Weekly Wrap-up & Senior Salon Pit Stop #364

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Welcome to Senior Salon Pit Stop #363

Welcome to this week’s Weekly Wrap-up and Blog Link-up.

It’s a new year at the Senior Salon Pit Stop and it’s time to vroom-vroom to all the great posts that everyone is creating all around the the blogosphere! Scroll down to check out my Weekly Wrap-up along with my Featured posts from the previous Pit Stop!

What’s been going on at Homemade on a Weeknight?

This time of year usually sees an uptick in the amount of grilling and smoking I do! Mostly in an effort to keep the inside of the home from heating up too much from using the stove and/or oven. This is year it is truer than ever as the camper does not have the best temperature control options and so when the thermometer tips the scales at 80degF INSIDE! we have to try to limit the heat going on inside. I’ve been smoking and grilling just about all portions of the meals, as well as getting my baking done either later at night (baked a boule at 11pm the other day LOL) or early in the morning when I made burger buns at 530am!

What have you been up to this past week?

Just #ICYMI – here is one of the newest posts from last week – Homemade Brownie Mix! What will you bake up?

In case you missed it, here are the recipes that I shared to the blog this week:

Have you had a chance to check out the new Facebook group Yum Hungry Hangout & Giggles? It is a place to share your foodie finds, funny facts and in general hangout and get to know each other more through out shared love of food. Please feel free to check it out and maybe join in the fun!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/yumyumhungryhangoutandgiggles/

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These posts caught my eye last week! Please check back each week to see if your post is one of the ones that got a feature!

Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing shared by Miz Helen’s Country Cottage

No Bake Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookies shared by Fat Dad Foodie

Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake shared by Walking on Sunshine Recipes

Creamy Strawberry Smoothie from Claire Justine

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Simple Tomatillo Salsa

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Yall know how much I love to make my own sauces. From ranch and tzatziki to pico de gallo and bbq sauce, making fresh sauces just adds that extra something to a homecooked meal. This is especially true with salsas. Salsas are meant to be made from fresh ingredients and so making them specific for a mean is ideal. This simple Tomatillo Salsa recipe fits that bill perfectly.

While tomatillos are related to tomatoes (as part of the nightshade family), they are not just unripe tomatoes, as many believe. Tomatillos have a tart, slightly acidic flavor that has a bit of a tangy note. They get sweeter as they ripen up. Most often, you find them alongside the peppers and fresh herbs, still in their husks, in the produce section.

Substitutes and Variations:

If you want to really kick up the spice and heat level, you can swap out the jalapeño for a serrano pepper.

Suggestions for Sides:

This is so good on so many things. You can put it on some nachos – like these tritip nachos that are made from mozzarella cheese, corn tortilla chips, and some leftover smoked tritip. Or you can add it to a chorizo and egg taco. It’s also just good as chips and dip, on a taco salad, on a burrito, or just on your morning eggs.

Tools that may make this recipe easier:

Pretty much any kind of blender will work for this. I do like to use a smoothie or bullet style blender because it will quickly get everything smooth. I also suggest some quart sized wide mouth mason jars for storing the salsa. It makes it easy to pour out and keeps it nice and fresh.

Now Let’s Get Cookin’!

Simple Tomatillo Salsa

A super flavor packed green salsa loaded with tomatillos and ready in minutes

Course Condiment, Salsa, Sauce

Cuisine American, Mexican, Tex-Mex

Keyword cilantro, jalapeno, tomatillos, white onion

Prep Time 5

Servings Quart

Equipment

Ingredients

2 lb Whole Tomatillo Quartered
½ White onion Rough chopped
1 Jalapeño Rough chopped
½ Bunch Cilantro Trim stems
¼ cup Lime Juice
2 tsp Salt
2 tsp Sugar
1 tsp Cumin

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Instructions

Add all ingredients to the blender. Blend until smooth (this is a loose salsa) .
Transfer to quart jar and secure lid. Store in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Can be stored in refrigerator (in airtight container) for up to 10 days. Be sure to Shake before each use.

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Double Bacon Cheeseburger

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While I’m a huge fan of a big juicy burger loaded up with all the veggies and such…sometimes you need to get down to brass taxes and make a stacked burger with just the necessities- cheese and bacon! These Double Bacon Cheeseburgers are how you take burger night to the next level for sure. A simple smash burger style loaded with lots of cheese and 6 – yes SIX – pieces of bacon!

Some may call this an Ultimate Cheeseburger or even a Baconator. Many of the big chains have some version of this classic burger creation because it is, in fact, a classic! I have included a recipe for homemade hamburger buns so that you can make this a little more homemade. But don’t worry – they will be just as good with some store-bought buns.

Substitutes and Variations:

I have listed sliced cheddar cheese in my recipe. You can, of course, go for American cheese. If you want a touch of heat, you can use a pepper jack. Another simple choice for sauce is just using mayo and ketchup. You might add in some mustard, or you could go for the full special sauce.

Suggestions for Sides:

Of course, some sort of fried potatoes is the quintessential side for a burger. Next in line, my book is a crunchy crispy onion ring.

Tools that may make this recipe easier:

You are going to need a 2inch food scoop to evenly portion the seasoned ground beef. I would also suggest having parchment paper and a burger press for the most success.

Now Let’s Get Cookin’!

Double Bacon Cheeseburger

A double patty double cheese double bacon burger.

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword bacon cheeseburger, cheddar cheese, cheeseburger, ground beef, ketchup, mayo, mayonnaise, smash burger

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Servings

Ingredients

1½ Lb Bacon cut in half
2 lb Ground Beef
2 tsp Salt
1 tsp Black Pepper
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Paprika
12 slices Cheddar Cheese
6 Hamburger Buns See recipe below
½ cup Mayo
½ cup Ketchup

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Instructions

In a bowl, thoroughly combine ground beef with salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder. Use a 2 inch food scoop to form into 12 balls.
Place each ball between two 6inch pieces of parchment and use a heavy pan or burger press to flatten out. Repeat with remaining ball.
In a frying pan over medium high heat, add bacon. Cook until crispy and then remove to paper towel covered plate.
In a wide flat pan or on a flat top griddle, over medium high heat, add 2 or 4 (depending on available space) flattened patties. Let cook for about 3 minutes then flip and smash down again. Cook another 3 minutes and then place a slice of cheese on each patty. Cover with lid and let melt for a minute then add 3 pieces of bacon on top of each patty. Stack two patties together and remove from pan. Repeat with remaining burgers.
Build the burger – smear top bun with mayo then add a swirl of ketchup. Place double bacon cheeseburger on bottom bun. Add top bun and pressing down slightly.

Homemade Hamburger Buns

A simple recipe for some homemade hamburger buns, perfect for burgers or sandwiches.

Course Bread

Cuisine American

Keyword bun recipe, buns, butter, easy rolls, flour, homemade buns, rolls, Sesame seeds, yeast rolls, yeasty rolls

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Proofing Time 3

Servings Buns

Equipment

Ingredients

2 cup Water room temp.
6 tbsp Sugar
2 pkg Dry Active Yeast 7 grams
2 Egg beaten
7 cups Flour bread or AP
2 tsp Salt
½ cup Butter softened, divided
1 tbsp Sesame Seeds

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Instructions

In a small bowl, add water and sugar. Stir until most of the sugar is dissolved. Then add yeast packets. Let sit to bloom for about 10 minutes. (should be foamy)
In a large bowl, combine flour, salt and beaten egg. Pour in bloomed yeast. Mix together until a dough forms. Knead for about 5 minutes. Then add half of the softened butter and knead into dough for another 5 minutes. Cover bowl with plastic wrap (or a bowl cover). Place in a warm place (countertop or proofing drawer), to rise for about and hour. It should double in size.
Turn dough out on lightly floured surface and punch out most of the air. Then use bench scrapper (or knife) to portion into 16 equal pieces. Roll each between your palms into round balls. Line out on a parchment paper covered baking sheet. Cover again with plastic wrap (or a clean kitchen towel) and let proof again, until doubled in size.
Preheat oven to 350degF.
Melt remaining butter. Once buns are done proofing, remove plastic wrap and brush each with melted butter. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Place in oven to bake for 30 minutes (or until golden brown).
Remove from oven and move immediately to a cooling rack. Let cool at least 15 minutes before slicing in half to use to make burgers or sandwiches.

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Estelle Forrest self-published this cookbook after a lot of playing around in the kitchen. You can purchase your own copy here:

AVAILABLE IN PRINT OR KINDLE eBOOK VERSIONS

Don’t miss new recipes from Homemade on a Weeknight – subscribe and get an email with every new post!

Home Matters Linky Party #533

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Welcome to the weekly Home Matters Linky Party #533

A great place to come, share your blog posts and make new friends.

We are so glad you are here with us each week.

I am so excited to be a part of the Home Matters Linky Party Team! I have been participating for quite some time and am eager to make some more contributions to this party. A little about me – I’m a Wife and Mom. My husband, four kids, 5 dogs and 25+ chickens (and counting) all currently live in the rural Montana. We are embarking on the adventure of a lifetime as we live out our dreams of being Homesteaders! Like the name implies – I love to make homemade meals every night of the week for my family. I care about what types of things we are eating and I like to try new things. This blog is all about sharing those journeys and adventures with you.

Now on to this week’s party! I can’t wait to see you there.

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Estelle @ Homemade On A Weeknight — Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram

My feature this week!

Creamy Chicken & Linguini #onepan

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My feature picks this week!

Lemon Balm Tea

shared by Fresh Vintage by Lisa

Kate Middleton’s Watermelon Salad

shared by Our Tiny Nest

Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese

shared by The Copper Table

Easy Pie Crust

shared by Yummi Haus

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Happy Cooking,

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Welcome to Senior Salon Pit Stop #363

Welcome to this week’s Weekly Wrap-up and Blog Link-up.

What’s been going on at Homemade on a Weeknight?

Our summer is off to an interesting start! I’m wrapping up things in the elementary school kitchen and will get a brief break before starting as the manager of our local community pool for the summer. Things are really starting to blossom and grow on our budding homestead. We’ve got our grown layers, our tweenage pullets getting close to laying, our meat chickens are enjoying their new chicken tractor, and our newly hatched chicks are thriving and alert! It’s been a fun ride, for sure.