Madison House Chef

Mini Burgers on Waffle Fries

 
bacon cheese burger

Bite size (or two).
Creative.
Personalized.

These would be great for a party, either served in a bzillion different condiment combinations OR served as a mini ‘burger bar’ set up.

 

 

Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Chicken Bites

These bacon wrapped jalapeno chicken bites were extraordinary. 

The technique for preparation was quite easy and the result a combination of salty, creamy, and spicy. By grilling them over a medium heat the bacon becomes crispy and the chicken perfectly done without being overcooked or dry. The other benefit of the charcoal grill is the smoky flavor that impacts all three tastes.

 

Planked Trout

 

Freshly Hand Ground Beef Burger (with photos) … the story of a meat grinder

When I was a little girl I remember going to my maternal grandparents’ house and seeing meat being ground for sausage. I didn’t like sausage at the time and thus my focus was directed not to what was being made, but on how it was prepared.  What I remember was a large, silver, wood handled, heavy tool – a shiny grinder.  This fine mechanism was heavy enough that it needed to be clamped to a big white wooden stool.  Most of the time I could only watch, but on occasion I’d get a turn at the handle; what a strenuous task!

Fast forward a few years (okay, quite a few).  I am now the proud owner of that same heavy tool. 

Texas BBQ Hot Dog

One of the valley taste combinations that I have come to enjoy is the BBQ-pickles-onion taste that comes when one orders a bbq brisket plate.  Without fail, the condiments include hamburger dill pickles sliced thin, fresh onions often in rings sometimes diced, and tangy BBQ sauce. 

The Texas BBQ taste sensation adorns this all beef wiener – the saltiness of the hot dog added to the mouth puckering tanginess.  Wash it down with a cold brew and you have yourself a handheld meal.

Stuffed Blue Cheese Burger

 

This burger delights the blue cheese lover with tender beef, the sweetness of pickled red peppers and the full bodied flavor of the blue cheese. The preparation technique allows for a larger portion of blue cheese.

 

 

 

 

Grilled Salmon

My husband sets the standard for grilling fish on the bbq.  The combination of simple seasoning and indirect heat combine to form delicious, moist, fleshy fish that allows the true flavor of the salmon to shine through.

One of the key elements to the consistent successful grilling of salmon is to grill it with the skin still on.  Grilled properly the flesh is removed effortlessly from the skin.

A second helpful tool for great grilled fish is a large oval fish grill basket. 

The Secret Recipe for the most Tender & Delicious Ribs

I've been hungry for ribs and as we've traveled we've been looking for a good ribs place, but to no avail.  I may have to wait until we get home and have Ken make his soon to be famous ribs. 

The key to perfect ribs is time. 

Avocado Jalapeno Burger

Yummy!

There's only one thing more delicious than an olive burger and it's a juicy jalapeno and avocado burger. Ken does such a great job grilling the burgers and no matter what we top them with they are delectable.