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Fancy Sautéed Mushroom and Onion Hamburgers

4/28/2021

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I did not plan on writing a blog post for this easy mushroom and onion hamburger recipe.  It almost seems too easy to warrant a recipe post, but when I created a story pin and typed the ingredients and instructions into the pin, I decided there was enough content to actually write a post.  So here ya go...Fancy Sautéed Mushroom and Onion Burgers!  
Fancy Mushroom and Onion Hamburgers
Hamburgers are one of our busy day staples, but sometimes we like to take it up a notch with sautéed mushrooms and onions.  They add so much flavor and texture and truly make a mouthwatering burger experience.  
Mushroom and Onion Hamburger on toasted bun
Make this burger even more memorable with a toasted bun or if you are eating low carb, skip the bun and enjoy it with a knife and fork.  
sauteed mushrooms and onions in skillet

How do you sauté mushrooms and onions?

I sauté mushrooms and onions in olive oil and butter in a separate skillet while cooking the burgers.  I always add some fresh ground salt and pepper for flavor.  You could use just olive oil or just butter, but I like the combination of flavors from both fats.  
Sliced avocado with lime juice and salt
One of our favorite sides and condiments with hamburgers is sliced ripe avocado with fresh squeezed lime juice and fresh ground salt.  
Mushroom and onion burger with avocado
Add some healthy fat and lots of flavor by putting sliced avocado right on the burger.  
Mushroom and onion burger

What sides would you serve with hamburgers?  

I like to keep things simple when serving hamburgers. 
Here are a few of our favorite sides:

Baked beans (you can use your favorite store bought beans)
Onion rings (We love store bought frozen onion rings)
Corn on the cob or when not in season, frozen corn
Sliced tomatoes or when not in season, canned stewed tomatoes
Sweet Potato Chips
Pickles
Potato salad
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Simple side salad
​Asian crunch shredded Brussels sprouts salad


Fancy Mushroom and Onion Hamburgers
Serves 4

Ingredients:
•1 Tbsp. Butter
•Drizzle olive oil
•1 onion, sliced
•8 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced
•1 lb. ground beef
•1-2 avocados
•1 lime
•Creole seasoning (affiliate link to the one I use)
•Fresh ground salt and pepper
•Hamburger buns

Optional condiments:
•Sliced cheese (Swiss, cheddar, colby-jack, etc.)
•Lettuce
•Sliced tomatoes
•Pickles
•Mustard
•Ketchup
•Mayonnaise

1. Sauté mushrooms and onions in olive oil and butter over medium heat.  Season with salt and pepper. Cook while burgers are cooking. When burgers are almost done, turn up heat to medium/high to caramelize the mushrooms and onions.

2. In another skillet cook ground beef in patties. While cooking, salt, pepper and add a little creole seasoning.  Make sure to use beef with some fat in it. I like 80/20 or 85/15 for making burgers.  Save the lean beef for recipes and casseroles. Season both sides as you are cooking. You don’t need to grease the skillet if your meat has some fat in it.  Cook until burgers are cooked through.

3. Slice avocados, drizzle with lime juice, then salt.

4. If you like toast buns in buttered skillet.
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5. Assemble burgers to your liking.



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Monitor Screen Time and Online Activity with Circle Home Plus

4/18/2021

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Did you know that COVID-19 has increased screen time for kids by 500%?  Nearly half of American children spend more than six hours a day in front of a screen.  Add in remote learning and this number gets even higher.  ​
Child using computer
I know it can be hard to monitor screen time, especially with so many of us working from home and trying to manage distance learning at the same time.  Luckily my kids are back in school, but we went through many long months of them working at home to complete school assignments and attend zoom meetings with their teachers.  I found it difficult to monitor three school-aged children and their younger brother when I had my own work to complete and they could easily distract themselves with video games or YouTube videos.  I am glad to have Circle Home Plus now, but wish we would have had it then.  If the boys go back to remote learning for any reason in the future, Circle Home Plus will be a lifesaver!  
Circle Home Plus
Circle Parental Controls (affiliate link) is the simplest way for families to manage screen time and filter content on all their Internet-connected devices, from tablets and smartphones to gaming consoles and smart TVs.  I am not the most tech savvy person so I was a little intimidated to set up the Circle Home Plus device, but it was really easy.  Once I downloaded the app, I was able to follow the step by step onscreen instructions (which are also included in printed form with the device) to set it up.  
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Circle Home Plus Time Limits Screen
Time Limits on Circle Home Plus
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Circle Home Plus ​​(affiliate link) has so many useful features.  
• Age-appropriate filters for different websites and apps (or block content all together)
• Time limits for both individual apps and categories of content
• Bedtimes that automatically disconnect devices from the Internet
• Pause/temporarily turn off Internet-connectivity for a single family member or everyone at the same time
• Focus Time to restrict access to certain sites for specific periods of the day—a perfect tool to keep distance learning or homework time on track​
• Rewards:  Reward your child with more screen time or a later bedtime, at the touch of a button
• History:  Check out visited and filtered sites from the day's activity
• Track usage for yourself and your family.  This information is insightful if trying to reduce screen time or stay on track with projects for work and school.
Family Game Night
• With the Off Time feature, you can set up Off Times when internet is restricted to selected devices for important family times like dinner and game nights.  ​

​Circle Home Plus typically retails for $69 for a three-month subscription, $129 for a one-year subscription, or $299 for a lifetime subscription (all plans include the Circle Home Plus device and Circle App access).


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Asian Crunch Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad

4/13/2021

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This Asian Crunch Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad has all the wonderful flavors you would expect from a good Asian slaw/salad, but without the high carb ramen noodles.  This salad gets its crunch from fresh shredded vegetables, pistachios and almonds.  
Asian Crunch Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad
Tossed in a homemade peanut, ginger, sesame dressing, this salad is full of flavor and freshness.  
Side view of Asian Crunch Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad
We are big Brussels Sprouts fans and usually eat them cooked, but love the fresh crunch they add when shredded in this salad.  My neighbor grew beautiful Brussels Sprouts last year, so I am trying to grow some this spring.  I'll keep you posted.  (My instagram account where you can see more of the day to day.)
Shredded vegetables for Asian Crunch Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad

What is the best way to chop/shred vegetables for salads and slaw?  

I think it comes down to personal preference as to how fine, thin, uniform, etc. you want vegetables to be in homemade salads and slaws.  It is certainly easiest to use a food processor to process vegetables, but if you want larger pieces, you may prefer slicing and shredding by hand.  I like to do a little of both, using my food processor for some vegetables and slicing some by hand.  
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​If you have a food processor (amazon affiliate link to the one I have), this salad is a cinch to make.  I use the slicing blade to shred the Brussels Sprouts in my food processor which is easy to do and produces thinly sliced sprouts that are perfect for this salad.  I also shred the carrot in my food processor with the shredding blade because it is so much easier than shredding it with a box shredder.  

The cabbage pictured was cut by hand, but it is a little on the thick side, so you may want to use a food processor for cabbage too or slice it thinner.  I like to dice the pepper and onion by hand to give it more crunch and thickness, but again this is my personal preference.  I also chop the pistachios by hand since they are so easy to chop on a cutting board and we are only using a few in this salad.  
Vegetables and dressing for Asian Crunch Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad
To make the dressing, put the dressing ingredients in a food processor, blender, or emersion blender (amazon affiliate link) and blend until creamy.  I use my food processor to blend the dressing since I already have the appliance out.  
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What is the difference between Tamari soy sauce and regular soy sauce?

To make this dressing, I use Tamari soy sauce which has a richer, milder, more complex flavor than regular soy sauce.  It is made from 100% soy and does not contain wheat like regular soy sauce making it a good choice for those avoiding gluten.  It tastes less salty than regular soy sauce and is more complex which makes it a nice choice for Asian salads.  I included an affiliate link in the ingredient list, but it is less expensive if you can find it in the Asian section of your local grocery store or in your local Asian grocery store.  
Close up of Asian Crunch Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad


How do you toast sesame seeds?

Toasted sesame seeds and almonds add so much flavor to this salad, but you may need to toast them yourself.  My almonds were pre-toasted when I bought them, but my sesame seeds were not.  Also, use sliced almonds in this salad, whole almonds would add too much bite and texture.  

​Put a small amount of sesame seeds in a skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally for a few minutes until golden brown and fragrant.  You can do the same with sliced almonds too. 
Side close view of Asian Crunch Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad

How long will this salad keep?

I think this Asian Crunch Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad has the best color the day it is made so if I were making it to take somewhere, I would make it fresh that day.  You could pre-cut the vegetables, store them in the fridge and put the salad together later.  It will stay crunchy and delicious for a few days in the fridge, but will loose some of its pretty color and look more wilted.  My husband really likes this salad so it has never lasted more than 2-3 days in the fridge. 

​This recipe makes a lot and will easily serve 10 making it a perfect choice for summer gatherings.  If you do share with others, make sure and let them know it has peanut butter and nuts in it for those with nut allergies.  


 Asian Crunch Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad
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Servings: 10
Ingredients:
1 red, yellow, or orange bell pepper diced
½ small head of red cabbage, shredded or sliced small by hand
1 lb. brussels sprouts, trimmed and shredded
1 carrot, shredded
½ cup red onion, diced
¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted
¼ cup pistachios or cashews, roasted, salted and chopped
 
Dressing:
¼ cup rice vinegar
¼ cup toasted sesame oil (amazon link)
3 Tbsp. creamy peanut butter, (I use no sugar added)
2 Tbsp. Tamari soy sauce (amazon link) 
1 1/2 Tbsp. coconut sugar (amazon link)
1 clove garlic minced
1 Tbsp. fresh ginger, minced
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes, optional
 
Optional garnish:
Toasted sesame seeds
Green onions, sliced      
 
1. Mix salad ingredients in large bowl. 
 
2. Blend dressing ingredients in food processor, blender, or emersion blender. 
 
3.  Stir dressing into salad.  Salt and pepper to taste.
 
4.  Garnish with green onions and toasted sesame seeds if you like. 
 
 
   



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