epic burgers

{bacon and cheeseburger with a twist}

 

















Now I’m not the biggest burger fan. I normally go with pizza for my junk food fix, but yesterday I was craving a big, fat meaty burger. As it was shopping day, I was able to grab all the ingredients and scurry home to whip up the burger. I had never made my own burgers before, and wasn’t sure how it was going to turn out. So I went with it and hoped for the best, and boy was it worth it.

I won’t lie, these are not the healthiest, but compared to buying burgers, they are by far a lot better for you. So you will need,

1 pack of mince (600g)

1 red onion
1 egg
Pack of bacon
Cheese
1 tsp Coriander
Salt & pepper (to season)
Tbsp Maple syrup (optional)
Burger buns

This recipe makes 4 large burgers. I only made 2, but placed the others in the freezer for a later date (they can be used within a month of freezing)

 

1.       Cut the onion in half, and finely chop one half
2.       Place the mince in the mixing bowl, and add the onion, coriander, salt & pepper, egg and maple syrup (this was a spur of the moment thing, and I’m not even sure it made any difference, but it was so tasty I may just have to recommend it)
3.       Mix it all together
4.       Divide into 4 sections
5.       This is the time to freeze the burgers you are not using, buy wrapping in cling film or a sandwich bag
6.       This is where the twist comes in. Break off a small section (this will be your lid) (below)
7.       Mould the remaining mince into a burger shape, and create a crater in the middle (below)
8.       Now add in your grated cheese (as much or little as you want) (below)
9.       Now use your excess mince to make a flat lid, and mould it all together. (below)
10.   Now wrap the bacon around the burger (as much or little as you please) I used 2  rashers (below)


 
11.   Now place in a pre-heated oven at 180 degrees
12.   I placed the burgers on a cooling rack over a tray, so the fat can drop off, so your burger isn’t swimming in grease.
13.   Cook for 30 minutes, turning half way
14.   You can place under the grill for the last 5 minutes to crisp it up a bit.

 

The bun is just as vital as the burger it’s self, so whilst the burger is cooking, prep your buns.

This is my perfect burger filling

 

Slice of red onion

Slice of tomato

Handful of salad leaves

Guacamole

Ketchup

 

You can choose anything to accompany your epic burger, but I just have to say it's a must to have it with home cooked sweet potato. To follow this simple recipe head on over here.

 

Now sit back, relax and be amazed at how fresh and good this burger tastes. Enjoy

 

 

 

5 things this week

a yummy scrummy dinner, using this recipe

a new jumper, with an Owl on it. Everyone needs an owl in their life

{and it was only £14}

catching the last of the summer in my mums garden, because mine sucks.

to randomly jumping in a field 

and finally, going live with a little project I have been working on with the guys from Allium B dresses. 

They have launched a brand new lifestyle blog to accompany their brand. I would love for you to pop over and follow along...here

have a great weekend guys

x

The new forest

Si and I escaped for the weekend into the heart of the New Forest for a spot of camping and exploring. We were so lucky on the weather front, and just about got the last rays of the summer. (Although I don’ think I have ever been so white in my life) We made the most of the weather and spent the day pottering around on the bike, stopping for picnics and obligatory pints at the local pubs. It was honestly one of the best weekends I have had in a long time. I can’t wait till next year...

oh and a little vid

My picks: winter jackets

 

1. Topshop

2. French Connection

3. Mango

4. Dorothy Perkins

5. H&M

6. H&M

 

Yes, people it’s nearly time to go out and pick your winter jacket (Is anyone as excited as me?) I love this time of year, although I am sad to see summer go, but let’s face it, we didn’t even notice it had come anyway, so roll on a proper excuse to go out and shop. Here are a few of my picks (ATM) I’m heading in the direction of Topshop for my pick I think, how about you?

last of summer

Top - Zara / Jeans- Zara / Bag - H&M / Shoes - New Look

 

 

I’m making the most of the last dribbles of sunshine, as I am certain that after this weekend this poor excuse for summer is going to be over. But I am also looking forward to go winter shopping, for some new boots a coat and plenty of scarves. Us Brits do like to moan, but we really to love the changing seasons. (honest)



fave

 

My favourite picture from the weekend (doesn't he look dashing in that suit) infact, my favourite for a while.
p.s I made a little video of my friends wedding, why not have a look?!?

Tuesday?

Jumper - Next / Trousers - Miss Selfridge / Shoes - Primark / Bag - New Look

I find myself sitting here, only just being able to blog at nearly 9 at night, and it's TUESDAY tomorrow. The days are just flying by over here. I had a lovely weekend celebrating the wedding of a close friend, and this is what I wore to the rehearsal dinner (maybe leopard print wasn't invented for the church, but I beg to differ) it was one of those weekends where one minute I am on one end of the glamour Richter scale. New outfit, freshly blown hair, fake lashes-the works, and the next I’m scrubbing the bathroom with a facemask on, in my sweats. I can't complain though, was a great weekend.