In this episode of GoGreenfields, your hosts River and Terran conduct a recipe-packed interview with Chef Junior: 100 Super Delicious Recipes by Kids for Kids! authors Anthony Spears and Paul Kimball.  The co-hosts take a shot at creating their own delicious burgers, following Anthony’s Best Burger recipe (recipe details below) and share that experience with you.  Be prepared to learn what inspires kids to cook, what recipes are best for kids in the kitchen, and why some recipes are easily kid-approved!

Inspire Your Kids!

This fun and inspiring guide teaches children how to prepare real food and contains 100 delicious recipes for kids, written by kids.  Anthony and his friends love to experiment with food and flavor.  They’ve created a truly inspiring cook book that may just encourage your child to try making dinner for the family.  Teaching children to appreciate food, especially healthy food combinations, at a young age can lead to a healthier future ahead.

Delicious Treats!

Recipes include Tiramisu French Toast, Coconut Chicken Nuggets, Garden Fresh Pesto Pasta, Mac ‘n’ Cheese, and more!

BEST BURGER

By: Anthony Spears

INGREDIENTS

• 24 ounces ground chuck (6 ounces per burger) (we used BelCampo ground chuck)
• 1 tsp salt
• One tsp pepper
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 4 buns (or use lettuce such as Romaine for bun-free burgers
• 2 T butter
• Sliced cheese (optional)
• Lettuce, Tomato, Onion (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Divide the meat into 4 balls. Use the palm of your hand to press down on each of the balls to form a patty.  Press both thumbs gently into the middle of each patty to make a small indentation.  This helps keep the burger flat when it cooks.
2. Sprinkle the burgers with the salt, pepper, and onion powder.
3. Open the buns, if you are using them, and spread butter on each side with a butter knife. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Place the buns, two at a time, open side down, in the skillet and toast for 2-3 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and slightly crispy. Remove the skillet from the stovetop and, using a spatula, transfer the buns to a heatproof plate. Put the plate in a warm oven to keep the buns from getting cold.
5. Place the burgers in the skillet (two at a time if there isn’t enough room to cook all of them at once) and cook them for about 4 minutes on each side over medium-high heat. Flip the burgers when the edges start to turn brown and juices build up in the indentations that you’ve made.  Flip and cook the other side of the burgers for about 4 more minutes.  Add a slice of cheese to each of the burgers and leave on heat until melted. Using oven mitts, take the skillet off the heat and let the burgers sit for about 5 minutes while you make the secret yum sauce*.
6. Serve burger on a bun with Secret Yum Sauce* and other toppings like onions, tomatoes, and lettuce. (Anthony’s family loves adding bacon!)

Everything is Better with Sauce!

*To get the recipe for the Secret Yum Sauce, and for other great recipes, order your own copy of Chef Junior: 100 Super Delicious Recipes by Kids for Kids!

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