Cheeseburger in Paradise
We would be remiss if we didn’t include Jimmy Buffett’s Cheeseburger in Paradise on Rockin’ Recipes ’22.
Regardless of whether you remain 'pc' by including meatless patties or you go with turkey, bison or beef, sometimes you just gotta go for the gusto. So we've dissected Jimmy's lyrics and voila, here it is.
INGREDIENTS:
* patty or two of your choice (8-12 oz.) preferably on the bar-b, but pan fried or broiled is fine, medium rare
* onion slice (red)
* muenster cheese ("would be so nice")
* lettuce
* tomato
* French fried potatoes
* big kosher pickle
* Heinz 57
* cold draft beer (of your choice)
* brioche bun
We like a little bread crumbs, maybe an egg, and either Worcestershire or A1 sauce mixed into the meat to keep it from falling apart.
Of course you may have your own favorite composition including sauteed mushrooms, Dijon mustard, avocado, bacon, cheddar or other cheeses. Keep building and you’ll need a step ladder.
We're told by some musical friends of ours back east that the boss drew heavy inspiration from this hearty pasta dish before and after gigs when he wrote "Hungry Heart": Rigatoni with Garlicky Spinach, Pesto and Buttered Pistachios. True? Only Bruce can tell us.
INGREDIENTS:
12 oz. Rigatoni
4 tblsp butter
.5 cup pistachios
6-8 minced or smashed cloves of garlic
2 tblsp capers
3 tblsp pesto
12 oz. spinach, stems trimmed to 1"
grated Parmesan