Just Because...: Applebees...I'm Wise To Your Kung Fu...

Friday, May 25, 2007

Applebees...I'm Wise To Your Kung Fu...

Applebees has been advertising their new Bruschetta Burger pretty heavily. So much so that this gal has been wanting to stop by Applebees for a bit of take out. However, in light of the re-emergence of my inner chef and my financial commitment to less dining/take out, I'm thinking, "Seriously, Lys- how HARD can that burger be?".

Well, the commercial says it's italian bread, a bit of pesto, fresh mozzarella, a sirloin burger, with bruschetta and fresh basil. This isn't rocket science people. So, after a quick trip to Costco, I got the ingredients necessary- pesto, the bread, the sirloin & the fresh mozz. (And the new Clooney DVD, but that's not vital to the success of this burger.. I think). The basil was provided courtesy of Ms. Aerogarden. Bruschetta mix was left over from last night's dinner soiree. One smoke filled apartment, use of the panini press and new Le Creuset pan and you have this little lovely. The results.. utter bliss.

I apologize for the pic quality, but I will be looking for all the parts to my digital camera this weekend, pinky swear! However, don't let the pic dissuade you from trying this burger which should be in your repertoire. And, add an ice coffee and you have something that is so refreshing yet satisfying. The freshness of the ingredients was just amazing and the complexities of flavors... Tyler Florence knows his stuff, people. I'm sold!

Now, remember I originally said that I was renewing my commitment to saving, I should know that going to Costco is truly temptation. The Applebees burger I would guess is around $10.00. By my Costco route, let's just say this burger was about $30 bux for the supplies that were not on hand (add another $20 for the Clooney temptation). However the fact I was able to make it myself was well worth that investment. Food always tastes better when it's homemade, don't you think.

Now, let's just hope the grill pan has soaked enough...

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Posted by Lys :: 10:21 PM :: 1 comments

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