Its September! September, really? How did you sneak up on me so fast! It seems like the whole year has just FLOWN by. But honestly, how is it September already!
Sigh. Time always flies when you are having fun! Speaking of fun, I went to my neighbors for dinner last week before they totally demolish the back portion of their house and remodel the whole thing. She and I meet many years ago, when I was about 15 years old. Neighbor N & H (her husband), who have a little boy that I consider my nephew S, as well as Neighbor H's parents. She and I bonded over time, but originally met at church and local functions in town. Later her husband become my family doctor which gave us another reason to get closer (she also worked in his office). Her husband and her had been married for about 13 years before having any children. They wanted kids badly but just had no luck. Ultimately they were blessed with a little boy when I went to college. This was the main reason we become close. I love little kids, especially babies. When I would visit my parents from college, I would ALWAYS visit their family. Bring little goodies for the baby, and just hang out and chill with them if he was sleeping. As he got older, and I went my way for school, I always kept in touch and would bring gifts at birthdays, holidays, and at the 1st day of school. As he got older, his parents and I got really close as well. We would always plan amazing dinners together around our schedules (they are both amazing cooks, and always come up with really cool recipes) and just chat.
So as I stated above and the real reason for this post, I recently went to dinner at their house. This has been one of my FAVORITE meals by far, and I thought I would share with you guys.
On the menu: Portobello Mushroom burgers with Salad & Fries.
She first marinated the mushrooms- with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, black pepper, italian season, thyme, and garlic. She also sliced some garlic and put them INTO the mushroom. The longer the marinade the better! Then we grilled up some onions until they were soft and had some grill marks from the pan. When they were almost done, we added the same marinade from above.
Next we mixed up the spread--which consisted of goat cheese, cream cheese, chives, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
We had some crusty hamburger buns that we warmed up in the oven, and then assembled the sandwich. On the bottom bun, we placed the spread, mushroom burger, onions, crush pepper, and a slice of provolone cheese, then put this whole thing in the oven until the cheese melted. Put the top bun on and assembled the sandwich. Viola, dinner was served! As stated- we had it with a simple side salad and seasoned french fries. Seriously one of the best sandwiches I have ever had. It was so awesome. I was so excited I forgot to take pictures of the ingredients but have a picture of the mushroom burger after it had been grilled. I will try and do better next time!
Sigh. Time always flies when you are having fun! Speaking of fun, I went to my neighbors for dinner last week before they totally demolish the back portion of their house and remodel the whole thing. She and I meet many years ago, when I was about 15 years old. Neighbor N & H (her husband), who have a little boy that I consider my nephew S, as well as Neighbor H's parents. She and I bonded over time, but originally met at church and local functions in town. Later her husband become my family doctor which gave us another reason to get closer (she also worked in his office). Her husband and her had been married for about 13 years before having any children. They wanted kids badly but just had no luck. Ultimately they were blessed with a little boy when I went to college. This was the main reason we become close. I love little kids, especially babies. When I would visit my parents from college, I would ALWAYS visit their family. Bring little goodies for the baby, and just hang out and chill with them if he was sleeping. As he got older, and I went my way for school, I always kept in touch and would bring gifts at birthdays, holidays, and at the 1st day of school. As he got older, his parents and I got really close as well. We would always plan amazing dinners together around our schedules (they are both amazing cooks, and always come up with really cool recipes) and just chat.
So as I stated above and the real reason for this post, I recently went to dinner at their house. This has been one of my FAVORITE meals by far, and I thought I would share with you guys.
On the menu: Portobello Mushroom burgers with Salad & Fries.
She first marinated the mushrooms- with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, black pepper, italian season, thyme, and garlic. She also sliced some garlic and put them INTO the mushroom. The longer the marinade the better! Then we grilled up some onions until they were soft and had some grill marks from the pan. When they were almost done, we added the same marinade from above.
Next we mixed up the spread--which consisted of goat cheese, cream cheese, chives, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
We had some crusty hamburger buns that we warmed up in the oven, and then assembled the sandwich. On the bottom bun, we placed the spread, mushroom burger, onions, crush pepper, and a slice of provolone cheese, then put this whole thing in the oven until the cheese melted. Put the top bun on and assembled the sandwich. Viola, dinner was served! As stated- we had it with a simple side salad and seasoned french fries. Seriously one of the best sandwiches I have ever had. It was so awesome. I was so excited I forgot to take pictures of the ingredients but have a picture of the mushroom burger after it had been grilled. I will try and do better next time!
I am not sure if you can truly appreciate the amazing-ness of this burger from the picture above (it does it no justice) but trust me when I say it was AMAZING. I will attempt to recreate this burger in the coming weeks so look out for some more pictures at that time!
Have a great day guys!
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