150g/6oz butter150g/6 oz caster sugar, plus another 50g/2oz for meringue7 eggs, separated (use free range if possible)175ghttp://www.burgermeister.co.uk/2006/10/chocolate-cake-with-buttercream.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31543997.post-115971901460035686Sun, 01 Oct 2006 16:02:00 +00002006-10-01T17:10:14.600+01:00SoupIf you want to add a touch of the orient to your chicken soup, here's a nice Thai style recipe What you need:0.5 litre (16 fluid ounces) chicken broth 4-5 kaffir lime leaves, shredded piece bruised lemon grass 4 tablespoons fish sauce 2 tablespoons lime juice2 chicken breasts cut into bite sized pieces150ml coconut milksmall red Thai chile peppers, slightly crushed (to taste)coriander leaves to http://www.burgermeister.co.uk/2006/10/spicy-thai-chicken-soup.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31543997.post-115971855475326514Sun, 01 Oct 2006 15:56:00 +00002006-10-01T17:02:34.766+01:00SoupThis is our favourte chicken soup recipe. It is great for those cold winter evenings, and far tastier than the tins from the supermarket. It is also great for when you have a cold or flu and need a boost.What you need (ingredients):1 onion cut in quarters3 garlic cloves2cm of ginger root shredded2 teaspoons salt0.5kg new potatoes4 large carrots cut in one inch slices2 stalks celery cut in one http://www.burgermeister.co.uk/2006/10/our-favourite-chicken-soup_01.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31543997.post-115524610700499949Thu, 10 Aug 2006 21:37:00 +00002007-10-31T21:40:26.227ZSnacksFor almost 20 years I have been making cheese on toast the same old way - toast a slice of bread under the grill, turning it over, placing cheese on it, waiting for it to melt, then sprinkling Worcestershire sauce over it, and watching most of the sauce fall onto the plate. Then one day Marcia made herself some cheese on toast, and it looked perfect. I tried it, it was great. This is what she didhttp://www.burgermeister.co.uk/2006/08/marcias-cheese-on-toast.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31543997.post-115455341370867584Wed, 02 Aug 2006 21:04:00 +00002006-08-03T19:23:18.320+01:00BrazilianThis is a recipe for kibes, which are Arab/Lebonese meatballs. I first discovered them in Brazil where they are very popular in snack bars and delis. They are usually served on their own with some hot chilli sauce and a squeeze of lemon. They take more preparation than burgers due to the bulgar wheat. Adjust bulgar wheat to meat ratio as you see fit. You could even leave it out completely.200g http://www.burgermeister.co.uk/2006/08/kibe-aka-kibi-quibe-deep-fried-meat.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31543997.post-115455248727003561Wed, 02 Aug 2006 20:58:00 +00002006-08-02T22:01:27.270+01:00Burgers450g minced beef2 tablespoons chopped parsleysalt and pepper4 rasher of streaky baconDijon mustardoil50g butter4 long / finger rollsMix together the beef and parsley with plenty of seasoning. Divide the mixture into four sausage shapes. Remove the bacon rinds and stretch the rashers. Spread each one on one side with some mustard. Wrap the mustard-spread rasher around each burger and secure it http://www.burgermeister.co.uk/2006/08/bacon-burgers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31543997.post-115455205799391378Wed, 02 Aug 2006 20:50:00 +00002006-08-02T21:54:17.993+01:00Burgers100g Danish blue1.5kg minced beef4 spring onions, finely chopped1 teaspoon (or more if you like) Worcestershire saucesalt and pepperpinkch of dry mustard12 buns !Crumble the cheese into a bowl and mix in the beef, onionsm Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and mustard. Cover with cling film and leave in the fridge for at least an hour. Divide the mixture in 12 burgers and grill / griddle. Serve http://www.burgermeister.co.uk/2006/08/grilled-blue-cheese-burgers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0