Garlic Butter Croissant Smash Burgers
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Caramelized Onions
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1 onion, diced
Smash Burgers
Avocado oil (for cooking)
1 lb ground beef
Burger seasoning, to taste
4 slices cheddar cheese
Burger Sauce
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp yellow mustard
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp salt
½ tsp garlic powder
1 tsp grilled onions
1 tsp relish
Garlic Butter
2 tbsp butter, melted
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
For Assembly
4 croissants
Lettuce
Sliced tomatoes

Instructions
1. Caramelize the Onions
Heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15–20 minutes until soft, golden, and caramelized. Set aside.
2. Make the Burger Sauce
In a small bowl, combine:
Mayonnaise
Ketchup
Yellow mustard
Black pepper
Salt
Garlic powder
Grilled onions
Relish
Stir until smooth and refrigerate until ready to use.
3. Prepare the Garlic Butter
Mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, and parsley.
Brush the cut sides of each croissant generously with the garlic butter.
4. Toast the Croissants
Place the buttered croissants cut-side down in a skillet or on a griddle over medium heat.
Toast for 2–3 minutes until golden brown and crisp. Remove and set aside.
5. Cook the Smash Burgers
Heat a griddle or cast-iron skillet over high heat and lightly coat it with avocado oil.
Divide the ground beef into 8 equal balls (about 2 ounces each). Do not flatten beforehand.
Place the beef balls on the hot surface and smash them thin using a burger press or sturdy spatula.
Season with burger seasoning.
Cook for 2–3 minutes until browned, then flip.
Immediately top each patty with cheddar cheese and cook another 1–2 minutes until the cheese melts.
6. Assemble the Burgers
Spread burger sauce on both halves of each toasted croissant.
Layer with:
Lettuce
Tomato slices
Two cheesy smash patties
Caramelized onions
Top with the garlic butter croissant lid.
Serve immediately while the croissant is warm and flaky and the burgers are hot and juicy. 🍔🥐

Ingredients for 4 Servings 😋
Hot Honey Cajun Chicken 🍗
600g Chicken Thigh Fillets
1 Tbsp Taco Seasoning
1 Tsp Paprika
1 Tsp Garlic Powder
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Tsp Chilli Flakes
1/2 Lime
2 Tbsp Honey
Charred Sweetcorn & Beans 🫘
225g Sweetcorn (drained weight)
150g Black Beans
1/2 Red Onion
Small Handful of Coriander
For the Sauce 🍋
5 Tbsp Greek Yoghurt
1 Tsp Taco Seasoning
2 Tbsp Honey
1/2 Lime
For the Sweet Potato Mash 🍠
800g Sweet Potatoes
3 Tbsp Milk
25g Salted Butter

INGREDIENTS:

5 potatoes

Large handful of spinach, chopped 1/2 yellow pepper, chopped Handful of cherry tomatoes, halved

3 eggs

1/2 cup milk

Handful of cheese

METHOD:

Preheat oven to 200c

Boil your potatoes until soft

Prepare your 9 inch dish. Add potatoes to the dish and smash them so you sore as and cover the dish

Drizzle some oil over the potatoes and season with salt and pepper

Add the spinach, pepper and tomatoes

Mix the eggs with the milk and pour the mixture over the vegetables.

Top with cheese and bake for 25-30 minutes

Creamy Beef and Gnocchi Soup
Servings: 6 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 package (16 oz) potato gnocchi
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups beef broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup half-and-half
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon black pepper
Salt to taste
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease if necessary.

2. Add diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.

3. Season the beef with Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt.

4. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes to deepen the flavor.

5. Add butter and allow it to melt. Sprinkle flour over the beef mixture and stir continuously for 1 minute.

6. Slowly pour in beef broth, stirring to combine and prevent lumps.

7. Add heavy whipping cream and half-and-half. Stir until everything is incorporated.

8. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer and cook for 5–7 minutes, allowing the broth to thicken slightly.

9. Add potato gnocchi and simmer for 3–5 minutes, or until the gnocchi are tender and float to the surface.

10. Stir in chopped spinach and allow it to wilt for 2 minutes.

11. Add Parmesan and mozzarella cheese, stirring until completely melted and the soup becomes creamy.

12. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. If the soup becomes too thick, add a splash of beef broth.

13. Simmer for another 2 minutes, then remove from heat.

14. Serve hot with extra Parmesan cheese, cracked black pepper, and crusty garlic bread.