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Best Ever Grilled Veggie Burger & Peppercorn Crusted Beef Burger

My spin on the All-American classic, just in time for Memorial Day Weekend
May 23, 2016
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > Everyday Dinner

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If you follow me on Snapchat (username WAITINGONMARTHA) it will come as no surprise to you that I’m a firm believer that everything tastes better cooked, grilled or smoked (preferably on the Big Green Egg) over an open flame. EVERYTHING.  And while I’m a pescatarian, I don’t let you meat eaters have all of the fun when it comes to barbecues.  Over the years, I’ve perfected my go-to recipe for the best ever grilled veggie burger…and let’s just say that it could tempt even the biggest carnivores at your Memorial Day party. 

The problem with veggie burgers, if you’ve ever had them, is they tend to fall into two categories: bland tasting and stiff as cardboard, or an un-grillable mushy-like consistency that is neither appetizing or easy to grill.  So, I’ve made it my mission to perfect a grillable, tasty, veggie burger that will give any beef burger a run for it’s money.  And after numerous trial and errors, I believe I have finally figured it out.  With a combination of black beans, cauliflower rice, grilled onions, panko breadcrumbs and a plethora of sauces and spices, this may just be the best veggie burger recipe out there, if I do say myself.  Of course I couldn’t forget all of you carnivores, so along with my veggie burger, I’ve included my ultimate peppercorn crusted beef burger recipe below.  Both recipes masterfully satisfy that burger craving (because those exist, especially on a long weekend), and I’m telling you that it’s quite hard to believe they’re homemade.

All week, and just in time for the long weekend, join us as we usher in the start of grilling season and celebrate the art of the barbecue.  It doesn’t stop after today’s drool-worthy burgers, we’ll be keeping it going with what I like to consider the Top 10 Memorial Day Party Essentials, all of the beloved sides every barbecue needs (think homemade coleslaw, macaroni salad & more), a great Memorial Day party outfit and last but not least, root beer floats (which you can most definitely make boozy!).  Tell me friends, what are you most looking forward to grilling this season?  Truly, MKR

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A Lesson in Biscuits With Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit

How The Waiting on Martha Team Spent The Best Day
May 20, 2016
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > Breakfast & Brunch

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You know those days that are just the. best. days? The ones when you stop to slow down and ones you know you’ll always cherish?  That was our recent afternoon spent with Carrie Morey, founder of Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit here in Atlanta and Callie’s Charleston Biscuits.  The team was lucky enough to get an insider’s peek into the magic that is Carrie’s homemade, hot little biscuits (and believe me, they were soooo good).  We were welcomed into the Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit kitchen to learn the secrets behind the tender, buttery, made-by-hand biscuits by Carrie’s mother, Callie, that have received press from Saveur, Food & Wine, Southern Living, The New York Times and Oprah (just to name a few). 

The team arrived ready to learn (and get their hands dirty), donned in our gorgeous new Waiting on Martha team aprons by Oatmeal Lace. We learned that baking the best homemade biscuits is really all about a few good, simple ingredients (apparently you shouldn’t even dream of making biscuits with any type of flour but White Lily), and of course patience for the steps that can only be taught by a loving hand. 

As we waited for our buttermilk and shortcake biscuits to bake, we chatted with Carrie and could see how biscuits, truly an iconic Southern staple, can be done SO many different ways. We happily taste-tested several unique (and irresistible) combinations from Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit menu, from warm grits in a sharp cheddar biscuit bowl to sweet shortcake biscuits with warm cinnamon butter and a homemade chocolate pecan poptart. We kept joking that she’d have to roll us out of there! Everything we tasted was just so good. 

A big thank you to Carrie and team for welcoming us into their kitchen for a little biscuit bootcamp and quality team bonding.  I know we’ll be talking about this bake sesh for years to come!  Truly, MKR

P.S. If you’re craving biscuits now, but can’t make it to Atlanta or Charleston anytime soon, don’t fret; Callie’s Hot Little Biscuits can be found at all of these retailers across the country AND they ship nationwide! xo

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Pound Cake

A Recipe for Elvis Presley's Famound Pound Cake; a Classic Dessert Made Delightful with Toppings for Everyone
May 18, 2016
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > Desserts

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Pound cake toppings & recipe via Waiting on Martha

Pound cake has always been a favorite of mine; I grew up eating my mother’s, my grandmother’s and I’ll even enjoy a slice of pound cake from Whole Foods now and then too.  A classic dessert, I’ve always had a soft spot for pound cake and all the traditional treats (read: my homemade hand pies).  And now with berry season in full swing, I’m eager to indulge in all sorts of fresh pound cake toppings. 

Pound cake originally got its name because the cake is traditionally made with a pound of flour, a pound of sugar, a pound of eggs, and—you guessed it—a pound of butter (butter makes everything better). With all of those good ingredients, what’s not to love?!  Of course, proper pound cake is one that’s tangy, moist yet dense, and anything but generic…and while I’ve tested a lot of pound cake recipes over the years the one I keep coming back to time and time again actually belonged to Mr. Elvis Presley.

While pound cake can easily be enjoyed by itself (which I will always love), it’s really the perfect base for any type of topping your heart desires if you’re wanting a little something extra. And if you’re like me, it’s hard to narrow down your pound cake toppings to just a few…so why not pull them all out for everyone to enjoy and make a sundae-esq bar our of all the toppings?  Think fresh berries or bananas, fruit preserves, decadent chocolate sauce, Nutella, gourmet whipped cream, honey, nuts, shaved chocolate; the list goes on and on.  And a good rule of thumb: mix a cream/liquid with your berry or nut topping. You really can’t go wrong. Tell me, what are your go-to pound cake toppings?  Truly, MKR

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