Blue Apron ~ Serrano Pepper and Goat Cheese Burgers

I am a fan of a good burger.  Tonight I tried Serrano Pepper and Goat Cheese Burgers with a Zucchini-Cilantro Slaw.  The spice of the pepper was tempered with the marinade of agave nectar.  I also de-seeded the pepper to further temper the hotness of the pepper.  The pepper-agave was actually quite good.  I am not a big fan of goat cheese, so if I made this dish again, I would probably try another mild cheese.

The zucchini-cilantro slaw was made with thin strips of raw zucchini marinated in sherry vinegar and minced garlic.  The dressing was good, but I wasn't crazy about the raw zucchini.  I probably won't try that dish again.

3 Stars

Made: July 27, 2016

Blue Apron ~ Hoisin and Shiitake Burgers

These Hoisin and Shiitake burgers with Miso-Mayonnaise and Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges were the best burgers yet.  The Shiitake mushrooms were dried, but rehydrated in hot water then chopped and added to the ground beef along with the hoisin sauce, garlic and scallion whites.  The burgers were then topped with ribbons of bok choy and a savory-sweet condiment made with mayo and a miso paste.  

The roasted sweet potatoes were the perfect accompaniment (and I am not a sweet potato fan).

Absolutely fabulous.

5 BIG Stars

Blue Apron ~ Pretzel Burgers with Hoppy Cheddar Sauce and Roasted Sweet Potato Rounds

The pretzel rolls were a delicious addition to the basic American hamburger.  I would love to be able to find these buns in my local grocery store.  This meal was a twist on the cheeseburger because the cheese wasn't melted onto the burger.  Instead, a cheese sauce was prepared that were infused with fresh hops flowers.  I found the sauce to be a bit bland.

I was pleasantly surprised, however, with the roasted sweet potato rounds.  The sweet potatoes were roasted with a drizzle of olive oil, then tossed with fresh thyme.  That was delicious!

3 Stars

Blue Apron ~ Southern-Style Burgers

Although I have lived in the South for nearly 30 years, I had never heard of southern-style burgers before.  I guess it's the green tomato that made for the Southern twist.  The burgers were served with green tomato chow chow.  The recipe also called for Old Bay oven fries, but I didn't make the fries.

I had never heard of chow chow before.  It is a vinegary relish made with green onion, onion and a spice blend made up of celery seeds, dill seeds, black mustard seeds, turmeric and cayenne powder.  It was delicious.  A portion of the chow chow was mixed into the burgers before they were cooked.  The burgers were topped with more chow chow and chopped collard greens.

Nice meal.

4 Stars