An All Beef Patty, Special Sauce, Lettuce, Cheese.......

You all know I browse and shop in a lot of different grocery stores.  Kimberton Whole Foods (no relation to WHOLE FOODS) is one of my favorite stores since my youngest son became a vegan eater.  While browsing in the store I found this interesting sandwich sauce and decided to give it a try.  Although it's not vegan, it has egg yolks in it, it can be considered vegetarian.  I started to think what I could do with the sauce after I tasted it when I got it home.  Well by golly! It tasted just like the special sauce you get at Mickey D's on their big burger, you know which one I am talking about.  That catchy song started playing in my head, and yes I started singing out loud!  Making this burger at home does make it healthier, because you know what's in it, so give this awesome sauce a try you won't regret it.  I also saw this sauce on the shelf at Wegman's, so check their stores too.

It even says special sauce on the jar, how funny is that?  And, it's not just for burgers, be creative, use your imagination.

 I started building my burger on a sesame seed bun.....go ahead and sing it, you know the words!

 And HERE IT IS! Served along with some Handsome Cut Fries by Trader Joe's, baked in the oven not fried.  My burger was delish and tasted exactly like my old favorite.

Herbed Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet potatoes are a now a new favorite of my family, having a vegetarian in the house has brought us to try a lot of different food items.  I usually only serve sweet potatoes at Thanksgiving, but now I am finding new ways to make them.  I mash them with cinnamon and nutmeg, sometimes just salt and pepper, made a casserole out of them with pecans and now making all kinds of baked fries.  They come out of the oven crispy on the outside and smooth and creamy on the inside.  This is how I make them - 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  I used 3 big sweet potatoes for 4 people (that was plenty, even had some leftover), olive oil and my fry seasoning from WS (love this store!), this seasoning mix is FANTASTIC!. They also have it in a chili flavor.

 This is the garlic herb flavor.

 I do not peel my potatoes, I wash them and then hand cut them into fries.  Toss with a little olive oil and the seasoning, bake for 20 -25 minutes until browned and crispy.  You can also toss with a little canola oil and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar, or toss with canola oil and serve with pure maple syrup  for a sweet dessert or snack.