50 Gourmet Burger Creations

From Kids Across the Country

Table of Contents

About The Red Robin Kids Cook-Off Cookbook Foreword from Eric Houseman, President and COO, Red Robin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 The Red Robin Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Foreword from Ernie Allen, President and CEO, National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 About NCMEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Real-World Safety with the NetSmartz Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Ten Tips for Cooking with your Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Tips for Making a Gourmet Burger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Red Robin Bleu Ribbon Burger Recipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 50 Gourmet Burger Creations from Kids Across the Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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About The Red Robin Kids Cook-Off Cookbook

Foreword by Eric Houseman, President and COO, Red Robin International, Inc.
We hope you enjoy the gourmet burger recipes included in the Red Robin Kids Cook-Off Cookbook. These recipes were created by kids from across the country who submitted their own unique recipes to Red Robins Kids Cook-Off Contest. One of the best things about the cookbook is it also includes important backto-school safety tips from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC). There is no better time to talk about back-to-school safety with kids than while doing something fun, like cooking. Congratulations to this years grand prize winning gourmet burger maker, 7-year-old Charlie Beckett from Rathdrum, Idaho, who invented The Holy-Peo Burger. His recipe is just one of 50 gourmet burger recipes included in this cookbook that you can make at home. Make sure you visit any of our participating U.S. Red Robin restaurants from July 28 through September 13, 2009 to order Charlies grand prize winning gourmet burger. Each time you order The Holy-Peo Burger, Red Robin will donate 50 cents to NCMEC. Many thanks to all of the kid chefs who submitted their own avorful and innovative gourmet burger recipes to the contest! We hope you enjoy making these creative gourmet burgers at home.

The Red Robin Story

Where can you get a burger topped with grilled pineapple rings, chili, guacamole, onion straws or even a fried egg? At Red Robin restaurants where were famous for Gourmet Burgers! And believe it or not, these Gourmet Burgers have taught us a lot about who we are as a company always use the freshest, highestquality Honest to Goodness ingredients, take pride in what youre creating, be innovative and have fun! The Red Robin legacy began in the 1940s with Sams Tavern, a small tavern perched on a Seattle hilltop near the University of Washington campus. The owner, Sam, sang in a barber shop quartet and could frequently be heard singing the song, When the red, red robin goes bob bob bobbin along. In fact, Sam loved the song so much that he eventually changed the name of his tavern to Sams Red Robin, and over the years it became known simply as the Red Robin restaurant. Today, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. is a publicly-traded, casual dining restaurant chain. We offer our Guests more than two dozen Gourmet Burgers in a variety of craveable combinations with all-you-can-eat Bottomless Steak Fries. Our menu also includes salads, soups, appetizers, entrees, desserts, childrens fare and our signature Mad Mixology specialty beverages.

Foreword by Ernie Allen, President and CEO, National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)
In 25 years of operation, we at the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) have seen great progress in child safety. Still, we know there is more that can be accomplished through a shared commitment to safety education. That is why we are grateful to once again take part in the Red Robin Kids' Cook-Off. We know that child safety can sometimes be a difcult topic for families because it seems frightening, but everyday situations make the best moments for those conversations. One of the most convenient is each year when we send our children back to school. This year, we worked with Red Robin to ll this cookbook with useful tips and ideas for back-to-school safety in addition to the great burger recipes. The beginning of a new school year can be a really exciting time for families as their children leave home for new schools, teachers, and friends, sometimes for the rst time. But it also means children may nd themselves more at risk. NCMEC found that 41% of attempted abductions happened on the way to and from school. With this in mind, we have lled this book with small, but important ways to help build childrens condence and teach them safer ways to recognize and avoid potentially dangerous situations. We hope you will use the resources in this book to instill in yourselves and your children the necessary skills to be safer as they start back to school and all year long. So, please enjoy cooking these delicious burgers with your family and remember its sometimes easier to talk about something serious while doing something fun.

About the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprot organization. Since it was established by Congress in 1984, the organization has operated the toll-free 24-hour national missing childrens hotline which has handled more than 2,350,000 calls. It has assisted law enforcement in the recovery of more than 135,400 children. The organizations CyberTipline has handled more than 664,610 reports of child sexual exploitation and its Child Victim Identication Program has reviewed and analyzed more than 21,245,760 child pornography images and videos. The organization works in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Justices ofce of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. To learn more about NCMEC, call its toll-free, 24-hour hotline at 1-800-THE-LOST or visit its web site at www.missingkids.com.

About the NetSmartz Workshop

The NetSmartz Workshop, a program of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, is an interactive, educational safety resource for children ages 5 to 17, parents, guardians, educators, and law enforcement, that uses age-appropriate activities to teach children how to stay safer on the Internet and in the real world.

Real-World Safety with the NetSmartz Workshop

Back-to-school is an exciting time for many families. But while children are busy thinking about friends, new classes, and new challenges, parents and guardians have an additional concern: their childrens safety. Helping parents and guardians address these concerns is an integral part of the work done by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC). Through education programs, like the NetSmartz Workshop, parents and guardians have access to the materials they need to help keep their kids safer. Both NetSmartz and NCMEC strongly believe that preparation and family communication are a key part of keeping kids safer; our goal is to have you use the following tips to help empower your children. Be on the lookout for teachable moments year-round to help you communicate with them about personal safety. When you talk to your children and help them practice safer responses, you help prepare them to act quickly and wisely should a potentially dangerous situation arise. BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL 1. Check to see if you have a current photo of your child. Plan to update that photo every six months. 2. Make sure that your childs le at school contains the most recent emergency contact information. Also, notify the school ofce about who is authorized to pick your child up from school. 3. Find out about the schools online policy and make sure they dont post personally identifying information such as your childs name, address and photo on the schools website. 4. Help your child memorize your telephone number and the telephone numbers of other trusted adults. 5. Write your childs name on the inside of backpacks where its hidden from view. Someone addressing your child by name may trick them into thinking they know that person. 6. Make sure your child knows how to identify other trusted adults in case youre not available during an emergency, such as uniformed law enforcement ofcers, crossing guards and parents with children. 7. Take your child on a dry-run of the trip to school, pointing out places where they may go for help in case of an emergency. 8. Practice what-if scenarios with your child in which they are offered rides or approached by unknown people. 9. Review the NetSmartz Real-World Safety Pledge at www.NetSmartz.org with your child.

Real-World Safety with the NetSmartz Workshop (cont'd)

GOING TO AND FROM SCHOOL 1. If your child walks or bikes to school, make sure that he or she goes with a group. Know the names and telephone numbers of the children in that group and their parents or guardians. If your child waits for a bus, wait with him or her at the bus stop. 2. While waiting for the bus, children should not wander away from the bus stop or play in the street. Help your child pick a spot to wait that is in plain view of the bus driver. 3. Talk to your child about the importance of paying attention to his or her surroundings and obeying trafc signals. 4. Advise your child not to take short-cuts. 5. Adults needing help should not ask children; they should ask other adults. If an adult approaches your child for help or directions, teach him or her to immediately get away from that person and tell you or another trusted adult. 6. Teach your child not to accept gifts or rides from people he or she does not know. If someone offers to show him or her something in a car, teach your child to say No and move away as quickly as possible. 7. Instruct your child not to leave school grounds without getting your permission and checking with the school ofce rst. 8. Know your childs after school plans. Make sure that your child knows to notify you before changing plans. 9. Communicate with your child on a regular basis about his or her trips to and from school. Ask if he or she has seen anything or anyone suspicious, and encourage your child to tell you about anything that makes him or her feel uncomfortable right away. HOME ALONE 1. Remind your child to never open the door when he or she is home alone. 2. Tell your child not to let anyone, other than a trusted adult, know that he or she is home alone. 3. Remind your child not to ask anyone over when he or she is home alone. 4. Keep a list of emergency telephone numbers by the telephone and instruct your child who to contact for help.

Meet the NetSmartz Characters

Its time to Use Your NetSmartz (UYN)TM with Clicky, Nettie, Webster and Router from the NetSmartz Workshop! Get a conversation started by looking for safety tips alongside recipes throughout the cookbook. Then check out the Activities Page for fun activities. For more excitement and to learn why you and your kids will want to UYN visit www.NetSmartzKids.org.

Ten Tips for Cooking with Your Kids

At Red Robin, we are all about families and fun. Through this cookbook, we encourage parents and guardians to spend quality time with their kids cooking together in the kitchen. Below, we have included some helpful Red Robin tips on ways parents and kids can have fun together while staying safer in the kitchen.

1. Explain kitchen safety to your child before starting any cooking project. Its important that every child knows the dos and donts of cooking and kitchen manners. 2. Wash your hands with warm water and soap before starting any cooking project. 3. Prepare recipes that are kid-friendly. There are many cookbooks available, including this one, with familyfriendly recipes that your child will be excited to makeand eat! 4. Give your child his or her own apron and plastic youth-sized cooking utensils. 5. Explain each step in the recipe to your child as you cook so he or she learns what it takes to make a great meal. 6. Allow your child to pour ingredients into the bowl or stir the contents so he or she is involved in the cooking process. 7. Only allow your child to participate in things that will not harm him or her. Do not allow your child to use knives or glass utensils, and make sure he or she does not touch a hot stove, cook top or pot. 8. Give your child praise while you cook together. 9. Expect some spills! Cooking is fun, but it can be messy! 10. Involve your child in the set-up, cooking and clean-up process. Although cooking is fun, it is important to clean up afterwards, too.

Tips for Making a Gourmet Burger

MAKE YOUR BASIC BURGER INTO A GOURMET BURGER: Its important to use fresh ingredients when youre building your Gourmet Burger try making a homemade sauce or spread, or enhance a store bought condiment, sauce or salsa by adding your own fresh ingredients. For the best avor use fresh, never-frozen ground beef. Not in the mood for beef? Use pork, chicken, vegetarian or seafood options instead. Have fun with your Gourmet Burger toppings! Enhance the avor of your burger by using gourmet ingredients such as unique cheeses, breads, spreads, fruit or vegetables that wouldnt traditionally top a burger. Combine sweet and salty or spicy avor proles to enhance the taste and craveability of burgers such as combining pineapple and teriyaki sauce or jalapeos and a cool avocado spread. Instead of a traditional sesame or poppy seed bun, use artisan bread to bring out the avor and texture of the burger. Take the avors from other foods you love, such as basil, balsamic vinegar and garlic, and integrate them into your Gourmet Burgers at home.

STAY SAFER WHILE GRILLING USING THESE SAFETY TIPS: Cook food thoroughly; The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommends beef burgers be cooked to an internal temperature of 160 F, chicken burgers be cooked to 165 F and pork burgers be cooked to 155 F. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration advises to keep hot food hot, above 140 degrees, and cold food cold, below 40 degrees. Wash your hands frequently using hot water and soap, especially after handling raw meat. Keep raw meat separate from cooked meat and other burger toppings to avoid cross contamination. Use different platters and utensils when handling raw meat and cooked meat to avoid cross contamination. Make sure there is a clean platter and utensils to serve the food. Refrigerate any leftovers promptly. If ever in doubt, throw food out! Position the grill away from siding, deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging branches. Never leave the grill unattended. Keep children and pets away from the grilling area by declaring a three-foot safe zone around the grill. Keep it clean; make sure there are plenty of clean utensils and platters to use before, during and after making your Gourmet Burger, and make sure to wipe down counters and surfaces with disinfectant as you cook. As an extra precaution, be sure to have a re extinguisher nearby and make sure you are familiar with how to properly use it.

Red Robin Recipe

Red Robins Bleu Ribbon Burger
BURGER INGREDIENTS
Large gourmet onion bun, toasted to a golden brown Fresh, crisp iceberg lettuce, thinly shredded Crispy onion straws, store-bought Fresh ground beef made into a patty, 1/3 pound or larger 80% lean or above (Season with Red Robin seasoning salt or salt and pepper) 1 oz. Heinz 57 Sauce Bleu cheese crumbles Fresh, vine-ripened tomato, sliced Chipotle mayonnaise (store-bought or using the recipe below)

CHIPOTLE MAYONNAISE
Mix your favorite high-quality mayonnaise with pureed chipotle peppers, to taste. Refrigerate for approximately one hour to enhance the flavor prior to using.

BUILD:
Wash and scrub the produce prior to cutting. Season the hamburger patty with Red Robin seasoning salt or salt and pepper prior to grilling. Use a hot grill and oil the grates before cooking the burger. Grill the patty to a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees for a minimum of 15 seconds to maximize flavor and juiciness. Remove the patty from the grill and baste in Heinz 57 Sauce. Add bleu cheese crumbles to the patty and place on the grill for two minutes to lightly melt the cheese. Toast the bun on the grill to a golden brown. Spread chipotle mayonnaise on both sides of the bun. On the bottom bun, place a handful of fried onion straws, burger patty with Heinz 57 Sauce and bleu cheese, sliced tomatoes and shredded lettuce. Cover with the top bun. Serve with Steak Fries and enjoy! Youve just made your own Red Robin Gourmet Burger!

Grand Prize
winner
The Holy-Peo Burger
INGREDIENTS:
Jalapeos Cajun spices Pepper-jack cheese Mayonnaise Onions Tomatoes Jalapeo-ciabatta bun Lettuce Pepperoncinis

BUILD:
Grill meat to order. Sprinkle Cajun spices on both sides. Place pepper-jack cheese on early to let it melt. Slice ciabatta bun and place mayonnaise on both slices. Grill onions and place on top half. Place burger on the bun and leave tomatoes, lettuce and pepperoncinis on the side. Its ready to serve with a pile of hot and fresh French fries.

Charlie Beckett
Age 7 Rathdrum, Idaho Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: Lots of restaurants claim to have hot & spicy burgers, but only leave your mouth tingling. This burger will leave your mouth on re and your face and body dripping with sweat.

Clicky

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1st RUNNER-UP
The Oh So Gouda Burger!
INGREDIENTS:
Romaine lettuce Gouda cheese Apple slices Focaccia bun Balsamic-marinated tomatoes Turkey burger Chipotle mayonnaise

BUILD:
Prepare a juicy grilled turkey burger. Place it on a hot, toasted focaccia bun. On top of the burger, place two thin slices of apple and melt delicious gouda cheese on top. Then, place freshly marinated balsamic tomatoes on top and blanket it with romaine lettuce. Spread a generous layer of chipotle mayonnaise on the top bun and viola, you have your perfect gourmet burger!

Danielle Lampitt
Age 12 Rancho Sante Fe, California Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: My burger deserves to be in every participating Red Robin because everyone likes things that are good. Well, my burger is not only good its GOUDA!

Why is it important to walk or bike to school in a group? Who do you walk to school with? What route do you take to school?
Nettie

2ND RUNNER-UP
Cheesy Pizza Paradise Burger
INGREDIENTS:
1 Red Robin burger patty 1/2 oz. pepperoni 1 oz. pizza sauce 1/2 tsp. red peppercorns 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning 1 toasted bun 1 oz. shaved ham 3 large mozzarella sticks 4 banana pepper rings 1 slice provolone cheese

BUILD:
Cook burger patty with Italian seasoning and peppercorns. Lightly saut the pepperoni and shaved ham. Start with the three cooked mozzarella sticks on the bottom bun, followed by Red Robin burger patty, provolone cheese and pizza sauce. Then layer on pepperoni, shaved ham and banana pepper rings. Put on top bun and enjoy!

Brendan Schott
Age 10 Muskegon, Michigan Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: It is a perfect blend of two of Americas favorite foods, burgers and pizza. You can have the best of both worlds in one delicious combination. It adds in a little touch of heat for those a bit more daring with the peppercorns and banana peppers, yet is still mild enough for most customers. We have all seen onion rings on a burger, but who would think to put mozzarella sticks on one? Me. Brendan Schott. This burger is heaven on a bun!

Webster

How many other kids wait with you at the bus stop? What are some things you should remember while waiting at the bus stop?

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3RD RUNNER-UP
Fireside Burger
INGREDIENTS:
Burger patty Bun Fireside sauce Onion ring Salsa Spicy seasoning to blacken patty Garlic butter Spicy jack cheese

BUILD:
Season burger with spicy seasonings and sear with high heat. Cook until done. Grill bun with garlic butter until well-toasted to give it some crunch. Serve burger with spicy jack cheese, topped with reside on the bottom and salsa on the top and an onion ring. Garlic or chili fries on the side with Fireside sauce for dipping, of course.

Adley Piccolo
Age 10 Chesapeake, Virginia Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: I was born in Louisiana and I like my food spicy. Red Robin is my favorite place to eat and I put a little of all my favorite Red Robin items on my burger. I dont know if that is gourmet, but I know that would be one great burger! If you felt uncomfortable or scared while walking or biking to school, where could you stop for help?
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FINALIST
Bacon, Spinach & Artichoke Burger
INGREDIENTS:
Beef, chicken or turkey burger Monterey jack or parmesan cheese Red Robin artichoke & spinach dip Bacon Red onion Lettuce Tomatoes Mayonnaise Onion bun

BUILD:
Choose your favorite meat, then top it with Monterey jack or parmesan cheese, Red Robins creamy spinach & artichoke dip and crispy smoked bacon. Then add red onions, crisp lettuce, tomatoes, mayonnaise and serve it on an onion bun.

Brenna Woods
Age 9 Woodinville, Washington Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: Its super D-dooper yummy & easy for Red Robin to add to its menu because all the ingredients are already at Red Robin restaurants because theyre also in other items on the menu!

Clicky

What would you do if someone you dont know offered you a ride to school?

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FINALIST
The B.A.T. Burger (Bacon, Apple, Turkey)
INGREDIENTS:
1 ground turkey patty 1 burger bun 2 slices of bacon 3 thin slices of gala apple 1 slice of provolone cheese Honey mustard 2 slices of tomato (optional) Lettuce (optional)

BUILD:
First, lets prepare our ingredients. Cut your gala apple into 1/16 - 1/8 inch slices. Be sure not to cut into the core. Place your turkey patties on the grill about 300-350 degrees for 5-6 minutes on each side. While the burgers cook, prepare enough bacon so that each burger will have two slices. On the last minute of cooking, lay 2-3 slices of your gala apple on each patty, then 1 slice of provolone cheese. After that, you take the top of the burger buns and spread enough honey mustard to cover the whole top. Now lets stack our burger. First put the patties on each bun. Then goes two slices of bacon, and last but not least, the burger tops. You may add lettuce and tomato if you like, but most of my tasters preferred the burger without it. Lets just serve it on the side. Then it is ready to serve.

Elena Croy
Age 10 Virginia Beach, Virginia Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: My B.A.T. Burger is a brand new avor combination not seen anywhere else. It was carefully tested upon family and friends and received outstanding reviews from kids and adults alike. I tried several different spreads until I nally found honey mustard tasted the best. You are sure to have a hit when my B.A.T. Burger is served nationwide at every Red Robin restaurant.

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Cadens Chicago Ballpark Burger
INGREDIENTS:
Round corn tortilla chips Beef burger patty Tomatoes Celery salt Mustard All-beef hot dog Poppy seed bun Nacho cheese sauce Ketchup Pickle spear

BUILD:
After preparing the burger patty, place on a lower bun, top with nacho cheese sauce and then tortilla chips. Layer with sliced hot dog, then tomatoes, pickle, celery salt, mustard and top of bun. Serve with extra chips and cheese on the side.

Caden Ordanas
Age 6 Crete, Illinois Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: I love baseball and going to baseball games. This burger combines my favorite ballpark foods, and Red Robin is my favorite restaurant. What better way to celebrate Americas favorite food, the hamburger, than to combine it with Americas favorite pastime, baseball. Grown ups and kids together like to eat at the ball games and these are the foods they eat. Combine them together to make a great Red Robin Burger and everyone will have fun remembering their favorite time at a baseball game.

Nettie

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FINALIST
Corn Husker Burger
INGREDIENTS:
1 roasted red pepper, minced 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes 1/4 cup nely chopped red onion 1 Tbsp. minced cilantro 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice 2 Tbsp. olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Slice Monterey jack cheese Burger patty Bun

BUILD:
Combine minced red pepper and mayonnaise. Add salt and pepper to taste. Combine corn, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Top yummy Red Robin burger with Monterey jack cheese. Slather roasted red pepper mayonnaise on bun. Top burger with generous helping of corn salsa. Enjoy!

Kate Joyce
Age 6 Omaha, Nebraska Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: Most people think that Nebraska is just a big farm. We have a lot to do here. Some of our biggest industries are beef and corn. Red Robin needs a Corn Husker Burger to let America know how great Nebraska is.

What are the possible risks of taking shortcuts to and from school?

Webster

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FINALIST
The Go-Go Burger
INGREDIENTS:
1/4 lb. hamburger

Honey mustard Tomato Pickles Bacon strips Finely chopped onions Purple lettuce Swiss cheese Soft pretzel roll

BUILD:
Prepare burger, as desired. Top with slice of cheese. Place on toasted soft pretzel roll (split). Mix together honey mustard and onions. Layer on burger with bacon, tomato, lettuce and pickles.

Andrew Hearsey
Age 7 Effort, Pennsylvania Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: Because its a combo of good foods and its not too complicated just a good burger! Red Robin rocks! Has anyone ever tried to get you to go somewhere with them while you were walking to or from school?
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The Mango Tango
INGREDIENTS:
1/4 lb. hamburger patty

1 cup chopped mango

1/2 cup chopped tomato 1/4 cup chopped sweet onion 1/8 cup chopped cilantro

2 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 piece leaf lettuce Mayonnaise Bun 1 slice Swiss cheese (optional)

BUILD:
Start by making the mango salsa. Add the mango, tomato, sweet onion, cilantro and lemon juice in a bowl. Let the salsa sit for about an hour before assembly. Flame broil the patty. Spread mayonnaise on both sides of the bun. Place one small piece of leaf lettuce on patty. Top lettuce with mango salsa. Swiss cheese can be optional and would be melted during the cooking process.

Jaida Harrell
Age 9 Temecula, California Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: My burger deserves to be on the menu because it is a healthy alternative to your basic burger. It is sweet yet savory and deliciously healthy. I think all Red Robins would sell millions of these!

Clicky

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Cookbook Winners Cookbook Winners

Aloha Burger
INGREDIENTS:
Hawaiian bread Ham Pineapple Teriyaki sauce Maui onions Maui onion kettle chips Lettuce Swiss cheese Burger patty Pineapple mango aioli

The Bad to the Bone Buffalo Burger

INGREDIENTS:
1 lb. ground chuck 1/4 cup and 3 tsp. melted butter 1/4 cup Louisiana pepper sauce 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 1 tsp. garlic salt 3 sesame seed burger buns 1 cup crumbled blue cheese 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing 3 celery sticks

BUILD:
Spread the teriyaki and pineapple mango aioli on the top bun. On the bottom bun, place the burger patty. On the top of the patty, place the ham. Melt the Swiss cheese onto the burger patty. On top of the ham, place the grilled pineapple and Maui onions. On top of the onions and pineapple, put the lettuce. Between the lettuce and the top bun, put the Maui onion kettle chips.

BUILD:
Combine 1/4 cup melted butter and pepper sauce. Set aside. Combine ground chuck, black pepper, cayenne pepper and garlic salt. Mix well. Add 1/8 cup of blue cheese dressing, 1/4 cup of the pepper sauce mix and 1/3 cup of the blue cheese. Mix again. Shape into 3 patties. Refrigerate patties for about an hour to let the ingredients set up and so they grill better. Grill burgers (or fry) to desired doneness. About 5 minutes before they are done, top with the remaining blue cheese and cook until the cheese is melted. Spread each bun with 1 tsp. melted butter, and lightly toast, if desired. Serve burgers with remaining blue cheese dressing and pepper sauce in cups on the side, and garnish with the celery sticks.

Madeline Henningsen
Age 12 Beaverton, Oregon Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: My burger deserves to be served at every participating Red Robin restaurant because it would bring the exciting taste of Hawaii to the rest of us. It would also give people the idea of what Hawaii is like and widen their taste range. Also, I think that many people would enjoy it and that is what counts.

Kayelynn Green
Age 11 Greensboro, North Carolina Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: My Gourmet Bad to the Bone Buffalo Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant because it combines the great tastes of two favorite American food classics. My Bad to the Bone Buffalo Burger is a great way for everyone to enjoy buffalo wings without the mess or the pile of bones! And the extra dipping sauces really need to be served with Red Robins bottomless basket of steak fries to be truly appreciated. Kids and parents will appreciate this fun, avorful twist on the buffalo wing that turned into a tangy, zesty, cheesy, burger masterpiece.

Nettie

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Cookbook Winners Cookbook Winners

The Bacon Ranch Chicken Burger
INGREDIENTS:
Hidden Valley The Original Ranch Salad Dressing and Seasoning Mix Liquid garlic and lemon pepper seasoning Romaine lettuce Bacon, cooked southern style Cubed potatoes Boneless chicken breasts Sharp cheddar cheese Onion bun

The BB-Q Double Burger

INGREDIENTS:
2 hamburger patties 2 buns BB-Q sauce Lettuce 1 fried green tomato Pepper-jack cheese Mustard

BUILD:
Put 1 bun down, 1 piece of lettuce, a hamburger patty covered in BB-Q sauce, 1 piece of lettuce, 1 fried green tomato, some pepper-jack cheese, mustard, hamburger patty, 1 piece of lettuce, and a bun.

BUILD:
#1: Take the garlic and lemon pepper seasoning and marinate the chicken in it for about 15 minutes. #2: Then take the chicken and put it in the glass baking dish and sprinkle the Hidden Valley The Original Ranch salad dressing and seasoning mix over the chicken. #3: Then take the bacon and cut all of the pieces in half and put maybe 3 or 4 pieces of half pieces of bacon on the piece of chicken. #4: Stick it in the oven at 375 degrees for 45 minutes or until the chicken and bacon are done. #5: When they are done, take the sharp cheddar cheese and cover the piece of chicken, then put back in the oven until the cheese melts. #6: Carefully put the piece of chicken on the onion bun and sprinkle the romaine lettuce over the top of the chicken and put the top bun on and BAM, you have your Bacon Ranch Chicken Burger.

Conor James
Age 10 Waterford, Virginia Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: Honestly, I think this is the kind of burger that will bring Red Robin to the top!

Daniel McCaslin
Age 12 Dakota, Illinois Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: Because I worked my heart out on this burger and I have tried it and it is the most delicious thing I have ever tasted.
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Bonanza Burger
INGREDIENTS:
Tri-tip Shredded potatoes BBQ sauce Texas-style toast Salsa Swiss cheese

Cheesy Bean Dip Crunch Burger

INGREDIENTS:
Hamburger patty Season salt, 2-3 dashes Ciabatta bun Velveeta, 16 oz. Rotel, 10 oz. mild can Refried beans, 14 oz. can or freshly made Corn chips, 1 1/2 cups Lettuce Tomatoes, 1 slice Onions, optional

BUILD:
Toast the Texas-style toast rst. Add very thin sliced tri-tip (bar-be-qued Santa Maria style). Add hash brown style potatoes. Add cheese. Add salsa or bar-b-q sauce.

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Emilio Fuentes
Age 10 Santa Barbara, California Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: Because most Californians love Santa Maria style tri-tip and a lot of other places have never heard of tri-tip and this burger sounds very delicious.

Grill hamburger patty and season both sides with season salt. While burger is cooking, melt 10 oz. Velveeta with a can of Rotel and set aside. Mix remaining 6 oz. of Velveeta with refried beans until well-blended. Cut ciabatta bun in half and spread bean mixture on both sides. Layer lettuce and tomato on bottom half of bun. Lay hamburger patty on lettuce. Sprinkle top of patty with about 1/4 cup of corn chips. Drizzle cheese mixture on top of corn chips and top the burger off with the top part of the bun. Use remaining dips for French fry dipping or carrot dipping. Makes about 4-6 burgers.

Joshua Sily
Age 10 San Antonio, Texas Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: When I grow up, I want to be a pilot, but I also want to be a chef on my off time. I think people would like my recipes because I combine different avors to make new avors. I think people will like my burger because I combined whats usually on the side, so that this burger becomes your total dinner! I hope you like it!

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Chipotle Cheesy Bread Burger
INGREDIENTS:
1 lb. ground beef 3/4 of 16 oz. jar chipotle salsa 1 Tbsp. garlic powder 2 tsp. onion salt 2 tsp. ground pepper 1/4 chopped brown or sweet onion 1/4 chopped green pepper 1/4 chopped red pepper 1 slice fresh tomato Cheesy garlic bread

Chipotle Cordon Bleu

INGREDIENTS:
1 lb. ground chicken 1/8 tsp. ground cumin 1/4 tsp. chili powder 1 egg Sliced pepper-jack cheese 2 tsp. chipotle raspberry sauce 1/4 tsp. paprika 5 Tbsp. breadcrumbs Shaved Virginia ham Wheat buns Butter

BUILD:
Mix ground beef, almost all the salsa in a jar, garlic powder, pepper, salt and form into burger patties. Pan fry in olive oil, the onion, peppers and slice of tomato. Take off heat and let stand while cooking burgers to taste. I like them med/rare. My mom buys me, or sometimes we make our own, cheesy garlic bread (using shredded cheddar). Slice it in half and toast it, and we make our own special spread with mayonnaise and remaining chipotle salsa on the bread. Top burger with onions and peppers and tomato. Can be served with extra hot sauce for people who like it spicier and some like it with pepper-jack cheese, too.

BUILD:
1. Combine ground chicken, chipotle raspberry sauce, ground cumin, paprika, chili powder, breadcrumbs and egg. Mix thoroughly. 2. Divide into four equal parts and form into patties. 3. Place on grill and cook for four minutes on each side. 4. Add ham and cheese on top of burger. Cook until cheese is melted. 5. Lightly butter the buns and toast on the grill. 6. Place patty on bun and serve.

Logan Balow Jazmine Choi

Age 12 Calabasas, California Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: Every time I am at Red Robin with my mom and dad, they always order the spicy burger. This burger is also very popular in our house, when I make it. I get asked over and over again how I came up with it. It came to me when I was sampling chipotle sauce in a big market. I think it would be a hit at Red Robin and really make a great addition to the menu. But dont forget to use cheesy bread, it really makes a huge difference. 21 Age 12 Cudahy, Wisconsin Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: It is rich in avor, and is a healthy alternative to beef. Plus, this sandwich has a spicy zing to it. And from looking at your menu, I think it would make a ne addition to your collection of gourmet burgers. Thank you for considering my burger, and I hope to hear from you soon.

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Cincinnati CMG Burger (Corn, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy)
INGREDIENTS:
1 hamburger patty 1/3 cup garlic mashed potatoes 1/4 cup kernel corn 2 Tbsp. beef gravy 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese Toasted Kaiser roll

Country Burger
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 lb. burger

2 slices bacon 2-3 Tbsp. baked beans 2 oz. cheddar cheese 1 slice onion 1 slice tomato 1 leaf of green leaf lettuce 2 tsp. ketchup Toasted wheat bun 2 Tater Tots

BUILD:
Take toasted bun. Put grilled burger on the bun, then put cheddar cheese on, then 2-3 tablespoons of baked beans and then you put 2 slices of bacon, then 1 leaf of green leaf lettuce, then 1 slice of onion and tomato and top it off with ketchup. And then two Tater Tots through a toothpick that goes through the burger.

BUILD:
Place bottom of Kaiser roll on a plate and place hamburger patty on top. Then spoon 1/3 cup garlic mashed potatoes on top of patty and press kernel corn into potatoes to make sure they stay put. Then drizzle 2 tablespoons of beef gravy on top. Last, melt 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese on top and top with other half of Kaiser roll.

Jake Moss
Age 12 Redlands, California Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: I deserve to because my burger is country and it is American. So that everyone will like a little taste of the USA. So choose the tasty Country Burger and send your taste buds on a journey.

Isabella Collins
Age 9 Hamilton, Ohio Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: This is a new and exciting way for people to eat something their mom always makes. Being able to eat all of these things in one bite would be really good. It would also remind people of home and it would be like eating a home cooked meal.

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Dangerous Dans Taco Burger
INGREDIENTS:
1 lb. of ground beef 1 (1.25 oz.) cheese taco seasoning 3 Tbsp. of jalapeo peppers, diced Shredded lettuce, as much as desired 1 tomato, sliced Bun 2 Tbsp. Newmans Own All-Natural Bandito Chunky Salsa Pineapple Sour cream, as much as desired 2 Tbsp. nacho cheese sauce

Dare Devil Burger

INGREDIENTS:
2 slices tomato Hamburger patty 1 slice pepper-jack cheese 5 sliced black olives Red Robin Seasoning Salt 1 Tbsp. ranch dressing 2 Tbsp. red bell pepper, diced 1 tsp. jalapeo, diced 2 basil leaves Black pepper Bun

BUILD:
Cook hamburger patty with Red Robin Seasoning Salt and ripped basil leaves. Grill tomatoes with black pepper. Put jalapeo, red bell pepper and olives on patty while grilling second side. Put pepper-jack cheese on top of peppers and allow to melt. Place burger on bun and add ranch dressing. Enjoy!

BUILD:
Mix ground beef, taco seasoning and peppers. Form into 4-1/4 oz. burgers. Cook until medium. Serve on bun, topped with cheese sauce, lettuce, tomato and salsa. Sour cream served on the side. Potential side order of Loaded Tater Tots (Tater Tots, Lawrys Seasoning Salt, nacho cheese, chives and sour cream.)

Benjamin Mitchell
Age 10 Sandy, Utah Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: All my life Ive loved cooking and personally I like hamburgers more than hot dogs or corn dogs.

Daniel Olson
Age 12 Lake Mills, Wisconsin Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: This would be good for a Red Robin burger because it has a sweet but sensational kick adding another spicy food to the menu. Red Robin is my favorite restaurant chain and I would love to add it to its great menu. Also in August, I will be turning 13 so this will be my rst and last time competing. My future dream is to become a chef and open my own restaurant.

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French Grilled Cheese Burger
INGREDIENTS:
1/3 lb. hamburger

The German Burger (The Duesseldorfer!)

INGREDIENTS:
Two burger patties 2 slices of muenster cheese 1 slice of American cheese German mustard (Duesseldorf Mustard) 1 oz. sauerkraut Kaiser bun Mayonnaise

2 eggs Pinch of cinnamon 2 bread slices 1/2 cup milk 2 slices cheddar cheese

BUILD:
Beat together 2 eggs in a bowl and add 1/2 cup of milk and cinnamon to taste. Take 2 slices of bread and dip both sides in the bowl, then fry in a pan or griddle. Flip when necessary. When both sides are golden brown, remove them from the grill. Place hamburger patty on the grill and grill until medium done. Place burger and cheese between the two French toast slices and return to grill for nal time. Heat for 30 seconds on each side, then serve.

BUILD:
Start with the bottom half of the Kaiser roll. Drop on a thick slice of muenster cheese, then one 100% beef patty. Place the American cheese on the patty, then the second patty. Layer in the Duesseldorf Mustard and a light dollop of mayonnaise. Add the second slice of muenster cheese. Top it all off with 1 oz. of sauerkraut and the top half of the Kaiser bun. Skewer the whole thing with a little German ag and serve it with a Red Robin bib!

Daniel Belsky
Age 12 Chantilly, Virginia Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: I make them and I like them. They can also be offered as a brunch choice without the hamburger (a French grilled cheese!)

Cody Muenstermann
Age 12 Englewood, Colorado Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: This creation is an outstanding taste of Northern Germany American style! Its something unusual, but not so far off the beaten path that people wont try it. Its kind of exciting!

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The Grand Greek
INGREDIENTS:
1 sesame bun 2 Tbsp. feta cheese crumbles 2 shakes red wine vinegar 1 cucumber 2 thick pieces tomato 1 salmon burger 1 slice red onion 3 kalamata olives

Hannahs Crunchy BBQ Turkey Burger

INGREDIENTS:
Ground turkey Ranch dressing packet Gouda cheese Italian bread Lays BBQ chips Salt Pepper

BUILD:
Peel and thinly slice cucumber. Then cut tomato into thick slices and slice red onion. Pit and slice the kalamata olives. Grill salmon burger over medium heat for 7 minutes then ip it over and grill burger for additional 5 minutes. Take burger off the grill and take the bun apart. In this order, line up the ingredients on the bottom half of the bun: bun, red onion, salmon, tomato, cucumber, feta, olives and then other half of the bun. Serve.

BUILD:
You mix the ground turkey, 1/2 packet of ranch dressing, a pinch of salt and pepper together. Then you crunch up the BBQ chips in a bowl. Then make the turkey burger on the grill. Once done, slice off a big piece of Italian bread and add the gouda cheese and top with BBQ chips.

Hannah Jones
Age 7 Plaineld, Illinois Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: This is a version of my Moms favorite famous BBQ ham or turkey and cheese sandwich. I love turkey better and the gouda cheese is really good too. There are so many kids and people that love turkey better than beef, too. The chips make the burger crunchy and they taste good. Plus, I loved this sandwich and I am Hannah Leigh Jones and I am cute!

Grace Tarandek
Age 10 Burbank, California Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: I think my burger is a winner because it combines the unique avors of the Mediterranean and Greek cooking with an American classic.

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Honey Wheat Sweet Burger
INGREDIENTS:
1 lb. of lean ground beef 1 red onion 1 red tomato 1 pkg. of spinach 1 pkg. of goat cheese Salt Pepper 1 bottle of poppy seed honey mustard 1 bag of honey wheat round buns

JJs Mac n Cheese Burger

INGREDIENTS:
1 lb. ground beef 2 Tbsp. butter 2 12 oz. cans evaporated milk 4 eggs 1 tsp. salt 1 lb. uncooked elbow macaroni 1 lb. shredded American cheese 2 cups water 2 tsp. mustard powder 1/2 tsp. white pepper

BUILD:
Preheat pan to medium heat. Season ground beef with salt and pepper. Cook till well done. While the burger is cooking, toast a round honey wheat bun at 350 degrees in the oven till golden. When the burger and bun are done, put honey mustard on both sides of the bun. Chop the onions and tomatoes and add those to the bun, then the spinach, then the cheese. Put the burger in the middle, add the top and youre done. Maybe add a salad or your famous Steak Fries with the burger. Hope you like it.

BUILD:
Form 4 hamburger patties. Season each with a pinch of salt, pepper, onion and garlic powder. Cover and refrigerate until later. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a shallow threequart baking dish, toss uncooked macaroni and melted butter together, to coat the macaroni and the inside of the dish. Add cheese and stir lightly. In a medium bowl, whisk together the evaporated milk, water, eggs, mustard powder, salt and white pepper. Pour into the baking dish to cover the macaroni. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes, or until the center is set. Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes before serving. During the last 15 minutes of bake time, remove hamburger patties from refrigerator and grill to preferred doneness. Serve each patty on a lightly toasted bun with an ice cream scooper-sized mound of mac n cheese directly on top. Accompany with dill pickles, fries and desired condiments. Yum-yum!

Emily Wade
Age 12 OFallon, Missouri Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: I think I should have my burger as a USA favorite because I love to cook, and I think the customers would really enjoy my burger and this would be a great opportunity for me. Hope you really like my burger!

John Walton
Age 9 Magnolia, Texas Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: What kid doesnt like mac n cheese? So I thought, why not combine it with my favorite hamburger from Red Robins restaurants. You cant go wrong with this mix. My JJs Mac n Cheese Burger is simple to make and tastes great. This recipe has been tested and is kid approved. 26

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Kids Dream Burger
INGREDIENTS:
Mini burger bun Crispy thick bacon crumbles Mini beef burger patty Mini cheddar cheese slice Mac and cheese

Loaded Baked Potato Burger

INGREDIENTS:
Hamburger patty, seasoned 1 Tbsp. sour cream 4 baked potato slices Sprinkling of chives Hamburger bun Sprinkle of bacon bits 1 slice American cheese Drizzle of melted butter

BUILD:
Lightly grill the mini buns. Put the grilled beef patty on the bottom bun. Put a small scoop of Red Robin mac and cheese on the patty. Sprinkle bacon crumbles on top of the mac and cheese. Top with cheddar cheese slice (slightly melted on), and put the top bun on. Serve one or two Kids Dream Burgers with a side of crispy mini fries.

BUILD:
Make a burger patty, then put it on the hamburger bun. Top the hamburger with cheese and potato slices. Then drizzle some melted butter on top of the potato slices. Spread the sour cream on top of the potato slices. Add on top of the sour cream, bacon bits and chives. Eat and enjoy!

Sabrina Chen
Age 7 Tustin, California Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: My burger combines what every kid loves and dreams about! All kids love mac and cheese, all kids love cheese burgers, and all kids love cute little things (mini or kid-sized). Plus, my favorite thing, bacon! So put it all together, and what do you get? A Kids Dream Burger! Perfectly satisfying, yummy and messy. Just what every kid wants and dreams about!

Brayden Johnston
Age 8 Littleton, Colorado Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: My Loaded Baked Potato Burger deserves to be served at every Red Robin restaurant because I think everyone needs a little taste of a great loaded burger. This burger is unique and tastes like a baked potato. My whole family loves when I make them this burger for dinner. We have it all the time. I think every family that eats my burger will enjoy it too.

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Mamma Mias Spicey Sausage Burger
INGREDIENTS:
1 lb. spicy Italian sausage 1 lb. ground beef 2 roasted red peppers 1 cup caramelized onion 4 slices fontina cheese 1 Tbsp. fresh garlic 1 tsp. salt 1/2 cup marinara sauce 4 leaves romaine lettuce 4 ciabatta rolls, grilled

Mega Meatless Burger

INGREDIENTS:
1 onion bun 1 tsp. mayonnaise 1 piece Swiss cheese 1 Tbsp. grilled onion 1 fried green tomato 1 Boca Patty 3 bread and butter pickles 1 piece mozzarella 3 Red Robin garlic fries

BUILD:
Grill Boca Patty (or choice of another Red Robin option). Put mayonnaise, pickles and grilled onion on the onion bun. Melt the cheeses slightly on the Boca Patty and put it on the bun. Fry one green tomato for the burger and place on the bun. Top the burger with three bread and butter pickles and three Red Robin garlic fries!

BUILD:
Combine sausage, beef, garlic and salt. Mix well and form into 4 1/2 lb. patties. Grill 5 minutes, ip and grill 5 minutes more. Top with 1/4 cup onion, 1/2 pepper slice and 1 slice cheese. Cover and grill two minutes more. Spread warmed marinara on the grilled bread. Put 1 lettuce leaf on bottom bun, top with burger and mangia!

Gregory Amengual
Age 12 Parma Heights, Ohio Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: I think my burger should be served at Red Robin because there are a lot of kids and parents that choose not to eat meat. I love Red Robin for giving that option of a Boca Burger on their menu! My Mega Meatless Burger would be so good! It is different and would taste fantastic. If someone wanted to substitute the Boca for something else that would be ne, too! Yummy!

Makayla Zarate
Age 10 Kelseyville, California Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: My sausage burger should be served at Red Robin restaurants because its so tasty and easy to make and reminds me of the sausage burgers at the Lake County Fair, which my grandma and I love, but ours are the best! The fontina cheese is nice and creamy and the peppers and onions make the burger moist. The ciabatta roll is just right for the juicy meat. I think everyone at your restaurant will really love it! We do!

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Mexican Jumping Burger
INGREDIENTS:
1 jalapeo popper (breaded and stuffed with cream cheese) 1 hamburger patty 1 tsp. cilantro, chopped 1 Tbsp. mayonnaise 2 slices bacon, cooked crisp Slice of onion, grilled 1 bean shaped bun 1 Tbsp. spicy ketchup (1/2 Tbsp. ketchup and 1/2 Tbsp. chili sauce)

The Muenster Burger

INGREDIENTS:
1 to 1 1/2 lbs. ground lean turkey 1/2 pkg. dry Knorr Cream of Spinach Soup Mix 1/4 cup water Baby spinach leaves, rinsed 1 pkg. sliced mushrooms 2 smallish sweet onions, sliced 1 lg. yellow/orange tomato, cut into 4 slices 4 thick bun-size slices of muenster cheese Whole wheat buns or whole wheat pita pockets (Butter for sauting the onions and mushrooms)

BUILD:
Put the lean ground turkey in a bowl. Add the soup mix and water. Mix it all up thoroughly. (I did this with my clean hands!) Then, make four burger patties and cook on grill or in a skillet. In a skillet with butter, add the mushrooms and onions and cook until tender. If you are using pita pockets, then you can heat the muenster cheese and the spinach leaves (at least 4! But load them up!) in the pockets in the oven. If you are using whole wheat buns, then just add the muenster cheese to the burgers at the end of the cooking time so it melts. To build the burger, put it on the bun or in the pita pocket and then add a big spoonful of the onions and mushroom mix with baby spinach leaves. In the summer, use a slice of yellow/orange tomato to add color and great taste! If you cant nd these, then go for a red tomato. Each individual can add the condiments they like. This recipe makes four delicious burgers.

BUILD:
Chop cilantro and mix with mayonnaise. Combine 1/2 Tbsp. ketchup with 1/2 Tbsp. chili sauce. Fry jalapeo popper and split lengthwise. Grill hamburger. Put cilantro mayonnaise on top of bean shaped bun, and spicy ketchup on bottom of bun. Place grilled onions on bottom of bun. Place burger on top of the onions. Place jalapeo popper with cream cheese facing the burger. Layer on bacon. Top the burger with top bun.

Claire Maurer
Age 8 Redmond, Washington Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: If you like spicy food, you will like my burger. It has a spicy avor that will make you JUMP.

Riley Agnew
Age 10 Kent, Washington Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: My mom always wants me to eat healthy and eat vegetables. I dont really like to, so we look for FUN healthy foods. I think lots of families are like this and this turkey burger is the perfect answer/choice and tastes great! It has tasty vegetables and kids and adults can feel good about eating less fat. The soup mix adds avor to the turkey and makes the spinach taste good. This is why my Muenster Burger deserves to be served at every participating Red Robin restaurant it is delicious like your other burgers! 29

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Pepper Stack Supreme
INGREDIENTS:
4 1 strips green pepper 2 slices pepper-jack cheese 2 Tbsp. onion straws 1 tsp. A.1. Sauce 1/3 lb. raw hamburger 3 slices peppered bacon 2 slices tomato 1 large cap portabella mushroom Leaf lettuce Bun

Pia Colada Fish Burger

INGREDIENTS:
1 tilapia let 2 cups of shredded coconut 1 cup of coconut milk 2 pieces of sliced and cored pineapple 1 Kaiser roll 1 piece of iceberg lettuce 1 tsp. of lime juice 2 tsp. of honey A pinch of crushed red peppers

BUILD: BUILD:
Saut green pepper strips in butter for 3 minutes, drain. Fry peppered bacon until crispy, drain. Saut portabella mushroom cap in peppered butter for 5 minutes, turning halfway, drain. Slice tomatoes pretty thin. Clean lettuce and tear into sandwich size pieces. For the burger patty, season and make two very thin large patties and put 1 slice of pepper-jack cheese between them and seal. Cook burger until done, top with one more slice of pepperjack cheese, cooking until slightly melted. Spread 1 teaspoon of A.1. Sauce over cheese. Add mushroom cap, green pepper strips, bacon, onion straws, lettuce and tomato. Enjoy! Pour the coconut milk into a square baking pan at least two inches deep. Dip both sides of the tilapia let into the coconut milk. Then, pour the shredded coconut onto a plate and roll the let in it until it is almost or completely covered. Wrap the let in aluminum foil and grill until white and aky. While you are grilling the sh, grill the pineapple for the same amount of time. After you grill the sh and pineapple, make the glaze that goes on top of it. To make the glaze, pour the lime juice, the honey and the peppers into a bowl and mix until all are completely blended. Drizzle the glaze on top of the sh. Place the sh on the Kaiser roll. Place the lettuce on top of the sh. Then place the pineapple on top of the lettuce. Put the top of the roll on and you are done.

Michael Hoffman
Age 11 Fenton, Missouri Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: Because my family tried my burger and said it was awesome! Pepper is very popular at our house, and a very famous ingredient in American burgers. From my time at Red Robin, its famous there, too. I think if you put this on your menu, youll get twice as many customers. 30

Cameron Green
Age 12 Salem, Virginia Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: My burger deserves to be served at every Red Robin because it is easy and delicious. There are not many sh burgers on the Red Robin menu and I think my burger will be a great addition. It brings the tastes of the islands to the U.S.

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The Red Robin Cobbin Burger
INGREDIENTS:
Bun Avocado Tomato Olives Lettuce Ground beef Hard boiled eggs Bacon Blue cheese crumbles

The Red Robin Diva Burger

INGREDIENTS:
Parmesan herb bun Sweet roasted red pepper mayonnaise 1 burger patty 1 oz. goat cheese 3 oz. marinated artichoke hearts, chopped 1 1/2 oz. onion straws

BUILD:
1. Get a parmesan herb bun. 2. Mix sweet roasted red pepper mayonnaise as follows: 2 garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp. Red Robin Seasoning Salt, 1 11 oz. jar roasted red peppers, drained and minced, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, dash of lime juice, dash of hot sauce. 3. Spread 1 Tbsp. of pepper mayonnaise on bottom bun. 4. Place one Red Robin beef burger patty on top of mayonnaise 5. Top burger with 1 oz. fresh goat cheese. 6. Place 3 oz. artichoke hearts on top of goat cheese 7. Top with 1 1/2 oz. onion straws. 8. Place the other half of the parmesan bun on top.

BUILD:
Mix the blue cheese crumbles in with the ground beef when making the patty. This will allow the blue cheese to melt while the burger is being cooked. While the patty is cooking, slice the avocado in half and remove the pit. Remove the peel so the avocado can be sliced. Slice the tomato, also. Place the cooked patty on the hamburger bun. Place the bacon on the patty. Next, place the avocado on the slice of bacon. The tomato is placed on top of the avocado. Hard boiled egg slices are placed on the tomato. Olives are placed on the hard boiled egg and the lettuce is last to help keep the olives on the burger. Finally, place the top of the bun on the toppings. Dig in!

Hannah Murr
Age 10 Richmond, Virginia Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: My burger should be submitted because it has a unique gracious taste that everyone in your restaurant would enjoy. I like to create new foods such as the burger I made for the contest. I had no help at all whatsoever on this project. My burger tastes so good it will increase the people that order your burgers every single day you open the store. People will wish you were open on every holiday out there. And that is why you should submit my burger called The Red Robin Diva!

Caitlin Epstein
Age 9 Concord, North Carolina Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: The Red Robin Cobbin Burger idea came from when my Dad ordered the Cobb salad at our last visit to a Red Robin restaurant. I thought it was interesting to see all those avors mixed together and thought all of the ingredients could be burger toppings. I also like that this burger is based on a salad because it is fairly healthy. The Cobb Salad is a mainstay on all restaurant menus and this gourmet burger is the next burger to be introduced as a mainstay at Red Robin restaurants.

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Sassy Spinach Artichoke Burger
INGREDIENTS:
Kaiser bun 23 Tbsp. warm spinach and artichoke dip 4 baby spinach leaves 1 slice Seaside English cheddar cheese 12 sundried tomatoes 1/4 cup ranch dressing 1 hamburger patty

Smokey with a Kick

INGREDIENTS:
Fried mozzarella BBQ rub to coat BBQ sauce to coat 2 thick slices smoked bacon Lettuce 1/4 lb. patty Sesame seed bun, grilled Onion ring

BUILD: BUILD:
Just before the hamburger patty has completed cooking, place the baby spinach leaves on the burger. Next, place the English cheddar cheese on top of the baby spinach leaves. While the cheese is melting, spread 2-3 tablespoons of warm spinach and artichoke dip on the bottom hamburger bun. Next, place the hamburger patty melted with cheese and baby spinach leaves on top of the bottom bun (with the dip). Place 1-2 sundried tomatoes (chopped if preferred) on top of the cheese. Now you are ready for the top of the hamburger bun. Serve with ranch dressing on the side. To add a little avor, you can use wasabi ranch dressing. (My dad likes that dressing better!) Put spices on burger. Grill to doneness. Put onion ring on bottom, then burger, BBQ sauce, bacon, lettuce, and top all that with the fried mozzarella. Place top of grilled bun on top.

AJ Bauer
Age 12 Hanover Park, Illinois Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: I think that Red Robin has the best burgers in the world and if they could kick up the spices a little they would be the best in the universe! I love a smokey burger and this has many layers that come together perfectly. This is a cant miss burger. Who would not want to order it?

Hayden Sweat
Age 10 Pelzer, South Carolina Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: Cooking is awesome! I have experimented with cooking since I was about 4-years-old. I have always thought that it was fun for other people to try my food. When I grow up, I want to be a cook. This would be a great way to begin my experience as a cook. To me, this is like the Next Food Network Star with kids instead of grown-ups! I think this burger should be served at your restaurant because I LOVE spinach artichoke dip and I know lots of other people do too! Its a great food combination! Lets eat! 32

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The Southerner
INGREDIENTS:
1/3 lb. hamburger meat

Spicy Apple Turkey Burger

INGREDIENTS:
1/8 cup onions, nely chopped 1/2 cup celery, nely chopped

2 slices cheddar cheese 2 slices bacon 2 thin slices vidalia onion 2 1/4 slices green tomato 1/4 cup cornmeal Shredded lettuce 2 thick cut slices sourdough bread 1 Tbsp. mayonnaise 2 Tbsp. chow chow (I used Tennessee Hot Chow Chow)

3 granny smith apples, peeled & diced

1/8 cup canola oil

BUILD:
First, pat out the burger and grill until done. Fry bacon until crisp and drain on paper towels, saving the bacon drippings. Slice green tomato (2 slices, 1/4 inch thick) and completely coat with cornmeal. Fry in bacon grease, or any type of oil that you have, until golden brown and really crispy on both sides. Thinly slice onion (2 thin slices) and set aside. Then, grill the sourdough until golden brown. Now, its time to put it all together. Spread mayonnaise on bottom slice of bread. Put the burger on there, top with 2 slices of cheddar and two slices of bacon. Next, place onion slices and fried green tomatoes on top of that. Then, pile with shredded lettuce and top with chow chow. Put the lid on it and yum! You can use the Tennessee Mild Chow Chow if you cant stand the heat!

4 lbs. ground turkey breast 1 Tbsp. salt 1 tsp. black pepper 2 tsp. Tabasco Chipotle sauce 1 lemon, juiced & zested 1/4 cup chutney, pureed 6 Kaiser rolls

BUILD:
Saut onions, celery and apples in oil until tender. Place ground turkey in mixing bowl. Add sauted items and remaining ingredients. Shape into 6 burgers. Place on lightly oiled grill. Grill 7 minutes on each side until done. Serve with Kaiser rolls split rolls in half. Top with romaine lettuce, mayonnaise and tomato. Additional sauces may be served as condiments for burgers: pureed chutney and chipotle mayonnaise. Makes 6 burgers.

Brent Evans Ian Forrester

Age 10 Monterey, Tennessee Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: I believe my burger should be served at every Red Robin because it is very original and delicious. I worked really hard on my burger, with my moms help of course! We cooked it three times before deciding it was up for the challenge. People in Tennessee love good Southern food; and once the rest of the country tries my burger, they will too! I love to help cook in the kitchen, and would be honored for my burger to be served at Red Robin. It is my favorite place to eat a hamburger. 33 Age 12 Raleigh, North Carolina Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: I love Red Robin restaurants and the great items on their menu! My mom has given me a great passion for cooking and experimenting with new recipes since Ive been a little child. I hope to be a chef one day and would love to see one of my burgers in Red Robins restaurant! Thank you for allowing me this super opportunity!

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Stuffed Pepper Burger
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 lb. burger

Sun Burnt Burger

INGREDIENTS:
6 slices of canned jalapeos 1/3 cup of chopped iceburg lettuce 1/4 cup green chili mayonnaise 1 slice of pepper-jack cheese 1/4 cup of diced red onions 2 slices of sun dried tomatoes 1/4 lb. of beef sirloin 1 sesame seed bun Juice of 1/2 lime

1 cup white rice 1/4 cup nely chopped onion 1 slice mozzarella cheese 1 thick green pepper ring 1 minced garlic clove 1 cup tomato sauce

BUILD:
Mix cooked white rice with tomato sauce, onion and garlic. Grill burger. Place thick green pepper slice on burger, ll the ring with rice mixture and add a slice of mozzarella cheese.

BUILD:
First you need to know how to make the green chili mayonnaise. Mix mayo with green chopped chilies. Then squeeze the lime into the mayo, add salt and pepper. Now to make the burger, rst spread the green chili mayo onto the toasted sesame seed bun. Next, add the jalapeos on top of the mayo. After that, you need to lay the 1/4 lb. sirloin patty on the jalapeos, but before that you need to melt the pepper-jack cheese onto the patty. Then, place the two slices of tomato on the patty. Put chopped lettuce on top of the tomato. Then, add the chopped red onion. Finish it off by putting the top of the bun on the burger.

Jillian Erin
Age 10 Burbank, Illinois Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: Stuffed green peppers is one of my familys favorite dinners. One day, I asked my mom if she could make a burger with the same ingredients. She let me do it all by myself and that is what I came up with.

Jordan Parreira
Age 12 Turlock, California Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: It took me hours of trying to make this perfect delicious burger. After testing it I knew it would be perfect for this contest. There is no other burger as good as this one besides the Red Robin burger menu. So please pick me to win.

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Sweet and Soy Sliders
INGREDIENTS:
Hawaiian rolls 1 lb. ground chuck 1/8 cup soy sauce 1/8 cup ketchup Salt and pepper 1/2 tsp. McCormicks Grill Mates BBQ Seasoning 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar 2 tsp. olive oil 2 tsp. lemon juice

Three Meat Burger

INGREDIENTS:
1 Red Robin cooked beef patty 1 slice Monterey jack cheese 2 slices cooked bacon 3 dill pickle slices 1 Tbsp. mayonnaise 3 shakes Cholula Hot Sauce 1 thin slice roasted turkey 1 thin slice red onion 1/4 cup shredded iceberg lettuce 1 sesame seed hamburger bun, split

BUILD:
In small bowl, mix soy sauce, salt and pepper, ketchup, BBQ seasoning, balsamic vinegar, olive oil and lemon juice. Pour on meat and mix with clean hands. Form into 4 small patties and grill to desired doneness. Place on buns, serve with ketchup on side along with lettuce, tomato and grilled onions. Makes 4 sliders.

BUILD:
On each of the cut sides of the bun, equally spread the mayonnaise. Place the beef patty on the bottom bun. Now add hot sauce, jack cheese, turkey and bacon. On the top bun, place the shredded lettuce, pickles and red onion. Place the top combo with the bottom combo and enjoy.

Brendan Heap
Age 10 Los Gatos, California Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: I think it should be served at Red Robin because its small enough for kids to eat or as an appetizer. It holds together well and has a lot of avor. It is not too sweet or too spicy. All of the avor is inside the meat, which keeps it moist and you dont have to add a lot of stuff to it. Kids would like to have more choices besides just a small burger or cheeseburger, and I think this would be the perfect choice.

Sophia Haroian
Age 7 Boise, Idaho Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: I want my burger for Red Robin because its kind of spicy. And its very juicy. And I just want it to be on the menu.

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The Wild Western Burger
INGREDIENTS:
Onion bun Pepper-jack cheese BBQ sauce Cold slaw Beef patty Two slices of bacon Two onion rings

Windy City Burger

INGREDIENTS:
One beef burger patty 1 slice of Swiss cheese 4 oz. sauerkraut Two spear pickles One sliced polish hot dog Two sesame seed buns Diced onions 2 oz. Dijon mustard

BUILD: BUILD:
Build from bottom up: cold slaw, two onion rings, two slices of bacon, pepper-jack cheese, beef patty, BBQ sauce drizzled over top of patty, top bun. Take one sesame seed bun and spread Dijon mustard from corner to corner. Then, place the burger patty on top of the mustard layer. Then, place one slice of Swiss cheese and then the sauerkraut. After that is done, cook the polish hot dog and slice it diagonally and then take one half and place it on the very middle of the burger. Place one spear pickle on each side of the hot dog, then cover it with diced onions. Take your other sesame seed bun and spread Dijon mustard on that side. Finally, place the sesame seed bun on top of the burger and it is ready to eat.

Caressa Morris
Age 11 Portland, Oregon Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: My Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at Red Robin, because this burger gives everyone a avor of a little bit of everything. Because this is an allAmerican burger and has so many avors going off of each other. I think that is why my Wild Western Burger deserves to be served in Red Robin!

Zachary Hayes
Age 11 Missouri City, Texas Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: It is common sense that not everybody lives in Chicago and some people cant afford to vacation there, but after you take a bite you will feel like you are in the Windy City. Of course a vacation would be a better experience of Chicago, but if the Windy City Burger is the best you can do, its enough to be called an experience.

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The Wisconsin Burger
INGREDIENTS:
2 oz. Merkts Beer Cheese Spread 1/2 chopped, cooked bratwurst 1 Red Robin gourmet burger patty 1/4 cup caramelized onions Beer mustard Beer bread bun

The Wright Burger

INGREDIENTS:
Bun 1/2 lb. of hamburger 1/4 cup of diced tomatoes 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese Lettuce 1 1 /2 Tbsp. of BBQ sauce 3/4 cup of mashed potatoes 1/4 cup of shredded bacon 4 onions rings 1 tsp. of spicy sea salt

BUILD:
Place the burger patty on the beer bread bun. Spread the beer cheese spread on the hamburger patty. Cover the cheese with the caramelized onions and chopped up bratwurst. Top with beer mustard and the top bun.

BUILD:
1) Place one side of the bun on a plate. 2) Cook the meat to the customers desire, then place on the bun. 3) Mix the mashed potatoes and shredded bacon together. Place on top of meat patty. 4) Melt the cheddar cheese on top of the mashed potatoes and bacon. 5) Place one slice of lettuce on top of the melted cheese. 6) Next, sprinkle the diced tomatoes on top of the lettuce. 7) Place 4 onion rings on top of the diced tomatoes. 8) Now, drizzle 1 1 /2 Tbsp. of barbeque sauce over the onion rings. 9) Lastly, put the other side of the bun on top of the burger. Then nally it is complete!

Brady Van Straten

Age 8 Appleton, Wisconsin Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: This burger really tastes great and can be enjoyed by adults and even kids across the country. This combination of ingredients really tastes great and is very unique. It can become the next Red Robin gourmet burger and I can take my family to Orlando. That would be great!

Haley Wright
Age 12 Cedar Rapids, Iowa Why my Gourmet Burger deserves to be served at every participating U.S. Red Robin restaurant: The Wright Burger deserves to be served in every Red Robin restaurant because it includes the perfect amount of ingredients for any burger lover. Why order a side of onion rings when they are already on the burger? This is the most unique burger you will ever see. I promise that this is the most tasteful burger you will ever have.

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ACTIVITIES
MAP YOUR ROUTE
How well do you really know your childs route to school? Draw a map of the route with your child, including things like landmarks, addresses and dead-end streets. Then take a walk with your child along the real school route and compare. How well did you do?

SAFETY STOP
Lets make a list of the places that you can stop and ask for help on the way to school. 1. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

EMERGENCY
In an emergency your child may not be able to reach you. Make a list of other trusted adults your child could ask for help in that case. 1. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

UNSCRAMBLE
Hint: See the NetSmartz Safety Pledge at www.NetSmarz.org! I ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ H C C E K I R F T S with a trusted adult before changing my plans. (Answer: check rst)

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