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Keepin’ it Simple

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As I’ve written previously, I’m just trying to keep it simple these days.

In that vein, I must tell you, there are very few simpler menu items for me, nor more comforting, than a good burger. Add a side of onion rings and I’m pretty much in a state of bliss.

This may sound odd because of course there is a certain amount of work involved. You have to peel and slice the onions and fry them (messily, in my case). And you’ve got to make the hamburger patties and grill them.

And yet, a good burger with something fried on the side just hits the spot.

Of course you can’t go wrong with Bobby Flay’s Burgers, Fries, and Shakes, which has been sitting, all by its lonesome, on my desk for quite some time.

I dusted it off and plunged into the joy of a good burger. Delicious, all the way around.

This is a really, really good book. Straight to the point, meaty (sorry … couldn’t resist) and just happiness-inducing (if you count looking at gorgeous food photos amont the things that make you happy).

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Thanks to this worthwhile little book, I made an amazing burger and some pretty amazing onion rings. My only regret is that because I don’t own a blender, I didn’t have the chance to try any of the shakes as it has been a childhood wish of mine to have burgers and fries accompanied by a good ol’ milkshake. I continue to dream.

I must say, keepin’ it simple sure is tasty.

Ciao!

13 Comments

Wandering Coyote

08/6/09 at 8:54 pm

I loved this book, too, and also made the onion rings. They were the best ever! I didn’t make any of the shakes, either, but I hope to get around to that eventually.

Rosa

08/6/09 at 10:05 pm

Some of my favorite things… Those look fantastic!

Cheers,

Rosa

Nikki

08/7/09 at 4:06 am

This looks so good. I will be making onion rings this weekend. Thanks for keeping it simple!

Arlene

08/7/09 at 6:11 am

I’ve often thought that onion rings would make a good accompaniment to an omelette or fried eggs. Wish I could prove that theory right now.

Katerina

08/7/09 at 7:25 am

Wow, would I ever be popular if I made homemade onion rings! I think it may be time to start hitting garage sales looking for that Blender.

Valérie

08/7/09 at 7:50 am

Aaaand… now I’m craving a burger, even though it’s not even 11 a.m. Both your burger and onion rings look tantalizing!

Megan

08/7/09 at 8:34 am

That burger and those onion rings look amazing! I may have to get that book… there’s nothing like a good burger!

Natashya

08/7/09 at 8:49 am

First, I love this book too, so much fun.
Second - you don’t have a blender? How on earth do you survive without one?

TheBon

08/7/09 at 11:05 am

We don’t currently have a blender either (gave up my old, worn-out one in our last move) but I’ve found that I can make smoothies and shakes in the food processor.

Nazca

08/7/09 at 12:36 pm

Chinese tempura veg is the next thing you need to master. Soon after I’ll be proposing, do you like winter weddings? :)

Jenny

08/8/09 at 5:58 am

I just looked at this book yesterday at Yorkdale, on sale too, but left it there for some reason. Should I regret that now?

MyKitchenInHalfCups

08/9/09 at 12:47 pm

Call me, I’ll bring the blender!

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